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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1917

Page

4

Townsville Turf Club two day meeting draws heavy crowd

Townsville at Cluden witnessed the Townsville Turf Club two day meeting with large attendance and profitable return. Races included Flying Welter and Town Plate with winners like Kenelic, Deepdene and Delinacre, while Sydney events at Moorefield and Flemington also reported strong betting and close finishes.

Townsville Cluden Townsville Turf Club Sydney Moorefield Racing Club

Winter Handicap and Brisbane Racing Notes

A fragmented racing report from Brisbane details handicaps and results across divisions. Notable finishes include Le Penseur in the fourth division, Ovens Ladyz and Quick Worker in the first, and Welter Handicap betting odds and times cited. Attendance is described as large and the weather as fine, with several jockeys and horse names appearing throughout.

Brisbane Aailbion Parks Aces Pernt Laird Ovens Ladyz McLean Quick Worker J. Tucker Ratna Lt

Sydney bout ends in ninth with Lloyd over Holland

Albert Lloyd defeats Friex Holland in the ninth round in Sydney. Lloyd improves his record as the fight concludes with a decisive stoppage.

Sydney Albert Lloyd Friex Holland

Hog Trade Brief Sparks Market Interest

A brief market note highlights rising chatter about hog prices and trade movements. Traders gauge demand shifts and potential price support as packers monitor inventories and futures respond to macro signals.

National federation reshapes tubes and unions

In a terse update, officials say the association is dissolving certain ties and redefining roles within the federation. No dates or specific names are given, but the move signals a wider realignment within the group.

Patience and Passion in a Narrow Town Bank Tragedy

Larabee, a gwl's father, selects a husband for Patience in a tale of unrequited love and social constraint. Penfield's secret status as a free man is revealed, triggering jealousy and a frenzied mob as an angry crowd converges on the banker's house to confront a death scene and a grim discovery.

Larabee Gwl Patience John Patience A Penfield Pajlace

The Senbens Bright Spot in Tenement Aid Standstill

A fragmented note describes Seon Abe refusing aid while a bright spot in the tenement remains. The text mentions a rose and an enclosure from his son, implying a family dispute or gesture amid hardship.

Seon Abe

Letter From Driver Lyon Maresba F G and May Sid

Fragmentary note from a driver named Lyon to Maresba and F G with a message suggesting gratitude and luck. The readable lines express concern and appreciation in a personal correspondence tone.

Lyon Maresba

We Are on the Move and Grateful for Help

The note expresses thanks for support from the Vi Comfort Fund and goodwill toward those aiding them. It mentions moving, a Victorian bin, and hoping to see helpers soon. The writer asks not to worry about delayed replies.

Vi Comfort Fund Orshi Remoicr Mt Cad Eds

Lord Kitchener Replied At Red Cocaine Sale

The defense outlines letters from Lord Kitchener responding to inquiries about a Red Cocaine sale. Officials note correspondence concerning strategic warnings and procurement oversight. The documents indicate ongoing debates over security and supply controls.

Lord Kitchener

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