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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

4

Cairns J C Weights at Cairns Meeting Listed

Weights for Cairns meeting released with horses such as Trial-Phantor 9.3 Austin's Gift 14 Narona Aro Maggie Light 88 Ebrisene Fs Mataffa Ransom 82 Boralad 7 and many others shown under handicap weights. Officials publish entries for First Oission Ayr Bridge and Royal Actor etc with weights and terms.

CH. Towers Cairns Phantor Austin Narona Aro Maggie Light Ebrisene Fs. Mataffa Ransom Boralad Ayr Bridge Rogetah van Biene Syhvano Gotano Rhyme B.S Pidesboy Demas Hoplite Lavangus Awatha Beaches Sa Eurado Lady Short Royal van Ton Sylvano Gotano Ao T. A Phanfur Ewrado Narooa Royal Abundance Sylvano Dee G T. BS Bridesboy Miner

Spring Handicap Entries For A Readable New Zealand Meeting

Brisbane racing report notes that New Zealand entries arrive for the principal handicaps at the spring meeting. Prominent horses Parisian Diamond Impediment Stutter Sweet Ti among others. Albion Cup preparations underway with tame Ascot training gallops and several distance performances listed for Sabrina Amberdown Demeranthia Venerable Lantus and Alcorner vs St Evins.

Wade New Zealand Brisbane Ascot Im Andance Lordacre Amberdown Lyok Sabrina Demeranthia Venerable Lantus Alcorner St. Evins

Mulgrave Rifle Club Holds Second Shoot

The Mulgrave Rifle Club held its second shoot for Mr A J Draper’s trophy with a strong turnout. Frank Townsen was the lone member to reach the target score, while Wilehire topped the rifle event by receiving a hit to burst. Other noted scores include D Gtones Henkes and A Stokes with multiple entries, and N Napier posting a 17.

A. J. Draper Frank Townsen Wilehire Henkes A. Stokes C. Horton Napier

Miller Dentist Shield Street Cairns

A short item notes a dentist named Miller located on Shield Street in Cairns, connected to the School of Area Buildings.

Shield Cairns

Taxation debate in Queensland legislature faces heated objection

In Committee of Ways and Means the Income Tax Land Tax and Stamps bills drew fierce opposition. Mr Macartney warned heavy taxation would hinder development and risk driving Queensland toward greater dependence on federal funds. Other speakers cited financial estimates and potential impacts on growth and government schemes. The discussion touched on exemptions from federal taxes and the overall science of taxation. The assembly stressed unity to support wartime recruitment while scrutinizing the tax measures.

Brisbane Macartney Queensland Commonwealth Ak Ter Hie Wee W. H. Barnes Theodore Ita Umma Hardacre Rng Warren Morgan Moe Childern Berlain Kuin

Pig raising eyed for soldiers settlement block in Brisbane

Mr Hunter reported the land development plan seeks about 322 acres for a pig raising and dairy sugar growing settlement. The area would serve as a soldiers settlement with potential bacon production and a guaranteed minimum price, while parts already suitable for dairying and sugar crops.

Brisbane Hunter Department Norih Tas Port

Fated Evening in Gordonvale Crowd Feasts

An imperfect OCR fragment describes a social gathering in Gordonvale where a crowd enjoys ample food and merriment. The text mentions ambulances and patrons, with lines about children, seating, and a floorful of attendees. The scrambled prose hints at communal feeding and shared hospitality.

Prohibition Meeting Promotes Dry Campaign Values

Prohibition speakers across the Cairns area argued that revenue should not hinder reform. H Corbett of Gordonvale urged that drink is a trade not a calling while Miss Hussey and Mrs Finerty highlighted temperance gains and the fight against the liquor trade.

Queensland Er. H. Corbett Gordonvale Miss Bary W. E. Gladmons Gladstone Misa Hussey Commonwealth Finerty Cairns W.ct.u Atkinson

High Court Verdict on Frasi/3/s Case

Fragmented OCR notes report a high court verdict involving an officer or colonial figure in New South Wales. The text is garbled but suggests a judicial decision affecting a state matter and a related ruling or acknowledgement.

Austral Millicent New York Underworld Atien Ene Ag Austral Screen Mary Miles Minter

Melbourne Death Notices Briefly Reported

A terse Melbourne death notice notes the sudden passing of Joe H. in Flemington. The item provides minimal details beyond the name and location of death, reflecting brief local obituary coverage.

Melbourne Joe Nh Non Ore Eddenly Flemington On

Australian Hurdles and Steeplechase Meet Highlights

Readouts mention July to August dates, Australian hurdles, Kentin steeplechase event, Albion Cup, Caulfield and Melbourne venues, with quotes and notices. The fragment notes competitions and schedules across multiple days and locations in Australia.

Sand Albion Cup Stradbroke Bris Mage Cup Goodwood Cap

Racing brief notes mention Sand Albion Cup Stradbroke Bris Mage Cup and Goodwood Cap with Ade lide Cup. Wires must be reply paid and no further details provided.

Stradbroke

Noel Clavering and Allan Barrett in a Daring Love Plot

A melodramatic scene unfolds as Noel Clavering resigns and seeks accommodation after tangled pasts. Allan Barrett is revealed as the man who boards the train, while Belle Bennett embodies Valerie Greenaway. Jack Livingston portrays Noel and George Cheseboro plays Allan Bar.

Ion Gwynne Noel Clavering Kent Allan Barrettery Muriel Clavering Barrett Belle Bennett Valerie Greenaway Jack Livingston Noel George Cheseboro Allan Bar

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