Great Art Union prize drawing offers cash and trips
The committee offers prizes totaling £1000 including cash, trips and a year’s art work value, with a second and third prize also listed. Tickets are sold through local agents or by mail to Melbourne, with drawings on 2nd May 1916. Proceeds go to hospitals and public charities of Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Art Union
Hospitals
Public Charities of Australia
Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Art Union
Omcc
D. Emmons
Spence Street
M. Mills
Victoria
A Great Impression Hughes Speech Draws Comment
London notes discuss Mr Hughes speech urging caution to avoid pushing neutrals into German markets while warning against supporting Germany. General Vaig reports a successful attack on railway head billets near Corbin with significant damage suspected and recovery of all seaplane crews. War Savings Committee warns against extravagance as society notes fashion remains unchanged by rich women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tholy Chronicle
Hughes
Germany
Vaig
Sereplates
The
War Savings Committee
V A C Autumn Meeting Highlights Melbourne Race Results
The V A C autumn meeting in Melbourne concluded in fine weather with a record attendance. Celesta won the Elms Handicap, Kume gets, Stageland and Ettefred followed in the Carmichael Stakes, Prince Besdsigh led the Northcote Handicap, Carlita claimed the King’s Plate, Bibbenlake won the Autumn Steeplechase, and Tringa took the Farewell Handicap with close finishes and notable betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
V.E.C
Celesta
QJ. Herbert
Red Signal
J. Killorn
Devny
Gellace
Bettig
Tune
Gibson Carmichael
Kumegetis
W. Smart
Stageland
L. Dewitt
Ettefred
G ‘Lambert
Northcote
Prince Besdsigh
G. Wellese
Atora
G. Lambert
Cyklom
T. Lewis
Christian Brothers
Carlita
Bin
R Brennan
Cherubini
W. Burm
Francis Foy
Cartitz
Rosehill Braces Crosses A Two King Mostynoe Dollar Dictator
In a tight finish Rosehill Braces defeats King Mostynoe by a neck with Will low Green at 6 to 4 and time 2 4. Clyde Stakes Brattle with Ligero wins by three lengths in 1 14 as Fifteen others race behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosse
King Mostynoe
Nime
Willow Green
Liero
Ulu
Ted Holland Takes Over Simmett and Holland Turf Commission
Ted Holland, a renowned northern bookmaker, assumes the Simmett and Holland Turf Commission Agents business from Saturday, continuing personally with all future transactions. Tody, a familiar figure in sporting circles, has run the operation for years. Friday’s public holiday is noted for a potential rise in activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Holland
Simmett and Holland
Turf Commission
Colonge Riots Spark Travelers’ Alarm In Station Streets
Reports from Cologne describe serious riots among Traveliers, with guards posted as crowds assaulted travelers who could not exit trains. Authorities vow to pursue the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Cologne
Verdite
Cairns Aquatic Club Race Sees Tight Finish In Trophy Cup
Windy conditions and rising tide mark a close aquatic meet as Sport and Elsie contend for Doyle and Boland trophies. Final times show a seven second gap between first and second boats and a sprint finish among Austrial, Rose, and Rainbow, with excitement at the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Doyle
Elsis
Elsie
T. Supday
Jas. Boland
Thelma
S.E
Rebben
Eels
Austral
Hoge
Model IL
Ete
Model L
Rainbow
Gale
the Coum
Times
Eer
Rowe
Sport
Meller L
Acstral
Rose
Hoats
Boxing Rematch Feature King and Maki in Brisbane
King of Australia and Maki of Russia boxed in Brisbane on March 12, with King recording 11.2 and Maki 18t. total time not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mick King
Australia
Fritz Maki
Russia
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Lazeney
Anrolo India
Eaz
Ledlie & Stillmah
Cairns
WR. Hughes
Denvale
Russell River
Superior Ao
Mulgrave
Sugara
Penses
Fishery Cy
WM. Lennon
Pugeland
Lake Street
Ea c
Ake Street
Camnxg
Houss
Sempital
Maresba
Reeba
Bouwse
Aij Mente
V.ac
Bibbenlake
E. Moon
Artiery Bill
G. Scobie
Camachur
E. Rawlings
Chatterbox
Caradjil
el- Progresso
United Kingdom
Big Bob- Steetbott
Ribbenlake
Tringa
Gay
F. Dempsey
Caracre
R. Smart
Miss Meadows
A. Delande
Goi
Rosehill Braces
Bill
Cairns Aquatic Club
King V. Maki
Todd
Central Hotel
Puildings
Spesce Street
EBR Par
Rag. N.Q.R.A
Court House
Abbott Street
Eliott Srissane A Ae
Costin
Mareeba Mes Elvat
Ae Best
Deires
Generel
Bhp
Caires
cajnAns A
Nestles
S. Baveshiba
Ftibe
T. P. Kelly
Wes Moe
Kooregi Street
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