Canberra Race Club shows promising season ahead
At the Albert Hall meeting Dr F F Watson presided as Canberra Race Club outlined plans to start activities in December. The club reported two meetings this year at Acton Racecourse, finances remained in credit after improvements and rising gate takings. The St Patrick's Race Club supported country racing with cordial ties, 74 members, and praise for Dr Watson's leadership.
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Canberra
Albert Hall
F. F. Watson
Acton
Aj.c
St. Patrick's Race Club
Dr. Watson
Hope Abandoned for Missing Airman in New Zealand
Wellington reports search parties have lost hope of locating missing aviator Hamish Armstrong after his wrecked plane was found in the bush. The search continues to confirm his fate. Local racing interest centers on Canberra entries with notes on club leadership and upcoming meetings.
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Wellington
Hamish Armatrong
Armatrong
Outward Bound Migration Figures for Australia Rise
The Commonwealth Bureau reports higher overseas departures in mid 1920s Australia with 6823 departures and 13396 arrivals in the latest quarter. British whites and Southern Europeans form the majority of arrivals, while departures are mainly by British whites and Southern Europeans. Permanent residence analyses show a net loss of 181 persons in the latest quarter, with broader six month figures showing 768 permanent losses, concentrated in New South Wales where most arrivals and departures occur.
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Tallaice
Commonwealth
Mernee
Mrvtai
Bela
Australis
Parsons
Australia
Brian Whites
Saauring
LGD
New South Wales
Fernale
Aus. Reat
Lottery dispute over prize money before Equity Court
In Sydney, a mother and son faced an Equity Court action led by Justice Nicholas over a £2,500 lottery balance. Alfred Stephens sought an injunction to stop Emma May Stephens from handling the funds linked to a £2,000 Commonwealth Bank fixed deposit after a 1932 win of £42,800. The defense claimed they bought shares jointly with a third party and that Stephens had repaid part of the ticket purchase.
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Sydney
Nicholas
Equity Court
Alfred Cheater Stephens
Emma May Stephens
Commonwealth Bank
S Mah
Hammond
Jench
Then & mi
Stephen
Stephens
Haramond
Sen
Tte
Sawaye
Fous
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Arnott
E. Spendelove
J. Kilmartin
T. J. McCormack
Tugetanong Club
Kilmartin
Offen
G. A. Meinane
TM Shalaperre
Parbery
G. Sheena
M. Tracey
A. V. McKay
J. Eafrond
M. J. Gavanough
A. F .Turner
K J., Bates
F. Ross
A.V. McKay
Southwell
el Ryan
AL Clothier
Watson
Chance Grocer Towtoy
Nestles
Nestle
ASPRO
Faspro
T. Momloy
Royce Street
Glebe
Point
Nid
Ional
Capea Ata Beige
Forrest Buwlink Fom
Wavell
Br. Turner
Una
Neutral Bay Lve
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