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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
8
Notice touts Storm King and Unlite double mantle lamps as safe and efficient. Claims include universal Australian insurance acceptance, self cleaning device for choking prevention and dimming, heavy brass generators, and a 15 year lifespan.
The Jan. 27 turf program at Towers details Flying in first division with Intellect 102 and Disport Beechworth 2nd, and Sir Douglas 27. Second division lists V Bey and Mild Jack with Ra bookmark, Pho 88, Djbown 8s, and Young Ladies. Third division features Polomin 98, Jack High, Ransharp 92, Music Teacher 4s, while Ranfre Bo and Gorlomvale Handicap show Nojah 114 and Invertecee Disport 98. Other entries include Rantry 7, Langler, Wand cup, Giant Pagar 102, True Gold 12, Toy Book no, Afton Boy 5, My Ivanhoe 8, and Gay Lad 84.
Weights for the Oakleigh Plate were announced in Melbourne. The list includes horses such as Greenstead ro2, Sir hex 1.0, Wedge rs, Balarang gto, Eusebius, Ames vs Molly's Robert, Outlook gt tpot, Palm Leaf Bis Ready Aye Ready, Royal Comedy, Lord Setay, and Gold Tie B10 among others with Fitness 2 Amanos and Lystrim noted.
Readable items show a lineup of horse names such as Mareca Duke Sperling Banderria Remon Trey Etive and many others with associated numbers like 7.8 7.4 7.2 and 6.7 in a racing context. The fragment suggests a roster or betting card with thoroughbred entries and odds labels.
In the Olympic Theatre a large crowd watched Jack Deshong win by decision in the heavyweight bout after Hull Sixty repeatedly ignored warnings and head butting costs him points. Deshong secured victory in the fifteenth round.
In singles, Kingscote defeated Anderson 7-5 while Pockley beat Lowe 7-5. The singles final will be played tomorrow with Kingscote facing Pockley.
News of the Brisbane cricket match reports ALF. at 273 for 5 declared, Queensland replying to 519 for 5 before a thunderstorm ended play. Key names include Lampard Murray Gregory Oxenham Oldfield and Sheppard. Victoria match notes follow with Cody Hendry Kellaway and Mayne among scorers.
London celebrates Australia Day with the Prince of Wales attending the Commonwealth luncheon and Australia House event. Guests include Lord Ashfield Admiral Halsey and Lord Hamilton as the Prince receives cheers and a broad ovation. The Prince plans to visit more of the dominions’ children and to reinforce imperial fellowship.
Lighter rains fell on Tuesday and the day grew mild to warm along the seaboard. The barometer stood at 312. Rainfall for 24 hours ending Tuesday 9 am shows Forsayth at 190 points and Chillagoe at 21 points with other towns recording smaller amounts such as Almaden 18 and Atherton 9.
Townsville reports a waterside worker named Reid died from fatal injuries after a bicycle accident near the brewery. A lorry and a motor car driven by W. H. Hansen were involved in the incident during morning hours. The deceased had long Wharf employment and was a widower.
Edward Maddocks a Queensland representative cric ket player faced police court charges amid a police trap after being found with articles linked to poverty. He pleaded poverty as his defence, was jailed for one month on two counts and fourteen days hard labor, with sentences cumulative.
The Minister for Railways visited Murwillumbah on Saturday and discussed with the Mayor the plan to link the railways with New South Wales North Coast. Costs for widening and sleepers were noted as a factor in delays.
The Secretary of Cairns District Hospital reports nominations received for officers and committee members. President: Nil. Vice-President Country: William Chas Grotin Bernard Rocks Riley Jas. B. Kirke John Murphy. Treasurer: Alfred Taylor. Seven committee members: Charles Butler Denis Dillion Dowd Turner Sydney Ayers Eo. Smith George James Jacobs William Lowrey William Jas Nicholl.
The ceremony at Holy Trinity Church Herberton began at 8 am on Saturday December 27 with Mary May White daughter of Mrs J T White Merberton wedding John F Shetland of Garrumbah late ATF. The bride given away by her brother J T White, accompanied by bridesmaids Miss E Kidner and Miss Emerrose. Organist Ivy Hill played the Wedding March as the couple departed. A modest breakfast at the bride's mother's home followed with friends, toasts, and best wishes. The couple departed for a honeymoon at Reson after the 11 45 train.
Rumors suggest a three way race for the Logan seat with potential contenders SEANE J and BRITtim amid political maneuvering. The report notes speculation about candidate names and order of entry as the race develops.
The moratorium remains in effect as discussions continue on ratifying peace with the latest allied powers. Officials confirm no changes to the suspension while negotiations proceed.
The destroyers crews will be commissioned tomorrow and, after practice, will sail on 16 February via Brisbane toward April to Sydney.
The management screens The Girl of To-day adapted from Robert W. Chambers novel a dramatic diswarization about a Danish scientist Dr Wolf planning to cripple New York transport lighting water and power to trigger disaster. A girl outwits him ending the plot as spies are at work and sentries are told to shoot on sight.
Vivien Martin frames a call for sunet motion picture patrons amid public interest. The note outlines a request related to film exhibition and patron engagement within the palace setting.
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