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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1918

Page

4

Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman Cairns Jockey Club Race Meeting

A Cairns club reports nominations for its July 1 and 27 meeting extended to 8 pm on July 19. Melbourne Geelong races list results with hurdles and handicap events, noting winners and betting odds for rivals, and previewing first day selections and horses like Blackshag, Flying Handicap entries, and Miners Purses.

Marko Briscoe Royal Abundance Limit Austin's Aft Nipter Narooa Phaviur Young Ladiie Roget Bridesbor Desport T.bs Ayr Bridge Melbourne Geelong Bobinsky Rotunda Morgan Jenkins Port Askaig Bolsnaky Nesty Col. Light Battleship Lewis Thies O'Sullivan Eye Beiny Baretta Wishap McNicholls Carpathas Too Godby Worries Ag Cairns Leon Ton Seok Rae Carpathas Worfihee Ty Leon Ci'uleraine the Towers Blackshag Rantight Goodacre Rancho Rymer Tranby Lad Reburn

Kedron Park Accident Inquiry Authorized

The Assistant Minister for Justice announced a judicial inquiry into the fatal Kedron Park racecourse accident. He noted it was outside his department’s jurisdiction and could not address the race field size or safety limits until new powers in an upcoming amendment are enacted.

Hrishane Morgan Kedron Park Jo Keys Beo

Racing Fatality at Port Darwin Noted in Telegraphed Report

Port Darwin reports a fatal racing incident with Frith Dr. Gilruth, the Administrator, among those present. In the absence of a medical man he acted to aid the injured party, but the victim died in the evening. The deceased is described as a young man recently married.

Darwin Pine Creek Frith Gilruth

Papal Delegate Visit Sparks City Festivities and Tours

A detailed schedule outlines the arrival of the papal delegate including Archbishop Dubin, Bishop Shiel, and Dr. Ormond with civic welcome events in Cairns. The program covers receptions by the Mayor and Hibernian Society, lawn gatherings at Emerald Tennis Club, Mass at St Monicas, concerts by schoolchildren, and visits to Gordonvale and Mareeba with public receptions, teas, and a final return by steamer. Citizens urged to attend and contact Hon. Secretary J. M. Kennedy or St Monicas Presbytery for arrangements.

Apostolic Momica's Aic St. Monica's Nediction Imithig St. Monica’s Boeken School Gordonvale Mulgrave Mall Cairns Cairns Orchestral Society Hibernian Mareeba J. M. Kennedy St. Monica's Presbytery

Rifle Club Shoots End With Townson Leading Holistic Scores

The final match for a donated prize occurred at the club. Townson secured his third ridge at 900 yards while Captain Griffin and others posted notable scores. Notable shooters included G Napier and J McAloon with strong showings. next Sunday starts a gold medal series over ranges up to 600 and 900 yards presented by R J Overland of Cairns.

I Braga Esq Townson Capt.Griffin G. Napier Griffin J. McAloon F. Wiltshire R. J. Overland, Esq Cairns

Thermo Tennis Club Opens With Large Member Gathering

A Wolfram correspondent notes Thermo Tennis Club opened its court with a sizable attendance of members and friends. The balance sheet shows expenditure of £100 16s 2d and revenue from varigns and donations. the debit stands at £17 10s 2d to be wiped off. Captain was Mr P Gibson and Vice Captain Mr S Heywood. officers include Carmichael, Morrow, Crane and several ladies committee members. The court was praised for order and opening day form, opened by Mrs Bowater and Mr S Hey.

Thermo Tennis Club Wolfram Clb P. Gibson S. Heywood Treas Carmichael KR. Morrow E .Crane Misses Davidson Gilmour Land Williams Rs. Bowater Hey J. D. Millican Ilness F. Fryer EF. D. Miles J. Millican Sydney F. G. Brown F. Millican D. Headrick Cairns F. E. Loxton J. H. Reid Irvinebank We Bailey M. P. Geaney Wolim

Write Wire Phone Or P O Box 234

A terse wire notice lists contact options with a phone number and a P O Box. The fragment implies a request for correspondence or forwarding details. It reads like a classified or legal notice snippet from a newspaper page.

P.O P.O. Box

Queensland Railway Union Variation of Award Heard in Brisbane

The hearing on a variation of the 1917 award for the Queensland Railway Union began in Brisbane on July 5. Arguments over carriage shed, sub-foremen, and 44 hour week were heard, with minor adjustments proposed and the case adjourned to allow review of an agreement with the Treasurer.

Brisbanf Sampson Colborne Government Printing Office Railway Department Crowther Furness Gore Lane Department McHugh

Taylor-Coleman Pantomime Co Presents Bluebeard and Jack Horner

Last night a crowded Cairns audience enjoyed the second production of Bluebeard by Taylor-Coleman Pantomime Co The company upheld its opening night reputation and the show moved with a swing The troupe promises a strong run tonight with the new version Little Jack Horner featuring fresh roles and brighter music Bookings advised at Whittick's box plan and tickets expected to sell out.

Taylor-Coleman Bluebeard Cairns Bere Jack Horner Whittick’s Cariv

The Conqueror at the Palace Theatre Tonight

The Conqueror plays at the Palace Theatre tonight with Houston among the Cherokee in Western Tennessee. His rise from civil life to constable and governor unfolds amid romance with Eliza, plus supporting pictures from Austral Pictures and a five-part Unt of Kindling. The program also features Topical Budget, Lady Baffles and Detective Duck, and a note on Chamberlains cough remedies.

the Conqueror Palace Theatre Houston Tennessee Allen Eliza Sam Sidney Stokes Austral Pictures Austral Tech

Ravenshoe Notes on Dry Weather and Local Football Match

The Ravenshoe notes report dry weather and dusty roads with timber clogging ramps as ships and railway logistics lag. A Shire Council bridge on Tribben's Road over North Cedar Creek is praised. Sunday football with Herberton drew a lively, partisan crowd and a fast, spirited contest ending in a narrow Ravenshoe win. Several accidents occurred but without serious harm and a Red Cross meeting is planned the same day. Grass is drying and rain is hoped for soon.

Tribben North Cedar Creek Herberton Ravenshoe End Armel Aoe Puasensige Red Cross

Northern Herald Picture Page Highlights Coast Portraits

The Northern Herald features a series of soldier portraits from A E Maddern Herbert River Cairns Pte F Wei Pte H Cossett Darwin and Pte J H Smith Ayr. It also showcases local scenes including Barron surfing Chillagoe Wharf hart Cairns Hills and Cairns Court House with images resembling the BEF Times style.

Northern Herald A. E. Maddern Herbert River KE. Garvin Cairns F. Wei H. Cossett Darwin J. H. Smith Ayr Barron North Coes Chillagoe Anon Ae Hills Cairna Court Moan House Millaa Millaa BEF. Times Times Arthur British Rapie Depeeti i USA Fond’ Ndenimatre G Gorges The United Stems

Aloomba Red Cross Monthly Meeting Minutes

A meeting at the State School on June 7 notes officers and committee appointments for a social dance and sports event. Members discuss treasurer and secretary roles, dues, and charitable contributions including soldiers' caps, mittens, and bandages.

Mesdames Peterson Nolen McCartney Jackson Hollambly Robertson Volland Mics Owens Mra Claussen J. McCarthy Verrenkemp Owens Vohland Miss Owens Claussen Nielsen Me Alson Hollamby Gitts Mrs. Hollamby

Doan's Pills Aid Woman in Back Pain Cure Case

Mrs. D. Birch of Martin Street Cairns reports relief from severe backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She says the pains disappeared and she now feels renewed strength and health.

Dean

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