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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1914
Page
4
The report covers race results and entries from Sydney racing events on April 7 including Beragoon's scratching for the Sydney Cup and O Briens delays on Doncaster Handicap. It notes the Hawkesbury High weight race inquiry resulting in two year disqualifications for Walialo’s team.
The Randwick morning meeting produced brisk showings with numerous horses posting fast miles and furlongs. Carlston beat Lady Annington over six furlongs while Charleville defeated his mate and Simon Prisco over two miles. Magreuifus and a mate ran a mile in about 1.48. Beaus Soult beat Maraghi over a mile in 1.43, Mina Collar went seven furlongs in 1.35, and Speedfast logged 1.48 for a furlong extra. Earl Hope and Ravello and Perthyx chased in around six furlongs with Alfred Jackson at 1.21 in the mix. Loching beat Gramo fine by a mile in 1.484, Suntie and John Porter led seven furlongs in 1.34, while Thy Christian Brother failed to flash strong. Woorak clocked 1.17 for a mile dash, Lilywell led Alecomer by four lengths in a mile effort of 1.14, and Rhymerhijld ran a mile in 1.54. Rathiea and Gold Brew posted 1.31 for a mile, Idya and mate ran nine furlongs, King Mostynris six furlongs in 1.23, and Cogt of Mar finished 1.19 for a furlong trip. Radnor defeated Booton and Aud ecity by two lengths over eleven furlongs. The Parisies and Beragoon produced two miles ten seconds. Sinapis logged 1.47 for a mile. Cifer beat Ron Reve over seven furlongs in 1.30. Gigundra led Golden His over seven furlongs in 1.30.
In chambers before Acting Justice Jameson the case of Howe et al v Lonergan et al proceeds on breaches of sale agreement for a Cairns bakery. Plaintiffs seek damages and injunction to stop defendants baking and distributing bread within Cairns and 25 miles beyond. Further and better answers to interrogatories ordered with April 14 date for Cairns filing and costs reserved.
Stewards completed an inquiry into interference affecting Taunter in the Autumn Handicap at Hawkesbury. The rider could not identify the offender, but given the benefit of the doubt, he was advised to ride more carefully in future. Herberton Jockey Club Easter Races entries close Saturday next. weights to be wired to the secretary later that day. Latest quotations list several horses with partial results and conjecture.
Splendid onminetions have them reserved for the cycling sports to be held on Easter Monday at Nor mans Park under the ausplces of the Cairon branch of the League of Queensland Wheelmen. A good variety of events have been added to the cycling items, and a most attractive programme has been arranged, from which a good afternoon's sport is guaranteed. The following are the handicaps for the evening events.
In London on April 7 Mrs Drummond, a suffragette jailed for prison actions, disrupted Marlborough Street Police Court. She shouted protests against Mr Asquith and Sir Edward Carson, was removed multiple times, and several women were ejected for shouting You devil. A street scuffle followed with arrests of a man and a woman.
BEISHANE April 1 In competition with the Educational Department for school gardens and experiment in agriculture work the following prizes have been awarded for 1913 Newhern A Wolfram W B G Cahon 1 Tole R L Morrison 2 Atherton J Johnson 3 2 Richmond Hill F J B Marin sed Torren s Cresk A Thompson lmqual 3
A garbled note references Inman and Stermson in a snore related match. It mentions Olive a grandchild with bronchitis and a person testing Horisett Chamber lain's Couch Remedy for bronchitis. The fragment cites New Towns NZ and a patent cough wash product.
Reports indicate a workers disruption at a local plant today with the mechan team holding a brief morning session and concerns over production. Secretary notes director J B Wood is involved in addressing the ink-out question and related issues.
In Brisbane on April 7 in the Central Summons Court State Lieutenant Colonel faced a heavy fine for milk adulteration with 30 percent enter. The defendant paid the fine or faced two months imprisonment, while another case saw a similar penalty for adding water. A separate note mentions a hacking cough remedy marketed by chemists.
The committee met Monday evening with Muir as chair and members Griffin Wollsworth Greenwood Wilson Irvin Lock Heep and the head teacher. They agreed to tender ten der for repairing the school pad dock fence and adding a few gates. The specs are with the head teacher and available on request. The committee also thanked Mr and Mrs Irvin for their aid and the library was praised.
The ad promotes HWACKLANDS on the Russell River within the Babinda Central Mill Area offering 150 acres more for future operations. It highlights advantages including dense scrub which will be cleared, a permanent tram line along every block, proximity to the North Coast Railway, and easy terms over ten years with £1 per acre cash and balance over ten years with no payment until year two. Auctions by A J Draper Ltd.
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