North Queensland Amateur Turf Club opening meets amid fine weather
The North Queensland Amateur Turf Club held its annual meeting at Townsville with good attendance and lively betting. Races featured Sand ee ee Merny muskey, Melisande, Ayridge, French Gun, and Crooked Blaze among top finishers. Weather turned wet as crowds exited, and racing concluded with several near record margins. Brisbane reported Queensland beating New South Wales in the second test, 125 to 67, at Doombin.
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Townsville
North Queensland Amateur Turf Club
F. Murphy
Ues Sandler
G. Coleman
H. Webber
Bloomfield
Widgesong
Tufa
Compel
Kamp
Ome
Port
Melsande
Coleman
Pete
Des Ri
Melisamle
Barr
Sw Frederick
Homewood
Serve T
Feryvman
Finadin
Tstohak
Carbonica
J. J. Pamnimg
B. Carter
Lavangas
Cc. Walker
Furtus
Brisbane
Queensland
New South Wales
Dooromlahin
Prohibition Petition Seeks War Time Compensation
A petition organized by the Licensed Wholesalers Association and signed by 11 988 names was presented to Mr Sinclair urging him to refrain from moving in the House of Representatives toward war time prohibition. Sinclair said he would present the petition’s strength to the House, but he would not penalize individuals and urged national compensation for the trade, estimating about 200 million sterling needed.
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Brisbane
Wietmallers’ Association
Sineclair
House of Representatives
Sinclair
Simclair
Motion of Censure Against Lefroy Government
In Perth the Assembly debated a censure motion by Mr. Mitchell former Minister for Agriculture against the Lefroy Government. The minister's address was interrupted as questions continued and the motion faced opposition.
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Perth
Mitchell
Wilson
Lefroy
Tess
Queensland Parliament session notes on bills and debate
In Brisbane the Technical Education Bill Patroltic Funds Bill and Charters Towers Water Board Bill were read a third time. The Tramways Fare and Tramways Purchase Bills went to a select committee. The Fish and Oyster Bill passed second reading. Dingo and Marsupial Bills were handled in committee. The Premier defended government finance and attacked Labor’s stance on retrenchment and a poll tax.
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Brisbane
Patroltic
Charters Towers Water Board
War resolutions spark tense debate in Australian legislature
In a heated Perth session, MPs clash over war resolutions and recruiting policy. Mr. Ryan defends platform propaganda while others contend the measures harm Allies. Discussions touch on salaries, reform, and future democracy as votes on executive councils and assembly proceed.
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Germany
Mercy
Ees
Riaserade
Mr. Macartney
Ryan
Commonwealth
England
Australia
Vowles
Perth
Fisher
el Frevier
Morgan
Max
Mr. Roberts
Executive Council
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Marartecy
Macartney
Hhis
Corser
Sean
Police conduct inquiry resumes with Goldstein and Scully testimony
The Sydney commission hears interviews with Davis Goldstein and Scully regarding convictions. Goldstein claims to help free innocent men and names alleged improper payments. Scully and Goldstein appear grave and sincere about correcting past wrongs while noting possible innocents including King and Besant. The commission adjourns to continue tomorrow.
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Sydney
E. Judd
Davis Goldstein
Scully
Goldstein
Lazarus
Witness
Goldsein
Pura
Whitness
Daviscin
Witnness
Surridge
Windeyer
Scully and Golstein
Shand
Me Shand
Besant
King
Gram
Moore
Macpherson
Morgan
Reeve
Bethune
Posey for Ryan. Will He Please Do Something
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr Watt questioned by Mr Yan about sugar crop policy in Queensland. He requests a speedy settlement of the dispute to prevent large crop losses and asks for government intervention and action to give effect to intergovernmental understandings.
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Melbourne
Watt
Walt
Queensland
Yan
Ste Berm
Amy Ferther
Substantial Coal Shortage Noted by NSW Assembly
The Premier told Dr. Arthur in the Assembly that the government would forward to Federal Authorities the form on coal shortages. He cited 6000 men and about 14000 dependents out of work at the Barrier, with Allied shortages worsening.
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Sydney
Arthur
Fom
Government South
Brookfield
Barrier
The Martyrdom of Phillip Strone at Austral Pictures
The pastor leaves a city church to minister among slum folk. His ambitious wife, urged by family, clashes with saloon keepers who try to ruin him with slander. He dies after a farewell sermon as his wife returns to find him gone. The program includes comedies and dramas with an Australian Gazette.
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Austral Pictures
Phillip Strone
Philiip
Da Daughter of Cairns Pictures Delights Audiences
At Cairns Pictures last night a morganatic marriage scene in Olga Petrova’s Daugh ter of stay drew large crowds. The Palace Pictures program, with Paramount and Metro partners, runs Wednesday to Friday with full seats urged and strong reception for Newman’s sauce references.
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Cairns Pictures Ltd
Mme
Olga Petrova
Daughter OF Destiny
Mme. Petrova
Cairns
Whittick’s
Palace Pictures
Paramount Service
Australia
Metro
Tripool
Vauden
Bbad Wilson
Wilson
Newman
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