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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
4
The opus conference of delegates from 47 clubs met at Charters Towers with 60 race meetings reported and 7 trainers, 51 bookmakers, and 64 clerks licensed. Death of Mr L. D. Towner noted. Executive re elected. debate over a paid North advisory starter and secretary discussed. motion on paid proxy not allowed.
Sporting notes discuss weights listed for day’s events and handicapper adjustments. Mentions Mr T J Kere and owner Mr Stewart, with horses showing Brisbane form and recent spellings. References a horse named Bridesboy and prior wins at Samdgate, Charters Towers, and SA.
London report notes the first round of a charity billiard event featuring Seitow Fay and Driver Ay. The fragmented text records initial results and participants in the fundraising competition.
In Sunday's final race for Mackesy’s trophy amid variable easterly winds, Rainbow wins from Model II and Dauntless, with Model I and Rose close behind. The fleet capsized or drifted, as boats battled squalls and shifting wind toward the finish line.
A multi film page praises a realistic production of ancient battles with period weapons and a romantic sea story. It highlights Ella Hall and Robert Leonard in a tragedy inspired tale and notes a strong cast led by Warren Terence with comedies like Jack and His Messenger Dog and Wanted a Leading Lady.
The fragment mentions the Cains Thestra and a scene with two parties agreeing to an outcome. Details are incomplete, but the context implies a resolved agreement or mutual understanding between named parties. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.
A fragmented account describes Villard and the White House era, detailing reduced access to the President, a guarded cabinet, and advisers viewed with suspicion. The piece analyzes why openness faded and how routine, diplomacy, and party loyalty shaped influence and policy decisions.
An excerpt argues that one man leadership and party dictatorship prevail under Roosevelt branding. It asserts the re election would stem from gratitude for wartime restraint, noting the leader is unloved by his party and by many citizens.
A booklet from Barnardo's Homes celebrates heroism including three Anzacs and four despatches from Gallipoli praised for bravery. It urges support for wartime orphans and stresses no destitute child is refused admission while detailing care for Tommy’s children and the overseas dependents aiding national sacrifice.
Local notices recount residents traveling to Townsville Sydney Leichhardt Plains Cairns and Port Douglas. Movements include Mr Rosename Mrs Stewart Mr H R Storey and others leaving for various towns. Several locals attend holidays return to Mount Carbine and Port Douglas while forces news reports army health and recruitment notes.
Property notice lists sale of Lot 1 Seb 1 3 3 Re Sub 1 with par value in Grafton Area on Mrs Jones farm. Describes 85 acres tinder plough and cane planting, two storey improvements, quarters, forge yard, orchard and garden, tram line frontage.
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