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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
4
The second event for Lewis and s trob yph shows sensational pace amid heavy wind, with Dauntless and Rose close in a tough battle. Finishing times: Model II 4.46 6, Rose 4.54 57, Rainbow 4.20 4, Model II 4.37 10.
In Brisbane on April 18 supporters of the Caucus party tried to disrupt a meeting addressed by nationalist candidate Lt Colonel Collare. Police removed a man but half the hall fled amid stamping and hoots. Col Plane and other speakers faced heckling as the National Anthem rang out amid jeers and cow noise.
Sydney April 18 In an inquest at Katoomba on the death of Melbourne commercial traveller George Henry King doctors heard a remarkable confession by Herbert Keith Shaw aged 19. He described entering King's room at 3 30 am on April 2 and striking him 7 or 8 times with a weapon, then fleeing and sleeping. Lionel Shaw and Lyane Anderson were also named in the proceedings as connected to the California boarding establishment.
Brisbane rider A E Davis faced further setback at Randwick as his gold watch was stolen from the Jockeys Team after a day of losses. The Queensland Turf Club later dismissed an appeal related to Bushurndim's twelve month disqualification. Suspicion rests on a large cash loss amid a Tattersall Cup lineup featuring numerous runners and odds.
A fragmented notice details a Monday May meeting at The Cal with a typical jockey club programme. The readable text hints at a racing event schedule and related activities but lacks full specifics.
A re sail of the second race for the Suir trophy faced stoppages as competitors wrestled with exertion and safety concerns. Four sailors pushed to persevere through the challenging conditions and complete the event.
The final shoot for the Thomas Bros trophy occurred on the 1st with nine participants. May and Catling tied for high scores but May won by one point with 299. Catling and Teeta Amen scored 298, each earning £1, Young Heap was next with 5s.
Townsville mourns as Alexander Murphy, head of the Globe Tailors Company, dies in Sydney after departing town Thursday to buy winter fabrics and arriving there this morning.
In Sydney on April 10 two sisters Kitty Sima 16 and Gladys Sims 12 and their brother Wilfred 18 were burned to death at Belara about 16 miles from Grenfell. A nightdress caught fire causing the deadly blaze while they slept.
Rockhampton reports a compulsory conference with Mr Justice Nelson after Mt Morgan mine disruption. Mt Morgan Gr. and A W U secretary were telegrammed to attend. Work cannot resume soon with most staff idle except a few engineers and non union workers.
In Ipswich on April 18 no work was done at Blackheath colliery. Around 150 men were idle after a dispute. A line-up between mine managers and men’s representatives is expected to be arranged tomorrow to resolve the stoppage.
Townsville reports ongoing strike with no new developments. Gas remains unavailable and even after workers resume, a two day delay is expected before supply returns. Installers and customers await resolution.
Mme Petrova stars in The Eternalion a five part Metro feature at the Pictures this Saturday. Burton King directs with Harry Revier supervising as Arthur Mahlon Edward Marti Warren Oland Henry Leone Howard Missimer and Evelyn Dumping in supporting roles. The plot follows two men debating birth versus breeding and wagers. a young woman played by Petrova enters to test their views amid scenes of humor and drama.
A full house at the Austral features Blue Bird photo-play The Unattainable with five reels, plus The Whole Jungle After Him and Hubby Gets One Over. The Senator screens a Washington life drama and views near cities as Senator Rivers of Missouri and Count von Sad Armeethes figure in a tale of a widowed heroine.
The notes describe a feature program with a dramatic plot where Mabel falls for Senator Rivers despite his age, while he battles the Count von Strahl and Mia Armstrong. The centerpiece is a new comedy His Pride and Shame starring Ford Sterling, praised as bright and entertaining.
The arbitration before the President and Justice Cote continued as unions were admitted as parties. The Railway Department was represented by Mr. Pemberton and Mr. Crowther. An agreed request sought a minimum wage of five pounds weekly for general labourers and a cap on hours.
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