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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
8
A January gathering is planned at Gordonvale Turf Club with patrons urged to attend. Officials list includes Jot Cannon, Mr. Peet, Brown, Underwood, Doherty, and tote steward Gromaway. Several race entries and prize figures described amid good track condition after rain.
A muddy weather update outlines Wednesday racing at the Wores track with horses Gallopa, Warmimer, and Dainty among entries. Reports note revised pace and a cautious pace, with several horses drawing attention for improvement in the Gordonvale course and upcoming aquatics results unclear in text.
About 3800 fans watched doubles and singles as Australia’s Austral is played by O'Mara Woot and O'Hara. In results Washburn beat opponents 6-2 6-4. Series totals show Ameen seven wins. Stadium crowd noted in the Jan 24 report.
A fragmented report discusses government inaction and worker efforts to haul timber on the Tableland. Citizens urge cargo steamers and railway trucks to support timber trade, warning against further neglect and urging timely action.
Gladys Brockwell stars in a new Wa iam Fox release at The Palace, a dramatic tale of entanglements and ambition spanning New York and beyond. The film follows a complex heroine whose ascent clashes with personal bonds as she navigates fame and fate.
Selene Fhastee stars in a Cairns Theatre late night drama under a tough press lens. Helen Stephens, a newspaper reporter, uncovers a murder plot tied to wealth and a missing watch chain.
An advertisement states that merchants and dealers can print trade cards and agency notices in the London Directory. It notes rates from £2 to £16 and mentions a post copy for 42 nett cash with the London Directory Co established 1814 at 38 Abchurch Lane.
A long narrative notes Mexico City's rising status in music and opera funded by public and private support. Caruso performed for 77 000 and other Italian artists contributed to a culture of Opera and symphonic work. The Conservatory and National Gastratory of Music promote professional training and daily orchestral offerings in a bid to establish an elite cultural center.
A traveller describes conditions in Japan during wartime, noting hostility toward Australians. He recalls experiences from a prior visit and mentions interactions with Japanese people, suggesting selective war-related tensions without detailing specific incidents.
Fragmented listing describes multiple parcels of land for sale in 1921, including 4320 acres in the Herberton District along Nigger Creek. It mentions permanent water, good garden land, and improvements in Lavery's Paddock area with several parcels described and bid notes.
An unsettled passage discusses Japanese attitudes and citizenship while referencing reactions in Australia toward Japan. It mentions Prime Minister and national sentiment, noting perceived arrogance and cultural ties, with unclear specifics and fragmented phrasing.
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