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  2. CIRCUS THRILLS

    It is two years since Melbourne saw a circus, but the one of the standard young and old will see for the next few months has been well worth waiting for. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 316 words
  3. ZONE ACCIDENT

    A safety-zone accident at the intersection of Fitzroy and Loch streets, St. Kilda, was a subject of evidence at the St. Kilda Court yesterday. ...

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  4. Down the Fairway STANCE LESSON TO BE LEARNT FROM LOCKE

    While the style and methods of Bobby Locke, the young South African champion, are most orthodox, there is one detail in which he differs from most first-class players. It is his stance. ...

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  5. BUSTARD'S CRANBOURNE CUP SUCCESS

    Bustard (A. Dewhurst), outside, defeating Hardwood (E. Preston) and The Pioneer (obscured on the rails) in the Cranbourne Gold Cup yesterday. Lalmoni was fourth, followed by Sir Grey, Leporis, Wheat Slump (outside), and Plus Fours (rails). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. fAVOURITE BALLETS

    After the interesting innovations of rethat programmes the Convent Garden Russian Ballet Company returned to more fam[?]ar ground at His Majesty's Theatre ...

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  7. OPPONENT FOR NUFFIELD

    Tempest, winner of die South Australian Derby, galloping on the steeplechase grass yesterday at Caulfield. Tempest has won nine races from 14 starts in Adelaide. He will oppose Nuffield in the Victoria Derby. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  8. Five Off Record

    SYDNEY, Thursday. — Playing superlative golf, the South African A. D. ("Bobby") Locke to-day, knocked four strokes off the ...

    Article : 69 words
  9. Junior Pennant

    The second round of the Victorian Golf Association Junior Pennant series will be played at Albert Park and Kingston Heath to-morrow The draw for Saturday's matches is:— ...

    Article : 82 words
  10. "DUMMY" COMPANY

    BRISBANE, Thursday. — Reports from Canberra that Federal Ministers know nothing of information from the Queensland Government about a "dummy" ...

    Article : 128 words
  11. JUNIOR UNION PROBLEMS Asphalt Wickets

    Following a complaint by an association affiliated with the Victorian Junior Union regarding the brick-dust wickets provided for its teams in Yarra Bend National ...

    Article : 188 words
  12. 67 AT CANBERRA

    CANBERRA, Thursday.—J. Petterson, the Royal Canberra golf professional, who obtained third place in the New South Wales close championship last week, continued his good form to-day when ...

    Article : 80 words
  13. ASSOCIATES

    NORTHERN.—-9-hole Competition—First Tee: Mrs. McBain (18), 33; Mrs. Cox (10½), 33½ MissDangerfield (10), 34. Tenth Tee: Miss F. McColl (17), 32; Mrs. Cohen (11½) 34½ Mrs. Cleeland ...

    Article : 258 words
  14. ANZAC DAY SERVICE

    The State secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. C. W. Joyce) declined yesterday to comment on the criticism at the Anglican Synod by ...

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  15. TARAVIC DISQUALIFIED FOR BITING Broadway Park Coursing

    BALLARAT, Thursday.—Taravic, a competitor in the first division of the Trial Stakes at Broadway Park to-night, was disqualified from racing for one month for biting. ...

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  16. HEAVY SCORING

    Playing for Caulfield-Malvern against South Caulfield in the Dairymen's competition, Hunnan made 127 not out and J. Blackford 115, the score being three for ...

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  17. SOUTH STREET CONTESTS 'Advice To Orators

    BALLARAT, Thursday.— Admiration for the standard of work in the oratori[?] display for men was expresad by the judge (Mr. Victor Trotman) at South ...

    Article : 310 words
  18. MELBOURNE BOYS

    SCHOOLBOY GRADE.—Hampton v. Vigrooms, Fitzroy v. Denni, Kew v. St. Kilda, Burnley v. Footscray, Richmond v. Roywood, South Melbourne v. Williamstown, Melbourne v. Caulfield. The ...

    Article : 48 words
  19. WIDOW'S NEED

    A widow with six small children would be grateful if some kind person could give a sewing-machine, so that she could cut down and [?]iter clothing to suit her ...

    Article : 66 words
  20. Advertising

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    Advertising : 150 words
  21. CLUB EVENTS

    ALBERT PARK.—Club Trophy.—Stroke—E. Brewis (26), C. Parker (22), 66; R. F. Calcutt (21), F. E. Farrell (17), 67; J. Richardson (15). 68; W. K. Bryning (14), 69; N. Goldie (19), 70; ...

    Article : 377 words
  22. BARNETT'S KEEPING

    Sir,—I was very disappointed in W. A. Oldfield's comments on Barnett's wicketkeeping. Considering Oldfield was in the running for a place in the team, it would ...

    Article : 187 words
  23. TRAINING PILOTS

    There has been a great increase in flying training in Australia in the last few years. This is illustrated by figures issued ...

    Article : 164 words
  24. CATHEDRAL CHOIR

    The demand for seats for the performance by the St. Paul's Cathedral choir of oratorio, with orchestra, last night was so great that another performance will ...

    Article : 279 words
  25. SCHOOL SPORTS Frankston High

    FRANKSTON, Thursday. —Frankston District High School held its annual athletic house sports to-day. Bass, Collins, Flinders, and Murray houses competed for the Carter shield. ...

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  26. NELSON PARK

    GEELONG, Thursday.—Draw for Nelson Park on Saturday night is:— CIRCULAR TRACK CENTENARY CUP.—First Heat—Pit a Pat, ...

    Article : 177 words
  27. COUNTRY SPORT

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 521 words
  28. TRARALGON

    TRARALGON, Thursday.—Trial, 300 yards, straight track.—Jenny's Pride (6/4 on), l; Brainwave, 2; Lynwood Lass, 3. Trial.—Footprints (2/1), 1; Laurie Mac, 2; Art ...

    Article : 87 words
  29. WATCHMAN DROWNED

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—Bryce Mccallum, aged 75 years, a nightwatchman employed on the steamer William McArthur, was found drowned in a boatshed off ...

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  30. Selections GRACEDALE PARK

    Selections for the speed coursing meeting at Gracedale Park to-day are: EVENT 1.—Trial Stake (1). circular track— Tobaroccl, 1; Mary Mac, 2; Vicanna, 3. ...

    Article : 122 words
  31. ARIA CONTEST

    Alfredo Luizzi, who has twice previously been placed third in the contests, was awarded first prize of 130 guineas at the conclusion of the finals of the 1938 "Sun" ...

    Article : 60 words
  32. EXTRADITION ORDER

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—A man who had appeared before the Court in Adelaide several days ago on a charge of having embezzled bank money at Honolulu, and ...

    Article : 75 words
  33. NARRANDERA

    Narrandera greyhound races resulted:— Novice Flying Stake. 300 yards.—Megg's Jim (3/1), 1; Cherry King, 2; Kokianl, 3. Eight started. One length and a half, half length. ...

    Article : 195 words
  34. Women's Sports PENNANT BOWLS

    The first round of women's B pennant bowls, which was played yesterday, resulted:— First Section.—Glenhuntly, 47, d. Oakleigh, 35. Glenhuntly (Mesdames Morrison, Worthington, ...

    Article : 494 words
  35. TUMUT AWARDS

    TUMUT (N.S.W.), ThursdaY.—Tumut Musical Society competition awards:—Piano Duet (open): [?] J. Maitland and J. Clout. Duet, character, [?] 19 years: Sheila Stokes and Donald Sutton. ...

    Article : 65 words
  36. SHIPBUILDING POLICY

    CANBERRA, Thursday. —The Minister for Trade and Customs (Lieut.-Colonel White) said to-day that an announcement would be made as early as possible of the ...

    Article : 133 words
  37. BRITISH FILMS Co-operative Plan

    An important step to increase the efficiency of the British film industry has been taken by the formation of a company in London to undertake a closer ...

    Article : 173 words
  38. ASSOCIATION'S PROGRESS

    Enrolments with the Hospital Benefits [?]on already exceed 50,000, and more than £43,700 has already been paid [?] benefits. ...

    Article : 180 words
  39. IVANHOE EAST

    At the Ivanhoe East central school annual sports, held at Ivanhoe Park yesterday, Batman House (292 points) defeated Fawkner House (259 points), In the junior school, Reds (101 points) defeated ...

    Article : 384 words
  40. WODONGA

    WODONGA, Thursdny.—Maiden Stake (355 yds. straight)—Black Tiger (6/4 on), 1; Kitty O'Shea, 2; Wee Mistake, 3. Murray Stake. Fourth Heat (355 yds., straight) ...

    Article : 113 words
  41. Spring Cleaning

    Appearing as tiny dwarfs beneath the towering bows of the Bass Strait passenger steamer Taroona, workmen began yesterday to clean the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  42. Draws NAPIER PARK

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 words
  43. SCHOOLBOY ACTORS

    To augment the school library and sports fund the dramatic society of the Brighton Grammar School presented A. A. Milne's "Toad of Toad Hall" to an ...

    Article : 112 words
  44. SUB-ARTESIAN WATER

    ADELAIDE, Thursday.—"I am not [?] hope that the slow but steady [?] of geophysics will help us to [?] in due course the reservoirs of ...

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  45. CLUB SNOOKER FINAL

    Brilliant snooker was seen in the final match of the Melbourne Club's amateur snooker championship when Brunswick Club defeated Postal Institute by seven games to five. In ...

    Article : 182 words
  46. ATHLETIC MEETINGS

    Amateur athletic clubs will hold triangular and challenge meetings on Saturday in preparation for the 1938-39 track and field season, which will begin at Olympic Park next month. ...

    Article : 148 words
  47. BOER WAR VETERANS

    CANBERRA, Thursday.— Something may be done to help incapacitated veterans of the Boer War as the result of inquiries made to-day in the House of ...

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  48. USE OF ELECTRICITY

    Regulations were gazetted yesterday [?]powering, the State Electricity Com[?] to impose restrictions on the use of electricity in times of emergency. ...

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  49. North Suburban

    Brunswick Club No. 1 team defeated Brunswick Club No. 2 team by six points in a match in the North Suburban amateur snooker competition. Scores:— ...

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  50. MELBOURNE CEREMONY

    The Melbourne Swimming Club will open its 1938-39 season on Sunday, when the premiership pennant won by the club last season will be unfurled at the St. Kilda baths by ...

    Article : 119 words
  51. COBURG RESERVES

    The balance-sheet of the Coburg recreation reserves committee, which control1, all the sporting [?] serves and children's playgrounds in the municipality, disclosed an expenditure of £2,453[?] ...

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  52. WHITE CITY

    The White Cits draw for Saturday night is:— CIRCULAR TRACK (550 yards) £HANDICAP, of Four Heats and a Final.— First Heat—Ponpa's Comedy, Vicker's Boy, Not Me, ...

    Article : 248 words
  53. STEIN AND DETTON

    Sammy Stein. Jewish heavy-weight champion will meet Dean Detton former heavyweight wrestling champion of the world, at the West Molbourne Stadium to-morrow ...

    Article : 36 words
  54. Advertising

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