25 Jul 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Morning Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement fragment lists roles such as auctioneer, insurance, land agent, and valuator to the Queensland Government under acts. It cites fellowships, duties, and official titles, then mentions a furniture store with a broad stock and retail categories. The text is garbled but centers on sales, property, and domestic goods.
Weekly steamship service operates between Cairns and Melbourne via ports with regular departures from Sydney and Brisbane. Passenger and cargo transit include Townsville and multiple ports, with transfers and transhipping at Melbourne and Adelaide. Tickets are interchangeable with major lines subject to conditions.
A period racing schedule shows multiple events with prizes including Maiden Plate, Local Hack Handicap, Atherton Handicap, Barron Valley Handicap, Selling Race and Ladies Bracelet. Nominations assessed three months prior, with stewards reserving right to reject. Open Hack Race governs prize and entry details with Luncheon in focus and a Farewell Flutter for losers.
Mareeba Turf Club outlines the annual meeting program with events including Handicaps and Cups. Officials listed include A Hampe and E Trowghton with W Eakin as Clerk of Scales, M Carroll as Timekeeper, J Swan as Biarter, and Messrs Hallam as Stewards.
The document lists a day's horse race events with multiple handicap races including the Brush Hurdle, Flying Handicap, First Hack Race, Second Handicap, H J C Handicap, and Welter Handicap. It specifies start times from 12 noon to 4.45 pm, distances from 5 furlongs to 2 1/2 miles, and minimum weights, plus prize allocations and penalties.
N Q R A roles and fees described with fragmented notes on nomination forms and entry records. The text references race dates and registration procedures for spectators and participants, mentioning a Wednesday deadline and a race event.
Fragmentary notice references Melbourne government house and a trial order related to coffee quality. It mentions a special missive to His Excellency and a request for qualification or approval, with unclear details about orders or delivery.
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