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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1917

Page

4

St Patrick’s Day Racing Card Highlights Turf Events

February program features Beechworth Hart Currajong Marasini and Flutter in various harness and trotting contests. Notable entries include Sombrero Jessie Mischief and Heirlomn in multiple handicap races across 4 to 7 furlongs with Turf names like Downstitch Shamrock and St Patrick’s Gift on the card.

CH. Towers I . Beechworth Hart Marasini Bula E. Sombrero Eohsamette Hareey Storm Doode Darnty Ben Jessie Mischief Seotight Red Sam Heirlomn Metor Hilary Hibernian Niccrena Bheechworth Teck Magdad Saymarsaia Curraspong Verw Jessamy Beechworth Vin Saymarsala Currajong Bala Drummuir Stuart Dublin Larry Bar- Pry Rainbow Darkie Pretty Heirloom Victor St Patrick's Gift

Postponed Melbourne Meeting Aids Recruiting Effort

The Melbourne meeting scheduled for Monday was postponed to assist the recruiting movement. Futurity Stakes will be run on Monday. Melbolene introduced to Newmarket betting and expected to run well in the Frawkesburn Handicap.

Melbolene Newmarket

Hawkesburn Handicap at Melbourne Furlongs Start Time

A historical race listing for the Hawkesburn Handicap at Melbourne shows entrants and weights for numerous horses. Notable entries include Lucky Beggar Portrima Wyadra Tom Castro and Headwind with varied weights from 7.3 to 9.14, reflecting a dense field and traditional tote style odds.

Melbouerne Hawkesburn Woerak Larenio Arenos Ferrabadeen Aleconnergs Tireea Spurn la Steppe Borreong Andelosia Ipoh Whitefield Lucky Beggar Portrima Wyadra Tom Castro Saracen Linais Paddington Wol

Pharmacy Report From Australian Establishment

A historical note describes a Sydney area pharmacy under colonial patronage with varied goods. Items include Dugong oil products, seniors remedies, and asthma care with prices and stock mentions. The listing highlights modern conveniences and an optician named T. P. Kelly, formerly of Cairns.

T. P. Kelly Cairns

Scratching list from Melbourne horse event February update

Melbourne reports Ker Vutura scratched from the Australian Cup nominations. Nominations for the Apt meeting close on April gel. The program promises an attractive slate of races and possible contenders for the meet.

Melbourne Ker Vutura Mereteee

Rifle event forecast for morning shoot

Tomorrow Ficinh plans a shooting for a trophy presented by J O Whitick. A good roll up is expected with shooting starting at 9 am sharp.

J. OO Whitick

Masked Rider Aids Revenue Service In North Carolina Moonshine Hunt

Bruce Edmunds known as the Serial Supreme, disguises as a parson to join the revenue service in Bat Cave North Carolina. He pursues moonshiners after his brother George is murdered. Jill Jamison learns the masked rider is Bruce and the duo develops a fragile romance amid pursuit and danger. Palace box plan with open booking notices included.

Bruce Edmunds Revenue Service North Carolina George Edmunds George South Jill Jamison Jimmy Janson Gat Cave Howel Ami Squad Archer Squid Bruce Bat Cave Jill Ther Manson

Cairns Aquatic Smoke Concert Drives Guild Fund Drive

Proceedings from the Cairns Aquatic Club protest a lack of support as the Red Cross Guild toast highlights apathy among Cairns citizens. Members discuss raising funds to install a milling engine and planning machine, with 57 members and 29 former Guild workers ready to contribute. A committee will draft an appeal to Cairns district employers to support the effort and speed up machinery installation.

Red Cross & Guild Mr. Dean Guild Cairns Cheb Cormens Carros Othe Cairns Labouer UN Bef Ff Te Club Iisia Cass Club Noble Cinb

Sunburn relief with Rexena Rapid Healer advert

An advertisement extols Rexena as the rapid healer for sunburn. It claims the skin is soothed and cooled, quickly regaining normal temperature. Rexena is priced at 1/5 and 3/-. Available everywhere.

Rexena Rexana

Deets a Jam crime case ends with acquittals

At Itswood Station the jury found defendants not guilty on cod stealing charges. Edith Crime was discharged on perjury charge.

Costes Cod Rom Itswood Edith Crime

Mass and Anglican Services Announced for Various Local Venues

A notice lists Mass at Gordon Vale at 1 am on Sunday and Church of England services across Koorboora Chil lagee Ma reeho and surrounding areas. Evensong Holy Communion confirmations and addresses by Bishop of NM Queensland are scheduled for multiple dates in February with times ranging from 7:45 pm to 10 am.

Gordonvale Church of England Treacher RK. Wilkinson Lee Ei Sonth

Hoodoo Ann brings a thrilling Cinderella tale at Cairns

The Triangle-Fine Arts release Hoodoo Ann presents a Cinderella orphan in Meadowdale who loves mischief and faces life in an orphanage. A dramatic rescue leaves her free as a neighbor’s wife is arrested for murder, triggering a romance and a gripping finale on a strong program of entertainments.

New Triangle-Fine Arts Ilay Sis Hopkens New Triangle-Fime Cairns Cinderella Ana Meadowdale Prudence Serages Ron Goldie Atnes Herorem

Austral Film Week Promises Diverse Screenings

A Saturday program at Austral offers a varied first screening headlined by Blue Bird drama Bobbie and the Pollet. The lineup includes Terence O Rourke adventures, a war film, light comedy, and a topical hedge, with ample seating and no extra cost for reservations.

Austral Thal House Socolt Blue Bird Bobbie the Pollet Hs Veteras Terence O’rourke Seana Ee Fe Austral

Birth of a Nation screening features Ku Klux Klan origin tale

The Cairns Theatre in Finday screens The Birth of a Nation with an overview of the Ku Klux Klan origins. The article notes the Klan’s Scottish clan ties, their vigilante role after the Civil War, and their menacing costumes used to intimidate African Americans while protecting orderly citizens.

Cairns Ion Finday America Confederate States Ku Klux

Town and Country Notes From Cairns Area

Reports list visitors and arrivals by the Wyreema from the south including Mr J Cannon Mrs P Geling and Mrs Forward. Cairns Masonic Choir meets tomorrow. A £100 donation funds a bed at Union Jack Club named Annie and Louis Botha. Cairns Shire Council notes new councillors Reed and McAlloon and Dr G Mayers. Mention of W H Green’s drug business and local officials. obituary of Maryherowdires Campbell. D S C recipients and generals discussed.

Union Jack Club Annie and Louis Botha Cairns Reed and McAlloon Renny Ewtermarcet Arman G . Mayers

Hopes Limited General Commission Agents Listings Cairns

Hopes Limited General Commission Agents Lake Street Cairns offer land allotments houses and dairying and grazing options across Cairns Mareeba Kuranda Mareeba areas. Listings include 8 room houses with nearly 4 acres near Cairns suburbs 14 acres near Leon allotments across town suitable for workers dwellings and timber blocks at reasonable rates.

Hopes Limited General Commission Lake Street Cairns Barre Alloument Gerdenva North Wrorensland Leon Lime Dim Cairns Kuranda Mareeba Bolton's Maregba Hestel Sewee Mbonka Reasema Atherton Tobteloast Clobesgaig

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