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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
8
In Melbourne on August 9 Mountain God remains the favorite for the Australian Steeplechase. rivals Goxot and Mao challenge, but Woolno and Moar entertain cautious expectations as the field contends for supremacy.
Fragmentary notes describe a cricket innings with wickets taken by Gregory and Armstrong, including Oldfield and Andrews. The scoreline hints at Austria and Mawel contributing runs while a Worcester scorer tallies figures, with half an innings noted and play continuing despite weather.
Rome reports extensive litigation over the late Caruso will as heirs contest the document dated weeks earlier. In Sorrento, the will allegedly concealed millions of lire in jewelry and prompted a sealed court action involving the singer's associates and alleged co conspirators with hearings pending.
A Parramatta Park show ground proposal faced council scrutiny with motions to form a joint executive committee for sport bodies and show events. Delegates discussed governance, tenure, and funding schemes including debentures and security.
An incomplete account notes a conference debate on land settlement postwar policies and aboriginal matters. It mentions Torres Strait crane rewrite concerns, proposals to involve minors, and redefinition of entitlements for prewar freeholders, with delegates urging inclusion in broader colonial plans.
The full bench in Sydney considers the Commonwealth’s use of the Navigation Act. The court questions if the Act extends beyond federal power by regulating interstate trade. If the decision stands, the Commonwealth may be ordered to pay costs.
On Saturday in Sydney two men faced court for a theft and firearms related offense. Albert Br Pik and another defendant were charged with the crime, with the case linked to a reported rammed weapon incident. They received conditional sentences, details indicate a six month period.
In Brisbane on August 7 the Nationalists' conference featured Mr Cribb addressing guests from the Nationalist Party and the United Party. Dr G Pritchard urged lineal migration reform while speakers noted recent municipal and statewide swings favoring the Cavelle Party and called for unity among Nationalists and Country Party supporters.
The article previews a film program highlighting notable acts and stars. It mentions Henry as a feature attraction and references plans around the play With town fives the root saved and other titles including Rex Too Fat to, Dimples Dal and Mavourneen. It notes Theda Bara in a film feature and a London watch event.
Syitaries Comedy Co led by Mr Mart Desmond staged a musical variety at Palice Theatre entertaining a lively audience. Performers including Fay Summers George Rox Bert Desmond and Mattie Ian delivered lively acts and a finale of a short farce titled Little Wille. The show closed with strong applause and praise for the program.
A chaotic racing brief from Maranoa Brisbane reports Angus 9 and Dunstan 9556 among entries. Paris and Countess Cashgart dominate the field with a dramatic late surge and a claimed 175000 prize, as crowds rally to witness the event.
On August 9 the scene notes the conclusion of a Rusian trade accord and mentions precious stones valued at two, with all lions marketed in London.
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