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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
3
A legal notice records an application by defendant William John Munro for stay of proceedings in the case William Phillips v Munro at Coin. The matter was adjourned to the hearing date and the questions of costs are discussed in the brief entry.
The Horticultural Society’s show held yesterday saw mixed results with some sections down due to a lean season, while the vegetables, rat and fancy work sections set a record. A mining explosion claimed two victims, one buried today with a military funeral attended by comrades and officers.
A deputation led by Mr WW A C Douglas discussed the Cooktown Coal Boring Syndicate property with Ministers for Mines. They sought a subsidy on the total amount spent and asked about advances on vouchers, with the minister promising to consider details and potential payments up to 75 percent for distant fields.
A special meeting of the District Grand Lodge of England in Werome announces the conferment of the Past District Senior Grand Warden rank. Worshipful Brothers H. J. Lewis Joseph J. Norrie George F. Gis George Calder-Sraith David W. Gasbrodger W. B. Prewett Robert Moraham Roger Fisher Eli Jahavis are named as recipients, under authority from the Right Worshipful Grand Master.
A large audience attended the Shire Hall concert benefiting the Show Association and Cairns citizens. Directed by P. K. Pott, the program featured the Orlando training ship deck, a strong band, and performances by Miss Abraham and Mr. Petes among others, with crowd-pleasing encores and a naval themed finale.
In Melbourne the Treasurer delivers a third budget speech detailing revenue of about 14.6 million, expenditures of 7.4 million, and a plan to bridge a current year deficit by selling Treasury bonds. He notes interstate trade trends, defence upgrades, and a forthcoming Premiers Conference while stressing Australia will rely on its resources and wealth for future finance.
Alyhoots arrived by yesterday's steamer to run in tomorrow's meeting and lift interest. Showers last night and dust laying are expected to aid the track, with weights for main events prepared by Br. Towner. K Silva, fresh from Charters Towers, reports a tidy stake win and a Positano filly out of Caralle set for Derbies and Lewers of 1911.
Towner handicapper lists weights for Cairne-Mulgraw second day racing. Notable entries include Onlinder Lot Lamgrey 9.4, Loum mork 0, Moryport Krupp 11, Scot 8.10, Epcom Salts 7.7, Ellin 10.02, Sighoots R12, Rosebery 4.0, Exporer 4.8, Victory 7.7. Panters’ Handicap weights feature Tallboy 117 Jessie 135 Joker 10, Epsom Salts 10, Mystery 7.7.
A lively sports section notes tomorrow evening events with eligible competitors for sprint handicap and wood chopping finals. It lists drivers like T Themes and A Carr winning events, plus remarks on rugby recruitment in North Queensland and a Sydney versus Newtown rugby match ending 14 to 6.
London report notes the Australians showed grit and belief, bouncing back after a tough start. Emphasizes courage and leadership by Noble as pivotal, with veteran experience and new blood shaping England cricket's future outlook.
The Gaslight Sports event drew good attendance on Wednesday evening. Officials fulfilled duties well and spectators expressed satisfaction as the referee promptly disqualified one or more competitors for not finishing with proper conduct.
Garbled notes describe Cairns racing event attire and visual displays. The fragment references racegoers, accessories, and show components likely tied to a spring carnival program.
A crowds flocked to the big canvas tent at Abbott and Shields last evening for a West End circus show featuring skilled riders and a notorious bucking horse named Snowflake. Contortionist feats by Master Zinga and a program by Richards Entertainments drew praise while the audience awaited unbroken colt demonstrations by Karl and Campbell.
A bustling ledger notes changes in shop stock with Clare and cigarette brands featured prominently. Local retailers report reordered tobacco lines as demand shifts, signaling a seasonal pickup in consumer tobacco products and related paraphernalia.
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