Turf Meeting At Ames Likely With Open Races
A social race meeting at Ames is expected Friday and Saturday with good order track and wide fields. Jockeys Connell Kyran Townsend Wilson and others ride in the nonpartisan heats while bookmakers and steamer services promise busy wagering and adequate accommodation for attendees.
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I Sano
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Rymer
Peter the Painter
Royal Actor
Jack Norris
Murphy
Alex Morrison
Warney Henry
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Jim Armour
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Yle
Connell
M. Kyran
T. Townsend
J. Wilson
W. Glerson
Barlow Prite
A. Pegrem
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Melbourne Cup Scratchings Show Turbulent Field
Charlie Murphy arrives to stage operations for the upcoming Melbourne Cup meeting as bettors scan long list of runners including Valee and others. Favorites include Cul loteraine while rivals Woribee Wes le Cuffs and Dairan show strong support. July 24 date referenced with betting odds and entries noted.
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Dale
Hiaun Kiev
Hays
Ton
Narahqueong
Culloteraine
Woribee
Wesle
Cuffs
Dairan
Training Notes from Woree On Racing Form
Fragmentary notes describe training outside course work and a racer achieving a 55 second time. The writer praises the performer’s style and fertility as a rising talent in the sport, noting outer practice and arches as part of the session.
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Anne
Boxing and horse racing actions spark Cairns event night
A Cairns sports page notes a busy day with horse racing trials including Royal Actor and Gotec the Latter in front early, First Demas at five furlongs, and Retinue at half mile. Boxing stadiums hosted Flynn and Sandy McVea with four rounds, plus heavyweight Albert Lloyd demonstration and local bouts draw crowds.
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Laranges
Ace See
Beechworth
Gotec
Bitred
Demas
Lynd
Sylvano
I Goolvie
Palace P Picture Theatre
Sn Pee Lon Oie
Animade
Cairns Fabine
Popaa
Flynn
Sandy McVea
Australia
Billy
Cooktown
Snowy Flyne
Albert Lloyd
Dawns
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Sarta
Gene
Creed
Aati
Queensland Faruiai Queensland Faruiai Debate on Land Act Amendment
Brisbane July 2 The Council rejected the Last Valuation Bill on its second reading. The Minister indicated a return to the measure following precedent. Debate on the Land Act Amendment Bill was marked by sharp exchanges and criticism from Whittingham Hawthorn and others over alleged contracting to prevent gambling for patriotic purposes. The Red Cross debate yielded no profit motive for spending. Questions on railway works and court proceedings surfaced as members pressed for clarity on timelines and authority and the next moves lay with relatora and the Full Court in relation to appointments and validity.
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Howse
Sent
Messrs
Whittingham
Hawthorn
Siter
Red Cross Society
Ryan Sccepl
Smith
St. Law- Mackay
Fry
Aadar
Macartney
A. m Eeaniney
Cairns Aquatic Club Dance Honors Winners and War Efforts
The Cairns Aquatic Club held a Wednesday night event in Hibernian Hall with a large attendance. Mayor A J Draper presented trophies and praised the club for progress and wartime contributions. Winners included Maude in Ladies Race, Model II in several events, Rainbow and Swanew among top aggregates, and A J Draper in Officials Race. The Roll of Honor lists many members. The dances continued into the early hours with high enjoyment.
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Hibernian Hall
Aldenmag
A. J. Draper
Germany
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Maude
Model II
Model L
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Wilkinson
Ros
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Collan
Swanew
V. Headrick
Rose
M. J. Mackesy
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T. Bey
Ps A. Davies
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Swallow
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Arbuckle
Daisy
J. Beattie
E McKen
Ls . T. Cert
H. Said
L Thompson
E. Baden Wei
BR. Hall
Alles
Wn Davies
Bragg
W. Cottell
E. Matthews
E Hi Hied
C. Thomas
W. Reil
Premier Clarifies 1906 Patriot Act Aims
In Brisbane on July 24 the Premier discussed the Patriotic Administration Act of 1906. He said its object was to empower prosecutions and authorised collections. Mr Elphi moved an amendment to widen the Hill to extend government powers.
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Brisbane
Elphi
Melbourne Cup Rivalry Haunts Race Week Gossip
The piece describes betting intrigue around a Melbourne Cup contender and the VRE Commission. It mentions Cornstalk winning the Wellburne Cup and crowded stables at St Kilda with racing scenes throughout Melbourne. It notes social hubbub and theatre changes during race week at the Austral Theatre for patrons.
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Alan
Ecerythine
Austral Theatre
The Girl from London Pantomime at Taylor-Coleman Company
Taylor-Coleman company stages The Girl from London a new pantomime with Frascati as the deserter, Marie the daughter of Kim London, and a comedy filled with sparkling dialogue and music. Directed by Harry Taylor with Bertie as musical director a matinee for children is planned on Saturday.
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New Pantomene Review
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Taylor-Coleman Company
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Logden
Zete
Apser
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Taylor Company
Mir
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