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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1917

Page

4

Townsville Turf Club April Meeting Handicaps List

The notice lists handicaps for Townsville Turf Club's April meeting including Flying Handicap entries such as Bula Blue Pap Currajone Malion Buddah and others, First Novice Handicap for 7 furlongs with Doommuiios Flying Jeasamy Genntia ay Fleece Jerry Bo Burraway and more, and April Handicap for 7 furlongs with Mrs Buriley Blue Fan Bagdad Currajomy Fireacer Halley's Comet Henry Non Vero Ayr B Buddah Second Novice with names like Drammair maj Genutia Jerry run Burraway All Grey Showzy Melba and others, handicapper noted.

Townsville Townsville Turf Club Bula Blue Pap Currajone Malion Baaege Buddah Doommuiios Vwing Jeasamy Genntia Ay Fleece Jerry Bo Burraway Ail Grey Tulian Paz Lavangus Elba King April Hand Mrs. Buriley Blue Fan Bagdad A Currajomy Fireacer Halley's Comet Henry Non Vero Ayr B Drammair Maj

Albion Park Race Acceptances Listed For Principal Events

Brisbane April 20 Albion Park to race tomorrow with acceptances for Plate and Purse. Plate entries include Rameses Peter the Painter Harmonite Halberdierta Lado Lador Girl Jene Valiant Scotch Birdie Pride. Purse entries feature Giacomo Ladino Boonoo Yargullan Beechworth Wallace Knight Vannaile Sir Syce Iga Omen. Pink Uns selections favor Halberdier Scotch Birdie in Plate and Boonoo Wallace Knight in Purse.

Brisbane Albion Park Plate Rameses Peter the Painter Harmonite Halberdierta Lado Lador Girl Jene Valiant Scotch Birdie S Pride Giacomo Ladino

Striking Feud Over Pony Racing Fines in Brisbane

Dissatisfaction grows among unregistered pony racing owners and trainers in Brisbane as the Victoria Park Club fines owners £5 for switching after acceptance. A Pony Owners and Trainers Association meeting decided to contest the rule with the Associated Board and seek monthly free races to ease the dispute.

Brisbane Sydney Victoria Park Club Pony Owners’ and Trainers’ Association Associated Board Associated Racing Clubs Freo

Denman Stakes and Taft's Cup Race Notes from Randwick

Sydney April race notes list acceptances for Randwick including theoan Stakes six furlongs with contenders La Sey Spurn Secret Service and others. The Referee tone notes Cup expectations and Daily Telegraph tips as Mr William Brown owner of Thana and Colbert among other horses, prepares a year old unbroken English colt for the event.

Sydney Randwick la Sey Spurn Secret Service the Acre Quinn's Post Inia Dave Whitton King Ritchie Tony Blue Show Girl Dearric Ardrossan Ickie Tone Daily Telegraph William Brown Thana Colbert

Darcy in New York Barred From Boxing for All Time

Darcy receives lifetime ban from boxing in New York authorities citing violation of rules. The decision blocks any future professional bouts within state borders and is effective immediately.

Sydney sale offers Car Fita despite market drift

In Sydney this week Car Fita failed to reach reserve and was passed in at the auction. buyers remained hopeful she would join a stud master. Other racing items include Deneb in Adelaide with a wood handicap on May 7 and a list of horses with times such as Tringa 64 and Lord Lenathak 77.

Polymetris Polycrates Ayrshire St. Simon Sydney Carfita I Peneratis Carlita Vas Highfeld Gtaire Deneb Ine Revier Supervisioemtio Yers Studio Arthur Hadlon Hamilton Edward Martindel Warren Oland Henry Leone Howard Miesimer Evelyn Dume Ome Ae Een

Notable Boxing Bout Ends in Tragedy in Sydney

In Sydney on April 20 a bantamweight match at the Stadium between Gilbert Truett billed as Sid Lorraine and Tom Rowlston ended in tragedy as a fighter died after the seventh round. An autopsy showed brain hemorrhage and skull fracture. Rowlston and others were arrested for alleged involvement and remanded after bail was refused.

Sydney Eee Gilbert Truett Foe Sid Lorraine Tom Rowlston Stadium Ation Wert Alessatkiy Margur Rowlston Alexander

Boxing Exhibition in New York Sparks Diplomatic Tension

A boxing bout featuring Mateo Souares de is planned as a high profile event in New York. Australia’s Les Darey alias Darcy faces scrutiny over military duties and alleged earnings, with governors and boxing officials weighing seats and potential legal actions.

Mateo Souares Lares Echia Les Darey Australia New York Mr. Whitman Darcy Whitman America

Cairn Aquatic 5S Serene for Mr R Stirling Trophy Race

The third race for Mr E Lewis's final event was won by Model with 200 points. Rainbow 99, Rose 66, Model L followed. Handicaps listed for Rose, Model Tl, Rainbow. The Street Tennis Club postpones to Saturday April 26 due to unsettled weather.

Cairn Aquatic R. Stirling Rose Raicoms A E. Lewis Rainbow Thetreet Tennis Club

Austral Pictures Promises Nightly Shows in North Queensland

The article previews a busy season of cinema, noting Bettina Loved a Soldier and Billy's Narrow Escape as headliners. It highlights upcoming features like Lucille Love in Peg o the Ring and local views of the South Johnstone lime, plus opening of the Innisfail Ambulance Brigade. A presenting the great circus serial and other attractions are teased as well. The piece also mentions real estate notices in McLeod Street and nearby residential sites offered for rent and sale.

Austral Pictures Bettina Blue Bird Louise Lovely Billy Billy Ritchie South Johnstone Innisfail Queensland Ear Lucille Love Austral

Questionable Pain Balm Pitch From Obscure Ad

An ad fragment promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism claiming prompt relief after one application. The copy is garbled with Spanish bits and unclear claims as it sells the product with uncertain efficacy.

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