May Day Meeting at Brisbane Quells Field Trials
Perfect weather drew crowds for the QTC May Day Meeting at Brisbane. Jockey W H Playford fined £5 for failing to ride Linelle out in the Flying Handicap, and Goard rider W Dunn fined £2 for careless riding in the May Day Cup. Tote handle reached £1631, with year-on-year finances rising. Races included Flying Handicap won by Lord Burnside, two-year-old handicap won by Whirter, Rockton MandiCap with Goard taking the prize, and final results showing Currajong narrowly defeating Maritoria and Land Gem in close finishes.
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Linelle
Goard
W. Dunn
Careiean Rédims
Groomam Intel
C. H. Robertson
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H. Harris
Linalle
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Bright Laddie
Golden Lass
IL Duello
Strive Fund
Neon Such
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Linele
Groemsmantel
Nonwych
Nadie
Strike Fund
Gelgem Lass
Tandicar
Perel
EK. Heflernann
Vv. G. Dum
Delinacre
F. Norihavery
Thethers
Mentoria
Wovel Paintins
Lord Lyndhorsa
Flavic
Queen Cleo
Lode
Glint Lag
Barfield
Ive Garde
Queen Gull
Savain
Rolad
Tome Signal
Covhi
Becky Smart
Gravel
Ninacre
Movel
Fogbell
Lado
Live Garde
Clea
Mack
Ind
Rockton
E.G. Tucker
Frew Lady
EB. Hester
Gove Kins
Goerd
Goya
The Black Breaks His Arm in Boxing Bout
Jerome and M Goorty fought at Haker's Stadium with unorthodox tactics and fierce exchanges. In the fifth round Jerome revealed a broken right forearm, the towel was thrown in, and M Goorty was declared winner as medical staff confirmed the fracture.
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Wee
Jerome
Georty
M‘goorty
Secomt
Nas
Color Line Necessary and New Policy Discussed
LOXPOL May 4 reports the Hons Office weighing reforms on prizefighting amid depictions of concern over race and law. Officials consider tighter controls and potential policy changes to regulate boxing events and associated activities.
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Loxpol
Hons
Australian team to tour Brisbane amid July matches
Melbourne dispatch reports Col J J Peine stating the Mooltan group will have about a month of practice before matches at Binley 4 near mid July. He also relayed a cable signaling the British team’s plan to visit Brisbane as part of its tour.
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Melbourne
Mooltan
J. J. Peine
Binley
Levived
Brisbane
Mediation Talks and Huerta Crisis Steady in Mexico
Reports from Vera Cruz indicate mediators push for an end to hostilities while Huerta nears provisional presidency. War Department discusses dispatches from General Funston seeking guidance amid rising Mexican army opposition near Vera Cruz.
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Huerta
Vera Crus
Mexico
General Funston
Washington
Vera Cruz
Lemgthy
War Department
Funston
Cruz
Sailors Rescued From Burning Ship Kometa Near Liverpool
London reports five Kometa sailors from the Adelaide ship Limerica were rescued and landed at Liverpool. Survivors burned and scorched describe explosions that blew engine parts and sent debris high on the deck as the captain and others faced peril.
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London
Limerica
Adelaide
Liverpool
Kometa
Poe
Mos
Tridge
Mir
China and Mongolia Hold Ductions by Urga and Yoas Wields
A fragmented report notes tensions as Urga occupation forces and Yoas S Kei om troops maneuver near Mongolia. The item emphasizes shifting alignments and military postures without detailing casualties or dates.
Lasker Defeated in St Petersburg Chess Tourney
In St Petersburg on May 4 Bernstein delivered a brilliant sacrifice to defeat Leners in the sight round. The field includes Capablanca Alekhine and others, with Lasker among the notable participants but not advancing.
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ST. Petersburg
Bernstein
Ovat Lener
Capa‘blanca
Aleihin Tnd
Lasker Ini
Damage in Sethe district hits potatoes oats and barley
A Friday incident in the Sethe district caused damage to potatoes oats and barley totaling £108,000. The report notes crops and stored feed were affected, with authorities assessing losses and estimating financial impact on local farmers.
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London
Sethe
Butter factory to open as power issues delay start
The Advocate reports W. Abbott's butter and ice factory near complete but stalled by a 14 hp gas engine not meeting needs. Eight men work on machinery while delays frustrate plans for cream supply and a first dairyman shipment arrives. local praise highlights Abbott's enterprise and expected district benefits.
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W. (. Abbott
Bynock
Abbott
Ware
Queensland
T. Purcell
Merthers
Captain Kershaw's Death Amid Family Quarrel at Barton Lodge
In a June inquest at Contain Johollord Kershaw of Barton Lodge the well known sportsman Captain Kershaw died from a revolver shot following a domestic dispute with his wife. Mrs Kershaw described a heated argument over drinking and a threat to shoot himself, and witnesses noted the revolver was kept in the bedroom. Medical evidence linked the fatal wound to a self-inflicted style, with relatives identifying the weapon and circumstances surrounding the dining room scene.
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Contein Johollord Kershaw
Barton Lodge
Lloyd's News
Kershaw
Royal Field Artillery
Mon
Ile
Froet
Misa Gladye Kershaw
Death of Mr G Dyson Aboard Voyage to Holland
A fragmented report notes the death of Mr G Dyson during a voyage from Sydney to Holland. Initial signs suggested illness, but he briefly recovered before his condition worsened again. The telegram from Herbert’s barbermaster informs the latest details.
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Sydney
Shamd
Holland
Hobar
Fawr
Kelty
Mai‘sili
Hebert
Death of Queensland Turf Club secretary Mr Holland
Mr Holland a popular Queensland sportsman and former Bank of Australasia manager dies after long illness. He previously guided the Queensland Turf Club through serious difficulties and earned wide respect. He visited Southport and Coolangatta before health declined further.
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genUeman
Queensland
Manly
New Zealand
Hank of
Australasia
Newcastle
Frerrretary
Abel Hirde
geMtilman
Queensland Turf Club
Holland
Ama
Gen Usmam
Homer
Justy Mwere
Australas
Queensend Turf Club
Southport
Coolangatta
Cater
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Q.T.C
Railway Disaster Near Bridgport Off South Canadian River
Columbia City May 4 reports a fatal railway disaster on the South Canadian River bridge near Bridgport. Workers believed to be among the missing after a section of the structure collapsed and washed away.
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Columbia City
Bridgport
Divorce law clash in New York echoes across states
In a discussion described as influential by legal observers, Justice Giegerich’s opinion on uniform marriage and divorce law is examined. The debate centers on whether a divorce valid in one state binds courts in others, especially where nonresident defendants or service issues occur. Noted lawyer A. Dittenhoefer criticizes current practice and urges uniform standards while acknowledging state-specific laws.
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Eversiner
Saniih
Cality Fia
York
Sutice
Supreme Court
New York
Ivan Ces Onty
Benehs
Moteshour
South Carolina
Peron
Dittenhoefer
Dion Bouricault
Mies Thorndike
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