There Is a Human Side to the Melbourne Cup
A writer recalls humorous and odd Melbourne Cup anecdotes from decades past. The piece mentions a 1841 win by Archer, swaps tales of betting misfortune, a Nimblefoot legend with Craig's Hotel, and the crowded Flemington scene with fashion and sun on Cup Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
Newmarket
Archer
Uwo Wickes
Himelf
Snoffer
Aly Kewney
Victoria Ruel Clus
W Craig
Craig
Balle- la
Nimbletoot
Dream
Tate
Wau
Cray
Nimblefoot
Sam Griffits
Hana Capper
Victor
Sory
Clive Leonard
Ghelnman
Vate
Craig's
Croydon
The
C. Metropolitan
J.B. Slack
William Leonard
Nimplefoot
T Bailey
Mr. Craig
Mr Bailey
Leonard
Crofdon
Sicide
Prisuer
Pentridge
Slack
Duke of Gloucester
Flemington
Hesey ‘Rae
Mary
Tumhal
Seibourne
Bush Fire Damages Innisfail Near Coorumba
November 1 report from councilor Henderson describes bush fires near Coorumba threatening cane property. He details fire behavior, water supply, and ongoing vigilance by local residents as months of dry conditions persist with little rain expected until mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Coorumba
We Henderson
Janis Tail
Henderson
Brealen
Food for Britain Meeting in Innisfail to Raise £30,000
November 1 meeting chaired by Johnstone Shire Council member C J Dun urged public support for Brisbane’s Food for Britain Appeal seeking £30,000 before Christmas. Attendees included ALR Whiting AE Owens B Wil Jett and clerk W E Prichard. apologies from Mrs A Dodds J Lee Poy and others. Rotary Clubs praised for effort. cane farmers and local traders asked to contribute. The gathering decided to open subscriptions and to forward contributions via local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
C.J. Dun
Brisbane
Sien
Alr Whiting
Mesure AE Owens
B. Wil Jett
W. E Prichard
A. Dodds
J. Lee Poy
Commit Party
Trades and Labour Counc
Britain
Lind
John
Mone Shire
Willy
Tahire T
Varus Business Houses
Food For
Ne Willett
Rotary Club St
Funda Tx
Sildey Ina
Atlel
Saar
Theft waves sweep through city as cops seek clues
In a citywide alert, authorities report a surge in petty thefts affecting shops and pedestrians. Investigators urge vigilance while reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify suspects and prevent more losses. The AP wire notes ongoing efforts by police units to track leads.
Fragmented Report from an Embassy Conference on USSR Control
Readable passages describe meetings with officials including Vishinsky and others, noting 5,000,000 Communists and 185,000,000 non Communists in Russia. The piece outlines the Pill Bureau's influence, single candidate nominations, and a police state under the Politburo. It also mentions rights limitations and a NAVD police apparatus enforcing criticism suppression. The text highlights state control, party privileges, and rationing impacts in Soviet life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruma
Trem
Iin
Andre) Vishinaiy
Mam Lituivam
Wore
Siam
Vishinsky
Rusia
Joseph Stalin
Tureau
Uarough
Communist Party
Gies
UBBR
Ofce
Politbureat
Congressional Committee
Nb.v
Ussr
NAVD
Russia
Politburesti
Adentista
Innisfail court fines Grima for unpermitted building work
At Innisfail Court of Petty Sessions before Mr J H N SM, Lorents Grima of Mundoo faced a breach by law charge for starting additions to a building without written council approval. Health inspector Stenzel reported unauthorised alterations bottom and top floors, with several partitions added. Grima pleaded guilty but argued preexisting confusion over by law and approvals. The council stressed proper permits before any future work and imposed penalties to deter breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Wright
Grima
Das
G. Stenzal
Mr. Wright
Stenzel
Council
Con
Rankin-street
Wal
Arnell
Convent Corti
Clametic Ao
Acre
United Ales Council
Ameria
Tapee
Arnall
eeeSee
Inomnes
Potiwas
Rss
Arnel
Mansell
Riage
Wriebt
Mutea Boutry's Search Delivers Broad Industrial Interest
A fragmented report notes wide interest across industries in new study results. Advisory officers are stationed at key bases as ministers tour Great Britain and Southern Ireland, highlighting ongoing regional activity and official oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Ares
Great Britain
Ireland
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Cairns Post
Cairns
Cairns Fish Supply
Shields Street
Mads
Harry A
Nylex
Bolton’s Used Car Parts
Lake-Street
Coencillos
Food For Britain
Inninfail Meeting
Ons Sn
Kew York
Rossla
Feemit
Mutea Boultry's Search
OW Advisory Service
SELES
Meee
Gordonvale
Sara Sd Heer
Ald Crip Cones
Barrymore
Preston Foster
Arsha Hunt
AL and
IM Society
Edward Everett Horton
Dorothy Lamour
Dick Powell
Vietoe Moore
Tom Conway
Salome
Yvonne de Carlo
Rod Cameron
David Bever
Dorian Gray
Hurd Hatfield
George Sanders
Sorly
Dorian
Gray
Bonna Reed
Starling
Ca Saree
Neptune
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