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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
2
Friday features shading the fir tree entertainments by Shire Hall Richards' Entertainers and an Art Union drawing. Saturday offers a carnival race meeting and a Shire Hall Richards' Fairtakers event in the evening.
The Shire Mall event on Wee day evening featured tasteful decorations by secretary Mr Nixon who led efforts boosting the ball’s success. A tram carried 780 passengers to the show ground, setting a record, while preparations for refreshments and vendor items were noted for the audience.
Visitors to Mise Keen's studio near the Port will find fine enlarged portraits including a notable likeness of Lordship Bishop Murray wearing ecclesiastical attire. The display features terra cotta and porcelain gift items, and a selection of attractive picture port cards suitable for wedding presents.
Last night a packer named Chamwed Jamred and a crowd applauded as Mr Earl agrees to bring unbroken colts to test the horsemanship of Mr Leon ard Campbell tonight. Gold Medal valued at £5 awarded to the best local Cairns Railway horse performance.
Everyday household needs headline a sale at Mr A J Draper's showrooms Abbott Street with remarkable discounts on kitchen utensils ware and tableware. The offer includes English white and gold cups and saucers and a pricing knife line with 150 dozen pieces offered at low rates with proportional discounts for any purchase size.
A telegraph report notes calls to raise state aid to country shows from 2 shillings 6 pence to 10 shillings in the pound. The association argues the higher grant would help the shows thrive and support rural industries, with plans to promote farming events and market access.
A reward of five pounds is offered for information leading to the apprehension of the Japan unknown suspect. The notice requests prompt tips from the public to aid law enforcement.
The Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association opened its show at the Show Grounds in cool wet weather. Attendance grew afternoon with many ladies in the grand stand. Judges selected winners in cattle and draught stock while horse and pony classes featured prizewinners such as Royal and Duke. A strong crowd enjoyed the displays despite rain and crowding around the rings throughout the day.
A very large crowd attended the Jubilee Exhibition in Sydney for the National Association show. Tomah won a trotting race by two lengths with a time near 2.35. Bed Cloud set a mile pace near 2.24 1-4, while Majer Wall challenged a 2.25 effort but fell short. Lady K top captured the lightweight event in 2.20, and Erani Tres Runlight led the Jubilee Hunters plate jumping.
A long-rumored bout is officially arranged between A. W. Fades and Flat long with 500 pounds a side and 100 pound stake. The match will draw interest as two well-known pugilists prepare for the ring.
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