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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1917

Page

4

Grand National Steeplechase final acceptances at Melbourne

Final acceptances for the Grand National Steeplechase include Kanda Caibye Artillery Bill Coradjil Wai TM i Flash Jack Tinto Ico Maungindi Fdimol Glenquinn Cob ram Highview Pinon Renong Raheny Ruralist Dice Box Adherent. Myles Connell, Sydney’s champion jockey, likely to ride. Higgins barrier arrived. visitors expected. hotel rooms filling. The trotting horse Visitor was omitted from recent nominations.

Melbourne Kanda Caibye Artillery Bill Coradjil Wai Leytor Southern Myles Connell Sydney

Cooktown Turf Club Annual Meeting Posts Profit Split and Plans

The Cooktown Turf Club annual meeting reviewed audited receipts showing a credit of 298 415 Se versus 83 Se previously. Mr Patching was re elected president, with officers and committee named. A race meeting was discussed with a plan to earmark 46 percent of profits to the patriotic fund and hospital, and dates and fixtures were set for future events.

Patching Love Walmsley Cook District Young N.Q Daies Coco

Club Meeting Urges Members to Attend and Improve Attendance

The notice calls for all subscribers to attend next Wednesday the 18th instant and asks for suggestions to help the club. The annual meeting is the time to contribute, with a Townsville contingent expected to visit. Cairns players aiming to hold last year’s record must increase their participation beyond current levels.

Townsville Cairns

Sugar Industry Dispute Sparks Blame of Mr Hughes

Brisbane reports a renewed clash over sugar industry policy with Prime Minister Hughes denying claims the federal government favors CSR and other interests. Queensland sugar growers back the speaker against government pressure. discussion centers on Cane Prices Board awards and payment to mills like Baffle Creek.

Brisbane Melbourne T. J. Ryan Commonwealth Cs.r. Co Leach Hughes CSR. Co Car Keane Queensland Cane ‘Rices Board Ryan Dame Prices Board

Soldiers' land tenure debate and postwar plans outlined

Debates on perpetual lease tenure for returned soldiers conclude with calls for free water rights and housing options. Government considers cannery and employment programs while officials praise welfare measures and criticize policy gaps. Reports from Victoria and New South Wales show migration to Brisbane for better conditions as ministers urge national effort to sustain Empire resources.

Brisbane Hunter Victoria Gona New South Wales Dorset Morgan

The Business of Empire and Economic Development

The discussion centers on Imperial resources and the need for business involvement to advance economic development within the Empire. Mr. Long argues that not only politicians but businessmen must contribute to statesmanship guiding wartime position and resource organisation.

J. Long Mweioue London Long

The Morals of Hilda and a Bomb Threat at Lent House

Dramatic scene unfolds as Dr. Montrose confronts La Rue beside Florence bed while Pierre Roe enters. La Rue is implied linked to Florence’s illness. A bomb explodes demolishing the Lent House, escalating the crisis amid a popular nightly program.

Harold Clayton Carter Vanya Dr. Montrose Florence Pierre Roe Pierre la Rue

The Courage of Silence in Cairns Theatre Feature

An early cinema piece titled The Courage of Silence headlines at Cairns Theatre. Mercedes, the ambassador’s singer, falls for Bailey as they travel to Marseilles, and a father’s grief unfolds through a locket photo revealing a wife’s past.

Cairms Theatre Mercedes Bailey Marseilles Grenack Wistfelly Tor

Walsh Harbor Board Official Opens Comments

An official from the Walsh Shire Harbor Board begins remarks signaling ongoing representation. The statement frames the speaker as the shire’s representative and outlines intent to proceed with public discourse.

Harbor Board debate on war service payments and fairness

J O Keefe Cairns Harbor Board member voices concern over allowances paid to men at and away for wartime service. He asks if the Board can cover the difference between civil and military service and protests favoritism, urging equal treatment for all who served. He warns of political risk if reelected.

Empire Walsh Shire Harbor Board J. O'Keefe Cairns

Sunday Services at Balindat and Holy Cross

The notice lists Sunday worship at Balindat seven, with Jo and to Holy Cross Babin for Holy Eucharist at 7 30 pm and evening songs.

Holy Cross Babin

Chamberlain's Tablets for Constipation

Advertisement noting Chamberlain's Tablets praised for constipation relief gentle on stomach and liver. Describes easy intake and mild effect. Sold everywhere.

Chamberlain

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