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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1918

Page

4

Acceptances for Melbourne Saturday Races Listed

Racing entries released for a Melbourne program on Saturday include the Caaministen Hurdle feature over a mile and 64 yards, with starters such as Lady Reigle Merunqua Pis tolier Kinlark Westendale Lord Nagarrot and others. Two year olds Tragic Star Oceen Comedy Daaréwin Battleplane and Bow Vue headline a robust card with races like the Murrmombeena Handicap and Godfrey Watson Steeple plus the Kambrook Trial and related events featuring numerous contenders and weights.

Melbourne Tothuly Caaministen Lady Reigle Merunqua Pistolier Kinlark Westendale Lord Nagarrot Fastalf Thale- Tas Montank Bardol Caius Calais Linass Farivale Accrington Wondergraft Godfrey Watson Stepple Pian Boy King Mostyn Bartheship Caradjil Edinol Ty ‘Carpathus Glengting Kambrook Furiong Ap- Prentice Menin Jarvan Oreentar Euphorion King Roll of Honor Capelletti Mel Bul Pendilluurst Ry Poirino Thargoona Haylass Remi Lady Key Nebula Tresco Amantes the Courtier Cosson Chuprassee Ave Earldom Asgrees Magiond Heathers Alvina Gwen Margo Gooloo Seigneur Flurdie Ridlark Piscolier Daarewin Vanidity

Omitted Weights From Club's Annual Meeting

Weights published for the club's Annual Meeting were incomplete. Missing entries include the Trial Handicap and the First Division event at Ayr Bridge with 4.5 weight, plus the First Novice event listed as Phainfurs92 oe, leaving gaps in the program.

Ayr Bridge

Cairns district horse racing notes and show scheduling shifts

The Cairns district features racing activity with owner trainer permission and horses like Hoplite ROSS in training. The Cairns Jockey Club plans events around the Hospital Carnival and reschedules the Cairns show to late September. Comments from Souther papers discuss Grand National riding after Westendale incident and note Westendale as a faster horse in the two miles prior to the Australian Cup trial.

Cairns Anil C.L Firth Hoplite Ross Firth Abit Ae Rymer Dick S Frobisher Southers Narahquong Westendale Estendale Tina Lempriere

Cairns v Babinds Football Lineups For Sunday Clash

The report lists Cairns and Babinds backs forwards and five-eighths for Sundays match. key players include Ta nis M Ryan Burke Lennon Croning Pease Littleford and McQuil len McGrath Tracey McLean Malone. The Rainbows lineup to face Amtives Saturday at 3 30 p m features Elka Ac Inness N Ryan Andersen Middleton Deews hall Lennon and McQuilles Olsen Bolton Treacy Gates and McLean.

Tanis M. Ryan Burke Lennon Croning J. Pease A.tvittleford Hulton McQuillen McGrath Tracey McLean Malone Rainbows Amtives Elka Ac Inness N. Rya Andersen A. Middleton Go. Deews E. Ross Hall J. Léennon O. McQuilles Olsen W. Bolton M- Treacy Gates W. McLean

Gray and Roberts Billiard Exhibition Draws Crowds

In Willard parlors Gray the famed billiardist and Bill Roberts faced off in a 200 point match. Gray led with breaks up to 28 as Roberts kept pace, finishing at Gray 476 to Roberts 493 for a narrow Roberts victory. Gray promised further exhibitions including a Babinda stop at the State Hotel.

Williard Messis Bros George Gray Bill Roberts Gray Roberts Ees Cairns Skere Os P.m Innless Howe Gray Lon Cray

Scratchings for Australian hurdles and steeplechase

Melbourne July 18 scratchings list for the Australian Hurdles and Australian Steeplechase. Hurdles names include Ladu Penamy, Revert, Tapail, Highview sty gamue and New Tipperary Pro Tem Mabu Macon King Mostyn Qundong Lord Grey Wishing Cap Peep o Days. Steeplechase runners Megass Old Munginti Montauts Bundong among others.

Melbourne Ladu Revert Tapail Highview Gamue New Tipperary Pro Tem Mabu Macon King Mostyn Qundong Lord’ Grey Wishing Cap Megass Old Munginti Montauts Bundong

Graton Cup Race Result At Grafton

The Grafton Cup held July 13 featured a 1 mile and 10 yard distance. Ped Marajax won by two lengths with Ouarale second and Crossway third as betting favored Le Gross Charleville Lord Marajax White Grain and others trailed.

de Grafton

Horses for Cairns at Cooma races today

Stable prepares for the Cairns annual races with Say Dear Quick Worker Dick 5 Boobook Beechworth Gotama Lazy Molly Hoplite Limit Fresh Goo Goome Retinue Peters the Painter Thulba Frobisher Dotsie How Loud and others slated to depart Saturday for engagements in the eventful meeting.

Cooma Cairns Say-Dear Dick 5 Boobook Beechworth Gotama Molly Hoplite Limit Goo Goome Peter

Mareeba Club Plans August Race Day Nomination Close

Notes indicate Mareeba Turf Club proposes racing on August 16 with nominations closing the same day after the Slow Handicaps. The club seeks support from horse owners to fund a £70 prize pool. Main events include the Flying and Slow Handicaps and a District Plate is discussed.

Mareeba Turf Club Mareeba Turf Club

Common Among Children Eitin Ac Very Orna Noa Dummy

Fragmentary text offers little clear event or names. No complete facts, dates, or locations emerge to form a coherent summary.

Australian divorce suit reveals wartime affair links

Melbourne court heard Malcolm Rutherford, 35, seeks dissolution of marriage to Harriett Rutherford, 93, amid misconduct claims with laborer John Godfrey co respondent. Anzacs earlier granted six months leave faced possible front return. inquiry sparked by child’s remark to her mother about Apple Jack.

Melbourne Bayes Court Aseph Malcolm Therford Gemat Imothe Thorza “Harrier Rutherford John Godfrey Godfrey Apple Jack

Narrow Escape on Rail at Malanda

A sensational escape occurs near Malanda as a Turzali Atherton railway train collides with a light draught-engine, derails, and tumbles down a 35 foot embankment. Driver RB Filloran and fireman are thrown clear after stopping the engine. the derailed tender is replaced after about half an hour and the journey continues with no injuries among passengers.

Malanda Turzali- Atherton Filloran Tno

Relieving Congestion in Freezing Rooms Cited

A fragmented note references efforts to relieve congestion in freezing rooms with mention of a pend stang and Wessels cotting as available resources. The readable text is partial and suggests a procedural adjustment or supply measure.

A. Ing Wessels

Probate of Wills Granted in Townsville Supreme Court

Probate of the will of Arthur Reginald Cummins late of Ingham granted to Lucy Avoca Cumming of Cairns. Probate of Ernest Michael Fox late of Clifton Victoria granted to Harriet Fote. Probate of Edwin John Reynolds late of Samarai Papua granted to Guy Pennefather Ryan Townsville solicitor. Personal and realty values noted.

Townsville Arthur Reginald Cummins Ingham Supreme Court Lucy’ Avoca Cumming Cairns Ernest Michael ~Fox Clifton Fill Victoria Harriet -Fote Edwin John_ Reynolds Samarai Papua Guy Pennefather Ryan Cecilia

Police Retirements Hit Brisbane Service Officers

Police retirements sweep through the Brisbane unit as Inspector McGrath of Rockhampton eyes November departure after a long years in service. Senior-Sergeant Mo O Donohue plans July 15 retirement due to ill health, with other officers including Joseph Wyer of Mackay also stepping down.

Brisbane McGrath Rockhampton Owill Joseph Wyer Mackay Lea Mo O'Donohue Serice

Education Bill debate on military exercises in schools

In the Commons Mr Whitehouse moved to exclude military exercises from Australian schools noting the aim of physical education. The amendment was negatived as Mr Fisher pointed out the scheme’s intent.

London

Queensland Parliament Debates Referendum and Liquor Closing

Brisbane reports detail amendments to the Initiative and Referendum Bill requiring 50 percent turnout, plus removal of a repeal or amendment clause. Private motions push for six o'clock liquor closing during the war. debates warn of deadlock as Land Tax Act amendments face rejection.

Brisbane Leahy Bayley Warren Pollock Carter Macartney Dsr Graysor State Gill Barnes Collins Bowen Queensland Peterson Rockhampton

Railway Matters and Reform Notes from Commonwealth Records

Reports from Townsville and London detail payments under the McCawley award for Cairns and Charters Towers employees after a negotiated agreement. UK notes include Indian reform draft proposals and a conference for Commons admissions. Medical correspondence covers venereal disease treatment, X ray inquiry, and hospital activity. finances show seven project accounts, a monthly discharge tally, and a token thanks to local groups for data delivery and carnival scheduling.

Townsviles Mc G. Rymer Q.R.A- District Totary W. H. Murchison Cairns McCawley Charters’ ‘Towers Alf Jorkey Show Association

Herberton Presbyterian Sunday Service Notes

Church services outline for Sunday at Herberton Presbyterian Church. Morning Sunday School at 11 am on the Jews, with continued lectures in the afternoon at 3 pm. Cross service announced with singing and solo performances, theme Valorous Woman.

Herberton Presbutian Sanday Sonyi Valorous Sal Rey

The Garden of Allah at Cairns Pictures Tonight

Entertainment notice reviews a Cairns Pictures showing of The Garden of Allah claiming it is a vivid, life like drama transporting viewers to Arabia. It praises the desert setting and the actors portraying love suffering and renunciation with a full change of programme advertised for tomorrow.

Cairns Pictures Limited Garden OF Allah Robert Hichen Helen Ware Domini Whittick’s Cairns Queensland Arabia Allah

O’Connor Opera Company Presents The Hig Boys

The O’Connor Opera Company reports a stronger third night with The Hig Boys drawing a packed house. Miss Collinson Emma and Mr Edward George received praise for performances alongside Hilda Davenport and others, with Luxumbourg County to follow and plans for box seating at Pittard’s and the theatre office. The Austral screens Milestones plus scenes in Bel Vande and Rome bridges in a nine reel program.

Hig O'Connor Uneifer Bing Hastor George ‘“Edwards Oliver Hing Violet. Collinson Emma Hilda” Davenport Mav. Seadram George Franklin M. Brien County of Luxemburs Io Company Mr. O'Connor Miss Collinson Pittard’s Theatre Office Austral Rece Pigures London Chronicle Smilestones Bel- Vande Rome

Councillor Butler's Bull Roams Cairns District Again

The Cairns Shire Council reports Councillor Butler’s bull wandering the district once more. It led a bull through a barbed wire fence and caused alarm at a hotel bar. Councillor Butler considers raffling the animal at Red Crees and asks testimony on its education from Mr B. R Riley. Mrs Glennen’s pending visit to Cairns is noted despite travel limits.

Butler Buler Cairns Edmonton B. R Riley Hambledon Mill Glennen Glaxy” Comespany New Zealand

Magnetic Liniment Promises Rheumatism Relief

An aged advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment as the cure for rheumatism and muscle pain. It claims fast relief, muscle strengthening, and a return to youth, priced at 6 and 3, available through chemists.

Shelidan

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