Greyhound racing meets at Parramatta Park with betting upheaval
At Parramatta Park greyhound races bookmakers faced late scratchings and fresh betting as races were declared off. Victory went to odds on Shance in the first course Arabian King. Second course Miss Phalaris and third course Sweet Amber saw tight finishes with short gaps. Races featured Horse days and various contenders like Fawn Lady, Prince Martin, Myall Broce, Cheatham, and Quality in a chaotic betting scene. Time records were noted across multiple events including Sweepstakes and Brush Hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Alaljeen
Shance
Peter” Pateres
Eesuiis
Brownfelt
Lan
Myall Prince
Vietoe
Athaido
Maer Craft
Ebony Grove
Othees
Tareago
Onatity
Rove Arden
Cheatham
Ketting
Athaldo
Hose Arden
Peter Patches
Black Glen
Sweet Amber
Big Mac
Guaranarra
Ith
Stceod
Cheeram
Hawk
Bon_¥'Gr
Andy
Prince Marlin
Bering Evens
Fawn Lady
Price Marlin
Bee
Hawi
Barron Area Club Board Seeks Applicants by 4 PM
Saturday afternoon notice from The Barron reports that the Cairos Coarsmyr Club Board invites applications for vacancies with a 4 PM deadline at the engineering staff location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyners
Cairos Coarsmyr Club Board
Dog Race Results at Mareeba Course
Final results from Mareeba track show Gold Drop and Pharmance dead heated for first in the opening event. Tolgan and Black Pocket each take multiple placings across sprints, with King Tolan and Sarsparilla posting times around 21 seconds. Lady Wattle and Antagonist headline the later divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clesterday
Lagoona Lily
Evens Pharmance
Ann
Tolgan
Silver Wings
Mr. Jingle
Black Gold
Foghorn
Bettin Tolgan
King Tolan
Black Pocket
Macken
al Scot
Molly's Robe
Big Flash
Kim
Bertin Evens King 'Tolan
Sarspar Lla
Ferny Boy
Mona
Beald
Mr. Hamilton
Sarsparilla
Nigger Head
Ferney Bor
Lady Wattle
Lynch Law
Jillanda
Lawnton Lad
Treasure Lass
Evens
King Tolan L
Pharmance
Ann Bells
Stawell Gift field eyes strong Tasmanian entries this year
The Stawell Gift draws a diverse field from all states including Tasmania with profits earmarked for patriotic funds. Notables include Lew Sprague and Tim Rancer, with entrants from New South Wales Queensland Western Australia and Tasmania. The event spans over 130 yards among a list of numerous competitors and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Lew Sprague
Jack Whittee
Wille
Alan Dalton
Roz
Parker
Br&a
Porter
Petmore
A Ry
Pettiona
Pringle
Roach
H. E
Smith
J. T
Boragae
Beery
Lima
A. Wh
Sueples A. Oem
Hy Stewart
Reedy
Res Phiels
J.C
Thurnby
Cree R i
Alan Coopers Luck In Melbourne Handicap
Alan Cooper blamed luck after his horse Gold Salute failed to win in the Newmarket Handicap at Melbourne. Despite confidence before the race the horse proved unmanageable in track work and finished fifth after drawing the outside gate, leaving Cooper regretting the money he wagered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Alan Cooper
Gold Salute
Newmarket
Saisa
Mr. Cooper
Gladstone Penalised Ten Pounds for Australian Cup
Gladstone received a ten pound penalty for the Australian Cup as Melbourne reports the adjustment. The modification affects the horse’s weights ahead of the race, with officials enforcing the change in current standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
March
Gladstone
Joan Speed Wins Senior Brockway Cup in Brisbane Swims
Somerville House swept a Brisbane swimming meet as Joan Speed of Brisbane Girls Grammar School won the senior championship by two feet over M Cottee of Somerville House with G Irving of Clayfield close behind. The event crowned Somerville House in the treble including the junior Brockway Cup and McWhirter Cup with about 2000 secondary schoolgirls competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Somerville House
Joan Speed
Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School
M. Cottee
G. Irving
Clayfield
Saturday's Games Result Show Tight Standings
Recap lists players Tadman Harpin McKenzie and Morgan along with Burden Lord Pinna Rosch Hunter Innes Martimursias and Anderson Locke Johnston as participants. Mandicap Kerr 30 versus Stuart 30 shows scoring notes. Weather permitting night play and a revised programme extend into next weekend with additional games if practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadman
Harpin
McKenzie
Morgan
Burden
Lord
Pinna
Kerr
V. Stuart
Cairns Associates Tableford Event Details and Winners
Last Thursday twelve Cairns Associates members competed in a tableford contest. E Hanson won the event. A playoff for the LGU war chest fund medal between Mrs Grifiths and Miss Higley was held, with Mrs Griffiths prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Hanson
Prince
F. Balcock
Grifiths
Official Opening of Innisfail Court House by Minister Pease
The official opening of the new Innisfail court house was held on March 2 with Minister for Public Lands P. Pease arriving by pump car boat and rail motor to a heavy welcome. The building replaces the old court house and provides two floors for Justice and Police departments with improved light, ventilation, and facilities. Mr Pease praised local workers, the Johnstone Shire Council, and local officials for the project and noted timber casements and street-level access as key features. The ceremony included speeches by Mr Pease and local officials, with a key presentation and commemorative tablet marking the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innniseatl
Parton
P. Pease
Townsville
Innisfail
Pease
New Court Rosse
Rankin and
Edith Streets
Cairns
Court House
CPS
Lands Department
Justice Department
Hartwood
Edith and
Ran- Win
Tarrance
Rng
Innisfail Court Hower
Churchill
PML
Merber
Appaxer
J. D. Hagen
Justice
Hope
Treasury
Tomintail
Mr. Pease
Herbert
O'Hagan
Mr. O'Hagan
Ahl Mac
Department of Public Works
Innisail
North Queensland
Brisbane
Australia
Johnstone Shire
Queensland
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Sydney
Paneer Roe ‘and
Book of New
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Tae Atest
Stawell
Sol Plex
Perrier
America
Jim Ferrier
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Ferrier
Philippines
Am Australix
Victoria
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Carrick Rematna
Unio
Bersue
Eaton
Amir
der Carrick
Ekree
Alee
Teunie
Cerri
England
bin Abode
Bears
Alice Marble
Champing
Tha Bargin
Ety Domiones
Wax
Aed Wae Nike Eet
Acemas Bisger
Hsien Wills Moody
Pulte
Mile Clark Fmaiek
Hea
Senio
Champonshai
Cottee
Somerville
Hossa
Cairns Club
T. Rosch. Hunter, Innes and Martimursias
Anderson, Locke and
Johnston
Cairns Associates
Geyor
Gene Welt
Clauson
Noes Oggerial Hotel
Shirlorstreet
Practical Watchminler and Jeweller
Stanley Ryan
Eeca
Sale Coope Weading
Colors
Bisse Sry
Sutton
Sears Ums
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