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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
At Townsville Tari race meeting stewards met to hear alleged incidents involving a jockey and others. All parties denied any wrongdoing and stewards could not decide on punishment without clearer evidence.
Final acceptances are listed for the Amniver races with names such as Fortune Hunter Canzone Fantaric Rushford Trino Black Nut Wedding Day Kara Band King Dave Whitton Lakemba and others. Distances include 2 miles and 1 1/2 miles with assorted entries and times noted.
Breeding and racing notes report Delimarre back in regular work at Linacre under trainer P Nailon Sea as he plans for Sydney duties. Gar ras the Insh bred mare enjoys a short spell while Rippling Brook and Now Murza are rested or turned out. Amberdown and Irish Princess receive market interest as potential top performers.
Unable to determine a coherent historical item from the fragmented OCR text. The passage lists animals and lineage terms such as Koatangi, Salvadan, Cuiraseth, Trenton, Mermaid, Waterwach, Naiad, Malice, Darebin, Tess, Waterwitch, The Flying Deichman, Evening Star, Touch stone, Bertha, and Reubens without a readable event or context. No clear newsworthy action or summary can be derived.
A fragmented report lists regional sales, expenditures, and totals from the Do Wishopt Week movement. It records figures for Northern Dis Aloomba Gordonvale Magee and Einasleigh areas, with sums across Shires and stations, ending in a total of 1650 10 11 and a credit balance to the Dependant Fund.
Palace offers a season highlight with A Daughter of the Sea starring Miss Maniel Ostache, screened Saturday with Purple Ins. The Monkey's Paw returns tonight with John Lawson, plus Napoleon tale and a special supporting act. The Austral program features The Adventures of Terrence O Rourke and the final episode of Broken Cain, with stalls 6d.
Fragmentary text references a box of comforts and cigarettes, a gift from New York donors, and a local union committee. It alludes to a dynamite expenditure from relief funds and a subway explosion. Mentions a strike loss and workers returning to work amid unrest.
Review notes Cairns audiences enjoy a reliable program with strong standard from management. Star item K Harris with a fine Baby Die anchors a varied lineup. Several other fine films fill the well assorted programme and should not be missed.
A jumble of names, amounts, and ledger entries appears to list workers, firms, and cash disbursements. Entries reference Cairns railway staff, various trades, and Red Cross funds with figures such as 182/13 and 56/17/3, suggesting a district financial record or payroll excerpt from a historical issue.
Sunday services listed for multiple parishes including Chillagoe Muggiat Ovens Cordonvale Babinda Aloomba and Balinda with Holy Communion Evensong and morning services. Rev James Kirke Morris and Mr Charles ee are named as preachers for certain sessions and times vary by location.
Fragmentary notice highlights vehicle repair services and horse shoeing. Mentions classes of vehicles and specialized offerings by Gue Tris Guarmatans. No clear dates or locations provided.
Unable to determine readable content from the provided OCR fragment.
Recruiting officer W Williams returns today from Mareeba while Mr Smallwood came back to Mareeba from Cairns. Mr John G Connolly appointed clerk in the Tithes and Stamps Office at Rockhampton. George Smith head master of West End School Townsville visiting Brisbane. Major Caldersmith heads teachers conference. The Cairns Brigade annual meeting notes progress and new sub centres at Gordonvale and Babinda.
The nW committee was elected to supervise as HM Kelty and renewal. Mr Witlis reelected Treasurer and Mr Thomas Achelor elected. A motion of confiança passed with Mrs Kepiett meeting. Adjournment due to bereavement. Secretary to contact headquarters about contagious diseases. Mr Prewett Beary and Mr M Mogas appointed to roles. Meeting thanked the chair.
The Rossville Ps Inete Society struggles under heavy rains and a sickness epidemic. Members shifted to military service, some rejected by doctors, leaving a reduced workforce. New Year socials, local departures, and front line letters mark a community coping with enlistments, casualties, and a recent death in Cairns.
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