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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1917

Page

4

Turfon Turf Tales and Mixed Racing Notes

A chaotic digest of Irish racing chatter from April to May includes mentions of the May Day Cup at Tampere style events, handicaps, and horse names such as The Fortune Hunter. It references jockeys, weights, and entrants, with scattered notes on race outcomes and questionable claims about identical horses and ownership. The piece weaves racing gossip with faded results and speculative commentary, reflecting a noisy sports column era.

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Move to Abolish the Legislative Council in Australia

The Brisbane session hears debate on a motion to restrain the government from taking action on abolishing the Legislative Council. Justices discuss the Referendum Ballot, constitutional powers, and whether the Commonwealth or state acts govern the referendum. The Attorney General and Justices weigh jurisdiction and potential amendments to the Referendum and Electoral Acts.

Brisbane Ape Feer Comehalmg Esreanl Beata Igor Chubb Suman Stumm Queensland Figseral Weston Commonwealth Lalu Ben Jaatice Dunre Jerinhellon Council of Bag

Vessel in river voyage ends with stern gear fault

The master Captain Donovan reported that while the Binger a vessel ran down river the helm stiffened occasionally. After passing Lytton wharf the port propeller failed. The vessel proceeded to the pilotage and then returned to port as the crew refused to sail claiming the ship was not seaworthy. The inquiry was adjourned.

Deaving Deistae Donovan Bingera Wita Lytton Wharf Finch Cowan Cowan Seamen's Union

Found Dead In Alley Near Junction Hotel

Rah Neston is dead in an alley near Falls Hotel. Anette arts Sormln an apparent victim. A gold wristwatch and dress case were taken. The presentation noted a 67 year old, with Olga Mitty Thelen and Mr. Wriede praised for their roles. The Telegraph branch assisted in coverage.

Anette Geoadleck Ae Wetton Basi Kearney

The Fring of Viewury and The Romance of Billy SNC HIL

Fragmented OCR notes describe a curious picture story and theater pieces with bold titles and satirical lines. Mentions include The Romance of Billy SNC HIL and A Cold Mad Breeze, with references to Feather Iinebam and Gouzales.

Morther Billy Snc Wellinuen Stes Wisse Austral Dublic

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