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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
4
Sydney report shows Les Darcy defeating Knochout Brown by decision at the Stadium last night. Darcy controlled the action from bell to bell, outpointing Brown as the bout progressed though the final counts were not stated.
The Queensland A W L branch at Brisbane held its annual conference on January 14. It approved wiring 1250 to Broken Hill to assist the A MLA and denounced politicians as parasites. It supported a State hotel at South Johnstone and urged electoral law changes including lowering voting age to 18 and MP recall. It called for a formal explanation from several figures over assisting price boards on sugar and protested the abandonment of referenda.
Reports from Albiom Park show Fourth Division Toclorum or Toclogram races won by three lengths, and Queen Cleo and Welter Say Yes securing victories. Betting and times are listed for each event with jockeys noted, including Cossette and Burke.
At Warwich Farm Sydney racing on January 16 the meeting drew good attendances in fine weather. Results highlight Makin Handiosp and Jumpers with stakes and betting listed for multiple races including the Warm Stakes and Milers, plus several placegetters and times.
Wen won by six lengths while Tia and Pacy Welter Athenic ran strong with times listed. Pervision also posted a solid 8.0. Betting figures are noted, including a 0.3 cent wager on Wiese and Wee, with ties in the Lig betting.
Melbourne January 16 report shows unsettled weather and several hurdle races at the V.A.T.C. card with Bitter Ale and Pretty Bobby among winners. Distances were close with margins of six lengths to second and a neck to third. Patched lists include Kenkarill Trial and holiday stakes with notable placings for Lady Narciesa Bukowina and Scribble in a crowded field.
A fragmented list shows funds collected or disbursed by the Northern District Patro Fund and related associations. Names include Favell, Dowdall, Bolton, Jensen, Olsen, Usher, Johnson, Leedham, Parker, Diebin, and others contributing amounts such as 1s, 23s, and 8s. Disbursements reference Boxing Day sports, dances at Freshwater, harbour staff, council employees, and railway employers with totals around several pounds.
CaIR WE STOCK EXCHANGE reports share prices and bids for mining firms. Corella Hampden Mungo Se Gilmore Lode Hill Hill End Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell New Minnie Morham Oaks BLL Oaks Reserve Thompson's Qaks Leisner's Wolfram Bowen River Coal Bowes Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures and Palace Pictures appear with bid and price figures in shillings and pence.
Brisbane report on January 16 notes discussion by Minister of Lands Mr Hunter and a Curtis and Curtin representative about rabbit farming in Queensland. The government aims to discourage the industry while a firm expands tunneling works in New South Wales and seeks rabbit breeding facilities.
Medical notice warns diarrhea illness attacks all ages from infancy to old age and urges early treatment. It cites lack of proper care at first stage and promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Cholera Mixture as a recommended remedy available from chemists.
Barrington and W Danaber compete in the Brisbane and Sydney circuit with events at Scarrington Stakes on December 39 and Tattersall's Cup on January 1. The notice urges readers to request charts and price lists, with officials requesting replies by wire for official results and Victories.
The document lists dependents fund disbursements across multiple employers and staff groups including Armstrong Ledlie and Suliman, A J Draper Limited, Cairns railway and water authority staff, Bank of New South Wales, Queensland National Bank, and Mulgrave mills. Totals show funds allocated to Belgian Ford and Australian Soldiers' Trade Fund, with acknowledgments and hedges noted alongside monthly sums and specific amounts in pounds, shillings, and pence.
The weekly roster lists numerous volunteers with names and home towns such as Cairns Aloomba Georgetown Malanda and Gordonvale. The compilation includes officers like Alfred Kitto J A Stopp and Charles Bernard McManus alongside many others across northern Queensland communities.
A clipped entry notes manufacturers and dealers facing an income issue with incomplete reports. The document references a directory style listing of business names and goods, hinting at a commercial guide pattern.
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