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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1916

Page

4

Autumn Hurdle Race and Related Stakes at Melboune

A disjointed report covers autumn turf events with the Autumn Hurdle Race results showing winners and riders, details of the River Handicap defeat of Willins and the rider F Garland injured, and notes on the Lloyd Stakes and Autumn Handicap outcomes. The text records times and placements for several races and names horses such as Bell neck Vereeqper tera and Christian Brother among others.

Melpoulne Aly Willins F. Garland A. Bidop Dunecke D. Cohen Merrimax EL Moca L. Fisker Harrison Fobey High Hock Lownit Woorak Tragiette Traguette Amesta Burrehbedes Giron Amate Chu Tregquetis Weersk Siz Thes Oo Ep High Rock

Carlita wins after lead at meadow ring

Carlita led to the bridge and around the bend before an easy finish, beating Cykion by two lengths. Francia Foy and Primtighter followed, with Golden Charm, Wallachia, and others in the minor placings as time stood at 3 39.0.

Carliite Bremen Cykden Lewis Frencie-Béy R. Wherr Priseighter Kelly Carita Cyklons Francia Foy Carlits Came Padge Cykion Scond Place Carlita Francis Foy Francis Primtighter

Boxing Exposition at Austral Pictures Tonight

Storbeck and Jimmy Herd headline a boxing display at Austral Pictures tonight. Storbeck boasts an unbeaten record and will be joined by participants with a long history in British Empire boxing, including Bill Chase noted as a White Hope contender in London.

Austral Pictures Red Storbeck Jimmy Herd Justice Jameson Meelling Storbeck London Bilaweyo Rhodesia Mine Williams South Africa

Northern District Patriotic Fund Disbursements Report

A detailed record lists donations and disbursements for the Northern District Patriotic Fund and associated groups through 1915 1918. Entries include Cairns staff and hospital funds Cadman’s Association and Red Cross support along with specific sums and installments.

Jack and Newell's Cairns Cadman Jacks Mine Koorbora Bank of New South Walees Robe * Sturt” Co Me. F. Brown Samuel Alles & Song, Ltd W. J. Ames J. Herrick A. Thomson Gs. Cadman's Association Coomber Comin Lm Campbell Tews Council Ft Us Fred Wilkinson Fearnley Headrick Smellie & Co Burns, Philp and Co., Ltd Cairns District Hospital Cadman’s Association E. Coomber CSR Co. Ltd Hambledon Mill Ledlie, & Stillman S. Pearce Cairns Town Council Cabmen’s Association Koorboora W. J. Munro Cammen’s Association Smelle & Co. Ltd Samuel Allen & Sons, Ltd Cs.k. Co. Ltd Hambledon Kuranda Ladies Patriotic Fund Mary Stenfield Hom Jack & Newell Marrett Queensland National Bank Cairns District Cs.r. Co., Ltd C. McKenzie A. J. Draper A. J. Draper, Ltd A. L. & Stillman David Chimes Marret Samuel Allien

When Mother Is Ill Health Help Offered

The Ladies' College of Health offers assistance to mothers facing illness. Read by grateful mothers, messages can be sent for receipt of 34 for passage. Address: Department the Ladies' College of Health, 129 Queen Street.

Trestmast

Realise the War Warns Guild Speech on Sacrifices

The speaker urges total national effort for war, praising discipline and seriousness. He argues that soldiers and civilians must confront reality, urging Britain to fight with all might against evil and to avoid complacency or triviality.

Lees Great Britain

CATRNS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS PROGRESS

The annual meeting notes labor and progress at the college for the year ending 1915. A proposed workshop was discussed, with war delays noted but expected to benefit later. Enrollment shows 510 in shorthand and other classes, with 292 in state school pupils and 297 enrolled overall. The committee reports increased receipts and improved activity, forecasting leadership into the next term.

G. H Caires Ender Fevic Guy Ellie Barrows

Meeting closes with thanks for committee aid

The report notes a closing statement thanking the committee for assistance given. the session concluded after the speaker urged continued support and consideration of the proposal.

Died on Service Sergt Major W A Brooke

Sergt Major W A Brooke son of the late John Garvie Brooks died in Alexandra Hospital Heliopolis from enteric fever after service in Malta and England. He was about 30 and well known at Irvineank and Wat sorville. He died after being invalided from front service and later died in Egypt.

W. A. Brooke John Garvie Brooks Weymouth Hospital England Malta Alexandra Hospital Heliopolis Irvineank Watsorville Jest C LDA Collins

Visitors Barred From British Ship Entry

The article notes a strict War Precautions regulation barring anyone from boarding a British merchant ship engaged in overseas or inter-state trade while moored at a wharf without written permission from naval or military authorities or ship owners or agents. Exceptions include Commonwealth personnel on duty, naval or military members on duty, harbour authority staff, or crew members aboard.

Progressive firm to build store and offices at Cairns corner

Samuel Allen and Son plan a new one story reinforced concrete building at the Lake Street and Hartley Street corner. The layout includes a manager’s room, offices, strong room, packing area, spirit room, and a ventilated produce store. Tenders are expected to be invited within two weeks. The project aims to enhance Cairns’ architectural streetscape and improve local commerce.

Cairns Samuel Allen and Sone Lake and Hartheey Streets Messra Lynch and Hunt Townsville Lake Street Hartey Street Lakes Street jSoan Lake-Hartley-st. Corner

Lot doubts party on dis loyal action in play language

The text notes the Lot party does not hide disloyal action existing within the party and is stated in strong, performative language.

False Pretences Charge In Tolga Court

Jack Henson faced charges before Cairns Summons Court for February 1916 at Tolga. Prosecutor says he obtained £1 by false pretences from B. M. Hayes. Evidence shows accused denied being Jack Benson and was urged to confess. The case proceeded to production of the moon phase details for March.

A. B. Gibson Cairag Jack Henson Tolga B. M. Hayes Defechee Meldon Police Jack Benson Policr Etorion Innis Atherton Esgliss Ras

William Lennon Real Estate and Sugar Land Salesman

William Lennon is identified as a real estate and sugar land salesman. The item outlines his professional role and regional focus in Sugar Land.

WM. Lennon

Bargain Sugar Farm and Riverfront Land Downsized

Auction style list offers sugar farm near Russell and river flats with 100 acres of farm land, 838 acres of cone land near Gordes Vale, multiple parcels within 1 to 20 miles of Mareeba, Wa reeba, and Carbeen stations. Properties priced from £1500 to £4590 with terms and improvements.

Geramich Mulgrave Pital Mareeba Wareeba Carbeen Ste On Maeres Eins Vurnoet Ab.p. Offengim Gordes Vale Fear Bar

Land and house sale near Cairne with fruit trees

A mixed property listing offers 5 acres about 3 miles from Cairne seed land and a renovated house on Victoria Street with 17 perch allotment. It notes 200 citrus trees and other fruits, a new stove and a small room, with the land described as 16 perches and a four year old dwelling. The sale mentions a price of £500 and a grant or gift at the price.

Mulgrave River Gordonvale Frenchman's One Russell River Rungell Superior Fishery Creek Cairne New JR Victoria Pris

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