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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
4
Sporting notes from Townsville report a June gathering with entries for the Suri Club patriotic meeting and a long list of horse and pony names. The report lists multiple races and selections at Canterbury Park and related events, noting horses, placings, and handicaps in a detailed but fragmented recap.
Rerisbane June 7 leads with four to one on four Limited and The Bounce while Red Penman Violet Chief Irish Princess and Venerable race behind. Bets list Sabrina Medley Laidley Eb tatdie Downerst and other players at long odds.
A Brisbane tips sheet lists horses for numerous events including the Second Welter and Flying Handicap. It pairs horses such as Rosewood Lad Earlson Moreton Handicap The Bounce Red Pennant and Greenstead with suggested placings across Claret Stakes Epsom Handicap and Royal Stakes.
List of acceptances for the Albion Cup featuring Amberdown Lordzero Deme ranthis Ornate Limited Venerable Cairn Wallace Barfield The Bounce Waninnie Roseacre Irish Princess Ed Laddie Rosewood Lad Down cast Avosetta Scotch Birdie among others in Brisbane coursetalking July 7.
A Flemington committee ruled the appeal frivolous and imposed a 5 pound deposit to support the Distressed Jockeys Fund while addressing penalties on an individual tied to a racing matter.
Teams named for opening matches with Rainbows facing Kennedys at 4 30 pm and Wallaroos versus Walhetes in Norman Also Rainbow juniors meet natives seniors at 2 30 pm Fullbacks Innes Saxby Chimes and Dicker among listed backs with captains noted The selections include multiple forwards three quarters and halves across all squads with several named players and captaincy details
A major fire consumed the premises of Stediman and the confectioners on a Harria street corner on Saturday night. Estimated damage runs about £60,000 with most stock and machinery destroyed. loss exceeds insured value. Fire officials say the actual cost may be higher.
Probate of 143 Don ovan late of VILLE ram Jat the Sup to Thomas fire. Innisfail draper insolvent at the Supreme Court to say and first meeting of creditors fixed for June 20. DR SHELDOM2 PILLS advertised for backache and urinary trouble with prices and availability at chemists and storekeepers.
The report notes a crowd at a Moon Wore event with two bicycle races for men and children, plus a one mile race near Muntz's gate. Soft tack sales and a social at a Hall followed, with local residents aiding the event and King’s Birthday observed.
A wartime letter from Bert Behan appeals Cairns workers to support No. 3 Australian Field Ambulance in France. He notes over 100 Queenslanders in the unit and asks for comforts, scarfs, tobacco, and cash donations to fund meals and morale, with gifts routed via the C.O. for fair distribution. He recalls meetings with Phil Potts and Jim MacSpadden in Egypt and France.
A sensational tale set in a rough town follows Silent Scott the gambler who orders a hit on a reformer aimed at cleaning up the town. A dance hall girl and Frumpy the gambler gamble to decide life or death ending with betrayal and murder.
Fox presents The Unwelcome Mother at the Palace tonight with Walter Law as Mason and El limor the waves child raised by Old Peter. The tale follows marriage, memory, and a reunion with Mason as Ann declares love and stays. Also shown is Silent Scott with a parson hero and damsel Fluffy amid a riotous town backdrop.
A Spirited Anpiral day at the Spence Street house features a matinee for children and a seniors show. The Fox feature Blazing Love stars Virginia Pearson in a warm hearted five reel photograph backed by Shrnard Chapin, followed by Women of the Wet and a two part comedy Double Room Mates. The Lorple Domine serial is delayed due to a missing steamer.
Miss Louise Mack world famous authoress and war correspondent arrives in Kuranda after Brisbane recitals that raised funds for the Red Cross. She plans Cairns appearances with moving pictures from the war, including scenes of captured prisoners and the late explorer Cherry Kearton.
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