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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
8
Edgon hosts a three day racing event with notable entrants and a strong field. Promoters promise improved editing and a lively program. Visitors will be admitted and confirmations for entrants are underway for the upcoming race schedule.
A large crowd attended Kedron Park Trotting as Brishaxe claimed top honors in the Second Division. Wilkes, Vohare, and Amateu Wetting led the field with notable performances. West Division saw Sing Mahbon Shcila Wilkes and Chanelwra compete vigorously, with Wan by five lengths. Prince Bardellsty ny Warden Bevan won the 1 mile event by ten lengths in the Ladies Bracelet race featuring My Echo and The Snob.
Race results and program notes from Albion Park include winners across multiple events such as the Amateurs and the Open Handicaps. Mentions of horses like Demonte and Marchand, plus discussion of prize money, entries, and a proposed Saturday meeting program.
July listing for entrants at Kedro Park includes Stella Walkes and Johnnie Bells among many on a crowded card. Names such as Most Vale, Earl's Court, Burloo, and 40 Johnnie Bells appear with assorted placings and distances noted.
In Cape Town on July 10 a New Zealand military team beat a country club side with one goal one try and one penalty goal. Eleven thousand spectators attended the match, marking a lively wartime clash.
Sydney report notes a chaotic racing card with scribbled terms and names like Darby and Melbourne Cup. Vague references to events, stalls, and handicaps hint at a dense, error-filled summary of the forceful Derby and Stakes activity.
In Cairns Sammy Court 1 Wredicaiay before Art. Weary PAL Charles Ninh Mec Matthew Asotin presiding, an Australian Provincial Assurance case reveals alleged misconduct. Witnesses describe defendant offering commissions to secure lower premiums and arranging deposits, with premiums diverted to company credits in Sydney. Court heard repeated offers to pay deposits and settle via solicitors as part of the alleged scheme.
A court hearing features witness testimony on a disputed life policy proposal. McCarey paid £110 and the defense argues the proposal was forged. Marsland and Hamlyn Harris clash over alleged deceit while the witness cites signed papers and a payment plan.
A crowded Enid theater reports strong audience reaction to a soap opera style feature about Joe the ice man and his sweetheart Tina. The story follows a basement tenement love triangle involving Joe’s mother, a factory official, and a sheriff, with stage performances by well known actors and a lively Palace program.
Readable lines describe portions and parcels such as near a railway and various plots. Mentions “Portion” numbers, per acre values, and references to property features and ownership. The legible parts suggest a public notice or land sale description with unclear names and local place markers.
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