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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1919

Page

8

Anticipations in Brisbane Q T C meeting weights

Brisbane aug 12 weights for the Q T C Exhibition meeting were declared yesterday with Mollys Robe cited as a top chance for the Ascot Handicap. contenders include Broadacre Sarrail Abgenil Gold Tie and Wanken Curl among the leading picks for the Metropolitan and exhibition events.

Brisbane Q.T.C Molly Gotsecs Sarratt Peter Healy Broadacre Downeast Queensland Molly's Robe Sarrail Abgenil Jessa Lordacre Lyndhurst Tomwoomba Albionw Park Armadale St. Kile Impeyan Jessyce Lnydhurst Lady Gbss Everkeane Demeranthis Leverrier Abgull Peat Jesyce Blowhard Fairy Bob Travesty Elsie Graham Perpetual Motion Sir Roable Banchester Hogan's Chance Orcadian Littlebourne Lord Belgium Context Buranda Katana King Vol Golden Sunset Persian Hood Rita R Levernier

Racing Report Cryptic Times for Half Mile and Five Furlongs

Jumbled times show Pavior and Sheila Ro among horses working varied distances on a sunny session. Names such as Golden Sunset Earl Kitchener Mithridates and Strymon appear with measured furlongs and miles, while Red Pennant Cane King and others are listed among horses not sent against the watch.

Pavior Sheila Ro Snow Star Go Easy Lewerrier Albicula Creadian Toy Earl's Toy Lithebourne Golden Sunset Earl Kitchener Mithridates Strymon Red Pennant Cane King Terentia Cyclometer Basilera Fairy Bob Trenchworthy Setebos Abgull Banzhead

Place and Odds for Ascot Metropolitans Gold Tie

Southern betting lists a popular double for Ascot and Metropolitan with Gold Tie and Sarrail leading at 25. Prices show 4 Gold Tie and Sarrail 5 Molly's Robe 6 Comacre and Broadscre 8 Abgull and Sheila RK to Violet Chief Terentia Enderfurly and Saynin 12 Nairu and Wauken Girl 14 others. Joculator scratched. Melitan 5 Lyndhurst Lady Hadtat and Earl Kitchener 7 Jessyce Demerantius and Everkeane to Lord Marajax Syce Lad Lord acre Half a Glass Peat and Little bourne 14 others.

Ascot Metropolitan Lyndhurst Molly's Robe Comacre Broadscre Abgull Sheila RK Violet Chief Terentia Enderfurly Saynin Nairu Wauken Melitan Hadtat Earl Kitchener Jessyce Demerantius Everkeane Marajax Syce Lad Lord

New Zealand Grand National at Canterbury Joe Club results

Wellington report details the Grand National Steeplechase at the Canterbury Joe Club. Lochella won with 9.9 odds, Master Lupin 11.9 placed second, Master Strowan 12.2 third, time 7.10.

Wellington Canterbury Joe Club Lochella Master Lupin Master Strowan

Bacon Factory Assured for Tableland Pork Industry

Mareeba reports the bacon factory project is almost guaranteed with August 15 as the deadline for remaining guarantors. Atherton leaders will meet then to finalize the agreement and begin installation, promising benefits to farmers and the dairy pig sector.

Mareeba Atherton Shs

Final Reminder to Farmers in Tableland Proposal

Tableland representative reports near completion of guarantor supplier list for a valuable proposal. A small number of guarantors remain, with about 20 more expected from Mr Molloy. Promoters aim to gather guarantors and possible suppliers at Atherton on Friday next.

Molloy Atherton

Oversea Settlers Explore Queensland Dairying Prospects

Several agricultural visitors from overseas including two men from Western Canada and Channel Islands residents spoke with the Department of Agriculture about dairying in Queensland particularly the Burnett district. They are exploring settlement with Queensland offering favorable terms and prospects. The department cannot confirm if they represent a larger group, but expect potential settlers from the Americas and the United Kingdom.

Brisbane Oversea Canada Channel Isles Department of Agriculture Queensland Burnett American United Kingdom

Sale of Bloodstock in Melbourne

The sale lists Old names to W. K. Renken for 400 guineas, R. Kemball for 18 guineas, G. Johnson Kilfoyle at 170 guineas, and B Phocion. Red Dome was passed in at 390 guineas but later sold privately to Mr. F. Foulsham.

Melbourne Mesern Willan de Yelle A and Co’ Aun W. K. Renken R. Kemball G. Johnson Kilfoyle Phocion F. Foulsham

Mareeba Jockey Club Adds District Events at Show Meeting

Mareeba Jockey Club approves two new district events for the next Mareeba Show Race Meeting. Plans include a one mile open race for district horses and a District Bracelet race with stakes to be announced.

Mareeba Chih Srock Siatrias Coles

Brisbanes Ascot Morning Racing Report

Brisbane August reports filming a busy Ascot workout with Molly's Robe prominent over seven furlongs. Trainers noted brisk tan, times across six to seven furlongs and various horses including Walk On Don Syce and others posting steady efforts.

Traditions Disturbed in Legislative Address Ceremony

Brisbane August 12. In the Legislative Council the movers of the Address-in-Reply L McDonald and Rae Bedford were absent when the address was presented to the Governor. Minister said McDonald was in Sydney on urgent business and Bedford in North Queensland on urgent business. Member questioned if Bedford had gone to settle or promote a strike.

Brisbane Messrs. L. McDa Raedglph Bedford Serender Legislat Council Fowles McDonald Sydney Bedford North Queensland Mr. Fowles Mr. S. Leahy

Newspapers Fail to Publish in Tokyo Strike

TOKIO August 12 The Tokyo newspapers are not publishing due to a strike by compass tors, high prices, profiteering and government refusal to recognize trade unions. Labor unrest risks a crisis and documents show plans to seize guns rifles and ammunition from army depots.

TOKIO compass_ tora

Besancon Station Fire Numbs Railway Hub in France

An explosion of carbide ignited a fire at Besancon railway station causing extensive destruction and multi million francs in damage. Two people died and several others were seriously injured. An English munition dump at Rallews exploded, injuring townspeople and Allied soldiers as reconstruction suffered further devastation. Three bell towers have been recovered.

Paris Besancon Rallews

Cheaper Sugar Claims at Southern Prest Growers

At a Ro Com Commission hearing in Sydney in August, Arthur, general secretary of the Frag Growers of New South Wales, urged a full inquiry into the sugar industry. He argued NSW beet growers lag behind others in selling, noting affordability of butter and jam influenced by prices. The commission adjourned as witnesses described the market gap.

Sydney Arthur New South Walea Piddington Tran ‘Witnes New South Wales Beit Oae

Rifle shoot results at Roth Inst in Townsville

Scores from the first stage of the Wolfram Bile Club rifle event held at the Roth Institute in Townsville on August. Names and precise scores are partially legible with O Mulla among competitors.

Mr. O. Mulla- Sore Nell Eens

Inmes OCS W Statement Sparks Cautious Reaction

An unclear note from INMES OCS W hints at a possible plan to save a unit or project, prompting cautious reactions from officials and workers. Details remain vague as analysts await formal statements and timelines.

Girl in trouble in Brisbane police court

An 18 year old girl named Cribb faced charges in the Brisbane police court alleging theft from a lodging house dresser. The accused, a house servant, reportedly took items from the house and slept on the door with only a coat for warmth, sharing a room with a half-caste girl.

Brisbane Cribb Bi Ileel Peasding-Nowse

Betty entertains crowd in Pants scene from The Extravagant Bride

Review notes lively performers and humor in Pants sequence with Mary MeAlister and Betty. Mentions Co penhagen port scene in the film and naval battle interest. Promises a high quality musical entertainment and a forthcoming Hearts of World screening.

Mary MeAlister Betty Lorene Tersy Fim Copenhagen Joan Gmht Queensland

Broadwey Jones Promises Big Open-Air Feature at Palace

Pelece Pictures brings Broadwey Jones to the Palace Open-Air Pictures 10 as a five part Para treamat feature with George Cohan in a southern Gaon comedy drama. Supporting acts include Who is No One No niler and Oh You Roomer with a first class programme and latest Gaurette.

Star Glm Roadway Jones George Cohan Southern Gaon Niler

The Everlasting Flower Recited In Poem Tone

A fragmented verse praises an everlasting flower as a symbol of enduring love. References to sand dunes mountains and spring imagery weave through the piece, with lines about gifting the bloom to a beloved and exploring a fair world beyond. The author signs as EJB Tonisfail.

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