Taras Wins Geelong Gold Cup at Geelong Meeting
Taras won the Geelong Gold Cup at the meeting with seven starters while 31 Pep took the Newton Plate after beating favorite Feyal Raven. Ring Boy was awarded the Barwon Welter after a protest and inquiry. Other notable results include Gold Bell and Mira Costello among the hurdle events.
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Pep
Feyal Raven
Great
Ring Boy
Great'Thought
Argus
Gold Bel
Mira Costelly
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Estar
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Calraerdss
Conine
Gold Bell
Mira Gostena
Galfreda
Bawnes
Anton
Ford
Salerntus
Virida
Star Barain
Calreda
Newton
Btspep
Royal Haven
Propaganda
Alilzaler
Bowbill Boorcelto
van Betting
PDR
Abeyal Raven
Paroughe
Queanbeyan
Princess Alzelo
Adelaide Carnival Programme Highlights and Races
The Adelaide carnival continues with two weigh-for-age races and the Ascot Vale Stakes for two year olds. Phar Lap and Amounts and Lloyd Stakes entries shape the field. Notable runners include Chamree, Olga, Humpty Dumpty, Parsee, and The Doctor's Orders amid strong odds and pace in the mile and two mile events.
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Adelaide
Flemington
V B.G
Phar
Floods in South France Cause Massive Destruction and Losses
Reports from Toulouse region describe the worst floods since 1875 with 50 to 400 deaths and millions in damage. Montaubin, Moissac, and Gastres face isolation, collapsed bridges, and homes swept away as the Turn river rose suddenly. Rescue chains failed, several soldiers drowned, and hundreds of families remain homeless. France seeks credit to relieve distress while aid work continues under naval and army cooperation.
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United Service
France
Montaubin
Toulouse
Q.chain 10
Gastres
Twevenue
Paris
Moissac
Iack
Banta
Gasies
Vietmar
Mediterranean
M_ Tardien
State Elections Nominations Open In Adelaide Fight
The Legislative Council notes set April 1 as the close for nominations with eight Liberal candidates expected, six Country Party, two Independents, and the Protestant Labor share. Labor aims for 37 seats, Liberal 32, Country 16, plus two Independents and others. Mrs C Polkinghorne is the sole woman candidate announced for Sturt.
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Adelaide
Labor
Country Party
Tadepundsa Protestant - Labor
Women's Son
Railways dismiss over 100 porters amid traffic drop
In Sydney on a Wednesday, more than 100 railway porters were given notices of dismissal. The action coincides with a reduction of Shout 100 night officers to porters as rail traffic severely declines, signaling a drastic staffing cut driven by falling traffic volumes.
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Sydney
Poisoning Mystery in Consola Stumps Detectives
Sydney reports a poisoning mystery after arsenic was found in three people at Consola. An detective returned from 40 Sydney with no leads, and BAS found nothing conclusive to solve the puzzle.
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Sydney
Consola
Unclear OCR sports card with mixed names and figures
Fragmentary OCR reading lists many names and numbers such as Uimbrion, Kandler, Mondinga, Chanute, Séme Quality, Cosy Rug, Cineage, Master Lamatte, Hebens, Homerasi, and others with scattered scores and monetary values, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible. The text reads like a broken scoreboard or catalog entry with inconsistent punctuation and unclear context.
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Idaides
Sbury
Kandler
Mondinga
Chanute
Déypere
Séme Quality
Cosy Rug
Cineage
ACT Supreme Debate on Australasian Trade Union Council
The Australasian Labor Congress in Melbourne debated constitutional reform for the Australasian Trade Union Congress. Proposals include changing the governing council, defining executive binding decisions, and funding via per member dues. Delegates discussed venue, representation, and the inclusion of sub-branches and female delegates.
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Australasian Council of ‘Wrage Udoms
Australasian
Ongress
Evath
Auatealasian
G. Hayes
Bakers* Union
Vic
Garden
Sydney
Daly
GVPIJ
D. Cameron
Agt.u
Duffy
Gameran
Labour party unity vs industrial unions urged by committee
A congressional report warns that forming independent industrial sections within the Labour Party could fracture solidarity and shift the party away from federation. It advocates maintaining a broad platform, allowing union wishes in selections, and proposes industrial councils, allied trades, and coordinated committees to handle disputes with the ACTU, while urging limited wage concessions and expanded union dues for broader aims.
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Ologer
Itt
Labor Party
Suet Orginina
Tion
Nienen
Nius
Gries
Srom
A.C.T.U
Adulf
East West Line Faces Heavy Task At Port Augusta
This report notes the East West line near Port Augusta awaiting arrival of Commissioner Gahan from Parrent to discuss resuming service. Prospects for early restart dim after damage twelve miles west of Forrest, with 494 miles of permanent banks affected. Work trains will pass via a sideline east of Forrest as repairs proceed.
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Port Augusta
Gahan
Parrent
Forrest
Mr John Brown in Coal Trouble Death Tragedy
Newcastle report states Mr Jol Brown a prominent mine owner died this afternoon after several days illness. Relatives were summoned as his health deteriorated believed caused by general breakdown from coal trouble strain. His illness worsened months ago but recovery seemed possible before decline.
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Newcastle
Jol Brown
Hawn
Trades Hall Dominated WA Labor as Debate Adjourned
The Western Australia Trades Hall stood as a Labor stronghold while the parliamentary debate was adjourned leaving the position in party hands. The scene suggests continued labor influence in state politics as discussions paused.
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Trades Hall
Western Australia
Labor
Pary
Qwis
Australia House Officers Dismissed Migrant Department
Stranded far from home in London, seven Migration Department officers at Australia House face dismissal from April 8. Eight are maritied men, five former Australian soldiers. No compensation is suggested for passage to Australia. Dismissals follow internal instructions from Mr FH Seuilin. Only officers remain in the Migration Department. other departments see reductions. Sir Granville Byrer has been asked to reconsider the position amid British concerns over minor staffing.
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Tusaday
Migration Department of Australia House
Dlemfacat
Australia
Seuilin
Granville Byrle
Souilla
Fire devastates factory and mill in Brisbane blaze
A spectacular fire ripped through The Victory Planning Mill at Woolfongabba, Brisbane, destroying the top floor used by a furniture manufacturer. Machinery collapsed through doors as flames erupted, attracting thousands to witness the blaze. Estimated damage about 4,800 pounds covered by insurance.
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Brisbane
Victory
Woolfongabba
Tyre Plant Destroyed in Adelaide Fire
A building at the corner of Franklin and Brown streets Adelaide occupied by Mr W Hovema of the Advance Tyre Service View was destroyed by fire at noon. Damage estimated around £4200 includes motorcycles and refreshment equipment.
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Adelaide
Mrr. W. Hoveima
Franklin and
Brown
New Empire Party stance voiced by Baldwin in London
Mr Baldwin declared the imperial and domestic policy should run concurrently. At a National Union gathering with about a thousand delegates, he said Conservatives would summon the Empire Conterones to discuss economic matters and push lasting reforms. Lord Beaverbrook and other Conservatives welcomed the speech, noting its potential broad impact on British politics.
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United Service
London
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Eimpire Party
Suspension of Operations at Broken Hill Mine
Broken Hill Proprietary Company staff receive notices of termination effective September 1, affecting about 100 workers. The move follows persistent low metal prices and aims to suspend operations if market conditions do not improve. Management expresses regret and notes efforts to redeploy staff, with plans to build two tennis courts near Zinc Corporation cottages using surplus labor.
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Jin Exsington -Lewis
Cers
Mrr
Lewis
Tam
Stat
Auchan
Jemmel Control
Amon the
Althoug
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Miners to Attend Conference With Premier and Owners
The Miners' Council today agreed to meet with the Premier and mine owners on Friday. Miners' Federation officials say no proposals have been made by either side yet.
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Sydney
Wedsenday
Miners’ Council
Mr_T_R
Bayin
Oval
Miners’ Federations
Ambitious Plans Mentioned by Amy Toha san
London dispatch reports Amy Toha san aged 22 plans to emigrate to Australia aboard a United Empire Party flight. Proposals to extend empire flights are discussed with Broveriask the party’s head overseeing efforts.
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London
Amy Tohasan
Australia
United Empire
Wool price record at Sydney as market hits new high
Sydney market reports a record wool price with the earning rate per pound rising amid today’s sales. Buyers and sellers assess demand across grades as prices reach unprecedented levels in the auction room.
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Sydney
Apathy Blamed at Port Pirie Election Meetings
Port Pirie election gatherings have grown dull with apathy over the past six to seven years. Attendance is low at events led by local figures such as Messrs Milchio and W. Morrow, while prior campaigns by figures like ex Prime Minister S. M. Bruce drew only scant crowds.
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Port Pirie
Port
Pirie
Yshose
Dpathy
Thany
Aitenwiagges
oPort
Tin Sampaleng
Moinstitute-Hall
Milchio
W. Morrow
Port Pitte
Park
Loon
S. M. Brupr
Ernd
Fedecai
Orlock
Bruce
J. Vertan
Ccampaigner
South Australia
Ig-Salie
Trade with New Zealand debated in Parliament
On a government motion to go into Supply the Conservatives moved to amend urging that certain trade arrangements with the Dominion of New Zealand be rescinded and immediate steps taken to negotiate a treaty with Jamaica on fair and equitable terms.
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Tussiny
Nw Zealand
Liat Haminton
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