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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 11, 1914

Page

4

Melbourne racing notes at Casfield and Flemington

A race diary from Melbourne reports chilly Casfield conditions with horses training on several tracks. It lists horses including First shot, Varrien, Delemes, Aboyn, River Tame, Toles, and Kingeburgh along furlong timings, plus comments on Sea Prince, Dewberry, George, and Persian studs. At Flemington the morning work drew sparse crowds with mixed performances and a focus on Colise propulsion and notable pace differences.

Varrien SN. Smart

Unclear horse training notes describe brief workouts

The report notes last five of six furlongs on the outside of the course. Jowalt improved by running about 65 furlongs to see ten, then the last three. Naexberg and Geldich were riding along at faster than current times.

Jowalt (Smart Naexberg Geldich Cwun Tims

Ulster Leaders Debate Home Rule at Cairns Meeting

An excerpt from a Cairns Mulgrave club gathering notes a committee meeting discussing Ulster leaders interviews. Sir Horace Plenkett warns Home Rule poses civil war risk without solid safeguards, while Albert Sealer and others voice opposition and concerns over potential sectarian conflict.

Horace Plenkett Ulster

Royal Geographical Society hears Profemer David paper

February 20 in London, Profemer David presented a paper before the Royal Geographical Society, drawing cheers. Sir EL Ghadlete led four geologists and four others who wished their names kept private.

Londgs Profemer David Royal Geographical Society Sir EL Ghadletes King

Trial of Frederick Dudley Bystom and Oakiaigh Bestion

Melbourne February 18 The trial of Frederick Dudley Bystom and Oakiaigh Bestion of Coons S.8.W. on a charge of murder arising from collision was heard. Evidence discussed a misspoken event on a date in March and the verdict remains pending.

Melbourne Frederick Dudley Bystom Oakiaigh Bestion Coons Murch

Party Adopts Pet Event Amid Policy Debates

A local party meeting featured a pet adoption drive as part of its outreach. Officials promoted responsible pet ownership while discussing policy positions and community services. The event drew residents and volunteers who assisted with adoption applications.

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