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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

4

Repatriation meeting entries announced at Cairns Jockey Club

The Cairns Jockey Club posts weights for the Repatriation meeting with races such as the Trial Handicap and Novice Handicap listing horses like Black Lat, Hoplite, My Fleece, and Royal Actor among others. Handicaps for the Tradesmen's Handicap and Trot Handicap appear later. In Launceston on January 16 nominations are published for the Lamnecesion Cup featuring Starer Secar Light Dragoon Tasman's Isle Daimler and others.

Epborg Mise Reak Black Hoplite Brefesmaid Beechworth Jaz Roy King Bendeshoy Os My Fleece Propstick Verwat Tom Ion Parvati Ephor Mics Royal Actor of Roy Kesono Launceston Starer Secar Light Dragoon Tasman's Isle Daimler Royal Pride Boolita Eline Chance Miss Fort Sweet Lil Bloc Sartor

ANC Patriotism Fund Total Receipts Reported

AJC from Sydney reports on January 1 that the total amount received and subscribed for patriotic purposes stands at £7 4 5 in local currency. The update reflects ongoing public support and fundraising activity.

Sydney ANC

Two Year Old Tofwa Starred in Juvenile Wins and Openers

Old Sport notes the career of Tofw iS a SN-yrar-oil detract horse trained by PFeatherstitch from Ayr shire. At two, Tofwa won Moorefield Juvenile 5 furlongs and Rosehill Juvenile 5 furlongs plus several minor events. As a three year old he failed to place in some races, with later wins including Hawkesbury Guineas and Rosehill events before a fallow period and ongoing training at Mentone and Rosehill.

Tofm Pfeatherstitch Imp Ayrshire Thimble Deira Trenton Damty Grand Planeur Tofwa Moorefield Creama Cold Gift Cacique Creamma Rosehill Juvemile Sporn Phcord Rosehill Gift Ortrush Woorefel Oweree Sb Embracer I Pry Radnor Alva Lele Merchwood Jn Lge Mentone Lord Wallanz Biz Trixette I Ham Bratt'e Oetresea Fieesyese Mies Tselk Kiees S & Se Sepatrintsan Joesey Club Esther Wery EDO Beckm Terri Stevees Phareley

Sporting News Summary: Mevthern Herua Spotlight

The latest Sporting News highlights Mevthern Herua as a rising star in women’s hockey with standout performances. Analysts praise her speed, scoring touch, and leadership for the club, noting key goals and assists across recent fixtures.

Bowling season near finish as close matches unfold

The week end bowls saw modest crowds with champions Wilson and Bennett advancing in doubles, beating Nagel and Philips 18 to 7. Sunday they faced Draper and Gelling in a tight contest, while remarks note uneven bowling and calls for league changes amid looming wet season and potential further games.

Wilson Bennett Nagel Philips Mr. Draper Gelling Sims Club Fry Cairns Aleb Uness Cams Pon Cairns North Towneville Cloth Caims End Oy Townsville Rome

Dramatic film set pieces and Clermont disaster aid drive

The article surveys a historical battle film with Wolfe and Montcalm and scenes of French raid burns and Quebec ascent. It also covers the Clermont disaster fund in Queensland with a Palace Theatre benefit and mentions a Sadden Riches photoplay and a melodrama about Abner Crewe's will and Robert's descent in New York.

Clermont Queensland Cairns Palace Theatre Ald Clermont Dishepater Fund Palace T Palace W. Lorrane

The Cairns cinema and circus lineup announced

A theatre program rebuilds happiness on stage with a dramatic melodrama and star Ella Hall with Robert Leonard plus a "Blue Bird" photo play. The shows feature "The Crippled Hand" and "The Clip Hand" with Calder Johnston script and Warren Kerrigan listed. The Austral Circus and Wild Beast Show arrives by Wyandra for a short season with a matinee on Saturday and final arrangements by Frank Bamfield.

Spence St Good Pictures Cairne Rise Bird Elia Hall Robert Leonard Siingers David Kirkland Mr. Leonard Ella Hall Calder Jollinstope Jack Australan Gazettes Eveat Warren Kerrigan Terence O’ Rourke The Austral Arent Bros. Circus Wyandra Cairns Prank Bamfeld

Notable Moth Exhibition By Naturalist Mr Dodd Attracts Cairns

The Cairns report details a visit by renowned naturalist Mr Dodd of Kuranda who will stage a moth and butterfly exhibition to benefit the Red Cross Society. About 60 cases showcase extraordinary species including the largest moth, hawk moths, leaf-like forms, and richly colored beetles. The display promises vivid coloration and dramatic insect interactions, highlighting tropical fauna and educational merit.

Dodd Nesia Cairns Red Cross Queensland Ns.w Victoria

Insect marvels and travel notes from Cairns to Sydney

A fragmentary column describes tarantulas, wasps preying on them, and rainbow moths with long tongues seeking nectar. It notes upcoming displays in Cairns and across Queensland, with Mr Dodd touring centers in NSW and Victoria. Local notices mention residents traveling, visits, and shop recommendations amid a long list of names and venues.

Sugar land and farm parcels offered for sale in Mulgrave district

A long list of sugar farm portions across Ellenden Ker Bellenden Ker and Sophia parishes is offered for sale with frontage to Reveell and Russell Rivers. Prices are on application. Includes Mulgrave Mill Farms Lot 1 2 3 with substantial improvements and tram line access. Large tracts feature rich alluvial scrub and virgin bush.

Dellemden-her Ellenden-Ker Reveell River BellendenKer Russell River Gellenden-Ker Baince N.C Parish Mellenden-Ker Bellenden-Ker Frenchman's Crest Junction Creek Parish of Sophia Sophia Crown Hessel River U.S Mulgrave Mulgrave Mill Grafton Mre Jones

Backache and Kidney Trouble Warning Ad

An old health advert warns of morning backache and kidney strain from toxin buildup. It touts Dr Sheldon’s Pills for backache and kidneys as a remedy to restore balance and health, noting the pills are 1 shilling 6 pence and available widely.

Sheldon

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