Jockey Lavery Remembered For Colorful Racing Career
The life of Jockey Lavery is recalled for his wins across Horsham, Ararat, Stawell, Mount Gambler, and other Western Victorian meetings. He trained notable horses like Penace and Lady Gambler and praised old days’ stewards while recounting his famous ride on Senator in the Weler handicap at Horsham. Funeral services were held at Lecluan Cemetery with a large turnout and tributes from racing colleagues.
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Horsham
Western
Victoria
Stawell
Murton
Ararat
Wimmera
Senator
Jamey Agnew
Grady Bros
Find
Mic
Mr. Lavery Vata
Rosebrook
Lavery
Servicetom
Null
Blackfellow
Jock O'Connor
Pimpinio
Gereng
Dimboola
Pratt
Bradtoré
Albury Pigeon Race Fails to Reach Race Time in 300 Mile Flight
Albury to Horsham pigeon race of 300 miles failed to produce arrivals in race time. Birds liberated at 9 am in fine weather by Albury stationmaster. Junior and senior events held with Tailem Bend 200 mile race and separate results listed. Next week juniors finish with Murray Bridge 230 miles. seniors end first series with Albury young bird derby 300 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Horsham
Tailem Bend
S.A
H. Faux
V. Hilton
Tatlem Bend
W. Kroschel
Shepparton
G. Delray
AL Wight
Carter Bros
W. Coutts
W. Hilton
Murray Bridge
Dairy Farmers Welcome Government Butter Price Increase
The Commonwealth Government accepted the committee’s recommendation to raise commercial butter to cover higher costs at 124 per lb. Butter fat value translates to about 2d per lb. The move affirms government support for the industry and its long term stabilisation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Ry Farmery Uud
Commerce and Agriculture
J. McEwen
Commonwealth
Victorian Dairyfarmers’ Association
Athol F. Baird
Baird
Native Governor Mortis de Castro Noted for Informality
Governor Mortis de Castro of the Virgin Islands, a U S territory in the Caribbean, started as a clerk and is described as one of the most informal and accessible governors during the war. He is identified as the minst native governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortis de Castro
Virgin Islands
United States
Caribbean Sea
de Castro
Coroner finds death by own action in Horsham inquest
The coroner at Horsham returned a verdict that 72 year old Bertha Rentsch drowned herself in the Wimmera River near Polkemmet on June 16. The inquest heard she had long illness and mental distress, with prior hospital treatment for diabetes and anxiety.
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Horsham
Polkemmet
Bertha Rentack
Nat'mule District
R. ©. Newton
Rentsch
Wimmera
M.R. Millikan
Natimuk
Suds
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Iewa
Morwell
Ted
Fee Eror Beemie Tira Ag
Ls OF
Nia
Yalloum
Kiowa
State Electricity Commission OF Victoria
Wickias Street
Pir Aouas
Roson Farming
Fordison
Malcolm Moore
Fordson
Savalas
Young's
Agnew
Bill Carter
Myra
Donegal
S.W
O.S. Flannelette
S.S.W
O.S
R.G.K. Gift Salon
Piredrace Street
Phon
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