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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1923
Page
11
The Teche Picture Theatre management unveils a stylish winter program featuring Chaplin selections and a fashion forecast projection. Irene Fletcher returns in a dramatic plot about love and fate while a full orchestra and violin dance provide a grand finale.
A fragmented review notes Palece Plevaren and Pola Newri in The Red Peacock at Feramous, praising its piety and distinct dramatic strokes. It references Marguerite Snow Mumer, Shiri, Veatiee, and a Chelate gamed tableau, while hinting at the bustling programme including Rambles.
Shipping notices report vessels The Walpert Veers from United Kingdom due in Cairns end of March Canberra sails to Sydney Brabane bound Caluna ports southbound The Mopewsit from Maryborough arrives end of Kanowns leaving for Gull porte The Urille sails Cooktown to the South Nadie to Adelaide Treliasick inbound New War to Cairns March Inland cargo offers available
Howard Smith directors announce a 5 percent dividend for the half year to December with four bonus shares, lifting the annual rate to a lower level than hoped. Market observers note expectations were not met and speculate on potential delayed shipments or market factors affecting results.
Daily dispatch from March 9 reports Turks arming amid rising tensions in Constantinople as orders are intensified. Sources note mobilization measures and heightened alert in the capital. Military officials emphasize readiness without specifying units or timelines.
Moscow reports that military authorities have ordered 128000 machine guns from Czechoslovakia Slovakia and forty airplanes from Sweden as part of a broader arms procurement The note also mentions rifles from several unspecified sources amid the wartime supply push.
A man named Witton Grey, aged 37, died after being thrown from a horse near Wonda la Feach. The incident involved colleagues and an air of shock spread among the local community as authorities investigated the crash site.
Incomplete OCR text mentions a public sale action near a street location with authorities named in fragmentary form. Details such as date, exact entity names, and scope are unclear, but the notice indicates official proceedings and local administration.
At Charters Towers on March 9 a Racing Association meeting discussed a motion from Mr. Cunningham to alter rules on probation periods and racing ownership. Delegates from clubs including Tamour, Yungabi, Mareeba, and Johnstone backed the plan, with Executive representatives expressing cautious support for a northward race circuit.
The notice lists entry forms for hospitality and handicaps at a St Patrick's Day event. It mentions the Hambledon club selecting participants and the Mercantiles at Mary and various named competitors to be invited. It notes forms available from the Mary sporting department.
The garbled text lists names and figures across teams as if from a sports page. It mentions Melbourne Fremantle and various players with odd spellings and incomplete scores, implying a battered box score or lineup summary.
Saturday’s meeting in Victoria features a diverse roster with horses including Queen Yonx, Serene van Ta Ute Canowinds, and Blackadder among others. The card lists outfits such as Pinal Accopa and Fasinewold, with multiple entries like Mufti AS and Fontine while Ayrland shows 6.10 a mile.
A fragmented cricket report notes close play with 121 in one innings and 14 wickets for another. It mentions a visit by Racha cricketer Mann at Cairns, plus a planned Cairns event and a North Queensland match with Trinite and Wallaroo teams in the spotlight.
Unclear OCR notes show Nasw rifle championships with competitors from Australia. Kendall leads the field at 300 yards, while the ruler mentions possible leaders and representation from West Australia South Australia and Tasmania.
In Melbourne at the MCC Tennis Tournament Patterson fell behind early, appeared anxious at the net, and committed errors. The final scores were 1 4 1 63.
Early assembly at the Royal Hotel led to the formation of a football association with Ber Brown elected as first leader. Officers named include J Tipps as patron and Brewe Metlahon Norris Ally McQueen McGregor L Draper Eden Monteomventa Segretry Treanor guiding the Cairn district efforts.
Rain disrupts events in the Central Queensland region with unsettled forecast affecting race meetings including venues such as Dirtanbaodi and nearby centers. Officials warn of postponed activities and revised schedules as drivers and participants adapt to wet conditions.
In Sydney a severe dry spell slows water supply from the taza source and forces widespread layoffs with over thirty workers dismissed and others facing cutbacks. Officials report record low storage and warn the city must conserve to keep major industrial operations running.
The article details the February church wedding of Ara Thomas Kelly’s eldest daughter to Julia Saraheld Casey of Su nday. The ceremony featured bridesmaids Molly Kelly and Hinde Caney, with lavish attire and a rose petal departure, while missing the bride’s father due to illness. The piece also covers Herberton State School committee matters and local acknowledgments.
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