Parkes Show and Western Racing Roundup
Sports notes cover Ponpolite and Poseidon foals at Toowoomba with 60 gainess per mare, Old Napoleon wins high jump at Toowoomba, prospects for £100 trot at Temora, and 104 horses at Calderfield with 139 at Melbourne. Boxing, football, cricket and sculling updates tell of Parkes Show winners, bookmakers' losses, and notable riders and trainers amid a mixed set of results across Forbes, Peak Hill, and Molong.
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Ponitano
Napoleon
Toowoomba
Temora
Cealdeld
Melbourne
Bie
Forbes
Parkes
Walter Sharkey
Peak Hill
Parkes Way
Obley
W. Kavanagh
Ponpolite
Poseidon
E. King
Nuaing
J. P. McQudden
Rock Hoon
O. W. Barnett
Phyllis M
Care A. D. Millar
Molong
Tattersall
Ihis
Squires
Byrne
Bonnie Blink
Forth Coast
Long Sports Committee
Sydney
Rico
Waterford
Newland
Commonwealth
Charles Lubsch
Beenleigh
Kiemer
Adams
Lubach
Tresidder
Webb
Devoted
Dunure
Holly Boy
Dubbo
A. Zweck
B. P. Correy
H. Garrett
RB. J. McNamara
Peal Hill
The New Palace Emporium Offerings Await Public Approval
Anthony Hordern & Sons promote their vast inventory worth nearly a three quarter million pounds and invite public approval. Patterns and price lists are available for free on application. The Sisters of St Joseph’s Convent announce limited garden-related offerings and terms via the Superior.
Death of Mr Tony Pi Aged 69 A Respected Farmer
Mr Tony Pi aged 69 died after a fall at the Parkes Show Ground last week. He was a highly respected farmer in the district for many years and came to Australia in 1909. He leaves a large family including Mr W T Job of Blenheim Alectown.
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Tony Pi
Parkes
Australia
W. T. Job
Blenheim
Alectown
Emmaville Urges Mourning Turn to New Hope
In Emmaville the Argus notes the first issue of Tem Aspelae dite via id Boa and recalls miners lighting pits with notes in early tin mining days. It marks 16 years since the last paper died at Hamaville and celebrates Axor rising through the ash with long life to Emmaville and its Ancus.
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Hamaville
Olapaed ‘Axor
Emmaville
Bot Fly Attacks Horses In Local Stables
Over two months Jos Hull loses three horses with one dying last week after bot fly attack. Jacob full han lot two and W Myers three horses were affected. A post mortem found one alive with bot fly larvae. Early treatment with proper dressings can cure but must start promptly.
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Jos
Hull
Jacob Full Han
W. Myers
Prospects of a Rise in Wheat Prices
Farmers expect good prices for wheat after reports that much of Asia’s harvest failed, especially in Russia. The Russian crop setback could push markets higher while the East looks to the West for large supplies, said Mr. Carruthers at the Country Storekeepers Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruthers
Asia
Dingo Yard Tale Of A Rat Demolisher Snake
A quirky Upper Manning yarn describes a snake used to deter rats in a Mt Tew barn. A cooky narrator recalls the reptile assisting in rodent control, loaned among locals and kept in a box with orders to return by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hann
Survival of the Fittest and Marriage Reform Debate
Dr Andrew Cumshan advocates eugenic ideas and state marriage regulation. He argues mothers should be allowed to end deformed or mentally weak infants, expressing willingness to condemn a child to death to spare future suffering. Dr Christian supports board oversight to prevent marriages, warning Americans may become predominantly idiots and imbeciles.
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Andrew Cumshan
Christian
A Modern Remedy Digestive Tabs Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets claiming they restore nerve power and vigor by natural means. The copy emphasizes nourishment from meats eggs and wholesome food and mentions sale by a local dealer.
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Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordern & Sons
Urichfield Hill
A. J. Matthews
Bogan Gate
W. W. Black
B. M. Lowing Seon
Lyndon Wright
Oabwell Street
Matout's
A.stewart & CO
A. Stewart & Co
F.C. Dawes
Tomingley
Western Queen Flour - Mills
Town Ofytor
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
Martin O’brien
Taken
J. A. Cousens
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Caswell Street
Booth
Polk Hill
Eak Hill
E. J. H. Farey
General Carrier
T. G. McFarland
A. M. Paton
R. J. Parker
Cambridge Club
Vastomer
Job
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