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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

4

QT C Meeting Brings Wide QT C Acceptances at Ascot Handicap

Brisbane report lists acceptances for the QT C Ascot Handicap with horses such as King, Mollys Robe, Bandolvera, Larinite, Sarrail, Rosewood Lad and West Molong. Minor events show trials and handicaps with weights, names like Gloucester Castle, Naira, Mabel Syce, Red Socks, Bondsman, Heavyweight Handicap entries and final note on John Bunny and Lewman’s Sauce.

Ascot Pah King Molly's Robe Told Tie Bandolvera Larinite Sarrail Cane King Downcast Jessa Nancy Ahab Metropolian Lanwins Bunting Limited Ormato Sobrima Earl Ku Ramesses Rosewood Lad Ta- Prodant’s Pride Venerable Ornato Sobrina Earl Kitchener King Vol Rameses West Molong Taquisara Sir Syee Ed Laddie Deel Denarde Scotch Birdie Prusent Pride My Thoughts Misitra Q.T.C Oudenarde Gloucester Castle Don Sarto Naira Mabel Syce Eee Re Weely Waikik Context Latlyn Capermer Diaz Quaitrain Queen's Bounty Fogbell Serious Thoughts Nusdah Boy Bondsman Impeyan Craigside Barden Perversity Tawny Owl Poi Abgull Meschever Persian Gem Anniversary St. Evans Jemedah Harvestress Betrayer Alan Athens Bamboo Star Onward Way Jaconet Valhalla Banana King Fisher's Hope Anchille Say Kid Littlebournee Royal Loch Suncircle Wallace Knight Sparkle

Vet 77 and Carlaway Lead Winter Handicaps

A chaotic list of horse names and odds appears for the Nuwangalang Ta Winter Handicap and related plates. Key runners include Vet 77, Carlaway, Kenelic, King's Pleasure, Baldpate, Roseacre, and Scotch Birdie with varied odds. The fragment mentions multiple horses, weights, and placements but lacks cohesive results or context.

Kenelic King's Pleasure King Vol Bardendine Baldpate Rameses B.A Roseacre Ewood Lad Tagquisara Eh Ladidie Rose Et Notr Sir Syce Prudent’s Pride Amberdown Laings Venerable Bunting the Bounce Sobrima Earl Kitchener

Melbourne racing results and acceptances for Saturday

Melbourne: acceptances listed for Saturday's minor Katwyk 101 and Chatsworth Plate. Horses named include Red Dome 9.2 Queen Comedy 813 Daarewin, Mombasa King, Youlan, Private King, Dramore, Sunclond, Miss Verdan, Barley, Swordstroke, Semi Blue, Linass, Ranger, Vocal King, King Arthur, Accrington, Royal, Tresco, Colchis, X Steeple, Carpathus, Wortpan, Bill Taft, Sylvan Lass, Highview, Barwidgee, Good land, Narbetong, Cotswold, The Aisne, Revertoo. St Aubin Welter entrants Locknow, Bardog, Perdo and Dueler, Latenee, Sir Tranquhairaque, Tisno a Bourlang, Pochee, Epipian Bro, Red Steel BA, Torchy, Explorer, Distant Star among others.

Melbourne Bill Tait Bilba Silent Rest Kanapa Pon Askaigoo Chatsworth Plate Red Dome Queen Comedy Daarewin Mombasa King Vehiel Ro Youlan Private King Dramore Sunclond Miss Verdan Barley Swordstroke Semi Blue Linass Ranger Mat Bill Taft Sylvan Lass Highview Barwidgee Goodland Narbetong Cotswold the Aisne Revertoo St. Aubin Welter Locknow Pochee Oa Epipian Bro Red Steel BA Torchy Explorer

Mareeba Show Jumping Meets Keen Race Attendances

Horse owners anticipate a strong entry list for the Mareeba Show jumping events with high class contenders like White Wings and Alaska entering. Race Club officials plan a substantial program including a Red Cross fundraiser and prize presentations for the 1917 season.

White Wings Drownlock Tasman Spot Heatherbloom Kedron Masher Smoke Chas Hardige Atherton Alaska Mareeba

Epsom Betting Notes From Sydney Card

Sydney racing report notes Ace and Bimeter among backers for the Epsom at twenty to one. Leddie Blue and Louvetier are also listed among contenders in the field.

Sydney Ace Bimeter

Bowling Club Holds First Elected Committee Meeting

The Cairns Bowling Club held its first elected committee meeting at the club room on Wednesday the 7th. Attendees included E. Lyon, H. E Wilson, W. Ourit, N. Draper, J. Skeen, H. P. Philips and Ko A. Stoudish acting.

Amnsing Chub E. Lyon H. E Wilson W.ourit N. Draper J. Skeen H. P. Philips Ko A. Stoudish

MOTOR BOAT RACE DITHER OVER FATE OF SCORCHER AND CIRCLES

A disjointed report recalls a motor boat race marred by engine troubles and misstarts. Beverages of names emerge as skippers struggle with pumps and petrol issues while Scorcher and Circe stumble, leaving spectators frustrated and inquiries noted.

Unclear Race Report Notes and Member Signup Reminder

Fragmentary text describes a forthcoming race if criteria met and mentions fatigue and boat footing. It also notes storage of the bear with paddles as possible cause of curious running, and requests members to submit names for the working beat on the 10th and 18th.

Redac Het Tee Bear

Queensland Parliament Debates Broad State Trading Bill

In Brisbane the State Trade and Industry Bill dominated the session as Mr Hunter urged centralised control of about £125,000 in state enterprises. Opponents warned of socialist overreach and diverted funds from rail and public works, while supporters argued for a sound business basis under ministerial direction.

Brisbane Hunter Tne Macartmney Ston Opposit Macartney Gledson

Railway Collision Near Melbourne Causes Bullock Run

A stock train collided with a light engine and tender while traveling from Melbourne to Newmarket. The impact telescoped the second track as bullocks escaped the wreck, creating a chaotic scene. No further details available.

Melbourne Newmarket

Church Services Notes for Far North Queensland Towns

A fragment lists Presbyterians and Anglican services across Herberton Ravenshoe Cairns Gordonvale Alomba Kuranda and St Saviour’s. Morning and evening worship times noted with war sermons and guest speaker Harry Lauder.

Herberton Presbyterian Ees Ravenshoe Evelyn Harry Lauder J. A. Simclair St. John's Cairns All Saints Gordonvale St Anskar’s Alomba

I Love You theater piece in Cairns

Cairns Theatre presents a modern romantic drama under the title I Love You. The plot follows a peasant girl connected to the Sree Clan and a French artist as personal trials arise, a dying child, a deserted infant, and a tangle of reputations, ending with reconciliation and a hopeful conclusion.

Cairns Triangle Borm Turma

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