Melbourne Cup Day Reflects Australia’s Racing Fever
Melbourne Cup day draws massive bets and public interest across the Commonwealth. Thousands watch at Flemington while many others await race results by phone or newspaper, as owners, trainers, and jockeys chase Australia’s premier turf prize and seven-figure stakes trends.
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Commonwealth
Flemington
Especi
Jim
Australia
Carbine
Archer
Malvolio
Glencoe
Strop
Harriot
Protos
Artilleryman's
Pearl
Zulu
Glenroth
Dr Sheldon’s Pills promise quick relief for kidney and bladder issues
An old advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Pills as a fast acting remedy for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims non laxative action cleansing kidneys and bladder removing toxins with prompt relief and mentions rheumatism and sciatica as benefiting conditions. The copy repeats assured claims of reliability and nationwide availability.
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Dr. Sheldon
Steldeatt
Marooned Airmail Liner Passengers Reach Athens
Confused text describes marooned airmail liners and passengers in transit. Mentions Athens and a Met venue, with scattered names and locations implying a disrupted travel event.
Trainees Continue Voluntary Drills in Melbourne
November 4 reports that despite orders to abate compulsory drills, many trainees refuse to disband and wish to continue training. At the T4th Battalion park, 77 trainees decided to remain, while officers praised the voluntary turnout and saw potential efficiency in the new system.
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Melbourne
T4th
Mustalian Terneon Artillery
Britain s Car Challenge and Morris Minor Exports
Sir William Morris unveils a new six cylinder 18 hp car named Lis and designed for Australian markets. The model features hydraulic shock absorbers, reinforced Dunlop tyres, and a high ground clearance. Morris says orders reach 25,000 units, with initial shipments to Australia and government orders abroad. The company also ships Morris Minors, popular in tight Oz streets, rivaling rickshaw use.
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William Morris
Bart
Thames
Oxford
W. M. W. Thomas
Morris Mators
Australia
England
Yerseas
Morris Minors
Ogental
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Samuel Allen & Sons Airns
E. A. Lymburner
Iconmonger
Lake Street
Cairns
Diamond Specialists
MCDONALD, CAIRNS & _ INNISFAIL
North
Queensland
Atelinons
Sil
Oakland
Errington Motors
Cairns and
Gordonvale
Pleatington
New Zealand
Everved
Barb
Admiral Roos
Windbag
Spearfelt
Statesman
Vicory
Poitrel
Patron
Windhag
Trivalve
J. Seuid
R. Bradfield
Jed Int
Scobie
R. Lewis
Qalot
Phar Lap
Monro
Duke Foote
Revere
Manfred Sarted
Bey Bialh
Cypher
King Ingoda
Eyalli
Rivoli
Yota
Backwood
Lilypond
Pilliewinkie
Manfred
Theon
Banker
Silvius
Murillo
Strephon
High Lyce
Night March
Paquito
Wand
West Australia
Prince Viol
Tasmania
Orleigh Park
Artilleryman
Kidaides
Demost
South Australia
Winalat
New South Wales
Gothic
High Syce
Caulfield
Aj.c
March
L. R. Buxton
Highfield-Concise
J. Holt
W. Duncan
K. White
Rossendale
J. W. Cook
J. Pike
A. Louisson
Marsia
A. McAuley
R. Reed
T. O'Dea
Aides-Passandra
J. Munro
H. A. Knight
Br. G
Thurnham-Madrid
F. D. Jones
M. McCarten
E. Lee Steere
B. G
Grandcourt
F. Dempsey
J. E. Pelham
M. Cummings
Ethopion-Sessa
W. J. Nolan
W. E. Elliot
H.R. Telford
B. G. Phar Lap
J. Netter
B. G. Demost
Demosthenes-Torquaier
L. J. McCann
W._K.S. MacKinnon
Br. c. Radale
Caravel-Vicella
J. Scobie
A. Wilson
F. R. Shillabeer
Comedy King-Beryllia
E. Fisher
J. O'Brien
Mrs. M. Hay
Ch. m
Lady Kentrel
Poitrel-Kentdale
K. Owens
R. Evans
T. Lyon
J. G. Heywood
R. Medhurst
J. VP
Arthur
Eastern Monarch-Averse
P. B. Quinlan
A. Breasley
Athens
Srene Wiig
Miiven
Moxianlrister Park
Mor Samaicni
Studebaker
Tun
N.S
Canada Cycle & Motor Agency
Brisbane
M.S. Williams, Ltd
Yungaburra
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