Much Improved Stayer May Win Moonee Valley Race
Much improved stayer may win the Bulla Handicap at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Golden Field, winner may contend after Caulfield form. Valley Girl relies on stamina to repeat last week’s performance. Front Line and Free Kick show strong form, with Iron Crown as a place possibility. Bold John could challenge if fit.
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Len
Bulla Hdop
Moonee Valley
Golden Field
Caulfield
Valley Girl
W. Beresford
Iron Crown
Bold John
Aromatic poised to win Somerton Handicap for three-year-olds
Aromatic has shown top form in recent wins and appears clear favorite for the Somerton Handicap. Regalis looms as a strong challenger after a convincing Pelham Handicap victory at Caulfield. Ben Sun Bright Flare and Mayfair Lass also figure for place prospects.
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Aromatic
Somerton
Caulfield
Ben Sun
Bright Flare
Mayfair Lass
Flying Halo Set To Dominate Strathmore Handicap
Flying Halo, winner of the Yan Yean Stakes on Cup Day, appears poised to win the Strathmore Handicap over the same distance. Gay Saint, Zezette, Poncia, Matterhorn, Moograbah, El Tovar, and Larsen are noted contenders with Larsen favored for the Glenbervie Plate two-year-olds and aiming to beat Anglo Saxon or Sopra. Disney and Couture also among potential threats.
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Flying Halo
Gay Saint
Zezette
Poncia
Matterhorn
Moograbah
el Tovar
Larsen
Flemington
Large crowd at Cobram cycling meet enjoys inter club racing
A Sunday cycling program at Cobram showgrounds drew about 500 spectators and over 60 cars. Cobram riders led 17 of 21 events with Val Millsteed dominant in the ladies events and Col Cornish starring in senior racing with three wins and a second. Next week Cobram will host two Preston riders making their Cobram debut. Also includes motoring hints on safe jacking and tyre changes after a fatal Melbourne jack incident.
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Shepparton
Cobram Band
Selec
Val Millsteed
Betty Knight
Gladys Downie
Maisie Rooks
Dot Hollands
Victoria
Col Cornish
Kevin Hicks
Cornish
G. Stewart
Les Freer
Anthony Dewan
Neel West
K. Hicks
C. Cornish
R. Crawford
F. Goodman
T. Markey
Freer
P. Rourke
L. Creed
A. Dewan
R. Jarratt
F. Cavanagh
N. West
K. Shadforth
A. Joscht
V. Millsteed
M. Rooks
R. Lock
D. Hollands
G Downie
B. Knight
V Millsteed
Eg Downie
Showgrounds
K. Alexander
R. Bethel
Preston Club
Cobram Club
Yarrawonga
Depost
Minister of Health Opens Old People's Home
Hilary Marquand, the Minister for Health, opened the London County Council new home for aged at Plumstead Lodge in a ceremony marking the facility’s launch and care plans for elderly residents.
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Old People's
Hilary Marquand
London County Council
Plumstead Lodge
Pasture species in the North East summary notes clover and grasses
The article describes subterranean clover as the key pasture improvement plant for Victoria, detailing varieties by growing season and recommended sowing practices. It lists Wimmera and perennial rye grasses and Phalaris tuberosa as important species, with lucerne as a valuable fodder plant in the Rutherglen district. It covers seeding rates, autumn sowing, soil prep, inoculation, and benefits observed in Victoria farms and at a Research Station in 1948.
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Victoria
Mt. Barker
Dwalganup
Bacchus Marsh
Rutherglen
Lucerne
Beware of gypsies warning from RACV journal
An RACV journal item recounts Mr R Hill being stopped on the Hume Highway by travellers posing as motorists in distress who siphoned petrol. After offering fortune telling, money was demanded and £5 withheld until returned with curses. The tale warns drivers to avoid such groups and refuse aid to strangers.
McTaggart Sale Includes Dairy Herd and Cattle
W A McTaggart announces a farm sale detailing six dairy cows and calves. T J Houlihan is noted as partner with 5 cows and heifers from Shorthorn Jersey stock and Jersey cattle, including two cows with calves. Houlihan has relinquished the farm.
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W. A McTaggart
Will Yavel
T. J. Houlihan
Jerse
Mr Houlihan
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