Visitors and arrivals mark race week in town
Social notes list Rev. Pred McKay from the A I M Patrol visiting for a Sunday service at the Presbyterian Church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs L V B Terry of Strathburne and Mrs G R Reyes of Glen Isla, all in town for the races along with Olive family members from Olive Grove. Flight Lieutenant Ransom arrived by plane and left on the midnight train. Mr Vick of Julia Creek attends court. Mr H Hw of Melinda Downs arrives after tank sinking work at Morestone Downs and Mr Hudson plans to return after the Diggaras Races, having installed four earth tanks for the Irrigation Department.
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Pred McKay
A. I. M. Patrol
Presbyterian Church
Olive
Ransom
Vick
Julia Creek
H. Hw
Melinda Downs
Morestone Downs
Hudson
O © Downs
Morestonéy Downs
Irrigation Department
Laundress Wanted at Post Office Hotel
An advertisement seeks a laundress for duties at the Post Office Hotel to begin on or before Monday next.
Auction sale offers chance to own typewriter machines
Public auction by licensed auctioneer Mr N J Powers will sell typewriters on Saturday October 12. The notice mentions property under the mass date Sarah Huddlestone and references auctions in the issue.
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N. J. Powers
Auciencer
Otober
Sarah Huddlestone
Racing Tour Stop Watch Picks for Weekend
The article lists a racing tour Stop Watch selected horses for a profitable weekend, naming Gallipoli Maiden Cyclops Young Mona Anzac Flying Lavender Lad Barrage Pantmar Forty Lady Amiens Ollie Dart Mons Lavender Lad Fleurs Flutter and notes weights for Saturday will not be known until tonight.
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Gallipoli
Cyclops
Mona
Anzac
Lavender
Barrage
Pantmar
Amiens
Ollie
Dart
Mons
Lavender Lad
Fort Lady
Auction sale of Huddlestone estate on Ham Street Clerburry
Public Curator announces a public auction on Saturday at 2:30 pm in Ham Street Clerburry. The property is Kate Sarah Huddlestone estate Miners Homestead Lease No 212 containing one acre with dwelling and improvements. Further details on application to W J Powers auctioneer.
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Jmer
Ham Street
Clerburry
Sabohotren
Kate Sarah Huddlestone
W. J. Powers
Tea Prices Rise Across Commonwealth
Telegraphic news reports a twopence per pound tea price increase from Thursday. In Brisbane, Country Party prospects in Maranoa fade as vote counts show Baker up by 1 345 over McGeoch with totals Baker 22 523, McGeoch 21 176, Madden 3 570. Labor wins Maranoa, giving the Government a narrow majority in the new House before the Speaker election.
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Brisbane
Country Party
Maranoa
Baker
McGeoch
Madden
Labor
Buffalo Fly Bill Dropped in Brisbane Government
The Government will not proceed with the Buffalo Fly Bill in Brisbane as drought impacts the dairy industry. Premier announced in the Assembly that strong criticism and protests have grown since the bill’s provisions became known. The measure was described as a taxation aim.
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Brisbane
Maher
Wool Industry Faces Gloom After London Mission
Dr Clintes Ross reported from London as Australia's representative to the International Wool Secretariat. He warned of a looming surplus in Australian wool and said future planning would hinge on peacetime policy. He noted America would require large wool imports for rose equipment.
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Brisbane
London
Australia
International Wool Secretariat
Clintes
Ross
America
Aiso
Hower
Meat export record set by Queensland amid war limits
The annual report of the Queensland Meat Industry Board tabled in Parliament shows Australia exported record quantities of most meats despite war restrictions. For the year ending June, a total of 281,763 tons were shipped with Queensland contributing 152,350 tons or about 47 percent.
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Brisbane
Queensland Meat Industry Board
Australia
Queensland
British Bombers Hit Berlin as London Raids Persist
British bombers attacked northwest industrial zones in Berlin while London air raid warnings ended early. A German statement admitted RAF damage to military targets after extensive daytime raids by German planes over London failed to overwhelm British defenses.
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London
Berlin
RAF
Chamberlain Resigns. Churchill Invites New War Cabinet Members
Prime Minister resignations prompted by health concerns. Churchill invites Kingsley Wood and Ernest Bevin to join the War Cabinet as replacements or additions to the government team in wartime leadership.
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London
Chamberlain
Churchill
Kingsley Wood
Ernest Bevin
Australian Reinforcements Reach Middle East
Australian reinforcements for the AIF and services arrived in Melbourne and overseas. Senator McBride stated that a formidable seasoned force had been assembled in the Middle East. The AIF began moving into forward positions in Egypt.
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Melbourne
McBride
Middle East
Egypt
Cattle Prices Rise Amid Drought at Canon HU Sale
Cattle prices reached a 19 year high at the Canon HU sale due to drought across three states. Light heifers sold at 41 shillings per 100 pounds, with the lowest quotes at 25 shillings and an average of £11 1s per head for 300 cattle from Windsor. Further increases were anticipated if the drought persisted.
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Brisbane
Windoroh
Armed Air Raid Training For Mount Tsa Residents
Mount Tsa residents 40 plus attended a week long Instruction In Air Raids Precaution class in the C W A Hall. Lectures by Dr. Merrington and Dr. Gunther covered gases bombs and shelters amid anxious seniors seeking passes on Friday’s exam.
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Mount Tsa
C.W. A
Bannerman
Bill Russell
Shanghai
George Moores
Bill
Merrington
Gunther
J. Sproule
Geo Moores
Laundress Wanted for Post Office Hotel
A laundress is required to commence duties on or before Monday next at the Post Office Hotel. The ad seeks a capable worker to handle laundry tasks and maintain linen and wardrobe services for the establishment.
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Post Office
Morituri te salutamus poem warning of battle fate
A wartime poem by Sitting Bull style figure Harko declares mortals to face air combat death with defiant courage. It invokes England's fate, brave youth, and the refrain Morituri te salutemus as planes dive and guns fire.
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Harko
England
Mt 18A Branch Red Cross Fund Raising Totals
Prey acknowledged 721 pounds 9 shillings 10 pence. Ambulance display gate receipts 10 5 6. Sale of refreshments 610 6. Total 787 5 10.
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Australian Red Cross Society
Prey
For Sale Royal Portable Typewriter Cheap and Good
Notice advertises a Royal portable typewriter for sale described as cheap and in good condition. Inspection invited at the address provided by Hardings Office.
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Royal
Hardings Office
Brisbane Acceptances Delayed For Diggers Races
The Bris bane accepts close at 12.30 pm, and staff are urged to attend the Diggers Races, delaying press publication to include all entries.
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Brisbane
Sydney Acceptances and Melbourne Tips From Racing Notes
Racing notes list acceptances for the Epsom and Metropolitan in Sydney with Beaulivre leading the field and multiple divisions named. Melbourne and Sydney tips enumerate hurdle and trial selections, Derby contenders, and races at Flemington with numerous horses across divisions.
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Valhalla
Blackie Miller
Epsom
Beaulivre
Mildura
Reading
Colin Stephen
Beau Vite
Mosaic
Old Rowley
Kensington
Clouston
Peekmond
Scarlet Circle
Aladdin
A. J. C. Epsom
Metropolitan
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