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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
4
The annual general meeting of the club will be held at Ramage's instead of Tattersall's Court House Hotel. Members are advised to apply to the secretaries for subscriptions and to attend to secure their place, with the annual subscription set at 2/5.
Brisbane notes Albion Park meeting opened in fine weather with large attendance. Masters Warkon won the Third Division Handicap at 7-4 with O’Neil riding. Saynin Ho and Northavert Settle in the First Division Handicap, Saynin Ho narrowly beating Wawkea Girl by a head. Amberdinan led in the Albion Park Five Hundred, with Amberdorre and Scopola contending closely. Park Plate races saw Cairn Wallace win by a length, while other events featured Keeeemet Bees and Nel Negligence. Metropolitan Handicap coverage follows in later lines.
Key figures including the Attorney General and Mr. Rex argue over repealing letters patent to abolish the Governor’s office under colonial law. The panel discusses constitutional changes, imperial control, and potential absurdities if powers shift in Queensland. Also noted are unrelated items: public health, a skeleton found, and local population figures.
The Governor's speech highlights state markets as a key feature. Premier weeks pledges closer producer and consumer links, with public works plans to build new quarters at Petrie Terrace police barracks under review.
Local ad for Pitta & Co of Absott Street Cairns promoting tuners, polishers, fresh musical instruments and sundries. Offers tuning services and instrument maintenance with casual tone and reference to pricing.
The article reviews a bustling theatre scene with noted Russian dancers seen by royalty figures including Grand Duke Alexas and others. It mentions Pavlova era influence, the Le Mat vantage, and engagement with Parisian ballet schools while noting unclear details about individuals and premieres.
Signaller Tom Sheyhill, a blind Anzac who has become a popular speaker, headlines a lecture at Cairns Theatre on May day. Reports praise his gripping voice and stage presence more than other war lecturers who speak only from memory.
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