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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1919

Page

4

Randwick race day notes and Melbourne fixture plans

Sydney report details morning track activities at Randwick with several horses delivering performances over different distances including Leaf, Amadis, Varico and Sheila R. Melbourne confirms no fixed fixture this Saturday with a four division mixed meeting at Richmond and the expected main handicap event.

Sydney Randwick Archa Amadis Varico Bee Sheila R Constellation Waterproof Sojsecs K If Putti R Willie Ploma Sheila Arch Mainiversary Greg Arch Rella Phast Melbourne Melfbourne Richmond Dhatchal Samoa Miori Mar Lady Pendil Ap Amahe Ol As Motly See Comtale Lass Bobilda Marble Bar Drewy Ge Sentan Lord Lord Keroongnotoo Mousquetterie Drews Lioh Bali Ax Camratulat Git Dowse Ag Black Steel

Melbourne Racing Roundup Notes Trainer and Horse Movements

Melbourne gossip lists extensive movements among trainers and horses. Molly's Kebe and Naira prepare for the Newmarket Handicap arrival Caulfield from Brisbane. Princess Mernda and Good Idea in work. Haylass and Tuck in training. Probation heading to Caulfield under E Ross. Wanjel resumes work with A Porbes after recovery.

Melbourne Molly Kebe Naira Caulfield Brisbane Meeetrac Caulfeld M. T. McGrath W .S. Finn Princess Mernda Foulsham Newmarket E. Ross Port Adelaide Xmas Wanjel Porbes Ike Foulsham L. KK. MacKinnon Lady Karanand Rattlewrack Bandurria G. Foulsham Flemington A. Foulsharm Mordialloc M. Doyle Hyvettus Hymettus M. P. Whitty Prince Bardolph Troh Happy King Spellhre LL Fisher Elsdon Chrome Jariston Musk Tasinamis Miedesibh Areves Syday Chid

New Zealand Cricketers Seek England Tour Invitation

Wellington reports New Zealand cricketers push to invite the English team touring Australia. In New York Mr Beeby New South Wales Minister for Labor heads a tour to Boston and northern cities to study industrial conditions. He says America holds surplus capital and Australia may seek new fields if publicized. Industrial unrest in America linked to absence of compulsory arbitration.

Wellington New Zealand The Cricket Council Australia New York Beeby New South Wales Boston Australian Press Association America Commonwealth Amercan

Coal Federation in South Coast Mines Strike Talk

Sydney reports secretary Mr Willis says the delegate board of South Coast mines has not ordered a strike. He notes labor foes are trying to push Labor, but stresses there is no intent to strike and claims no stoppage action planned.

Sydney Willis le Shale South Coast Mines Paramount Esi Hollins Ez Hollins Ruth Exry Roth Lara Kimball Yvonne Taku Yvonne Guardian

Cairns Shire Councillors Nomination Results Declared

The Cairns Shire Council returning officer Dr Reed announced nominations for Divisions 1 2 and 3 at Shire Hall at noon Thursday Three councillors retire Drs Mayers Griffin and McPaul Mayers vacancy filled by Michael Scanlon and Thomas Hollingsworth Sheppard Division 2 Griffin sole nominee elected Division 3 McPaul and William Lennon nominated ballot set for Division 1 at 5 am on Wednesday Piermey 3

Cairns Shire Dr. Reed Mayers Griffin McPaul Cr. Mayers Michael Scanlon Thomas Hollingsworth Sheppard Cr. McPaul William Lennon Piermey

Queensland Woman Chosen for Australian Champs Team

A Brisbane test race at Booroobadin baths selected the third Queensland representative for the Sydney Australian championships. Miss AL Alexander won the race, posting a swift time. The team now includes Mabel Scrimefield, Elsie Veaming, and Alice Alexander. All women love Newman's Sauce.

Brisbane Queensland Sydney Booroobadin Baths AL Alexander Taseee Mabel Scrimefield Elsie Veaming Alice Alexander

Mulcahy elected to fill Hobart Senate vacancy

In Hobart on January 16 a joint sitting of the State Parliament elected Hon. E. Mulcahy to the Federal Senate seat created by Senator Lone’s restoration. Eleven candidates were listed including Nichols Payne O'Shea Petersen Bottrill Marshall Shoobridge and Blanchard with a preferential tally finalizing Mulcahys win amid debate over votes and Catholic affiliation concerns.

Hobart E. Mulcahy Senate Lone Nichols W. Payne SLA O'Shea Petersen WE. Bottrill A. T. Marshall A. L. M. Shoobridge H. H. McFie D. Blanchard Messrs. Blanchard Bottrill Mole O'Shea

Engineer resigns from Mackay council after two years

A special council meeting accepts the engineer's resignation three months from date. He cites lack of funds and lack of cooperation as major factors hindering his duties. The engineer claims council members have overlooked conditions affecting his professional work.

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The Mons Riband and a Sauce Ad Quip

A fragmented ad and slogan note humorously claim never to delay actions. The entry blends a mock event title The Mons Riband with a line about never postponing things we shouldn’t do and a Newman's Sauce jab.

Stranded Australians A Complicated Decision

Wellington January 16 reports Australian authorities offer a possible landing at quarantine for passengers aboard the vessel under charter to the Admiralty. The owners would need to cover the passage costs, while the Admiralty would meet other expenses, signaling a stance on who pays for the voyage.

Wellington Admiralty Am Meet

Trade With Java and Dutch Buyers From Brisbane

Brisbane January 16. Mr J Nicholson just retired from the position of Simeethe of the armistice. Buyers from Holland have been particularly active with extensive operations in the area.

Brisbane J. Nicholson Simeethe Holland

Unions Propose 44-Hour Week For Shipworkers

A Sydney conference of shipbuilding unions approved a 44 hour week for all industry workers and discussed launching a universal 44 hour movement. Some delegates urged ending Saturday forenoon as a working period, deeming it economically valueless. The Melbourne One Big Union conference was in session as details of departmental classifications were being discussed.

Sydney Melbourne

The Lost Wimmera Claims To Be Paid

Sydney reports that claims arising from the Parker steamer Wimmera sunk by a mine on June 2 will be paid tomorrow under a convention with Hud dart. The loss involved is tied to the Wimmera’s sinking, with compensation proceedings moving forward.

Sydney Huddart

Contract cancels six wooden ships at Woolwich

In Melbourne on January a mutual agreement between the Commonwealth Government and the Wallace Power Boat Co Ltd ends the contract to build six wooden vessels at Woolwich.

Eas OE Melbourne Ce Commonwealth Wallace Power Boat Co. Ltd Woolwich

Misread Script Fragments Hint at Studio Conflict

The garbled notes reference Herber Rawlins screen star and a film project with Alfred Allen and De Grasse as possible cast. Mentions Henry Court and a Secret Service element implying a plot about smuggling and danger. Reading remains unclear but suggests a wartime era crime or espionage theme.

Herber Rawlins Javest Austral Theatre Touw Alfred Allen de Grasse Henry Court Secret Service Henry

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