Private Peake V C's Little Joke at Buckingham Palace
A vivid tale of Private Peake V C saluting at the royal arches and Buckingham Palace, then drinking with Australian mates who paid for his drinks. The prank escalates as sentries and guards salute him in turn, leaving Peake and a cobber to repeat the antic seven times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.C
Peake
London
Sutton Veney
Horseferry Road
Reing
Buckingham Palace
Acros
Timbal
Gorblime
M.i's
ALF
Whitehall
Arch
Cobber
Peske
May 16 Nominations Close for Fremantle Race Day
Nominations close Monday May 16 with a Winter Meeting programme on Wednesday May 19 featuring four horse plate stakes. Races include seven furlongs open classes, six furlongs and a mile and a quarter with purses and nominations listed alongside acceptance fees and eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metrotan and
Goldfields
Metropolitan
Goldields Arent
G.E
Penh
Kalgoor Vie
P.O
Goldfiels
GPO
Perth
Kalgoorlie
Northam Market Report Affected By Dry Conditions
Elder Smith and Co. Ltd reports Northam market activity with 604 sheep 91 pigeons and 8 cattle traded. Strong wethers high in demand though overall attendance was down due to dry weather. Merino wethers and hillable stock quoted at prevailing prices. Eight cattle and several pigs noted, with 851 sheep 42 pigs and 4 wattle reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Smith and Co. Ltd
Ted
Northam
Hogee
Weights and Nominations for Northam Race Club Meeting
Nominations close with Wortham Race Club Perth Belmont Park Racing Club or appointees on May 10. Weights posted around May 14. Final acceptances due May 17. Scratches determine eligibility and nominators bear fees. Committee may refuse nominations at any time without reason per rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Wortham Race Club
Belmont Park Racing Club
Forrest Chambers
Perth
Rave
Commercial Hotel promotes Farmers and Business People
An old notice highlights the Commercial Hotel as a home base for farmers and business people with ready accommodations and dining. It markets friendly service and convenient facilities for travelers and locals alike.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fremantle
Northam Race Club
Country Stakes
Sovie
Northam Market
Bor
Commonwealth
Bank
Australia
Rabaul
New Britain
la Savings Bank
Beanchos
Sa Savings Bank
Dirt
Papua
Bolomen
War Service Homes
Gema
Denison Miller
James Kell
R H Jensen
M. Lavell
Metropolitan Coffee Palace
Beaufort St. Bridge
E. Raphael Proprietress
Merredin and Goldfields
Wellington Street
J. M. Russell
Best of Bread
D. District
Barnett
Garter and Semple
Hana General Carriers
Fitzgerald Street
Devlin
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