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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
8
Fragmented report from Brisbane June 1 notes candinates for the Belshane Cup at Ascot with windy gallops and unclear phrases. The text mentions horses and riders but is heavily garbled with missing letters, making specifics uncertain.
London dispatch reports chaos in racehorse events with multiple horses named and times cited. It notes Victorian Parke, Desert Gon, Ka Hoorg, St Chedinal and others in a crowded racing scene near the top, detailing furlongs and speeds across several heats. The piece also mentions football scheduling changes and a protest over refereeing in a Rainbow-Kennedy match, reflecting the era's sports coverage and club secretary notes.
Brisbane reports after the final gallops of the period that Golden Sweat and Bob Kh are among the contenders. Details on performance, times, and future prospects are summarized from the day's training observations.
The report details harsh criticism of the England side amid Australia’s strong performance. It highlights concerns over selection, scheduling, and the handling of players, with emphasis on Durston and Gregory, and notes calls for trial games and revised county fixtures to improve future tests.
Fragmentary note from Elatde dated June 1 references a debate over Austro fans and atom tea. The readable phrases mention heathe and Dowell with boating and testing. The text appears garbled with nonsensical insertions, offering no clear events or identifiable individuals beyond scattered names.
Indon June 3 report describes a boxing championship between Platte and Masham Lamons televok. Platte dominates early work while Masham struggles to close the distance. Goddard and Cook exchange heavy punches in the later rounds with Cook earning a decisive late lead after twelve rounds.
Representatives from Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland Universities competed in athletics at the Exhibition Ground on June 1. Melbourne’s Lachey set a new shot put record, while a large crowd observed events and other athletes performed across field disciplines.
Tommy Milton wins the auto race in Indianapolis on June 1 with a new record of 9.42 miles on Rou De Velma et rifle pace, though he faced a banked troubles. No serious accidents were reported during the event.
Nesting of returned soldiers at Lovells Hotel Chilagoe highlighted the league's work over the past year. Officials including President Whitmee and Vice President Elford reported on aiding thousands of soldiers and dependents, with monthly gatherings set for the Gat Friday and plans for further action discussed.
Herbert River notes outline a Saturday gathering of the MULOLOF branch with strong turnout and adoption of articles of memorandum. The Herbert River Farmers League plans to assist farmers with corned beef and mutton, while council purchases and local movements in Townsville and surrounding areas are noted.
A quirky piece discusses Palece Pietree and a satire titled He Jekyll wrt Mr. Hyde. It reviews popular writers and their works with playful mis-spellings, noting a program featuring Robert Lins Stevensin and a reveal about a tale called The aetna of i Wiungyaine. The column rambles through fictional readings and dramatic personalities with hints of celebrity attitudes.
A mixed comedy program screens at Cairns Pictures featuring Let Er Go a farm farce and Corrie Griffiths Cave plus Oh Bill Behaves. The Australian Gazette and Saumount Graphic advertise a bright night with Nim and a thunderbolt twist as locals attend. The orchestra will provide a lively musical interlude between films.
A crowded Cairn audience greeted Mother Goose Panto as Robison Crusoe night delighted with lively frocking dancing and clever comedy. The program promises a new Robinson Crusoe that promises scenery and costumes with Bert Ray as Crusoe and Miss Olive Raymond as principal boy aiding Miss Mazel Nutt in presenting new novelties.
Report describes a severe fire event in Rumson and Garbghal Hille with extensive damage and high incendiary suspicion. Mentions a possible tax arrest and rewards offered, but details are inconsistent and names are garbled.
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