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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1931

Page

5

Innisfail court hears Napier Draper car sale tale

Innisfail Magistrate's Court hears Peter Van Loreen and Lionel Draper testify about a motor car sale linked to Napier agent claims. Draper says he paid £30 and arranged sale for £150, later car sold for £90 to Van Leeuwen. police statements and privilege objections affect admissibility.

Inniseatl A. Bitin Peter van Loreen Inniata Charles Butter Cairns Charles Butler Vanilelent Hog Wright Taity Tae Jaenel Draper Samed Sapuce Vaudeleur Talty Lionel Draper Calne Mr. Wright Mr. Amkin Vandesur Draper Clive Napier van Leeuwen Napier Wilf Feist Mr. Aitkin Wright Aith Mr Wright Mr Wreht Mr Aitkin Aihia Alice Mir Vandelar Aitkin Drayer Ruth Sapier Mx Aitkin Wanes Me Wright Aniki Mr. Vandelenr Caican Lnnisfail Butler Mr. Vandelewr Moore Vandeluues William van Leeuwen Bros

Innisfail Car Deal Inquiry Highlights Agency Debate

Queensland court heard testimony on a motorcar sale connected to Napier and Lionel Draper. Evidence questioned Napier's authority and who owned the vehicle, with final outcome a non-suit request amid disputes over agency and ownership.

Heavy loss reported by Australian racing operations

Sydney August 19 At the Aus Jockey Club annual meeting chairman C Stephen said last year’s ceremic loss was heavy with an estimated 210000 profit turning to a 70000 loss. The East meeting lost 0.09 while revenue fell 8 and expenditure rose 33770. Prize money cut 22 percent. gate revenue down 41 percent. sale of race books down 34 percent. Warwick Farm prize money cut 5 percent, expenses down 13 percent, revenue up 20 percent. Derby at Spring meeting may cost 8000 this year and 3000 next year Stakes at Spring reduced by 25000. Salaries and wages cut. Branton urged no further prize money cuts on minor events.

Sydney Jockey Club C. Stephen Warwick Farm J S. Branton

CWA Malanda Branch Meets with Arrangements

The Malanda branch of the CWA held its monthly meeting in the Rest Room on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Messrs Quinn Clemson Arundell Grimley Draper Wilson English Lowrey and Miss Ross with secretary treasurer M Lane Applogies from Mrs Dames Dobson P Davies and Croker. A visit by State President Mrs Farrfax on August 28 was announced along with welcome plans at Best Rooms at 3 pm and a social evening at Malimts Hotel lounge at 8 pm.

Malanda CWA Prenes Skesnar Quinn Clemson Arundell Grimley Draper Wilson English Lowrey Ross Am M. Lane Dames Dobson P Davies Croker Crowther Farrfax Pum Malimts Mex Arundel

Cattle Poisoning Suspected In Queensland Dairy Herd

In Kingaroy area 16 cattle belonging to Goeoree Wares dairy near Invert died after consuming water from a trough. About 40 head feared lost as more stock affected. Water samples sent to Government Analyst. initial tests by a local chemist suggest arsenical poisoning. Results pending.

Kingaroy Goeoree Wares

Herbertton Mineral Applications For Gold Claims

A collection of mineral claim filings from Herbertton area dated August 18 lists applicants for gold and lode copper leases, extended mining rights, and mining exemptions. Names include Evan J. McDonald, Temes Fethel, High Murdoch, Try Again, William Zimmer tassade, The Once Again, Rainbow Queen, Anete Sam, Willan Madrid, Walter Dug Fanning, E. C. Allendorff, Ro Lays, Francis I. Commins, and Arthur Wishart. Locations cover Mascot, Carr's Creek, Herberton, Mt Garnet, Ord railway region, and nearby licenses.

Evan J. McDonald Parak Barron Mascot Aml Fethel High Murdoch Carr's Creck Fibophra William Zimmer Tassade Herberton W. A. Reveley Ord Railway Station Mt Garnet Willan Madrid Walter Dug Fanning Hergerton Barney's Ball Anete Sam E. CL. Allendorff Nettles Creek Ro Lays Nieta Brownville Brisbane Repatriation Department Brisvente Francis I. Commins Arthur Wishart Tevinebank

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