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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 04, 1914

Page

4

Scratchings Update From Australasia Races and Appeals

Sydney reports a batch of scratchings for the AI C Autti Meet and related stakes with horses such as Bell Heather and Wajeh Key. Alured is scratched from the Sydney Cup. In Melbourne J McGrath and F Graham, disqualified for 12 months over Handsome Maid, appeal to VIC authorities.

Slice’ Produce Wood Reve Strixia Milly Ilon Melbourne J. McGrath F. Graham Jecker Aspendale Park Vic

Brooks Defeats Greig in Cannes Second Round

London April 3 Brooks advances in Cannes after beating Greig in straight sets 6-2 6-1 in the tournament's second round.

London Cannes Brooks Greig

Nominations Open In Laster Rifle Shoot Trials

Entries grow with 74 entrants by Friday night split as 52 in A sorties and 68 in Ei derien. Trainees must show a certificate from their corps commander proving no score of 20 or more. Mr J G Hore, secretary, attends today between 2 pm and 6 pm for trainee nominations. Townsville Fort 8 Ther reports weak commitment from the Queensland Rifle Association regarding Groasieats of Proserpine.

J. G. Hore Secretari Townsville Fort Queensland

Stevenson-Inman Match Ends In Reflective Twenty Rounds

Stevenson scored 1724 points while Inman faced a setback in a twenty round contest at Canterbury Muse Mell. The bout concluded with a decisive win for Stevenson in the Tth round amid a crowded venue.

London Stevenson Inman Canterbury Wella Juris

Hobart Dissolution Sought After Confidence Defeat

In Hobart on April 2 the government led by Solomon failed in a confidence motion 14 to 14 and dissolved with the governor’s view pending. Labor support with ex Liberal member Whitsitt aided the defeat. Solomon seeks dissolution arguing Liberal majority of electors, governor to announce decision tomorrow.

Hobart Assembly Solomon Labor Party Whitsitt Jand Wr Solomon Liberal Party

Shipping Arrivals April 4 From Melbourne

Shipping arrivals list shows vessels and crew names headed by Captain Smith from Melbourne with a long roster of officers and passengers including Mesdanes Reid Monte Bol ton McCloy Hodgen Hichards Wel lace Pease Fond Misses Barnes Reid Smith Calladin Egkyne Martin PFitegerald Clarke Robins Peast Mesgrs Milling A McTavish Xems Fountaine Newell Lee N Stephens Kruger Lawrence Tess ler Malinyant Macpherson Hixon Paradise Staines Deniece Earl Wallace Collaxier Farrelly Cole Nichols Burns Philp and Co Limited as agents.

Kyarra Captain Smith Melbourne Mesdanes Reid Monte Bolton McCloy Hodgen Hichards Wellace Pease Fond Misses Barnes Reid Smith Calladin Egkyne Martin Pfitegerald Clarke Robins Peast Lawrence Tessler Malinyant Macpherson William Hixon Paradise Staines Deniece We Earl Wallace Collaxier Farrelly Cole Nichols Burns, Philp and Co., Limited

Republic convention in Peking increases Yuan Shih Kai power

The April report from Peking notes a growing push in the convention to draft a new constitution granting Yuan Shih Kai near dictatorial authority while the Cabinet and Cantonese factions clash for control, with the army as a remaining swing factor. A consumer testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective.

Peking Yuan Shih Kai Mariyand

First Race for Commodore's Trophy Held March Thirtieth

The first race for the Commodore's Trophy sailed March 29 in the Northeast. Lena took first place in a tight finish among eight boats. A prize gold watch and other gifts were promised by the club, with honorary memberships for Indies and eligibility to compete. The girls’ race drew big crowds and spectators noted the young ladies steering well.

N.E Lena Mrr Arther KeantHal Indias Lab

Former Bendigo solicitor jailed for three counts of larceny

Julius Frite Leypoldt, once a Bendigo solicitor, received a sentence of up to five years hard labor from the Chief Justice of Bendigo Supreme Court. Justice A Becket Jett said Leypoldt betrayed his trust, causing distress and ruin to many Beale.

Melbourne Julius Frite Leypoldt Bendigo Bendigo Supreme Court A'Beck- Jett Leypoldt

Great Storm Hits Darling Downs Causing Destruction

A severe storm swept the Darling Downs causing widespread damage. Cambooya Helidon and Barwick suffered ruined buildings crops and telegraph and telephone lines were disrupted delaying details. Heavy hail and rain damaged houses shops and farms with estimates in the thousands of pounds.

Darling Downs Yesteria Brisbane Warwick Ragnore Toowoomb Srious Donage A Compoore Holidon Cambooya Helidon Barwick Cambeoya Helios Debria Damjeel Wma Cad Maryvale Ren Aoc Gereend Co Braus Brown

Mango and opium notices in distant Australian dispatch

A weekly update describes light orange crops in Cooktown due to heavy rain and insect challenges. It notes ongoing planting, fungus control against pests, and inconsistency in improving yields. A separate Australian customs seizure involved opium misrepresented as milkmaid coffee mix in a harbor case.

Cooktown Post Wilfim Siam Coooktown Northards Ecole Autralia Contal

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