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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
8
Sports brief notes a local event at Ishmond CLAW on Thursday with a 2.0 stake and a principal wager, mentioning Westmoretana conduct and a wine well in connection to the day’s racing.
Albion Park reception list shows divisions and notable names and places including Porting Can fain Vesco Jaculate Vanenus William Ci Rent Haley Romae Ethel Sainpil Deveen Paddington Humprey Bee Secor Bison Tyonrhie Sueymon Colonying Prise Seri Bunhattan Say Dear Safranor Gearcese Parinapes Forse Richtetuh Won ang Say Dear Mask Ghahaxintan Motly M Racvemere Bet Harvester Safe Hi Phin South Division Captain Vaeeo Te ran c Second Division Say Dear Ony Shwe or Boom Se Satranoe
In the morning at Parramatta reserve Lyons and Jorgensen lead Drapers and others as teams assemble for a series of matches. The afternoon features Grocers BLP and a Railways versus BP contest with players including Sheridan and Doyle noted among selections.
The fragment describes a boxing event with fighters like Dempsey and Carrientier, including weather notes, distances, and umpteen named boxers and spectators. It details rounds, punches, and outcomes, noting Dempsey’s aggressive style and Townley’s defensive responses amid a noisy crowd and outdoor conditions.
Boxing at Cairns Palace Theatre features W Crew of Cairn versus C Berg of Rockhampton in catch weights. The event is tied to a Dempsey Carpenter film screening and promises a lively crowd with a glimpse of historic boxing and related entertainment.
Celene Carnival Ann Melton of Malanda competes in the Ladies Race at Caras Carnival, finishing position noted in brief report.
The Sted Matel on Ink April will see officers for the ensuing year elected after a successful season by the old Executive. President M. Meddat is noted, with other officials named. The Beate School boys are invited to play on Saturday mornings, following a gathering where the acta members were enrolled.
Readable text previews a swimming meet with heats and final results including 220 yards and 100 yards events. Names such as Rooney, Wallace, Bren, Olsen, Swinburn and NelIls appear in scattered form. The fragmentary report notes final times and participants with limited clarity.
Palace Theatre presents "Jeane the Good" and "The Charm School" with new roles and a lively plot about social entanglements and romance. J Warren Kerrigan stars in 40 amazing pictures at Cairns Pictures tonight, including "Dollars" about a necklace heist and recovery with a twist. Christine, Tran Wiles, and other stars feature in a melodrama of temptation and virtue as the audience enjoys the Palace program.
A yar comedy features Ban Turn with Ay the comedy starring Charles Murray and Chester Conklin. Bere Rose is advertised amid a mixed act lineup including a dainty nymph and a song segment. The program also mentions Constance Culmadges and a modernised act titled the Stranded Four with Iznick News as part of the bill.
Land and live stock salesmen hotel department offer daily sales by auction or private treaty. Visit McMahon & Company’s Mart on Lake Street for bargains and a Benzine Engine 41 hp among offerings. Phone 75 number 100 box.
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