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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1915

Page

4

Racing News From England to Sydney Involving Wootton Stud

A London cable reports Wootton’s horses Rodwir and Saresse, trained by his son Frank, were retired from hurdle racing. Waterhred and 45 Fowlimng Pteer, shipped aboard Kerawea to Sydney to be trained by H Kaymer, with Cavalry also bound for Australia. Contingencies attach to sales, and Hobart Cup winners include two sons of Carbine, Ponriet and Defence, with Defence later sold for 500 guineas.

Ro Wootton England Rodwir Saresse Frank Lownsvile Star Waterhred Waterboy Piloreece Hreckenridge 45 Fowlimng Pteer Hews Sydney H. Kaymer Carbine Horse Cavalry Wootrom J R R. Hardie Caleatte Scott

Moonee Valley Races Report from Melbourne February Day

Weather bright with strong attendance as race results list winners and placings for several horses. Notable finishers include Hasdit, Wishing Cap, Vantucket, Ootate Mind, Allansford, Prince Aurate, Lynceus, and Qetacamund with close margins and varying lengths.

Melbourne Moonee Valley Hasdit AP Powter H. Lewes Wishing Cap Lambert Vantucket Rena Ootatemind Allansford Honnte Geurer Prince Aurate Lynceus Liguation Vodski Betting Pouter Jansford Ligue Ten

Futurity Stakes Quota List and Entries at Townsville

Tattersall's Club Townsville reports latest Futurity Stakes quota with horses Svens Flash of Steel Lead of Song Woorwk Truquette Gigaetira Dague Brattle TJ Bavistock Chiron Faith Geli Pres Achesor Sweet Lil East Ban and others listed for Saturday. Note shows February 17 and club reception details.

Svens Flash of Steel Lead Song Woorwk Truquette Gigaetira Dague Brattle TJ Bavistock Chiron Faith Geli Pres Achesor Sweet Lil East Ban

Cairns Aquatic Club Holds Weekly Meeting and Trophy Event

The Cairns Aquatic Club executive committee met on Wednesday night. The Sailing Committee approved the disbursement for Mr A J Draper's trophy next Sunday February 21 at 1 p.m. Accounts totaling £115 were approved. V. was elected Treasurer S. A. Gavin Secretary and C. Thompson a developing member. The club may farewelling the men. Rifle scores from Sunday February 30 are listed.

Asirus Aquatic Club Wednewin Tf Sscomb A. J Draper S. A. Gavin C. Thompson Clus

Flour Seizure Sought Over State Flour Shortage

Sydney reports show Attorney General Hall applying to the Securities and Commodities Control Commission for a seizure certificate to curb alleged improper withholding of flour. State bakeries say they need four for local use while a broker panel stored it for shipment to Melbourne or Halifax, with contracts affecting export.

Sydney Hall SetOinery Commendaies Control Commission George Boss Wanllers JA. Hemphill Tie Elanphitl Hemphill Melbourne Tremphill Halifax Commission Ty Boas Data Queensland Ion Mae Edmonds - 1 Bremphill Edmunds Jit Wee Adelaide Cos Camira

Ax tonia Pudire in distress at La cre Bay approaching Moreton Bay

Ship Ax tonia Pudire anchored in La cre Bay near Tewastin signalled for a tug to Bosbane. Early reports said the vessel was in difficulty but a tug reached the disabled ship by morning and it was anchored off sight in Moreton Bay awaiting reef clearance tomorrow.

Brisbane Ste- Kiss Cotes Cr. J. P. Wilson Axtonia Pudire Lacre Bay Tewastin Ter Bosbane Rst Moreton Hay

Local Notices and Advertisements Edge Toward Central Events

A fragmented page lists racing terms and local trades such as tobaccconists and hatdressers. It mentions Newmarket Handicap and Doncaster events, with references to Sydney runs and a timetable of activities. Names like Todd and Lemmon appear amid contacts and addresses in Abbott Street and nearby locales.

ML Lemmon Beg N.Q.R.A Doncaster Sydney Tobert Abbott Street Buree, & Coy Sis

Immigrant Steamer Waipera Arrives at Cairns After Long Atlantic Voyage

The steamer Waipera from London with 300 to 400 immigrants reached Cairns shortly before midnight. About 15 will disembark, with Captain Hut noting departures from London in late December and a calm sea crossing via the Suez Canal. Passengers praised Captain Hutchinson and crew, health reported good aside from one hospital case, and the vessel set to sail for southern ports after disembarking passengers.

Cairms London Vispora Hut London Gravesend Keeney Wight St. Helen's Bay Bengal Cavalry Colombo Sunda Java Thursday Island Hutchinson Itle Wiss Pasett Pearson Baske Atkins Ames Meyer Phillips Cairns Weiparn Weasel Wideltet

Fire destroys Melbourne brick building in Flinders Court Lane

A February fire in Melbourne damaged a two story brick structure in Flinders Court Lane housing Liume and Cemem Co offices and nearby tenants Gaytend Chernwood and Cucking. The blaze started in a cotton goods heap around 3 pm, spread quickly, and most floors were drenched. stock losses are in the thousands with insurance around £18 150.

Melbourne Setius Flinders Court Lane Little Fieders Street Liume and Cemem, Co Mesers Gaytend, Chernwood and Cucking Werchoisenen Stork Pwited Tosurance Co Pedera Mutual Rocke Tompmitt Trewier Fish Co Ilana Wins

Eight Premises Destroyed in Can Belego Fire

CORAR reports a fire on February 17 destroying eight premises in the business section of Faward Street Can Belego. The exact injuries and cause remain unclear as damage details are limited and investigation pending.

CORAR Addr Faward Street Canbelego Duis O Ning Cies Domage

Weathering Storms At Kooaboora Motel Picnic

Weather reports say two of three severe storms passed as the scene at Kooaboora Motel and nearby picnic area shows now peaceful conditions. Residents describe a tense period with strong winds and sudden showers but report no major damages or injuries.

Deep Shaft Plan Hopes to Probe Gold Depths in Australia

Brisbane reports FW Cuthbert Croydon investor seeks Government aid to test deep levels at Content Block mine. 24 workers at Jolt bevel struck new vein, first crushing 44 tons yielded 2205 cm. He aims to drill a deep shaft to 1200 feet, estimating a 35 year program and potential eight neighboring mines. Action hinges on government support.

Brisbane FW. Cuthbert Cominis Croydon Cuthbert Golden Gate Bevel Ts Pew Urals Australia Othe Mines Department

Fenwick and Co Report on Wool and Sheep Markets in Sydney

Fenwick and Co salesmen Brisbane report February trade in Sydney shows firm wool prices despite an embargo on wool exports to America. American buyers left, demand cools yet prices fall slightly for selection items. Sheep demand strong with lambs and prime stock selling well, bullocks and cows steady to higher, calves brisk. total livestock sold includes sheep, cattle and calves.

Fenwick and Co Brisbane Sydney Commonwich America Sydnee Fenwick Col

Town of Cairns Tenants Sought For Suburban Lots And Houses

AJ Draper Ltd advertises numerous houses, cottages, and allotments for rent or sale in Cairns. Listings include beamed verandah dwellings near stations, high block houses, factory premises, and suburban sections around Mulgrave Road and Esplanade with weekly rents from £1 15s to £40 per year and terms up to £500 deposits. Various sections note proximity to streets such as Sachs, Victoria, Severia, Shervlan, McLeod, and Warrego, with Coxed details on allotments, sections, and rental conditions.

Sachs-ctreet Shervlan-etreet Sachs Alot Mulgrave-road Comme McLeod-street Nett Pitten Howseau Mulgrave Cairns Mulgrave-Toad Lark Esplanade Commusciais

Cairns Unimproved Lots in Suburban Draper Area

Survey lists multiple allotments in Suburban Sec and Draper Street near Lake and Esplanade with prices from £5 to £1750. Notable corners include Abbott Wharf, Lake and Charles streets, Minnie and Severin streets, and Grove and McLeod streets.

Sac Lake Aul Sachs Draper Street High Anal Sacks Grove Bellmamur Cairns Albot Sheridan-stireet Sheridan-street Cool Ele Sheridan St New Hailwas Goods Corner Lake Charles Streets Kepianede Cormer Minnie Severin Esplanade Abbott and Wharf Streets

Fragmentary Railway Siding Note from 41 Mile Area

A short OCR fragment references 41-Mile Siding and 8.6 Line near Babinda, noting submarine or subsidiary matters with frontage to a railway. The legible text is inconsistent and incomplete, hindering a clear archival summary of events or entities.

Babinda

Stock Market Brief From Brisbane Adges Nine Te Pay

Brisbane stock note from February 17 lists allotments and estates including Hollway Tete (Kattman's) furniture, goodwill licenses and stock at value. Mentions allotments with cottages shops and sections and references to cottage shop allocations and village values.

Brisbane Byrvest Kattman Ieee Cale Pita

Allotments and parcels for sale in Pyramid Estate area

Numerous allotments and subdivided parcels listed across Grafton Pyramid Estate with details on frontage, boundaries, and terms. Includes alluvial and upland lands near Schmeple and Mulgrave Mill, with prices, payment plans, and crop potential. Some lots offer near railway access, improvements, and farm equipment included.

Mount Mulligan District Votes and Mining News

The Mt Mulligan coal mine started security operations this week employing about 90 workers with 21 below breaking coal. A coal train will run soon. passenger service unlikely until more staff are hired. Rumors circulate of a motor car for passengers. the motor operator is praised for persistence. The Mulligan electrician arrived on the 11th. Many seek work but remain unemployed as mining stalls. Wendville’s Derworth mine is the only one active. Crashing will begin there after rains. Mountain Maid has limited operations. owners seek ages. Kingsborough sports committee aims to run St Patrick’s events. rain is scarce with a few isolated storms. Friends of Mr William Weating of Tyrconnell hope for his recovery at Marehe Hospital.

Mt. Mulligan Then &Fe Mulligan Wendville Derworth Mountain Maid Kingsborough St. Patrick's

Hides and skins market report shows mixed demand and price shifts

The catalogue lists Fenwick ami o. caleamen and Bris ith- Hines notes. Hides show strong demand with light hides advancing but light sales pressuring value declines. Calfskins and yearlings rise. best colfski ts and yearlings command higher prices. Sheep skins clearances remain brisk. mutton and tallow demand steady. export to America influences rates with expectation of further gains tomorrow.

Fenwick Ami O Caleamen Brisbane America Kollow

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