Diggers Races and Public Meetings Highlight Australian News
A mix of court appeals, public protests, and races fills the week. The Court of Criminal Appeal granted more time for Frederic Aishard Holloway to seek leave to appeal a 45 year Bundaberg train sentence, with hearing set for September 39th. Melbourne hosts a public meeting at Ivanhoe Hall protesting high taxes, while preparations advance for the Diggers Ball on September 4th and the Cabinel meeting. Trade notes mention possible Japanese funds imports for Xmas orders, and Europe-Australia wool markets show activity as buyers eye stronger demand.
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Court of Criminal Appeal
Ferday
Frederic Aishard Holloway
NTE
Bundaberg
Aerial War Threats and Political Moves Reach Spain
Madrid reports warn of potential aerial warfare as Spain braces for 100 planes and foreign air power. French and Russian advisers are said to be en route to assist the government, while rebel forces respond with artillery. Also noted, Brisbane Turf Club contemplates a ballot push amid withdrawal of horses at Albion Park.
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Spain
Russa
Albion Park
Brisbane
Presa
Notice of Fence Permit Application by McInnes
WH and Mary Frederica McInnes along with Donald Thomas Burke McInnes of Argyle near Julia Creek seek council approval in McKinlay Shire to erect a licensed gate fence across stock holdings. Gate width and description will comply with The Three Authorities Acts 1902 to 1929 and local by laws.
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Mary Frederica McInnes
Donald Thomas Burke McInnes
Argyle
Juila Creek
Queenalaifl
Homstead
Eddington
Hilton
Shire of
McKinlay
Copper ore price rises as district ore woes loom
Dated August 1936 in Julia Creek, the notice cites Chillagoe Smelters paying £50 per ton for copper ore, up £3 from prior, with local trader John Gardiner noting the Spain civil war impact and ore shortages from Dobbyn and Mount Oxide. The piece questions sustainability and hints at regional mining rights and plant upgrades.
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John Gardiner
Chillagos
Spain
Chillago
Cloncurry
Dobbyn
Diggers Races and Government Tender Notices
The page mixes racing results from Brisbane and Sydney divisions with upcoming tender details. It notes Endorsed Tenders closing Sept 7 1946 for a raised earthen tank project and lists deposit and inspection details. Also includes racing entries and show handicaps from Brisbane and Sydney with names such as Malden, Spear Prince, Feltony, Holdan, and rivals like Scrib, Scalely King, Gallant Blaneck.
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Malden
Busalong
Sir Fithy
Happy Gholee
Scrib
Scalely King
Gallant Blanck
Monresa of
Rochemond
Spear Prince
Don Soldat
Feltony
Welter
Holdan
Mr Rivell
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Eloncurry
Digmerat
Melbourne
Ivanhoe Hall
Ivanhoe
Commonwealth
C. Gerafty
Ganberra
Japan
France
Italy
Germany
Britain
Straits of Gibraltar
Hornageon
Cabinel
Fammeres Seid
Australia
Russia
Madrid
Spaah
Apecia
Saturnay
Persive
Price of C
Julia Creek
Mary Frederica Bitinnacs
Donald Thomas Burke Molnnee
W. F. Paithfull
Dairymen’s
Treas
White
Sporting
Department of Irrigation and Water Supply
Queensland
Commissioner of Irrigation and Water Supply
Buckiey
Samonweal
Arandangle
Coury Hogues
Sydney
Maideon
la Sting
Stella Marsh
Malattlo
Bultant
Mala
Urbine Rosehill
Duledo
Rwatler
Wentworthville
Catlegrass
Parramatta
Werberry
King Gee
Dr. Tikair
Rogeria
Arkaringa
Brillian
Sam
Peerage
Bao Cann
Knowsley
Maid of Farndon of Conde
Wwe
Dolwers
Vanier
Brighas
Monapgenh
Cme
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