Melbourne Cup Day Queried in Australia’s Greatest Race
A long discussion of the Melbourne Cup day covers betting fever across Australia and New Zealand. It notes massive sums wagered, historic prize growth from 1810 to today’s six-figure payments, and mentions famous trainers and jockeys like Scobie and Bradfield plus Epilogue and Win alot among runners in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Flem
Anotratio
Plemington
New Zealand
Sporsman
England
Derby
Nance
Cairns
Commonwealth
Slunpis
Carbine
Wit
Glercoe
Deefeat
Strop
Haricot
Protos
Lannecyman
Pearl
Zulu
Glenrath
Neeumanses
Melbourne
Admiral Roys
J. Scobie
Bradfield
Scobie
King Ingeda
Hittali
Archer
Mulua
Patron
Windbay
Winalot
Cupia
Maize Board Reports Strong North Queensland Sales
At the Inet Maize Board meeting the October 19 total sales reached 11 403 tons with 4 327 tons sold in North Queensland, a favourable comparison to last season. Prices rose about 2/10 per ton since September, and plans to advance further to growers were reviewed. Shipments totaling 6 500 tons were planned including 1 000 at Kairi and 2 000 at Ta, with 2 500 at Atherton and 1 000 to outstations. The waterside strike delayed about 15 tons destined for Melbourne, now cleared. Lengthy discussion covered illicit maize trading and the disposal of additional parcels south of the earliest opportunity, with an October 4 Order in Council aiding advances. Bank balances and expenses were itemized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Maise Board
North Queensland
Kairi
Atherton
Melbourne
Takio
Gambie River
le Wax
Papa
Sulo
Tolga
Messrs
J. O'Keefe
C. J. Ryan
Mol
Ime
Cabinnet
Repatriation Progress Under Sir Neville Howse Aims
The Hon. Sir Neville Howse reports reforms in the Australian Repatriation Department ten years after WWI. Pensions and medical care remain core, with expansions for widows, disabled ex-soldiers, and dependent children. In 1927-28, 3,123 appeals were heard with 1,470 upheld, and a War Pensions Appeal Board will be established to improve review procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Howse
V.C
Mapa
Repatriation Commission
Commonwealth
Tom
Bee
Th Department
Le Havre Adds 2000 to Municipal Payroll to Fight Rats
A French city near Le Havre reports a new payroll addition of 2000 workers aimed at combating the rat infestation. No further details on the program, funding, or timelines are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Havre
Maize Board Seeks Reward For Illicit Sales And Marketing Plan
The report notes a government warning ad to deter illicit maize sellers and a £100 reward for information leading to convictions. It also covers staff detentions, cost analyses at Atherton and other towns, and a ministerial letter about government acquisition, marketing conditions, and seed maize supply for next season with Board support.
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Citeutr
London
U Young
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Mawson
A. J. Draper Ltd
Ee A. Jj. Draper Ltd
Murer
Doncasters” Review
Carbine and Malvareo
E. K. White
Ressenlle
Kinecas Volga
Cook
Toohey
Air
Falkiner
Kilbropey- Sons
T. Godby
I G. Ieee Eel K. Sl Coals Dhh
Bradford Lass
E. J. O'Dwyer
Scanlon
Non - Edmond
Halmer
All Black
Anna
Jyre
D. G. Price
J. Brennan
Gallexbale
Sing Ren King
Brewer
Lucknow
Sol Green
Che
Saltash
Soldier
Howes
Cars
B. Rankin
Donna Marie
Elliot
A. Murdoch
Br. Dion
C. Pike
Mr. Burke
Mondiaga
Seremond- Mallaig
Edhinele Fortbecoke
Dyts
Neteers
Deradhenes
Toran
Iy F
H, McKeown
Che. Allecret
Maize Board
Chowers
Bs Thy Departeioen A Agratheee
Taubman’s
Boland's Ltd
Vier
Taubman
Taubman's
Silvafros
Tanbman
Gelling Bros. Ltd
Tron and Brass Founders
Automobile
P.O. Box
SALE
North
Queensland
T. McDonald
Abbott Street
Rankin
Innisfail
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