Sailing Race Trophies Feature Weekend Event
In a light southeast breeze and strong ebb tide, the Patron Wo Ay Jollins and five others contested a ship race for T.B.O'Meara and Favell trophies. Alma won narrowly from Melody with Malva and Sunbeam close behind. Malva struggled late due to a peak halyard issue while Melody rose to second. The overall race saw spinnakers set and later jomnedict ballooners as the fleet pushed home. Alma posted the fastest course time of 2 hours 11 minutes 56 seconds.
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Ay Jollins
T. B. O'Meara
Favell
H.M.S
Melody
T.b.o'm
Sunbeam
J.M.H
Valmae
Malya
Melodious
Sylvania
Alma
Malva
T.bom
Meladiotts
T.ash. Valmae
Hum.s
Prie
Notes and No Comments From The Turf At Doncaster Tonight
A Turf note reports Doncaster’s Northern District Knew Association meeting tonight at exht oclock featuring Rosehill program and Rosehill Stakes. Nominated Amounis Vaals Fernkloof and Winalot. Fernkloof, four, carries weights and penalties after fourth in the English Derby, bought by Mr J. E. and the late C. H. Brien. Aga Khan, Standish Handicap winner, may race short distances soon. W. Jacobson secured 160 guineas for Aga Khan who has four wins this season. Investigations by A.J. steward L. G. into Wed’s winner of three races at Menin Broken Hill, alleged to be identical with Sydney sprinter Greenie, prompt sensational developments. Matt King dies at Kingsfield stud. praised as champion miler, his progeny faced top rivals. P. Maher, once a leading Sydney horseman, seeks a race riding license after over three years out of the saddle. He can ride at £0 and previously won major races on Quincl Stakes and Tressady Queen Plate.
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Exht
Amounis
Vaals
Fernkloof
Winalot
Tin
Mir. J. E
C H Brien
Sydney
Aga Khan
W. Jacobson
Flemington
A.J
L. G
Meni Broken Hill
A.J.C
Greenie
Kingsfield Stud
Matt King
Australia
Malster
Patrona
Grand Flaneur
Comedy King
Prince Foote
Tady Medallist
Queen of Scots
Liacre
Flavinius
Duke Foote
Piastre
Cadonia
P. Maher
AJC
Maher
Vaals Muscle Sore Might Miss Autumn Duties
Sydney reports Vaals is muscle sore and may not be seen out this autumn. If current plans hold, he will be relieved of his important engagements.
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Sydney
Vaals
Williamstown Races Show Lacedon and Byron Victors at Melbourne
At the Williamstown A N A meeting today a large crowd witnessed several races with Lacedon and Byron among the winners. Notable finishes include Satyrus and Lord Houmty in early events, Toussaint leading the juvenile handicap, and Darnley anchoring a foundation handicap close to the finish. The day featured competitive times and narrow margins, with multiple horses named across events.
Footrunning at Norman Park aims for February 9 meet
Norman Park hosts a busy training period as about 15 Cairns runners prepare for a February 9 programme featuring a war sprint handicap and a 440 yards handicap. Runners from Edmonton to Innisfail train, with noted athletes Muggieton Ame Foley Sheppard Douglan Syntes among those ready to contest. Nominations close February 1 with no late entries.
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Norman Park
Victoria
New South Wales
Cairns
Muggieton
Ame
Foley
Sheppard
Douglan
Syntes
Cairns Cricket Associations Semis See Key Fixtures Heat Up
Waratahs seek four points as Rovers chase top spot in Cairns premiership race. Key changes include McCoombe w and Blackmores absent for Waratahs, with Thompson and McDougall returning. Mercantiles regain opening pair Lynam and Seaman, plus Boniface after holidays. Sunday Oddfellows game saw Tom Roberts take 12 for 50 as Mark and Single sides provided scoring drama. Next Saturday Edith Cavell Lodge vs Trinity at Freshwater draws local interest.
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Cairns Cricket Association
Th Waratahs
Rovers
Waratahs
Mecantiles
Tvautees
Mercantiles
McCoombe W
Blackmores
Ron Thompson
McDougall
Lynam
Seaman
Cairns
Ivanhoes
South
I Boniface
Jack Norris
Innnings
Tom Roberts
Freshwater
Edith Cavell Lodge
Trinity
Oddfellows
Presentation to Mr Southcombe by Cairns Golf Club
Cairns Golf Club members presented Mr Southcombe with a wallet of votes as thanks for five years of service. He is praised as an outstanding instructor and premier club maker who can realise designs and meet personal preferences. He departs to become a professional at Indooroopilly Golf Club in Brisbane.
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Cairns Golf Lab
Southcombe
H. K. N. MacDonnell
Sis
Indooroopilly
Brisbane
Tom
A. L. Nevitt
M. Anderson
Maclennell
Com, Fagney
Australians Defeat Auckeant in Bowls Match
Australians win bowls contest defeating Auckeant in a tightly contested event. The report highlights key plays and final score, noting strong performances by leading players and the overall competitive tone of the match.
Cairns Railway Triumph Over Innisfail in Wicket Clash
A Cairns railway workers team defeated an Innisfail railwaymen side by 15 runs on first innings at Brooks's wicket 0 last Saturday. J Smit starred for Cairns taking seven wickets while S M Smith and others contributed. Provisions for entertainment were noted and a return match is planned at Innisfail in a few weeks.
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Cairns Raiway
Innisfail
Brooks
Cairns
Joe Cullen
Limisfail
J. Smit
Innisfall Railway Meeting Notes Summary
Fragmentary OCR lists players and actions with many garbled names. Mentions Mathews, Thompson, Smith, ONeill, Stith, J Smith, Tarner, Hatha, Casey, Rison, and Sandries. Reference to total eight for team and Brusta timing, Cambell and Hudsi in a rail meeting context.
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J. Smith
Tarner
B ‘Thomipain
Advertised Events and Services in Oddfellows Hall and Local Notices
A notice lists an Evehre party and off time dance at the Oddfellows hall on Tuesday 29th January. Dentist A W McManus moves his surgery to new premises opposite Bylands Ltd, Spence Street, near the National Bank door. Tenders invited for carmation and levelling at Meshedist Hostel, Her mn, J. Reddan angiawet, and other notices reference premises, commercial bank access, and an engineer position for Tin Sal Mt. Garnet.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
A. W. McManus
Bylands Ltd
Spence Street
National Bank
Ctmupietsig
Teoras
Hermn
J. Reddan
Angiawet
Quanitus
Todd Red Shop Cairns Town Item Starts Line
A fragmented notice notes a business sale line in Cairns Town. It mentions starting price, regulated by Brisbane Courier, and includes mixed details about the shop and 1914 context. The readable text is sparse but points to a trade listing or advertisement with unspecified figures.
The Big Tailoring Establishment in Cairns
An advertisement urging men to improve appearance with well made suits. It emphasizes confidence from proper clothing and asks readers to study their looks. The notice promotes Ty Short Senior and the shop on Abbott Street, Cairns, with box contact.
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T. Short Senr
Abbott Street
Cairns
Labor Party Fiasco in New South Wales
Orange scene shows a hollow provincial party meeting with only nine delegates present to represent hundreds of branches. Leader J T Lang withheld comments, delaying analysis until the Sydney metropolis conference. Regional interest appears minimal as the Labor oversight voice tones down regional power push.
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Orange
Beguna
N-5
Labor Party
J.T
Lang
Sydney
Statesarlamentary Party
Turning of sod for Brisbane to Texas railway line
An official statement notes the Brisbane to Texas railway as a feeder to the main line, linking grazing, dairying and trade. Brisbane near 270 miles from Texas is seen as the natural port for the district, with strong hopes for rapid progress upon extension.
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Brisbane
Texas
Silversput
Saturde Vreugier
Ar. McCormack
Public Commission
Grammanshy
Queensland
Gambling Raid Innisfail Nets Chinese Premises Raid
A Tomnisfail police squad led by Sergeant Tuohy and Detective Cahill raided a Chinatown premises suspected of gambling. Several Chinese individuals were arrested and marched to the watch-house. One charged with keeping a common gaming house and others with being on the premises. Bail was allowed and they will appear in police court tomorrow.
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Innisfail
Tomnisfail
Tuohy
Cahill
Chinatown
Bombed by mistake near Peshawar claims rise in dead
Fragmentary report from January notes airmen near Peshawar involved in a training exercise when Indian cavalry engaged. Death toll cited at 15 with several fathers among the dead. Troopers reportedly remained at the scene as rescue and inquiries proceed.
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Cluutta
Peshswar
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McCormick-Deering
Kcormick
Deering
H. J. Bulcock
Cairns and District
Bach
F. H. Jones
Men's Wear Store
Shields Street
James Lyons Ltd
White Horse
Burns
Ph Philp
At and Nd Co. Ltd
Aidisheit
Joseph Henry
Calerie
Car
Fe Newt
Bob-Stay
Malwa 1
Will Prichard
Pop
B.O.M
Sam Cadman
Stmbeam
Davey
Vahnne
ELMS
Vornuk Srmen
Pacific
Chance
Isy
Doncaster
Williamstown
Lacedon
Byron
Melbourne
A.N.A
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Satyrus
Howson
Fear
Dynon
Lord ‘Bounty
Truskett
Ggitters
Helsing
Lord Houmty
Fegar
Toussaint
Janes
Mithras
Reed
Yates
Rethway
Hebius
he.Cragford
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Hasta
Spear
Swedom
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Mannett
Howes
Spearer
Buitline
Cochranveil
Tumat
Unique
Sheafiearh
Jou Darnley
Finsbury
Metway
Buffline
Shearmead
Manacre
King ‘Timat
Lord Darnley
Energie
Krieger
Ridara
Inksent Biarwin
Really
George Nto
Glentronie
Loch Eaton
Sutena
Heatherton
Misconduct
Rettig
Epergne
Ricars
Blarwyn
Newport Welter
Bethanga
Jones
O'Brien
Greenray
Unkson
Phonic
Coogee Bay
Rayewzze
Vagrant
Euphrates
Brassart
Beting
Bethan
Ans Fandicay
Byrn
Vejen
Traitien
Ats
Esse Pinsan
Hurmertix Hungott
Handeuite
Iyarn
Lalique
Pis Salus
Rosmenta
Edmonton
Gordonvale
Atherton
Malanda
Mareeba
Herberton
Bundaberg Sports
Bundaberg
D. Barnes
GOLF
Cairn
Mir Santhcombe
Jed Gandy
Janmiey
Tommy Short
Jnr
Abbott St
Northern Australian Breweries Ltd
John Haig
Caldwell
Cairns Railway
V. Innisfail Railway
Wyasters
J. Hudson
Turner Dee
Callen
Turner
A. Maunder
U Mehrins
Ardy
Rubuck
F. Byrne
Tanah
Hawvine
Tasey
Vogler
Innisfail Kaelway
Voay
Sanna
Hudson
O'Neil Turner
B Smith
Smitty Vester
Ty Stmith
Mathews
Somp Bs
Simith
Thompson
O'Neill
Ie Stith
Smith
Sandyss
Vota
A M. Todd
RED Shop
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Wales
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