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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
4
Long, garbled OCR lists horse names, handlers and stakes from a crowded racing program at Guedinvale. Mentions include Mansions, Cup races, Welters and Handicaps with numerous jockeys, owners and prize money figures, plus notes on public contact at the Nelson Hotel and various race names.
The Cairns squad earned commendable marks in a rifle match held April 1 amid strict supervision and available material, finishing seventh overall. Local entertainments feature big audiences at Cairns Theatre with Banjo Paterson and a double program including the drama The Monster and the Gil, plus the Royal Rooster feature and other screenings.
After a period of good weather rain is forecast, welcomed by residents as the wet season approaches. In Tahinda, a public event last Saturday evening was disrupted when Mr. Spiers caused a pole to break during a staged incident involving Mr. CAB derson and Mr. PRain, with attendees noting the scene and its effects on the gathering.
Illness places the Babinda Amateur troupe in a difficult start for the Thursday 215 Degen der show at the Babinda Theatre. Miss Advullah and Mr T. Macdson, popular in Gordonvale, are expected to perform, with local supporters hoping the program will raise funds.
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