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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 15, 1915

Page

4

Sporting Officers and results from a February race meeting

The report lists club officers including Patron James, President T P Kelly, and treasurer J Hartigan, with committees and racing stewards. It notes a February meeting with 11 entries through totes, seven bookmakers, and a winner in the First Handicap, along with detailed results for the First and Flying Handicaps and remarks on conduct, timing, and officials.

Mr. James T. P. Kelly Grrhaman B. R. Hiley Thos. H. Donaldson John Cannon J. Hartigan C. H. Spong A. Murray W. H. Cramch Jr. Browne Hendrick S. Hillman GT. Murray P. J. Joyce Earl EB. J. Lyon Cgt. Murray W. H. Cranch F. Leons J. ‘Russell C. Miller Trewnsville Cuddow Phonks Loke Senderline Young Mac Puiges Wesers FE J Lion A. Warray Phillips W. Houston Cig Caddow Melevin Chieftain Collinge Murrigal Chiettain Sandboy Murrien Tisme

Australian Handicap and Sydney Cup racing notes

Sporting news item records handicaps and upcoming races with dates in February and March. Mentions Australian Handicap 24 Buseilas and Sydney Cup two miles run in April. Includes brief contact details and postal box info.

Turf Commission G.H.A Tobacconists OX Agents Hobart Seat Court P.O

Historic Horse Race Recap with Sanderling Victory

A report of multiple horse races including Flying Handicap Second Division where Sanderling led from start to finish to win by several lengths over Final and Bil lingscount. Mad Jack failed to catch lead, while Young Mack won the earlier race beating First Demas by one length. Caddow faced a six month disqualification after stewards' enquiry.

Prige Dean Park Flesen CoEans J. Willis Young Mack Bil Carruthers de Batton Rekaweal Flere Nahewal Demas Kahawni Young Tims Sanderling Sveral Hillingsecunt Pj Ridemd Caddow Clon Smile & Mels Willis Young Meck Meack Orruiers Bettie Jon Mad Jack Mad Jack Emas Mad Tack Yotine Mack

V A T C Automo Meeting yields close finishes at Caulfield

Melbourne February meeting at Caulfield racecourse reports dull weather and tight finishes. Dinizaly wins the Warr­aley Hurdle with a three length margin, Milkadah second, Time 3.49. FEDERAL STAKES sees Woleen win by a half length, Time unlisted. Sempriere takes the Bod Cup by four lengths, Brattle clips Philie and Amsta in the Oasleigh Plate, with a large field including Gigandra and others.

Melbourne Caulfiek ATIC Automo Warrein Dinizaly Boyd Milkadah We. Lees the Yet Cairne Thnizaly Tewis Woleen Meddick Goolara Callinan Sempriere Cal ‘Nant I Mateo Kitlorn Hid Moeuchiet Wetting Tume Oasleigh Brattle Tahmn Philie Minter Amsta Bracken Gigandra Gold Brew Toe Jolt Goekton Wire Athenir Hlagur Averee Ejector

Racing Schedule Fragments For Newmarket and Doncaster

Fragmentary OCR lists racing notes and bets including events at Newmarket and Doncaster with references to February and April dates. The text mentions the Doncaster Handicap a one mile event and Sydney Cup two miles with a Monday April date, plus billiards and other odds.

J Leneor Tobacconist Adverts Hobart Cairns Racing Odds

J Leneor tobacconist advertisement lists Hobart every mail racing odds for Sydney Cup and Doncaster Handicap events. Mentions Abbott Street Cairns box telephones and a dated run on Monday with Burne & Co. includes import figures 13 66.

J. J. Leneor Hairdhesser Ec Rez Doncaster Iandicap Hobart Abbott Street next Burne, _ & Co Cairns

George Stakes and Salisbury Welter Horse Races Report

The notice covers outcome results from George Stakes with Land of Bong and Mountain Knight among leading runners, Traquette and Nexbery also noted. In Salisbury Welter Meritus won by a half length with a 1.23 time as stewards censured owner for a prior saddle issue and accepted trainer explanation.

Fer Sumirum Tufa Pinkerton Amata Philip Brattle Philin Amate Gobi Brew Blague Athenie Gigandra Averse Dencopa Tyme Lyor Ceorge Land of Bong Killorn Mountain Knight McLachlan Traquette Ket Lambert Jolly Bervar Eubulus Newgerry Wishing Cap Nexbery Land of Somg Naxbery Jolly Beggar Salisbury Welter Meritus River Honorine Maher S. Mari Womble Ita Pimding George MecLeughlan Ssi Phelieig

Smith Beats Dorle In Sydney Heavyweight Fight

Dere Smith defeated Hen Dorle on points at the Stadium in Sydney after a brutal seven round bout. Dorle was heavily punished and left gutbaxed as Smith secured the championship win.

Sydney Dere Smith Hen Dorle

Kay Beats Morey For Australian Welterweight Title

In Brisbane on Saturday night Fred Kay defeated Alf Morey to win the welterweight championship of Australia at the Brisbane Star Stadium. The match saw a reversal of the previous result with Morey holding the early advantage and Kay taking over in the latter rounds.

Brisbane Fred Kay Alf Morey Australia

Aquatics Fight Boats Battle for Draper Trophy

In seabed handicaps the start saw boats cross early and blur the winner. After a close finish Austral and Model 1 raced together, Thelma moved ahead, and Dauntless claimed first with Model 1 close behind. Finishing times show a tight fleet and the next race set for next Sunday.

A. J . Draper Hose Bea Leon Dauntless Thelma Tin Austral Rainbow Rose Dauntfeee

Bread price fixed under Prices Act in Brisbane

An order under the Control of Prices Act fixes bread at 2d per loaf delivered and 6d for cash at the bakery or depot within five miles of the G.Pace Seexe to Bundaberg. The price at fourpence See ner See is noted.

Brisbane Bundaberg

Alleged Libel Report Involving Public Works Minister

February 14 statement by Minister for Public Works Mr Grimith claimed he had initiated proceedings to back a battle to extend the line in the interest of the Silverton Tramway Co and would seize the chance to prove the truth of the allegations raised against the company.

Svdoley Mr.Grimith Silverton Tramway Co

Paper shortage threatens book trade overseas supplies

The literary weekly notes a serious paper supply crisis as wood pulp imports from abroad rise and rag substitutes wane. Experts propose bamboo and other sources as potential remedies while mills warn of temporary shutdowns without new materials and chemicals.

Literary Supplement Spain Africa esParta England Dira W Sindall Intine

The Smoon Hurricane Wipes Out Villages in Samoa

San Francisco reports a fierce hurricane and tidal wave in American Samoa. Whole villages were wiped out, with roofs torn away and coffins exposed as the sea carried debris ten miles inland. Authorities note the loss of life was small.

San Francisco American Samoa

Local Mothers Promote Chamberlain Cunchem Wy Remedy

A community group highlights Chamberlain Cunchem Wy as a home remedy kept by many mothers. They claim it helps cold symptoms and carries across ages from eldest to youngest, sold widely by chemists and storekeepers.

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Territorial Target and War Office Lee Enfield Lee Metford Richem Lake Street Trewhalla Bros Propty Ltd de Lia A. Robinson Petrie's Dr. Bayley Elliott Bros. Ltd J. Hosking E Wemal Wiscyom Charly Fitzroy Sporting Cairns-Mulgrave Jockey Club Linmett & Holland Lance Fallon Cairns Post Ofice Abbott St. Cairns North Quesesland Franks T. P. Keily Houston F. Blackman O Connell Monarch Sanches Hettimg Hafan Sean Sandering Po Ted Rueyah Rayeh Rayah Fern W. Tinnett Topman Rein Taree Ato Tepes Farmer Lass V.A.T.C. Automo Meeting Topp Newmarket Nandicep Fur Sun Brick Boxing Ray V. Morey Cairns Aquatic Club Builders Lysaghts ORB Burns, Philp & Co., Limited Lipton Amy Geoeer Toy Lipton Lipto Omnis le PEASE Anna Dere
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