Sporting Sparklets and Racing Headlines From Weekend Meets
Yandil won the Welter at Aspendale Park, starting favorite at 5 to 2, completing six furlongs in 1 min 15 sec with 10 st 3 lb. Joydella, in the Third Class Galloway at Goodwood, finished seventh from a field of sixteen despite starting at 10s. Bob Ramage rode Glencor to a winning double, akin to Carbine’s Melbourne Cup triumph, as Old Dinny Hogan served as timekeeper for the Boggy Creek Racing Club. The totalisator handle across four days of the A.J.C. meeting reached 167,583 12s 1d, with government and syndicate shares detailed. Classic winners remain pricey assets at auction, though Derby contenders often aren’t sold publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yandil
Aspendale Park
Joydella
Galloway
Flemington
Capel
Bussleton
Bob Ramage
Carbine
Glencor
Bob
A.J.C
Ad. C
Biplane
Prince Viridis
Thone
Bronzetti
Women take charge of Gas Light motor-van service
The Gas Light and Coke Company in London assigns Mise M. Barrett to oversee the motor-van service. She rose from typist to manager, arranging petrol supplies, costs, repairs, and driver interviews, with over 2,000 women now employed. She notes trousers and overalls replaced high heels to ease work, and stresses careful housing of supervisors for smooth operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Light and Coke Company
London
Mise M. Barrett
Asone
Me Milne Watson
Alteration of Avon and Meckering Road District Boundaries
Government Gazette notes a proposed change under The Roads Act 1911. It outlines transferring territory from Avon Head to Meckering Road District and adjusts external boundaries to begin July 1. Describes boundary line from Rabbit-proof Fence north and west through numerous location boundaries to rejoin the current line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avons
Meckering Road
Avon and
Avon Head
Ereto
Avon
Mockering
Great Fingall mine closure prompts government action calls
The Murchison Gold Field report urges Mines Department steps before water in the Great Fingall mine is released. It suggests sampling now for future reopening, and notes the mine's output and capital details while appealing for government intervention to prevent an abrupt shutdown harming workers and local expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Fingall
Murchison Goldfield
Murchison
Thee Mines’ Department
Western Australia
Magnet
Goomalling Road Board reviews machine purchase and bike license
At the January meeting of the Goomalling Road Board held on the 6th, members including Bowen Royal White Campbell Harmagin Lawler and Williams discussed buying a road forming machine and licensed bicycle wheels set at 15 6d per wheel. They planned investigations with the State and the solicitor about unsettled rates with the Midland Railway Company and authorised legal action to recover £37 175 in full. A donation of two guineas from the three per cent account was approved for the Red Cross April Appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalling Road
Red Cross Society
Midand Railway Coy
Fane
Parasitic Stock Diseases Highlighted at NSW Conference
Mrs Dodd outlined at the Institute of Pastures Protection Board of New South Wales how international parasites affect livestock, especially sheep. Drought-driven movements spread internal parasites to new areas, risking future losses until conditions normalize, with owners and the State urged to deepen knowledge of pest habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Institue of Pastures Protection Board
New South Wales
Mrs. Dodd
Whenley
Advertisement claims for genuine product with signature
A fragmentary notice urges purchasers to verify authenticity of a product sold in Australia through storekeepers and retailers. It emphasizes the need for a genuine item bearing the signature Martin, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Southampton, England, as proof of authenticity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Man-O'-War
Dinny Hogan
Boggy Creek
Dinny
Witmer
B. B. Hannaford
Northam
Bignwrite
Motor Car General
Dalla
Sylvia Gronth
Verfort
Carter & Barr
Typiste
Gazette Notes
Martin
Meckering
Commercial Travellers House
Morrison
Prooristar
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Arthur J. Tunney
Wagin and Dumbleyung
Miss Brenan
Miss O'Brien
Goomalling
Northam Motor ! Garage
E.kirkman
Evest Close Touring Car
Chidlow-Street
West Northam
A. D. Mitchell
Mousseana
Fitzgerald Street
J. W. Purslowe
Martie Wantis
Dep & Om
John Macintosh
Veterinary Practition SE
Ford
A.W. R. Cooper
Wea
Northam Motor Garage
Charles Street
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