Towers Jockey Club Race Acceptances and Entries
Charters Towers September notes list Towers J C acceptances for multiple races. Entries include Trial Handicap four furlongs with Gravel Kini Collegian Oberop Roland's Long Full Measure Capville, Agarab, Soundless, Barbina. Flying Handicap six furlongs with Ranter Frobasher Jessamy Goena. Novice five furlongs with Carhon TeB.S. Gravel Kind Raimpe Marine Parade Why Me Oberoo All Grey Goldman Fall Measure Down stitch Flashette. Towers Handicap three furlongs featuring Rancho Kantee Rhyme Retinute Jessamy Hoobook Geena TBS Kerraway Halbard Whe Me All Grey Marine Parade Lieut Bob Minton. Queenton Handicap six furlongs with Rancho Roger Frobisher Far Nicer Jessamy Bandera Comtop Elimin ate Downstitch.
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Oberop
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Capville
Agarab
Soundless
Barbina
Vercing Lass
Tdas
Rancho
Roger
Frobisher
Far Nicer
Jessamy
Bandera
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Bundaberg Races Dr Luther Memorial Handicap Result
Bundaberg club carnival concludes with the Dr Luther Memorial Handicap over 6 furlongs. Winner My Pal ridden by m. Don Scorn with Foyler second and three others. Betting 5 to 4. winning margin two lengths in 1.15. Dividends £1 1s a nd £2 2s. My Pal has now won eleven starts on the Bundaberg course and a meet may be held on Sunday the 19th inst with boats repaired and crews ready.
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Bundaberg Club
Opening of Club for 1917 18 Season Celebrated
The official opening of the Club for the 1917 18 season was held Sunday afternoon with a procession and decoration trials. Commodore acted as judge awarding prizes for the neatest turnout boat and best dressed crew. Model TL won first prize with Daisy a close second. Despite a strong breeze, order was good and the procession proceeded up river to the starting line. Thanks were given to Barher Guard and Captain Middleton for their services and supplies. The first race of the season will follow.
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Ivariouy
Middléton
Rifle Club Holds Third Shoot for Mr Williams Trophy
Melgrave Rifle Club completed the third shoot for Mr G Williams trophy with thirteen members present. Wordsworth led with a score of 98 while three others reached bursting point. details show scores across targets and members including Capt Griffin G Goodall AL Stokes J McAloon and others as the club plans no shoot next Sunday due to an excursion to Kuranda.
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G. Goodall
AL Stokes
J. McAloon
F. ‘Wiltshire
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G.napier
C. Horton
F. Townson
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J. Gatterky
Legislative Council Debate on Government Expenditure
In Brisbane the Legislative Council debated a motion by Mr Leahy protesting acquiescence to government expenditure. The session was adjourned with Brentnall proposing to refer the matter to a select committee.
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Turbulent railway dislocation sparks debate in Brisbane
In Brisbane on September 5 a heated session saw opposition voices demanding action as railway dislocations disrupt southern lines. Members pressed questions to the Speaker about passage of motions while parliamentary order was argued amid persistent calls for agricultural relief.
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Tolmie
Vowles
Queensland Parliament Debates Rail Strike and Cane Pricing Bill
Queensland ministers and Opposition members clashed over a railway dispute and a Sugar Cane Prices Bill. Debate touched on arbitration, government restraints, and proposed interim and final awards linked to cane pricing and mill operations.
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Amendment passage over losses and millowners leverage
Debate on the bill led to amendments on deleting losses payment. Armfield backed the amendment while Swayne argued it set a dangerous precedent. Smith supported it to gain leverage over millowners. Collins’ proviso on payment was defeated. Collins' amendment carried 28 to 14. Remaining clauses approved. House adjourned.
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Queensland Railways Battle Over Load and Arbitration
Brisbane reports reveal public difficulty delivering goods to rail stations due to unions and live load policies. A northern railway strike stalemate persists as Justice Higgins and Prime Minister Hughes clash over arbitration terms, with Premier Ryan condemning the Federal Government's approach and warning workers to stay alert.
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Williamson
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Damages trial over motor collision case in small debts court
The Small Debts Court proceedings in the Charles Pond versus Ernest Crockett case concluded with a verdict for Crockett. Pond, a Gordonvale mechanic and father of six, said he had no property and had been employed by M Muir and Gardenvale. he left work to attend court and claimed no excess funds or debts beyond £5 weekly from Muir, with no bank balance or savings.
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Austral Pictures at Tain Promises Large Audience
The Austral Pictures in Tain presents The Piper's Price as a master piece with a big-picture star cast. The film features leading cinema artists and includes a built in comedy element. Married a Man is described as a veritable mirth raiser with Neator-style humor.
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Piper's Price
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At Australasian Theatre Final Episode Peg of the Ring
The Austral management screens the final Peg of the Ring episode on Saturday night along with the opening Geatee of the Liberty serial and a five part Ivan feature Her Surrender with Anna Nilsson. Rhoda Cortlandt’s rescue plot unfolds amid a hospital blood transfusion twist and prison release. Prices 1/3, 6d. The Cairns Theatre also offers The Square Deal Man and Pinched in the Fim Y Altogether a fine programme.
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