Queensland Votes and Returns Day Totals and Names
Brisbane reports official returns with figures for Nationalist and Labor majorities and a long list of electoral divisions and candidate names across Queensland. The material outlines counts near ten thousand in some districts, with many names including local MPs and candidates from Brisbane, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Cairns, and other regions reflected in the tally.
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Brisbane
Ourrie
Tenga
Kirwan IL
Riordan
Williamson
C.P
We Barnett
Corser
LLY
Deca
Berrum Brand
Cpob
Whitford
Charters Towers
Gethre
Te Nenee Wellington
Neue Cairns
Hives
McCormack Lertan
Meodare
Cook
Craig
Byam
Dalby
Gonnoly
Hartley
Mollan
Fortitude Vabey
Forde
Wilsom
Rowland
Pollock
Tromestan
McDonnell
Tease
Frottamtey
Gledson
Tildow
Morton
Tomer
Sullivan
Brown
Smith
McLaren
Claws
Primghe
Leichhardt
Foley
Beate of Parties Sees Nationalists Win Toowoomba Port Curtis
Nationalists sweep Toowoomba and Port Curtis as national momentum lifts. Country Party secures Kennedy seat amid regional shifts and evolving political alliances.
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Brisbane
Jow
Alista
Toowoomba
Port Curtis
Country Party
Kennedy
Premier Pleased With His Fictitious Majority
Brisbane dispatch reports Premier Theodore expressing confidence in a Labor majority based on unsettled vote details. He listed seats such as Mooreanna Port Cartes Rosewood Kennedy and Toowoomba as potentially falling to Labor, outlining timing for Parliament and writ returns while denying plans to immediately abolish the Council.
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Brisbane
Theodore
Labor
Ted
Moaranna
Port Cartes
Rosewood
Kennedy
Toowoomba
Uke
Dore
Queen Street
Uneventful Public Holiday Marks Quiet Election Day
A 1920 report describes a calm voting day with the Scate Hotel closed for recording votes and a city noting a public holiday. Citizens showed little interest as authorities and the public maintained a restrained routine amid the unusual quiet across the railway district and business area.
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Pea
Scate
Lesving Ag
Earnest Vantter
Stern Reality
Lan
March election reshapes district rolls with 1100 new names
The last election occurred in March during the stack season. About 1100 new names appeared on the roll, many likely cane-cutters and mill hands not residents of the district. It is presumed Mr McCormack would gain a majority of another vote if the election proceeds.
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MrCormack
Fresh murders spark riot in Newnestown and Londonderry chaos
A patrol ambush in Newnestown leaves Lt Richards dead and a lieutenant and three soldiers wounded as Sinn Fein prisoners riot in Londonderry jail smashing cells and attacking property. Troops retaliate with armored cars while crowds converge, fueling a broader upheaval during a tense security crisis. The era remains unstable with political figures condemning violence and signaling firm retaliation.
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Lontion
Newnestown
Liewt Richards
Civil ‘Rian
Sinn Fem Pri‘sonera
Lononderry
Sms Feiners
Hotman Mant
St. Paul's Cathedral
Jnst McSweeney
Imioeemmes
Codam
Asquith
den Sis
Ayr
Democratic Candidate Incidents with Republicans Highlight Springfield
In Springfield, reports note the Democratic candidate contrasts with Republicans over comments and actions related to the League of Nations covenant. President Wilson sought and received Republican input during Paris negotiations. Taft’s views guided suggestions for amendments later adopted, signaling cross party influence in shaping policy.
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Springfield
Oct
Com
Wilson
Republican Party
Paris
Taft
Tumulty
Tait
America
Reseed First Division horse race results and odds
In the First Division the winner was Streamling by two lengths with Time 1.35. Bets favored Downshire Lassie and Streamfone. Second Division winner Rovewood Lass by a length in 1.35. Third Division winner Kisty Rosakte with Ayr Bridge second and Photo Drama third. even money on the winner.
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Brisbane
Simple Miss Simon
Mabel H
Hetting
Mece Black
Font Longo
Park
Downashire Lasse
Streamfing
Wet Sail J
Downshire Lassie
Stream Fone
Streamling
Rovewood Lass L. Te Eee Ass
Piret
Kisty Rosakte
Ayr Bridge
Photo Drama
Evens
Melbourne morning racing notes amid rain at Caulfield
Eon Melbourne reports damp conditions at Caulfield with heavy rain halting many workouts. Several horses posted times across distances from three furlongs to a mile while winds affected performance. Notable efforts included Gallvee King, Hands Up, and White Phad, with various others listed in brief pace notes.
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Melbourne
Finthe
King
Gerelderg
Lobhanton
Moomma Lass
Lifficor
Digety
Flateer
Sir Maemon
Alilat
White Phad
Lazard
Flemington
Whitbang
Wildun
Adville
Gold Shrine
Salatia
Dromore
Oif
Lst
Divonia
Horate
Ballarima
Melkington A
Sand Glare
Margot
Melbourne Racing Notes and Notable Performances
The report lists a Melbourne meeting with results from races including the 2 mile event where Emo Harte placed among top contenders and a 4 furlongs dash featuring Corvus and Roselane. Other entrants include Mande ville B2 Snare, Serathon, Galvee King, Fou de Cologne, Carmyle, Tarana, Wooyee, and Elmira among several. The Herbert Power Stakes is noted as a 1 mile event with win allowances and mentions Tangalooma and Dru more among the leading runners.
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Melbourne
ATC
Scorptances
Emo Harte
Olator
I Pere Sir Maemon
Garverh
Gereldery
Mona Nursery
Salatina
Corvus
Roselane
Mandeville
Serathon
Galvee
Cambridge
Fou de Cologne
Carmyle
Tarana
Wooyee
Webs
Lacuta
Kyles
Elmira
Dermense
Sonora
Labanton
Herbert Power
Tangalooma
Drumore
Clever Jim
Whitbait
Queen Comedy
Gringalet
Double Bezique
Weights for events at the Sydney meet October 1
Sydney announces weights for Saturday events as early lists are released. Officials set entries and start times for track and field tests, with competitors nominating weight classes and event names for the programme.
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Sydney
Ee Ee Ag
Racing Handicap Names Affected By Mixed Entries
A list of horses and riders appears as a fragmented racing handicap. Amidst numerous names such as Coolstone Elkin Beawford Warspite Julia Wes Wea 77 Sirais Shapely Anchillo Fib, plus breeds and odds like 9.8 7.5 7.1 610 6.0, the garbled entry also mentions Flat and distance notes including Chub Welter and Coalstone with various times and figures.
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Coolstone
Elkin
Beawford
King
Frain
Yarraldool
Kikumon
Eumacus
Daphne Tich
Grea Ronee
Caulfield Cup Acceptors and Scratchings Report
Final acceptances for the Caulfield Cup list Richmond Main Fingark Bor whmie Whis Bang Red Dome Accrington Tan galooma ool Clever Jim Syl vafort Comedy Salitros Specialty Lord Seiav Wrowick Winetc Past Kingbier Alilat Wallash Mar atoo Nadir Shah Prudent Pichi and scratches include Richmond Main Yarrahiool Jin lut Fieit Sylvafort Nadir Shah. also tennis results from Cairns Tennis Club with Championship Doubles Mc Coombe/O'Neill over Williams/Allan and multiple handicap rounds.
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Melbourne
Cer
Richmond Main
Fingark
Borwhmie
Whis Bang
Red Dome
Eee Ok Set
Accrington
Tangalooma
Ool
Clever Jim
Sylvafort
Comedy
Salitros
Speciality
Lord Seiav
Wrowick
Winetc Past
Kingbier
Alilat Wallash
Maratoo
Nadir Shah
Prudent Pichi
Caulfield
Yarrahiool
Jin Lut Fieit
Cairns Tennis Club
McCoombe
O'Neill
Williams
Allan
MecLean
Owe
Drai
North
Amlee
Landlord
Whittick
Blackmore
Wiliams and McLeod
Scr
Lennon
Smules Amies
Mr Watts Returns to Sydney on Niagara
Sydney report that ex Treasurer Mr Watt arrived in Sydney today aboard the Niagara. He refused to discuss general topics or make a statement to press interviewers, saying any remarks would be made in Parliament. He planned to proceed to Melbourne in the evening.
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Sydney
Watt
Ene
Melbourne
Prince Returns Home From Spathead Visit
Prince back home in London after Renown anchored at Spathead. No saluting observed. The Prince's brothers spent the night aboard.
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Prince
London
Renown
Spathead
Government steamer Melbourne searches for schooner Anlaier
NO TRACE reported as the Government steamer Melbourne resumes no further search today for the schooner Anlaierraarnall te. The vessel had been under lookout but no sign was found during the search.
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Sydney
Melbourne
King Invests Earl with the Bath Cross in London
London reports King granted and invested the Earl with the Cross of the Bath, ceremony marking a high chivalric honor. The event underscores royal gesture and aristocratic prestige in early October.
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London
King
Earl of
Cross of the Bath
Measles Outbreak Reported Aboard Orvieto Arriving Sydney
London dispatch says the Orvieto has arrived from Sydney with 29 cases of measles and some deaths among the children aboard or in transit, reflecting a health concern linked to the voyage.
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London
Orvieto
Sydnmey
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