Wellington Racing Day Delivers Punters Day Glory
Joney circulates freely in the betting ring while three favourites aid a successful Punters' day. Jockey B. Davis shines on Satan in the Improvers Handicap as Johnson earns ovation after Fanroi win. Mr. Geo. Wilkins appeals for support for trainer J Armstrong, with 50 raised in minutes. J Trenear receives a one month suspension for careless riding. The meeting, run by Mr. H L Penton, features lively finishes and a bustling tote area.
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Joney
B. Davis
Satan
Red Terry
Johnson
Fanroi
Geo. Wilkins
J. Armstrong
Armstrong
J. Trenear
Recital
H. L. Penton
Orange
W. Foster
Ken Howard
Barrier Rise
Judge's Box
Recital wins maiden handicap at five furlongs in strong finish
In the maiden handicap Recital led from Shatrove and held on to win by five lengths over Exciting Luck and Vergoan among thirteen starters. Time 1 2 25. Flying Handicap saw Brother Jack prevail by a neck after a troubled start and a tight finish ahead of Talking Star and Daige Birthday. Time 1 1 2 5 sees.
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F. J. Wheeler
J. Trenear
Rayphaid
A. Williams
Fuipworth
L. Davis
Tote
Recital
Shatrove
Marrabooka
Sir Jeff
King John
Vergoan
Exciting Luck
Exsalah Luck
R. Wilson
Brother Jack
L. Jarvis
F. Fletcher
L. Fell
J. F. Young
B. Davis
Talking Star
Double Birthday
Royal Fallow
Ponto
Goonee
Brughelier
Caution to Farmers on Minor Elements in Nutrition
Caution to farmers stresses the role of trace elements like iron boron copper manganese zinc cobalt and molybdenum in plant and animal nutrition. It warns that soils often meet ordinary needs and warns against blind large scale use of borax copper sulphate iron manganese or zinc. The advised approach is small scale trials to confirm suspected deficiencies before broad application.
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Department of Agriculture
New Poultry Classes Added to Yeoval Show Schedule
New addition to Yeoval Show schedules includes 40 poultry classes and special prizes. Organizers encourage entrants to prepare birds for judging and note updated prize structures.
Mountbatten Visit Planned for Canberra in March
Canberra reports Prime Minister Chifley expects Lord and Lady Mountbatten to arrive March 24 for a ten day stay as guests of the Commonwealth Government. They will then proceed to Melbourne and later visit Sydney on March 2.
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the Mountbattens
Canberra
Mr. Chifley
Louis Mountbatten
Lore Mounttat
Austral
Melbourne
Sydney
Phantom of the Opera comes to Macquarie Theatre this weekend
The long anticipated Hollywood classic opens at the Macquarie Theatre on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Photographed in Technicolor with a cast led by Nelson Eddy and Susanna Foster, the film recreates the Paris Opera with lavish detail and dramatic strength. Featuring two shows, it also promotes 2000 Women and Thunder Rock sections alongside Her Lucky Night at the fair.
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Macquarie Theatre
Hollywood
Nelson Eddy
Susanna Foster
Claude Rains
Gaston Leroux
Paris Opera
Universal
Phyllis Calvert
R.A.F
Ex Servicemen Meet Over Transport Delays
Sydney ex-servicemen and their wives stranded in England due to transport shortages urged the Federal Government to secure passages home. chairman Mr J Fowler said latest reports showed many wives and children awaiting passage to Australia, with calls for government action or direct transport.
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Sydney
England
J Fowler
United Kingdom
Australia
War criminals executed delayed by administrative hold up
In Melbourne it was reported that the execution of 20 Japanese war criminals faced delay as administrative instructions to field commanders lagged. The Commander in Chief A.M.F. Lieut. General Sturdee had confirmed death sentences and burial excavation authorization was awaiting ministerial approval before press access.
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Melbourne
A.M.F
Sturdee
Found Dead in Wreckage in Cape York Peninsula
Three occupants of a RAAF Norseman plane, F/O C. W. Law of Blackhall, pilot. F/Sgt. J. B. Crawford of Redcliffe, navigator. F/Sgt. G. M. Geisel of Dalby, passenger, were found dead in wreckage after a crash in wild country. Cause believed to be bad visibility.
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Brisbane
Wild Country
Cape York Peninsula
Haveeen
Ra.a.f
Iron Range
C. W. Law
Blackhall
Queensland
J. B. Crawford
Redcliffe
G. M. Geisel
Dalby
Monster and Kansas City Kitty Mystery Show Planned
The piece hints at a pair of unusual mystery tales titled Monster and Kansas City Kitty to be shown on Monday and Tuesday nights, promising a curious double feature for audiences seeking oddities and suspenseful storytelling.
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Monster
Oe Sae
Kansas City
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Tod Recital
Duke San
Mac Step
Tar Vine
J. J. Murray
Dso
Duke of Gloucester
Government House
Murray
Macquarie
Ex-Servicemen's Meeting
Ye Aros
Forde
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