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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1918

Page

8

Horse Races and Stakes Hit Busy Card at Meeting

A crowded program from Tupry Sydney features Tough Roeraham and tartry jack in mile events, Flying and Neatly in sprint heats, plus Pack Stakes and Canterbury Handicap action. Notable performers include Snow King and Taratu Jack as selections with various contenders such as Mount Alf and Dynasty contending in welter mile races.

Sydney Coemingats Tarary Jack Mierrepors SoWner'’s Point Frigae Ac Hawthorne Maura Mile Boy Stinalus Tovaa Herbie Mers Nelle Wrathall Winuila Nareety Reiatol Boy Canterbury Mamdicay Foo Snow King Dynasty Fagal Mount Alf Ry Franen Ba Medhatch Swanker Sinfieldesta Sword of Honor Basil K Robert F. Jus Welter Mile Quscileins Kenehis France Umneyga Vaontress Mythic Sparihight Mawntwood Sorvette Farralone Cera Vluence Runny Hug Jack Easy Powdal Taratu Jack Soldier's Point Pierrepont Some Boy Enlacre Malenie Burnham

Rifle shooting gains momentum at Cairns event

The second felt glasses competition shoot drew good attendance in Cairns with reserves filling in for regulars. Mr T Easlea returned to Cairns, and scores led by Currie at 100 and Lyon 94. Blackmore and ? scored 93 as the third shoot plans a Cairns Timber Ltd trophy event tomorrow.

Soamlay T. Easlea Cairns Tom Currie Lyon Blackmore Ees Cairns Timber Ltd Gum, Sharp

Parliament to Assemble in Queensland May 28

A proclamation summons Queensland Parliament to meet on May 28. A caucus meeting is planned May 23 to discuss government business. Mr Stopford MLA is newly appointed chairman of the Public Works Commission succeeding Mugillies who moved to Cabinet. The commission plans a northern tour to inspect iron and steel industry inquiries and coalfield areas.

Brisbane Stopford M.L.A Public Works Commission Mug Iillies Sion North Queensland Iron and Steel Owen Coalfields Kangaroo Hills Central Wool Committee Central Wool CRC Ee Wed Ferson Mi J. ML Higgins Central Wool Commerce

War week notes defend national anthem reference

A letter from Herberton defends an interland journal and its remark on the National Anthem calling it a loyal expression amid wartime, denying disparagement of the WAMLCA and urging public reassurance in forthcoming coverage.

Interland Wamlca Yellow Press Aia A Reid Herberton

Death of Captain Reginald H. Knyvett

The late Captain Reginald Hugh Knyvett died in the United States while delivering war lectures for the Red Cross and related groups. A brother of Mr Pochet Nelle Magstrane, he had served in Gladstone and returned to the front at his own expense to enlist in the Royal Flying Corps. He held a commission as captain after American wartime engagement, contributed to Senhir’s Magazine and war articles, and his death followed an illness believed linked to a leg issue. His father also served since the war’s start, including Gallipoli.

Reginald Hugh Knyvett United States Pochet Nelle Magstrane Ilo Gladstone Sts Peter Iolyhom Rota Lia Glistone Royal Flying Corps America Eel Cross Soety Orgatopatiens Acu Senhier Eoise Mikdown Lilian Mande Cyril Roy France Gallipoli Campagn

Declared Transfer Commissions On Major Southern Events

The report notes commissions executed across Brisbane Thousand Albion Cup Stradbroke Bris bane Cup Goodwood Cup and Adelaide Cup. All wires must be reply paid with no reply or business.

Cairns M.o.ray

Cas Cassidy and the Civil War of Hearts at Cairns Theatre

A melodrama showcases Cassidy driven to return to Mamie in Manhattan, aided by a rescue of Grant’s daughter from traffickers, ending in his tragic death but hopeful vision. A parallel plot follows Nina in Winston running a five and ten store against Buckman, Tommie rising to manager, and renewed love as competition unfolds.

Cassidy Cairns Manhattan Mamie Atory York Grant Marnie Dirk Roscow Avetral Winston Jalilio Potter Nina Heral William Tobias John Duckman Buckman Tommy Brown Backman Tommie Tommice Beckman

Palace Pictures Promotes Jealousy At The Palace

The Palace presents a mime labeled Jealousy as a great star act and features high class films including comedies. Evening prices are canvas chairs 1s 9d stalls 1s 3d and gallery 6d. The venue touts waterpiece productions and urges readers to stay updated on nightly offerings.

Palace Cairns

Stage Spotlight on The Whip at Cairns Theatre Next Week

Women in attendance will note hunting costumes worn in a key scene of The Whip. The real outfits, shot during an annual hunt event by a famed club, showcase up to date design and flair. Dion Titheredge stars with Alms Hanlonge. Federal Pictures presents The Lattice Open with Ella Mall Diy.

Attreene Cairns Bng Bic Dion Titheredge Alms Hanlonge

The Yoke of Gilt Screening Noted by Public

Fragmentary entertainment notice references a local film or theater title The Yoke of Gilt and mentions public interest and a screening or event. Other unreadable lines suggest listings or tributes in a dated publication.

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Church Services and Notes From St John’s Parish

Readable items list church services at St John’s including Evensong at 7 pm and masses Sunday morning. Also mentions Uncle Sam enlistment and Charlie Chaplin in a humorous wartime joke with Newman’s sauce as a prop.

St. John’s Cagm Gericuvale Eeeusrnet

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