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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1923

Page

8

Cairns Theatre Tonight Presents South Seas Romance

Cairns Pictures opens with an erotic South Seas romance featuring Norman Rankow as Mibu amid sensational sea scenes. Miss Griffiths and Trowbridge top a varied program including comedy and musical numbers. Rankow sustains a leg cut in a boat stunt, while Mary Miles Minter headlines Con't Call Me Little Girl with fashionable supporting acts and an orchestra.

Cairns Pictures Cairns Theatre South Seas Norman Rankow Mibu Trowbridge Pance Pictures Mary Miles Minter Tras Ayko Tookier Herwell Havine HC Hattie Pang Chinatown Cfg

Behan Comedy Stir Sparks Racing Column Debate

A letter-writer condemns Behan and the public role of racing officials after a Behana meeting incident. He argues about unregistered clubs and race governance, noting provocative Behan material provoked strong reactions among jockeys, trainers, and reform-minded observers.

Titor Ht Af Behana Behan Roy Australia Mehana Sidles

Gordonvale Races and Stakes Weights Announced

Racing notes from Gordonvale show weights declared for Saturday. The Gordonvale Sprint Club plans a two day event starting Saturday with multiple divisions and bets including the St George Stakes and All Gold contest. Trainers and owners are adjusting entrants as Caulfield form reshapes plans ahead of the Newmarket Fancy.

Conyress Phy Dolfin Cecius Gordonvale Blemas Westrie Mate Gordonvate Sune Sion Howrie Satunday Caulfield Almont St. George All Gold Flemington

Pensions and legends of ancient racehorses and chariots

Fragmentary historical note recalls Romans awarding pensions to famed horses and to racing chariots, naming Passerinas Tlaris Twrelua Victor and others. It mentions a jockeyless ride and a crowd favored horse, plus references to ritual games, diagrams, and a winter season in a distant field.

Horace Jory Tlaris Twrelua Victor Hart Coesisetinent Wedier

Satath Bade Faas Stanler in North Qroemeant

Fragmentary OCR text references a general pennon or campaign item with names and places. The readable terms include Faas Stanler, Tha Cstepe Poe, North Qroemeant, and Mine, suggesting a political or military context. Details are unclear due to poor OCR quality.

Satath Geenaral Peaniow Aboep Shveen Caieme North

Far North horse racing and cricket notes amid district clubs

The letter from PRICKET criticizes officials and proposes reforms in horse racing and breeding interests in the Far North as clubs like Innisfail, Marcelms, Cairne, and others in the district align. It discusses controversy, integrity, and calls for some action while noting cricket results and Auckland fixtures with players and scores.

Baer Norinera Tynd Semeon Far North

Vetsila Oned Performance and Testimonial Match Report

The Adelaide match on February 19 featured vivid betting marks and notable performances by Ponsford and Mayne. Victoria dominated early, with robust bowling from Nourse and Kennedy, while Carlton and Cumberland contributed solidly in fielding as the innings stretched into the next day under hot, sunny weather.

Wonsford Ponsford Woods A. Richardson Sundsi Adelaide Vie Aria Contin Mayne

Hambledon Triumph Over Wallaroos In Strenuous Match

Hambledon defeated Wallaroos by innings in a detailed Hambledon home contest. Key players included Mehra, Pace, and Speed taking multiple wickets while Bittard, Ketty, and Foster contributed runs. The report notes weather delays, a late start, and a series of handicaps as crews faced heavy squalls and buoy adjustments during the race.

Hambledon Sumanit Wicker Seare Wallatoos Fiewt Foldsworthy Ty Momley PD Kelly Rae Crag Farmer Tun Owe Faater Plomley Speed Mehra Bittard Ketty Mlomley Cronieh Carne W.calline Hutateros Sylvania Rome Careye Mackmore Mestre Hrieuhill Td Maton Grapire Hoare Lacana Homing B. Whine Valoige Thompson Riemer H. Halcack Mins Scotia B. Thompson J. P. Grit Oaprey Panhard Hal Veo Murray Ming. Rona J. Grituhe Cadman Sylvenis Tredreaser Kinet Valmae Bertin J.mlh Kiomet Valmac H. M.S Osprey Melody Kona Kismet Trout Funner Scotia Jvmes Rema Model CMT Nt Goondes Sd Way & Telemuute Oupreys N. W War Mado Mark WMS Hill HMS Toalah Creek E.M Belvanix Re Rey Belgania Apa

Verde Performance In WE Athletics Review

Unclear OCR text notes a performance in WE athletics. Key names and details are distorted. The fragment mentions Tate and Tasker with some references to events, but concrete outcomes, dates, or institutions are not readable.

Verde

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