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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1919

Page

8

Racing Bill on agenda at session and press access debated

In Brisbane the Minister of Justice discussed whether the Racing Bill would be enacted this session and noted it had not been altered from an earlier speech. He suggested provisions may allow the press to attend and report on racing club inquiries. The Queensland Turf Club meeting listed winners and entrants including Lordacrewa and Molly's Kobe among others.

Brishane Aus Till. Jies Illies St Racime Clube

Notable Herberton figure McAlpine dies after long service

Ane McAlpine, aged about 22 read epidemic, has died? The text describes the late My, TW. McAlpine, a long-serving Post and Telegraph Master born in Gympie on August 1, 184, who started as Telegraph Messenger in May and rose to Post and Telegraph Master. He served in Brisbane, Wanton, and Halifax before Herberton. Known for courtesy and a fine tenor voice, he was active in cricket and football for Herberton. Funeral Friday afternoon drew a large crowd. mourners included 40 horsemen. Widow and four children, youngest infant, eldest nine.

McAlpine Mr McAlpune Gympie Wis Bortal Departmeem Sevice Brisbane Wanton Halifax Heriverton Herberton Lghfr I Amaelf Igueat Fele Foue Tan

Exhibition racing and handicap results at Cape Lyon fair

Local notes describe horse and greyhound events, novies and welter rankings, with horses like Light and Futiee's Hope, and riders such as Pastor. The report covers exhibition racing, handicap outcomes, and the busy shed scene tonight at 8 pm, including listed participants, odds, and nearby results.

Championship Tennis Second Round Sparks Surprises

In the Men’s Limelon event, Morgan of Harvard Universi ey defeats Patterson of Australia by default after a walkover advancing to the next round in championship tennis.

Orig Ae Morgan Harvard Linversey Eal Patterson Australia

Australians Hold Essex to 108 as Perkins Stars

The Australians meet Essex in a cricket match with Essex all out for 108. Report notes Australia’s S. Perkins scoring steady runs and contributing to a tight Australian defense, while local selections and road conditions are mentioned in passing.

London Esses Essex

Scrutings and matches amid drawing games noted

Sydney reports scrambling for the ATC baby events and replays in both senior and junior matches. Team lines list Glover Hughes Mee Manis McKinnon Welah Thompson and others as forwards backs and half backs amid tense Keen contests between Natives Rainbows and others.

Af Ternivon Xnares Kennedy Nanves Wil Atte Glover Hughes Mee Manis McKinnon Welah Thompson Goh Tpoca Kato Will

Deportations Debate in Perth Branch Meeting

In Perth last night a motion endorsed by the Kaloo lie branch of the returned soldiers urged deportation of all single Italians of tuliary age from the state. The motion lapsed due to lack of support. The association steered by returned soldiers discussed workforce and policing matters as part of their broader stance.

Perth Kaloolie Brisbane Heer

Wellington truce status unsettled amid political turmoil

Obscure wartime note from Wellington reports that a truce remains unsettled as political figures including Joseph Ward face pressure and public scrutiny. The fragment hints at government confusion and potential shifts in leadership during a tense period.

Age limit bill for judges outlined by minister

Brisbane reports the Justice Minister Gillies explaining a proposed bill to set a retirement age for judges roughly aligned with South Australian practice. He notes most current or past judges would be affected by the limit, with those serving over 15 years likely to qualify for pension under the plan.

Brisbane Justce Gillies Pepsion

Marine Department reports shipyard mishap near Newstead Point

Sydney dispatch details a marine incident as a vessel ran aground near Newstead Point and failed to enter port before its scheduled voyage to Sydney. Officials investigated the rocks and noted damage while warning of further delays.

Sydney Marine Department Newstead Abe Ube

Entertainments review hints at wartime cinema charms

A fragmented entertainment note praises a Paramount feature with dramatic poses and suspenseful scenes. It mentions Yeats and a wartime mood, noting a thrilling slice of action where a woman is central and danger looms.

Atria

Appearance of Evil World Picture Ideals Tonight’s Show

The review highlights a double feature with the film Appearance of Evil and a Louis enterprise production. It notes Frank the role alongside Mayo and Louie Lethon, promising a comic interlude and light entertainment.

Frank Louie Lethon Cowie Iwilirrak Louis Jusiral Tarzan

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