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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
8
Afelom Peete Bacwn Nemes of Bermule and Rishleigh appear in a regional names listing. The brief notice confirms individuals linked to two locales and notes familial or community ties. Further details are not provided in the fragments available.
A fragmented report describes a juvenile handicap event with horses Burramaranga Endoras and Wally in a tussle along the railway and lake routes. Burramaranga wins by three-quarters of a length, while rivals like Thasister and Cormerake follow. The scene references Albany area venues and a stirring race card with multiple contenders and stakes.
The Cairns Amateur Swimming Club held its club swim on Sunday morning with a large attendance and keen competition. The 100 yards final for the McNeil trophy featured J. Moongy and two others over 98 yards as Ryan was shown.
The bout featured Crowes and King in a hard fought match with heavy exchanges. Crowes showed early control and landed jabs in the ninth round that toppled King twice, while King fought back and mounted a late rally before an intense lingering finish.
Entertainments note a film titled 30,900 Dollars featuring J Warren Kerrigan at Cairns Plustre as Christine Lloyd plots to recover jewels and outwit master gamblers after they steal from a relative. Christine seeks help from John Trask, a valet, in a scheme to recover the money by winding through peril and deception.
The report outlines a planned visit for a screening event tied to a forthcoming program. It hints at a plot featuring political intrigue, a romantic subplot, and a dramatic encounter involving two main figures, with staged performances and reactions from attendees.
Local listings detail various plots and houses with prices and terms. A 28 acre parcel with a two-storey dwelling and a four-bedroom home priced with cash and balance terms appears among several estate offerings in Gordomont Hambledon Mulgrave areas.
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