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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
8
Westmoreland conducted notes on the Autame Stakes in Australia where Deantford captured the race. The red hot favorite Eurgluiate bearer failed to deliver as bookmakers faced heavy losses and many bettors watched with eyes on the elusive winner with the car of the owner leading the pack.
A garbled report details multiple horse races at Albion Park and Melbourne, noting purses, placings, and individual performances. It mentions the Purse event, a neck by a horse named Melanie, and the 14. YEAR-OLD HANDICAP with Walker winning, plus the BRUSH STEEPLECHASE results. Other items reference the A.J. Plate, various riders, and a note about Anese Day racing prohibition.
Terraced notes describe prices for yearling colts and fillies at a sale. Peeny Vandy brought 70, Gullier and Randwick offspring fetched varied bids. Nancy Syhan’s foal sold to Mir. S. Grunvon Vicworiay for 693 units amid active bidding. A later sale saw Lady Chikdwhek withdraw at 500 with a strong final push.
Ambulance attended the injured player after a senior and a junior football match with reports noting skilful care. The panel praised the Ambulance atters for their prompt attention and described the afternoon as an era of eradicable football despite matches being held over for space.
A Palace screening features Wallace Reid in a Harold Lloyd comedy style romance misadventure. The plot follows Glover who rescues, guides Gertrude through danger, and uncovers a secret love, amid a backstage romance and mistaken loyalties.
An artist shown at the Harvard Cloyd presents a travelogue magazine and cartoon reel, with a Dallas Cricket team slide. The piece highlights the artist's steady work ethic, early hours, and personal life with his sweetheart and friends as he navigates his creative pursuit.
Fragmentary text describes a Monday event at Suttlile's Pictures with mentions of trout and fervent support, hinting at a fight or confrontation. The readable portion also references a conviction and supportive actions surrounding the scene.
Beattie presents Beattie's Picture at Gor domvete tonight featuring star Snowy Daker and an Australian cast. The film is billed as an absorbing Australian production likely to attract a large audience.
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