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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
4
Horse racing results and betting at Warwick races with events including hurdles farm stakes flying handicap and juvenile handicap. Notable performers include Lady Blacksand Sparklight Oval Alice and Lovelace with times and distances noted. Brisbane meeting reports results across multiple races with winners and margins.
A fragmented notice names Cairne Sporting Saloon and mentions Irene W.Q.R.A. and Hobart court actions. The document references a next court date and contact details including a Hobart postal box and telephone line.
Reports from Newcastle Sydney in April detail a chief event handicap with Sona Duke Alwyat, and from Brisbane Frank Eltis of New Zealand met Marcel Denia of France in a boxing style note after thirteen rounds the French fighter retired.
London reports Shelfer United defeated Uhelses 3 to 0 in the English Cup Final at Manchester attended by about ten thousand spectators. Gate receipts listed 17 541. Archbishop of Canterbury discusses Kikuyu policy, confirming episcopacy without exclusion of lay or other church ministers.
A writ seeking 5000 pounds damages for alleged libel was issued yesterday against the Minister for Mines on behalf of W A Fox, mine owner. The action arises from statements by the Premier in relation to a mining development grant application in which Fox was interested. The article notes the Double Island Hotel as a meeting place.
The Federal Attorney General Mr Hughes spoke at a social reunion on federation criticizing past democracy for not understanding its purpose. He said parliament would soon propose extending powers to the Federal Parliament and stressed public trust in elected representatives to enact large measures.
The inquest into the fatal collision near Hinalong heard evidence from Constable William Tate. Cotter, night watchman at Minalong, admitted the crash occurred when he pulled the wrong signal and the express train collided. Carr of Hinalong testified Cotter had been overworked and suggested holiday leave. inquest adjourned to Monday.
Brisbane April 35 Hon W Villiers Brown MLC suffered severe injuries at Toowoomba station while traveling from Sydney to Brisbane. He attempted to board a moving train, crushed both feet and injured his head, and was taken to Privals hospital in Drishnas State.
The Education Department of Chivereland mourns H Norris the oldest teacher. He was buried after a brief service as school children at Sydney Street gathered at the new grave. The hearse arrived from the country residence and followed to the grave.
In Mossman on April 25 Liberal candidate Douglas addressed a 400 plus audience. The Stirring speech outlined past and future Liberal party policy amid interruptions, while Steele announced opposition as solicitor and chairman will be advertised separately. Agnes Matthews, 17, was sent for trial for alleged newborn murder with bail possible. The Tiome? theatre fire destroyed a theater and near buildings suffered damage.
European Agency advertises wholesale debts with prompt cash prices for British and Continental goods such as groceries hardware drapery leatherwear and hardware. Special quotations on term and sample cases, accounts allowed, and trade discounts noted. William Wilson & Co London issues this notice with cable address Agmosire. Readers are directed to the Northern Herald for further details.
The fragment lists Silk Crepe de Chine in multiple colors and widths, Crepe Grenadines in several shades, Pailettes and Tweeds in assorted hues, and other fabrics such as Serge, Poplins, and Voile with yard measurements and catalog notes, all in a dense product inventory tone.
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