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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a special race in Weree or Weree-like locality, noting residents and expected participants. It hints at community leaders, a plan to improve opportunities, and potential involvement by Baber and Mere. The text is unclear but indicates an event tied to local civic action and participation.
Bookmakers' communications reach the Jockey Club after a betting dispute. Tellers and the committee review the matter under rules 22 and related guidelines. Pryor and Duo face disqualification if payments are not completed within nine months or a week from dates specified, with sums exceeding a large amount.
A fragmented report notes horses or teams such as the Fortune Hunter Arch Marelis and Cetgne racing in a circle event at Newcastle with times around even and five positions mentioned. The piece references Fiber teams, Fed ding Day, and contestants like Ruthiat and Princess Lacy, with publican and cup mentions.
The Cairne Aquatic Club plans to send a large crew to the Towesville regatta. Members and crews gather at Meo Selock with View-Commodore Wechara coordinating. The club aims to become the largest in Queenaland, inviting rivals to view their progress.
Melbourne April 1 State Cabinet to-day resolved that subject to approval by the Commonwealth the celebrations should be toned to two days Saturday and Monday instead of three days as proposed by Lawson who will meet with Mr Watt on the subject.
Community churches in Herberton and All Saints Gordonvale announce a schedule including Friday services at the Herberton byters, Saturday memorials for fallen Methodist soldiers, and Sunday worship with Holy Communion. Evening services, special Easter observances, and a memorial service for veterans will be held with all welcome.
The Hookworm Te Lambert spoke to Hive paper about a splendid meeting in Babinda on Monday with about 1 cathasiagtic attendance. Seven primes have been raised to Clas Sn the ts Ire conth. Another will occur within a week. The district Ton notes this striking move as Lambert returns to Gerdaneale.
A terse note from Bundaberg in April addresses a dispute with aESS over a statement by a named figure. The item records whether the claim was proved or repudiated at a subsequent hearing or meeting, noting the parties and the procedural context.
The Federal Cabinet plans minor changes to the Navigation Act, passed by Parliament but not yet enacted. The act would govern Australian shipping, but its delay risks applying more conflicting laws and regulations than any other shipping in the world.
Melbourne April 16 a goods train stopped at Sunbury platform was struck by a following stock train. The engine of the stock train derailed the engine of the standing goods train and six trucks were derailed. Engine driver O'Donahue reported injured.
A vessel named Apelig reportedly wrecked off the Valencia coast causing substantial loss. The cargo valued about £3500 lies in the water with extensive damage and salvage efforts underway.
An April 16 report from Perth notes a 4 pm meeting of the party with movement toward leadership change. The discussions touched on Colonie and Excel roles, with Mn Colebeck noted as a key figure in the transition.
Readable fragments describe actions around a 1917 American event tied to citizenship and identity. Named entities include LALGAN and Americ a Ket. The text hints at halting memes or messages amid wartime or political shifts. Further context is incomplete.
The entertainment piece notes Clea Pe as a teasing, irked heroine in Temered Steel causing friction with rival performers. Richard Sheldon appears as a celebrated doctor and heartbeat manager amid backstage rivalries and onstage flirtation. The review hints at dramatic confrontations and a lively Palace screening with many supporting acts and a busy program.
Negotiations between the Industrial Disputes Committee at Trades Hall and employers yield an agreement to end the strike of laxceub devers, which began five weeks ago. The strike will terminate tomorrow morning when winter standing resumes, with the Wages Board meeting immediately after.
Wellington April 15 A terse summary lists Sew Yalan cay officers dead 773 other ranks dead wounded ay 596, detailing casualties and losses.
A damaged advertorial recipe claims tar syrup cures coughs and colds. It describes mixing bitrate with tar and sugar syrup, using hop or strawberry scent, and recommends regular doses to stop tickling coughs. It presents a home remedy tone with dubious claims and vague instructions.
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