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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary report lists two or three starters for races or bets with partial horse and race names. It notes dividends around 74/8 and mentions items like STOCKMAN'S PURSE and BRACELET with unclear entrants and results.
December 28 at Albion Park amid wet weather the Albion Park Bee meeting produced multiple winners led by Togorean 7st Davis with a close win by three lengths in 1 time. Bets included 10 togs rem and divisions paid 1/8 6 to 25/8 with several名 runners noted and times recorded.
In a brisk race at the track meeting, Free Prince led from early on and won by eight lengths. The winner clocked 1.44 with Bivs finishing strong at 41/11/6, as spectators watched the field tighten in the final stretch.
Sydney December context lists acceptances for Tatts Iris Cap with names such as Cagou Gliru Seapmx Waterbird Barlow Frasca Plippant Portas Canzone Trno bantes EUgm Scoutmaster Cromska and others. The note records a roster of accepting parties and items in a racing or betting setting.
Viceroy's Cup from Calcutta reported races with placements listed including Andrews securing eight points and a bachelor’s wedding noted among results.
By a strong performance at Sydney Stadiums, Darcy the Australian middleweight champion proved superior to McGoorty in a long, hard fight. McGoorty started with bold early attempts, but Darcy withstood the pressure and dominated the later rounds, finishing strong while McGoorty found no decisive response.
The fragment mentions Mr Rabillie of the Federal Wire Department and Creswell of the Navy Department in Australia discussing a string of artificial prediction developments. It references retirements and ongoing projects, with cryptic notes about rein prediction.
A large fire in Gladstone at about seven o clock destroyed multiple buildings including a hairdresser chemist dentist stationer confectionery and boot shop and damaged nearby shops and trees. Firefighters fought the blaze with belligerent effort as water supply hampered progress and the Grand Hotel area was also affected. In Melbourne a major blaze gutted a three storey printers building on Colima Street and spread to adjoining structures on Collins and King Streets causing extensive damage and requiring metropolitan fire brigades to work late.
Brisbane notes that Assistant Home Secretary Mr. Hosham will travel south in the imminent fortnight to gather information on infant life care. He will address the lack of a foundling hospital in Queensland and collect data from other places to propose practical recommendations to the government.
Boxing Day 1920s London report describes a severe south westerly gale battering the Severn and Thames valleys. Telegraphic service halted as vessels faced distress near Deal and the Downs. The Whikataso reportedly reached Gravesend after a collision incident.
Fragmentary report notes ore flow and gold quality at a battery site. It mentions periodic crushing, weekly cleanup, and monthly output after the New Year, with water sufficing to run ten heads. The Mareeba Toy Scouts and Scoutmaster T Nut are noted in the closing lines.
In a report of Mareeba events, Christmas week brings easing rain and festive plans. A bid to raise funds through the Patriot’s Fund and local entertainments includes a star film, music by a violist, and a Mareeba Orchestra appearance. Races, socials, and school hall gatherings promise community cheer, while recent bereavements and health updates touch local families.
Fragmentary notes describe a route from Melpemes toward Qusenel and Port Dar along the Gulf of Carpentaria. The text hints at a voyage through inland and coastal regions with dates and movements unclear in the OCR. Named places appear as rough readings rather than confirmed locations.
Melbourne December 36 fire damaged the ice bound printing establishment of Au trew Jesk Dycom and Coe Collins Street. Three top floors of the Aterdern buildings were severely damaged with an estimated loss around 150000 pounds of which 30000 pounds occurred at the printing works.
If your child is fussy and restless at night with poor digestion this remedy may help. A few doses of Chamberlains Tablets often settle the stomach and ease discomfort, leading to better sleep. Sold by all druggists and storekeepers.
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