Chinese report decisive victories on land and sea
Sydney racing results from Rosebery today show Sea Pearl winning the Novice Handicap first division ahead of Slow March and Legionary. Covadillo takes the second division with Lorn Top and Bettine placed, while Omalad leads the 14.0 Handicap followed by Lady Iris and Bunbeams. Betting favors Oma lad at 5 to 2 and Lacy Tris at 4 to 1 with Sun bouna at 10 to 1.
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Sea Pearl
Slow March
Legionary
Covadillo
Lorn Top
Queen Dale
Bettine
Coradilio
Queen's Dale
Omalad
Lady Iris
Bunbeams
Lacy Tris
Sunbouna
Prying Wandicap
Lady Wolarel
Fuigen
Supercharged Power White Flash Fuel Proven Champion
The Atlantic Union Oil Company introduces Union White Flash as a modern fuel meeting 1939 demands. It promises extra power and smoother performance with better economy, showcasing a long history of reliability from a 66 year old company.
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Atlantic Union Oil Company
Union
Witte
Outlook Brighter for Wheat and Wool If War Hits
Ernest Lee Steere, president of the Pastoralists' Association, told the annual meeting that the outlook is brighter than a year ago. He warned that wars could disrupt production, leading to food and clothing shortages and a brisk rise in the prices of wheat and wool.
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Perth
Ernest Lee Steere
Pastoralists’ Association
American Airman Killed in Duel Over Shanghai
American aviator Robert Short, employed by an American firm, was shot down by Japanese planes over Soochow while engaging in air combat. Reports from Commander Shen state the Chinese forces in Shanghai area confirmed the loss amid heavy fighting as Japanese planes attacked and destroyed the Chinese trench system near Kiangwan. Short had been delivering a plan related to the Nanking government and had offered services to Chinese forces before the fatal encounter.
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Shanghai
Shen
Robert Short
Soochow
Short
Nanking
Beechow
Kiangwan
Chinese claim victories in battle near Wonsung
Sydney reports a Nanking cabled claim that Chinese forces sunk a Japanese destroyer, destroyed two enemy forces, damaged three more and forced a retreat while Japanese troops attempting to ford the Ordos river were annihilated and surrounded near Kiaiewac.
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Sydney
Nanking
Kuo Min Tang
Wonsung
Ordos Te River
Kiaiewac
Cheuws
Government to cut Sydney University endowment
Government plans to reduce endowments to Sydney University and other educational institutions. The measure, aligned with the Premier conference plan, would affect Willowanda payables to students at teachers colleges bursaries to secondary schools and scholarships to the University.
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Sydney
Sydney University
Cireles
Wilowandes Payabe
University
Orford to Pass Under Sydney Bridge for NSW Show Guests
NSW agricultural show committees will witness the Orford, a 20000-ton liner, pass under the Sydney Harbor Bridge during a ceremony on March 29. Invitations are limited and eligible visitors must apply by letter to Orient Line Emile Swiney, with viewing arranged for those in Sydney for the show between 2 and 8 pm at Woolloomooloo Bay.
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New South Wales
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Orient Line
RMS
Girard
Pere
Mane Orient Line
Emile Attra
Swiney
Punt
Ban de Estes Slile
Whreri
Wooloomoolae Bay
Orford
Crant
Austalia
England
Dundee
Messrs. Viehers- Arisciin
Bartiwin
Furness
Baguacd
Revere
Sydney Harbor
Sydney
Permalf
United Country Party Conference at Wagga Wagga
A large gathering of United Country Movement delegates met in Wagga Wagga Town Hall to plan state electorate organization. Senator Hardy urged complete organization to overthrow the current state government and proposed forming a country movement group in every rural electorate. He criticized the opening speeches in the Federal Parliament for their perceived omissions.
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Wagga
United Coan Movement
Lang
Hardy
Country Movement
Arbitration Bill Sparks Claim of Communist Plot in Parliament
On behalf of the New Guard, Mr. R. 8 Bonney KC accused the Arbitration Bill before Parliament of being crafted to introduce Communism and subdue the country. He warned that NSW government actions, including the Transport Act, aimed to place essential services under state control and opposition.
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Sydney
New Guard
Bonney
New South Wales
Tragaport
Wheat Market Commentary From Early February Trade
London reports show a steady to easing wheat market with asking prices around 40 to 46 shillings for various lots. NSW and Western Australian wheat were shipped to Ireland during late February with prices hovering near 34 to 34 1 4 for tagged and bulk lots, while buyers remained cautious and sellers pressed for firm bids.
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Sydney
County
Sgenes
A Sordid Tale Murder of Italta Unfolds
Fragmentary report from Griffith details a murder inquiry at a residence on June 2. Coroner notes suggest a husband and mother-in-law played roles while police trace the movements of a suspect named Frank Mino. An ongoing inquest seeks a fuller account of events and motives.
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Griffith
Titusae
Che
Arraned
Ile Otaew
Miavin Beverta
Wiotier
Murphy
Constanr Murphy
Bownehalt
Frank Mino
Hewes
Tevin
Kit Sams
Herr Hitler Acquires Citizenship Rights in Berlin Move
Berlin reports that to enable Herr Hitler to gain German citizenship the Interior Minister, a Nazi, appoints a professor of political pedagogies at Brunswick University. The action signals state support for naturalization amid rising political pressure.
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Berlin
Herr Hitler
Herr Nazi
Brunswick University
Bowls Rink Games Result Report
The Saturday rink games featured a near full schedule with one exception. Players Hesired Resistsfirove Nesbitt Cant a McFarland Rice Northcote tingleton Commins Vernon Brown Knepten Burge Cory Simpson Crooks Wilmington Nichdons Lewin Milne A Nicholas McLennan 32 Hier Lightfoot Hart 18 12 oy.
Australia’s War Meat Talks Falter With Britain
Australia failed to secure a share of meat imports after London negotiations. Australia sought 1500 tons and twelve ounce cans, but prices were deemed too high despite wartime preferences. The talks mirrored earlier years and were not favorable to Australian aims.
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London
War Office
Missing Aviators Saved by Snow in Crash Rescue
Snow three feet deep buffered the crash of two airmen, Hamilton and Coupland, who sheltered in the wreckage until dawn. They signaled for help, were found by a farmer, and brought to safety. Hamilton sustained minor injuries while Coupland remained uninjured.
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Rome
Hamilton
Coupland
United Pres
Apulia
Itchy
Final Newark Handicap results and race notes
The Newark Handicap run on Saturday February 27 featured mixed results with Merab 9.7 and Parkwon 96 Elnga 90 among notable finishes. Winners included Gallantic 2 Umbertoana 41 while Waterline shows a date clarification. Thurl and Stone withdrew amid unsettled betting and stray reports of a morning gallop disruption.
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Newark
Ipeeniive
Merab
Wiallerine
Parkwon
Elnga
Step Wak
Kapota
Guilujaile
Gold Digger
Cleave
Pembroke
Lighstead
Huraza
Vanety Crayer
Auriea
Waterline
Twoesent Thurl- Stone
Brekers
Echo of Mangana Defendants’ Costs In Brisbane
Defendants costs in the Mangani case have been delivered for payment in Brisbane. The record mentions William McCormick and a share of costs relating to ongoing proceedings. The text notes a loss in business in Sydney and ongoing demands, reflecting a legal action and financial outcomes.
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Brisbane
William McCormick
Tlilms
Australians and politics faith in power of belief
Sydney address quotes Bathurst Bishop Crotty noting Australians have amazing faith in political belief and claim the public use of power is becoming increasingly decisive. The remarks highlight trust in political influence and the role of faith in public life.
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Sydney
Widnesday
Bathurst
Crotty
Going Wild at the Capitol Tonight and Tomorrow
The Capitol presents Joe E Brown in Going Wild a wild comedy with musical extras and a spoof of airplane antics plus Lois and Brains in on whirl. The program also features Lawful Larceny with Bibe Daniels and a bevy of supporting acts and star appearances through Friday.
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Bibe Daniels
Lowell @hermag
Capitol
Joe E Brown
Junoler
Browns
Brown
Leslie
Flonda
Opo
Lawrence Gray Brown
Geemuise
Avintiot
Geex
Walter Pidgeon
Leura Lee
Lowe
Frank McHugh
Ona Munson
Lawrence Gray
Neludee
Bebe Davies
Hatey Beaumont
Tim
Stirrai Kenyon Nicholson
Neil Hamilton
Cek Gable
Salvation Army
Lemptaea
Gable
Norel
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