Blight Wins Sheffield at Gladstone RGL Meet
The Gladstone branch of the Returned Soldiers League held its annual Senet meet at the local oval. Blight won the Sheffield event after a day of races and trotting with strong local participation and notable performances by Alf Gale, Travers, and E Hollitt among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Returned Soldiers’ League
J. Hemers
Sears
Sheffield
Andy
Han
Storfey
Exis
H. T. Misra
Haines
Alf
Gale
Mane
Glamstone
Travers
Hillary
Gary
Blight
Shea
Daad
Ig Excelent Fettle
Amiens Handica
Sal See
Rom Kite Sandery
Ee Rue
Stawell
Poly Borger
Elliot Hollis
Lars
A. Travers
Sierytter
Balaklava Tennis Club Records Close Matches and Wins
Balaklava Tennis Club stages Gent and Ladies events at church venue with Clements and Matson losing to Ewers and Plueckhahn in doubles 4-6 while Wilson and Cox win 9 forward Curtis and Shea rd. Singles results show Clements and Matson also contesting multiple sets with Ewers and Shepherd in close games. Overall Balaklava totals 9 sets 79 games to Church of Christ 9 sets 78 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McPharlin
Wills
W. McPharlin
Long
Krummell
Marriott
Misses McPharlin
Misses Young
Curtis
Misses O'Loghlin
Gearin
Nancarrow
Rose
Miss Geering
M. Nancarrow
O’loghlin
L. Rose
Miss McPharlin
Promises kept by a true gentleman
A reflection on virtue noting that bad habits form easily whereas good ones require effort and that a gentleman remains true to his word to those who cannot enforce it.
Local South Australian Racing Notes and Selections
A summary of racing fixtures in April to June across SA clubs plus notes from recent meetings. Highlights include trotting by J H Frbiz winning a mile event, veteran Bergin contending in Over the Age, and Oakbank Easter program with Kadina Laura and Laura meetings. Also mentions Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup contenders Etive All Gold King Ingoda Bitalli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakbank
Kadina
Laura
Etive
All Gold
King Ingoda
Bitalli
Kadina Meeting Card Draws With Hurdles and Jumpers
The Kadina meeting card lists Monday races with key patron choices in hurdles and jumpers events. Notable matchups include Tic Tock versus Boucaut Boy in Hurdles and Lehte versus Hoy Pistol in Novice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadina
Monda
Shacko
St. Tanat
St. Vaast
Flying Glass
Easter Monday Obscure Races Highlight Oakbank Lineup
Oakbank meeting features Hardie Race Minchinbury or Comic Knight in trials and several steeplechase and hurdles events with contenders like San dridge Jacklip Hills Railway Stakes and Fiodden Wargamurrs. Laura Meeting notes strong fields with Lord Trusk Me Cooper Double Musket Anton Gold and Marachowie Scope in key races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
St. Roseate
Jalea Jordan
Oskbank
Lord Trusk
Cooper
Anton Gold
Marachowie
Scope
Laura Racdicap
Masier Orient
Joyce C
Merry Sort
Bocp
Booyoolie
Vistal
Sbagtic
Georgetown Tractor Trial Reveals Early Spring Ploughing
A Georgetown trial at Flat Farms, March 22, tested a Treasure farm tractor on turf and hard ground. The machine pulled a 12-4t Son Spring-tooth Cultivator at 3 mph, cultivating over five acres per hour, then ploughed shallow furrows with a 2 furrow plough and demonstrated belt-pulley gear speeds. The auctioned items, including two furrow ploughs, fetched satisfactory prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetowne
Treasure
Mesere Rider, Smith & Ovo, Ltd
Ubj Dte c. F
Vcureb
Balaklava Football Club Social Evening Recaps Farewell Note
About 30 Balaklava football players trainers and committee members attended a social evening in the Excelsior Dining Rooms on Monday. Mrs Evans and staff served the guests as toasts honored the president Mr R J Finlayson for his past support. his intended resignation due to extended absence was met with regret. The gathering ended after a pleasant time and thanks for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Excelsior
Evans
R. J. Finlayson
Finlayson
Port Pirie St Patrick's Day Celebrations Delight Crowd
Port Pirie led a record St Patrick's Day parade with lavish tableaux and decorated motor cars. The event featured a busy transport of riders, detailed handicaps for Doxie Nipper and other horses, and race results including a close finish in the St Patrick's Day Handicap and a Butchers Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Conde
Annual Conference of Churches of Christ at Balaklava
The Thirty first Annual Conference of Northern Churches of Christ met in Balaklava March 19 to 21 with Mr. P. H. Roediger presiding. Sessions featured addresses by G. D. Wright and B. W. Manning, devotional talks by J. E. Siway, and a sermon by Mr. Rankine. A proposal urged Bible Institute training and a new Sunday school and preaching place. reports noted membership and funds, with next gathering planned for Port Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Churches of Christ
Balaklava
Iene
P. H. Roediger
G. D. Wright
Churshhes of Christ, Bible
B. W. Manning
Christian Endeavor Union
Balaklava Church of Christ
J. E. Siway
Port Pirie
W. Hheaylor
Bible Institute
Adelaide
Messrs
Wal Leng
A. Daley
R. J
C. Son
Olive
District Council
Ie W. Manley
Weil-C' Ln
Sig
FE Ball
Hhe Executive Committee
Avon
Soma Od von
Ofc Ie
Church
College of the Bible
Alan Brooke
P. H. Rowl
RO. Powrall
Ied
Rootes
Kadina
Srey Int Ice
W. Ewers
S. C. Curtis
Messrs. A
Alma
H. M Auck
M. Rundle
Redda
Suenalynga
R. O. Bottrall
G. Rootes
Roxdiger
Southgate
F. Colins
Pom Pirie
Mayors honor blue ribbon winner after race clash
In a postrace ceremony Mayor J. C. Fitzgerald hands the blue ribbon to owner Wade amid a brief speech. Nipper claps for victory but the mayor declines the salute. The Flying Handicap features Heenags Thoughtful Boy Lady Ponds and Belgium Bob with several fallers, won by Heenags by two lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Dennis Tarrawonga
N. Dennis
Langenburs
Justice
A.nburg
P. In
PF. Noack
Umbrella
A. Mesechke
Bessie
Harrison
J. C. Fitzgerald
M.P
Wade
Nipper
Fitzgerald
J. J. Brennan
F. Groves
G. Kain
Thoughtful Boy
A. McDonald
G. C. Goode
Belgium
Bob
Brick Top
Imne
Dahlia
I Deans
J. Finlay
A. Langenburg
Means
J. Keane
G. McDonald
W. R. Saint
Os. Farean
J. Milne
Silverside
A. Ada Ae
Tommy
T. Smith
W. J. Johns
San Carlos
Rowe
Ohns
Torah Bell
Most Popular Lady Contest Results Announced
Rev Father Prendergast announced the results of the Most Popular Lady competition with a list of vote totals for Mrs H J Cavenett 18523 Mrs Jas McEntee 17875 Miss Nora Miller 12 Mrs P Russell 7056 Miss D Player 4999 Mrs Roe White 4594 votes were one penny each and receipts totalled 268 pounds 13 shillings. Mayoress Mrs J Fitzgerald and Mrs D O Callaghan aided the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Prendergast
H. J. Cavenett
Jas. McEntee
Nora Miller
P. Russell
D. Player
Roe. White
D. O'Callaghan
J. C. Fitzgerald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lisea
Omar
London
Osborne
Kranz
E. Hollitt
W. Gomer
C. Hollit
G. A. Smallacombe
H. J. Sargent
Kook
J. H. Fiebig
Jack
Big
Ahe Fe E. Leesue
Tim
Page
Bunty
J . Fiebig
J. Smallacombe
Sargent
Allcomers
A. Gale
T. Kite
S. Harris
Heey
Uc Genes
Ghorne
I Travers
Beeneene
J. H. Blight
R.A. Sanders
J. H . Blight
J. C. O'Shea
W. ‘Ime
G.arnt Bards
T. Bergin
LE Cate
C. Hollitt
Pee
Amiens Andicap
Kite
Ae A
Smallacore Mbe
Little Bob
Rook
Chant
G. A. Potts
Linden
E. Wine
Lucy
M. Potts
Sheila
E. Clark
J. Fie
Jock
H. Fiebig
Hapy Jeack
W. Daley
Miss Eileen
H. Gale
Toff
M. C. Casey
Lord Kitchener
E. Léesue
M. Pa Bunty
E. Bonham
B. C. Jarvis
J. H. Flebig
G. A Smallacombe
Happy Jack
Balaklava Tennis
Church OF Christ Firsts Ve Town Club
Sporting News
Euramic
Onkaparinga Racing Club
Kadina and Wallaroo Jockey Club
Laura Jockey Club, Limited
Booleroo Centre Pacing Club
South Australian Tattercall’s Club, Incorporated
Morgan Racing Club
Gawler Jockey Chit, Limited
Burra Racing Club
Port Adelaide Racing Club, Limited
Murray Bridge Racing Club
South Australian Jockey Club
Kalangadoo Racing Club
Gawler Jockey Club, Limited
Adelaide Racing Club
Penola Racing Club
Mount Gambier Racing Club
Hall’s Club, Incorporated
South Australian Jatter
Port Pirie Racing Club, Limited
Renmark Racing Club
Quorn Jockey Club
J. H. Frbiz
Bergin
O'Shea
Sedinary
A.R.C
Hurdies
Minchinbury
Miss Netley
Rasheed
Manorway
Pistol Lad
Tophole
Fat Simon
Little Linda
Oakbank Meeting
Georgetown
HW. G. C. Goods
H Samson
G. Hayball
M. Welk
J. Reidy
W. J. Thomp
Nf. . LeLievre
J. Firmin Jenkins
H. Jackson
Fred. Grey
Cockburn
J. Ahern
Mr. F. Grimwood
Doxie
A. Ee
G. H. Wade
C. Wobagon
A. Johns
San Carto
J. Writes
Peerless Gold
Torah Belle
C. Atlas
H. Kidd
J. Forestal
Lady Poonda
Miss Miner
A. Meschke
Little Nell
Amitli
B. Greig
Trixie
al Tuohy
Joey
Williams
Tone
E. Blades
Niger
Gio
S. Smith
Jack Ingoda
K. Milnes
Missenna
L. Zubrinlich
A. Lane
Paddy
M. Zubrinich
Wild Star
Tl. Scanton
Little Chinta
Cox
K. McMahon
Annual Conference OF Churches OF Christ IN the
Northern District
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