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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
1
A garbled tale recalls a memory marvel who could repeat long texts from end to start without error and a 17th century Florentine booklover Antonio Magliabechi noted for vast recall. The anecdote highlights feats of astonishing retention and the mystery of true mnemonic genius.
Slyboots and others head to Cairns for the Camalvel meeting as the Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club plans improved transport and larger crowds for the carnival. Halifax cups win signals strong racing with Fly Cup and Scots horse results noted.
At Manchester Lancashire won with 104 as the Australians struggled to 87 in their first innings. Noble showcased unplayable bowling while Dean, Heap and Treaskey slowed Australia. Cotter bowled poorly as both sides posted modest totals amid cautious batting and several wickets.
Cairns Railway Hotel advertises meals at stable prices with a square meal and good attention. Proprieter Jackson promotes unchanged rates, listing present prices and a call to write to A. J. Draper for waivers and ordering.
Fragmentary notice mentions Ted Richards of Cobh Booking offices in Tynes & Comers and Mr. J Candlish's store in Charleston. No date or clear action provided.
Fragmentary entry notes wine brands and competitions with references to Adelaide Brisbane and champion results. Mentions Beeri Claret Cristana 1907-4 Cumgion Cee and Sherry haunthom Prim with regional tags and year markers from early 1900s.
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