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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1919

Page

4

Sydney racing notes and challenge cup discussions

Sydney January racing scene reports final acceptances for the Challenge and Anniversary Stakes with minor betting chatter and expected arrivals from Newcastle. Brabane and Albion Park hosts saw unregistered winners and weather-affected races, including Kedrom Park events and several named horses like The Spoiler and Springboard, with details on distances and outcomes.

Sydney Fae la Aurro Amd Fersary Inter Serine Belter Kaiss Betone Uy Thaegh Willie Vignes Newcastle Tom Oe Brabane Gales Hampton Bre Armas Enning Albion Pack Kedrom Park Dwikom Abbey Falta

Scratchings and Wellington Stakes Report of Races

Scratched entries and results from Sydney and Wellington meetings. Nave Bene Contesiati in Challener Stakes at Ellington on January 22 amid resumed racing plans from February 4. Wellington Cap highlights a dead heat with Pomka ahead, Scag and others noted among 12 starters.

Sydney Wellington Jam Wellington Ewipown Walglase Speer

Campaign on hookworm control debated in Brisbane

The Home Secretary discusses hookworm campaign oversight with Federal and State authorities. Mr Theodore plans interviews in Melbourne to push for direct federal input while Queensland preparations and messaging face scrutiny. The Federal government reportedly supports centralizing the campaign, with Melbourne briefing cited as key.

Brisbane Ate Hasham Theodore Home Secretary's Department Melbourne Queensland Lambert Watie Me Husham

Fragmented OCR sports note from unknown origin

Scrambled text appears to reference football and players with partial names and unclear events. No clear teams, scores, dates, or locations can be determined from the readable fragments.

Conference Actions and Delegates Mentioned in Brisbane Report

A Brisbane dateline note describes a conference shaping decisions on delegation assembly and regulatory matters. It mentions Mr Jones and Mr Theodore discussing tasks, with references to government sections and ongoing political maneuvers. The piece also notes Fenwick or Anstey, Ryan, and others involved in committee roles at the event.

One Big Union Aims Prompt Workers to Form Workshops

The text outlines a plan for a One Big Union influenced by European unions. A Garden secretary emphasizes forming workshop committees at major yards like Mort’s Dock and Cockatoo Island to mobilize workers. They aim to elect committees locally before engaging broader divisions and officials.

Sydney Garden Crim Tse Teapectine Ake Wall al Avathyrs Wrge Melbourne Oeron Oesr South Aires Beaty

Cairns Council Protests Railway Downgrade on Dains Babinda Line

At a Tuesday night meeting Cairns Town Council joined major local bodies in protesting the Railway Department's retrenchment of Dains Babinda passenger services. The Mayor A J introduced the motion urging strong representations to the Railway Commissioner and communication with the member for the district. The plan trimmed daily trains and affected school transport, prompting calls to restore service and preserve public access.

Cairns Railway Department Dains-Babinda Ald A. J Cairns Chamber of Commerce McMiains Thepury Seais

Sidney Meeting Addresses Farmer Grievances

At a local gathering in Sidney on January 22 farmers voiced grievances after a series of rough incidents. The session aimed to seek relief and remedy for harms suffered in a recent sequence of events.

Sidney

Tomah Team Sails Through Rough Waters In Wreck Aid

Local notes recount the Tomah team before and after a sea wreck as spectators watch from HOS Church area and schools highlight recovery efforts amid poor conditions and shifting schedules.

Sembeya Nereine Rome Soeh Johnstone Loos Ferma School

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