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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

11

Johnstone River Meeting Cards Weights and Divisions

Weights listed for the Johnstone River meeting to be held Saturday include First Division with horses Niet and The Joker, Second Division with Sir Ripple and Denia Hellen, Third Division Pil Gabop and Gabion Roy, Fourth Division Viet and Black Don Miss Atty, Fifth Division Brownlock and Pischita, Sixth Division Barlace and Peggy Pig Mea. Entries show furlong-specific divisions and weights for each participant.

Niet Pourth Pour Furlong Viet

Golf Presentation at the Links Honors 1926 Season Winners

A Saturday afternoon at the Golf Links hosted the annual trophy presentation for the 1926 season. Awards went to G. Gummow in the gentlemen’s driving, Mrs. Lordan for the Indies, J. R. Warner for gentlemen’s approaching and putting, and Mrs. Cleall for ladies’ approaching and putting, amid detailed notes on form and technique and commentary on common faults.

G. ‘Gummow Indies

Queensland Swimmers Chosen for Australasia Championship

Brisbane January report lists Reg Grier Joe Sone suri and Tom Boast named for the Austral Championshina to represent Queensland in the South. If funds permit H. Sone field may accompany. Team aims to reclaim the Keiran Shield, last held by Queensland in 1907.

Brisbane Jan Ewinmers Reg Grier Joe Sonesuri Tom Boast

Lead Grows in Sheffield SI Match with Broad Innings

In sultry conditions Sheffield, Richardson anchors a high scoring stand for Fox as Schneider, McNamee, and Alexander form a pivotal chain. The partnership reaches 108, with Fox bowling changes yielding crucial wickets and a near century before stumbles.

Sheffield Richardson Gwynne Atti McNamee Morgan Schneider Bateman Eoreall Jos Alte Namee Alexander Macartney Ron Bue Fox Schmeid McKay Sobmanay i Pa Osborne Inves Scherider JDL

Innisfail hearing on hotel and land sales plans

The session resumed with many applications discussed for hotel development in Silkwood. Bennet Davies and M A Vandeleur supported two allotments while J Tames Boot faced questions about provisional certificates for himself and his wife. The architect was asked to alter plans to control costs as witnesses cited reasonable resident needs. The inquiry focused on whether granting the hotel and related wire connections would proceed. The chairman noted arguments and adjourned the matter to tomorrow.

Innispait A. J. McRothie Moar Mill Bennett P.M Mtr Enka

Unusual incident in Licensing Court over hotel certificates

January 1 in Innisfail reports a Licensing Court hearing ten ab initio hotel certificate applications. McRobbie seeks liquor licenses with no Licensing Inspector objections as private objectors oppose. McNamee proposes calling Constable Griffin to testify, prompting debate over court procedure and police bias.

Innistail A. McRobbie Hotel Prominen Ag Tuohy J. Bennett Cairna M. A. Vandaleur Innisfail

Court dispute over witness calls in licensing case

In a NSW court, Mr McNamee and Mr Aitkin clash over calling Constable Griffin as a witness. The chair and police witnesses are discussed, with objections and tentative rulings as the licensing provisional certificate is considered. The exchange centers on police witness availability and courtroom procedure during the hearing.

J. T. McNamee McRobbin Aitkin Belin McNamee Griffin Mr. Hennett Mr. Vandaleur Ae “Aukin Mr. McNamee New South Wales Mr. Aitkin Constable Griffin Mr. McNamer Bennett Oak Ats McNamee Alt Tuohy Mwohy MicNemee

Queensland railway workers resume Brin hane to Kyogis line

NRISHANE January 10 report that over a thousand men on the Queensland section of the Brin hane to Kyogis line resumed work after holidays. It is expected that the entire section will be completed in about two years.

Hin Dintan Nrishane Queensland Brinhane Kyogis

Tugal Pays Instalment of War Debt

London report states Portugal makes a partial payment toward its wartime debt settlement. The brief item notes the installment amount and references the Portuguese government center handling the transaction.

Tugal Pays London Wireless

Four Mocked SubrGH Pot Lipines Disaster

Manila reports a small earthquake or disaster incident affecting four blocks with disrupted teletphone service and minor peso damage. Local authorities urge caution as residents assess losses and safety conditions.

Tender notice for Vertti Als workers and venue details

Tender pre for vertti als workers and a method at De ee Schools Chartera Towers. The notice states the tender opening Saturday next at Four Mile Wore at 20 pm and again Sunday 15th Ji at 3 pm. Provides locations Four Mile Tort and Woree Sacer day with limited legible facts.

de Ee Chartera Towers Renate Fant Four Mile Sms

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