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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1915
Page
4
A scrambled report lists races at Tattersalls with multiple divisions and handicaps. Winners include Kahawai in the Torf division and Artillery in the Second Division, with times around 1 16 and 1 5 respectively. Other events feature Marsuss, Titoe, Prince Warrigal, and Nursery Handicap contenders, noting short-head and length margins and totalisator betting details.
The Autumn Meeting of the A.J.C. opened under fine weather. Walmark and Jack Rice headlined the hurdle results with close margins, while the Produces Stakes featured Kite line entries and several notable runners including Sir Alwynton and Offa. Betting favored Clonteft and Jack Rice among others as races unfolded with several horses disputing positions through the final strides.
Farisbane April 4 Easter meeting at Baterville features trial handicap with Hearrood Lad 1 ridden by F O Neill and Bare Owl 6 13 ridden by C G Fitzgerald with True Lad winning by a short head in 1 15. True Lad bolted and betting shows varied odds. Divs 1 end East and six others gamble on Cub e bec. a three length win for the winner with tie and further divers.
Local column reports a dispute over buildings on Spence Street connected to A. Todd and Q.R.A. Frextwal, with complaints and proposed repairs underway.
A fragmentary report describes multiple horse races led by Spurn Garlin and Brattle at Woorsk track. Mountain Knight won the Leder Stakes easily with Mountain Knight leading from start to finish, time 4.84. Swagh Wright and others compete in a crowded card with notable finishes and betting odds listed.
Beautiful weather accompanied a Saturday program at the Epsom races with Thandicat riding to victory by a head in the First Division and Belleville narrowly beating King Murillo by a head in the Welter. Second and Third Divisions feature Telecirs and Harmcap placings with notes on falls and remounts and final times around 1.15 and 4.40.
At the Devonport races on Savorys day Polemann posted 9.6 in the steeplechase while Wilson Brilliagt Mick recorded 4.7 and Norton finished elsewhere in the field.
The Sydney Cup probable runners include Sir Aleyntou Woot Viva s Isle Black Cisco Maher St Spars Callinan and others with potential rider changes and possible retirements could alter the field. The list also mentions Carlite Uhreckeny Wients ing Cap Onamer Killorn McLachlan Freece Bett Hush Money Simm Finnen Secret Medfick Wellachin Cambalia Necktie Rey inolda Sir Vive and more.
In a brisk pursuit the winner Sir Alwynton led from the start at the bend with Vive’o Isle challenging but failing to pass. The field included Onater and St Spese, with wagers favoring Alwynton and Ulva’s Isle as bets fluctuated. After the race owners criticized rider Tider Bracken for not following instructions, prompting talk of a rider change. the crowd expected a similar repeat to great horses of the past.
The Faithful versus Fitzgerald boxing match is set for morning show at the Austre Pictures starting 10:30. Both fighters are in top form with strong followings and the event will share gate proceeds with winner receiving 15 percent and loser 25 percent. Three round bouts will feature, with ringside seats limited and available at Geo A Stationers before 9 o'clock.
In Brisbane at the stadium Jerry Jerome vs Les O'Donnell saw O'Donnell gain three knockdowns before Jerome was disqualified in the second round. Crowds booed the ruling as Jerome received cheers. In Weldourne Charlie Simpson won on points over George Latdor for the featherweight title. In Sydney Darcy defeated the Belgian Henri Dumlin after referee stopped the bout in round five.
In April Townsville batted first making 267 with B Moasch and Hedges contributing. Charters Towers then bowled Townsville out for 167 and posted 187 in their first innings. In the second innings Charters Towers scored 169 to win by seven runs.
Fragmentary report describes a tram between Slais and Bruges operating irregularly amid military movements. German forces occupied areas near Veer Valley and were encroaching toward Ypres as Belgian troops retreated.
The text describes shifts in German war planning with activity on the Ypres front and a push toward Cas-sus, the occupation of the Belgian coast around Zeebrugge, and fortifications behind the coast. It notes naval defenses, line regiments, searches for passengers, and warnings of a possible English attack along the Scheldt and Zealand Flanders.
Brief ad lists Cummins and Campbell and Miss V Owen as proprietors offering pies tea coffee fish meat and refreshments at all hours with drinks. The fragment notes a general suitability for patrons seeking meals and beverages.
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