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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1915
Page
4
Berlin discloses a Reuters style note that German chemists could be more effective than the enemy in a hearing over ducal projects while Rome reports Von Bulow’s entourage providing Trieste with concessions akin to Hamburg amid ongoing negotiations.
Amounts previously acknowledged and total disbursements to date are listed. Includes entries for Cairns Town Council and various individuals with small sums, noting a grand total of 2958 pounds 15 shillings 8 pence and a final total disbursements to date of 8301 pounds.
The Sporting The Turf column lists nominations for the May meeting with entries across handicaps and flying divisions. Names include Murrigal Golden Grain Kestrel Lord Marr Sanboy Mogul Fallowfield and others under Handicap Flying sections.
A meeting of the Mulgrave Turf Club was held on Friday last to set a £100 programme for a forthcoming event in July. The club also decided to erect stable accommodation and improve facilities for trainers and owners. A Cairns Jockey Club committee meeting followed on Monday with Mr. T. P. Kelly presiding and nominations for the next Saturday’s meeting deemed strong.
Melbourne April hurdles events held at Moonee Valley weather affected finish. Maiden and handicap races featured horses including Fidelio Malique, Hush Money and Lady Mooltan with close finishes and times around 41.14 and 2.7 for two races.
In Sydney on April 26 Demlin defeated Fron 1oagh of America over 20 rounds at Bakers Stadium. The bout went the distance with both fighters not at their best but Demlin secured a clear points decision.
The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons appoints Mr. Alexander Corrie as Deputy District Grand Master in Queensland. Corrie, long prominent in community and charitable work, has served in multiple lodges since earlier decades and aided remesering many lodges. He helped found Freemasons Home funds and remains active in administrative and benevolent roles.
Cairns hosts May Day celebrations with prize money for track cycling and field events at Norman Park. Winners receive diverse cash awards and nominations/acceptances set by April deadlines, with events including 100 yards, mile bicycle handicap, tug of war, throwing at wicket, and children’s prizes. The Hibemwian Hall hosts an evening dance with tickets and forms obtainable from secretaries in Cairns and surrounding centers.
A. H. Hayden, veterinary surgeon, is in town for a few days and will be consulted at the Court House Hotel.
Mr. Corrie has long served in Emulation Lodge improvements and higher degrees including the Royal Arch and Mark Masons in Australia. He will hold a lodge roll of seven lodges as head of the largest district under the Grand Lodge of Fiji in the world, with installation likely June 3 at a yet to be fixed venue.
A fragmented list of fabric types and colors includes Silk Crepe de Chine in multiple shades, Serge Navy, Sky, Pink, Saxe, and Gold, along with Crepe Grenadines, Tweed, and Fancy Dress Tweed patterns. Yardage and prices are noted with various measurements and terms suggesting a textile catalog brief.
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