Rufus Field's Narrow Win at Rockhampton Carnival
Harry Hicken's Highfield gelding Rufus Field defied top weight to win the First Division Handicap at Rockhampton, then faced defeats and a dead-heat in later races. Simercan and Regularia were among rivals as Rufus Field set Queensland record pace for five furlongs. Multiple regional racing notes and local rugby league selections accompany a broader report.
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Harry Hicken
Highfield
Rufus Field
Rockhampton
Simercan
Harvester
Brisbane Courier
Brisbane
Regularia
Newmarket
Queensland
Gamelyn
Corban
Clermont
Prince Corban
Characterise
Finland
Gift
Public send-off speech marred by serious faux pas
A longtime friend recalls Mr. Foy L. H. Peterson's Tuesday evening public send-off where he made a serious faux pas, leaving attendees surprised and pained by the incident.
Australia to Sell 10 Million Pound Government Loan
The 6 percent, tax free loan stays in Australia and funds Commonwealth and State public works. Subscriptions start at £10 and £100 inscribed stock via banks, savings banks, post offices, or Brisbane Stock Exchange members. Dated to close July 28, may close earlier. Meteorological readings show weekly highs around 69–76 and lows 43–63.
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Australia
Post Office
Brisbane Btock Exchange
Meat workers resume under 48 hour week at Homebush abbateia
More than 1000 employees at the State abbateiia in Homebush New South Wales met on Tuesday to approve resuming work the next day under a 48 hour week agreement.
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Scothand
Kirk
State Abbateiia
Homebush
N.8.w
Children's Cherry Patent Shoes Catalog Fragment
Fragmentary listing of patent and collar shoes for children with sizes 7 to 13 and 16/6 pricing notes. Mentions Australian Mills colors Sand Pink Heather and Grey. Indicates special value but lacks full details.
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Longreach
Byrne
Central West
Harcaldine
Barcaldine Qguery
Blackall
Jericho
McQuaid
Barcaldine
Hansson
Coleman
Trim
F. J. McKeon
C. R. L. Church
J. Foeter
H. Avery
W. G. Clarke
P. Boyle
W. Kellett
W. Richardson
Mr. J. Batten
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