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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

4

Second Day Racing At Brisbane QTC Meeting

The Brisbane QTC second day featured a crowded program with notable results. Bunting won the SECOND NOVICE HANDICAP over 2000 sovs by a half length with Eastcourt and Barfield close behind and Lord Vindex leading early. Early betting favored Bunting and Eastcourt among others. The FIRST WELTER HANDICAP saw Ladur Queen edge King Gowrie and Harmonite in a tight finish. Other events included the SIRES PRODUCE STAKES and Rothsay Trial Stakes with competitive fields and varied outcomes. The Welsh-style Steeplechase and Handicap races closed the day as spectators packed the stands.

Sumach Barfield Lord Vindex Demeranthis Eastcourt Wayland Smith Punting Garros Bunting Poaching Norah Everkeane Ladur Queen Wood Royal Yetman Mason King Gowrie Mig Lo Jones Harmonite Yuma Albro Patrilla Anl Japette Star Robe Heffernan Anniversary Davis Broadacre Carroll Rose Compel Athens Ambesu

Law Student Anniversary in Front Despite Minimal Change

A fragmented report notes the law student and anniversary entry staying near the front with little substantive change. The favorite finished close to last, while another horse won by a wide margin, though the exact times and positions are unclear from the text.

Anniversary

Cornwall Handicap Betting Turnout with Time Readouts

The card lists multiple runners including Lady Jacksaind Ulster Boy and Big Fishers with odds shown like 7 to 2 for several entrants. Time reads 2.36 for Datus and 1.42 for Captain Standish and Padi, with 12 others noted in the betting.

Tracowal Cornwall Lady Jacksaind Ulster Boy Whicker Tisno Ettershank Lady Bhacksane Golden Charm Captain Standish Padi

Boy Thieves In Court In Melbourne Suburb Case

A gang of six boys faced the Special Magistrates at Port Melbourne in the Children’s Court. They were found guilty of first offences after a planned series of thefts in the suburb. Sentences were postponed as the youths expressed remorse and vowed to avoid trouble again.

Melbourne Port Melboux

Minister Hails Jervis Bay Naval College Asset to Empire

The Minister for Navy Mr Cook, returning from Jervis Bay Naval College, praised its efficiency and power and its capacity for good. He said Australia plays a worthy part in developing a navy to guard shores in the future.

Sydney Mr. Cook Jervis Bay Naval College E Place Australia

Beware of sudden colds Dr Sheldon’s new discovery

Public notice touts Dr Sheldon’s remedy for coughs and colds described as an ever ready friend priced at 1 shilling 6 pence and sold widely. The brief ad urges readers to obtain it everywhere.

ONE SHILLING FOR TWENTY GAMES AT NORTHAGE S SPORTS DEPOT

A promotion offers twenty games including Snakes and Ladders and Table Football for one shilling with sixpence postage at Boland s Block Cairns Northage s Sports Depot.

Northage Boland Cairns

Wealth and Passion in a Modern Stage Darling

Elaine aice a messal comedy prima donna grows weary of her world as she watches young women trade beauty and innocence for luxury. Jack Dexter, a rich recent graduate, falls in love and schemes to win her. Billings, an elder financier, pursues Elaine who marries him then realizes Jack’s true wealth. Elaine shoots Billings, discovers Jack’s fortune, and plans a quiet wedding at his country home. Palace plan now open, book early. Prices 1/6, 1/3 and GL including Federal Tax.

Elaine Aice Jack Dexter Elaine Oscar Billings Theatrical Trust Jack Billings Ack Palace Tonight Feod Girl Feod Georgia Haddon Bassett Iron Mountain Dave Rand Nell Haddon Luke Dave Judd Haddon Nell Zep Bassett Husband Forte

Char le Chaplin Leads Final Cairns Theatre Night

The Cairns Theatre screens Charlie Chaplin in Easy Street for the last time tonight. The program also features The Secret Kingdom serial episodes and Triangle Douglas Fairbanks film American Aristocracy, followed by Palace Tonight review of The Feod Girl and a synopsis of the hill country romance.

Cairns Charlie Chaplin Constable Chaplin Chaplin Douglas Fairbanks Sates Horton Eas Lee Percy Horton Horton Lee Norton

Peg o the Ring leads final Austral show with perilous den scene

Tonight at the Austral a four part drama titled The Beckoning Trail screens alongside Saving Susie from the Sea and more. Hugo escapes hospital and confronts counterfeiters while Peg is trapped in a den as the plot tightens. The program promises a thrilling night of entertainment.

Peg O' the Ring Hugo Peg Susie

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