Cairns Jockey Club Meeting Ends Amid Delays and Controversy
A hot humid Cairns Turf meeting faced tram delays reducing attendance. Races produced close finishes and disputes over starts with Ephor declared winner after interference in the Second Division. Lavangus and Austin's Gift led in trials while Kantry and First Demas contested early divisions. stewards upheld protests and re-ran portions of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Lavangus
Ransharp
Austin
Gift
Flying Handics
Demas
Sylvano
Ayr Bridge
Oph
Ast Bridge
Notch
Jrst
Roget
Rhyme
Epber
Fom Marasim
Ephor
Seem
Ingag
Marasini
Kantry
Aye
Demas A
Price
Wilson
Bax- B. Smith
Smithy Bo
Vaakoweldt
Royal Abmca Reee
Sylvamo
Neary
Gotana
Diva
Linnott
Rorarie
B. Santh
Rhyma
Smith
McLean
Nipter
March Fandi
Labor uneasy as Queensland election nears
Brisbane reports growing Labor unease over expected election results. Analysts cite opposition to abolishing the Legislative Council, cabinet hints about a single chamber government, and strong rival campaigns in metropolitan seats including Toowong Toombul Nundah and Bulimba as decisive factors shaping the three‑week run to polling.
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Brisbane
Legislative Council
Neo Atenitied
Bis
L If
Theodore
Ders
Russia
Algaria
Toowong
Toombel
Nundah
Macartney
Andrew Petrie
Toombul
Thomas Bridges
Labor
T. Leemes
R ‘Wu Ae
Tre- Gers’ Association
Brewster Solves a Heist at the Lansing Estate
Brewster, hired for appearance and brains, works with Jim to protect Craig Lansing’s home after valuable items vanish. Captain B. Drake poses as Dares and attempts to flee with a brooch at a ball, but Drake hides the theft as Brewster closes in. More attractions on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Craig Lansing
Crag Lansing
Lansing
Jim
Beren
Captain B. Drake
Dares
Drake
Drama of Lakshima and Krishna in American setting
A melodramatic tale follows Lady Lakshima, daughter of a Maharajah, and Krishna, son of Bhampat’s ruler. Krishna is sent to America. Lakshima’s rescue by George Morling triggers a pursuit as she seeks to return to him while clergymen question cultural temptations.
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Berea
Krishna Dhwaj
Bhampat
Lakshima
Bhattari
Krishna
America
George Morling
George
Morlings
Lakshama
Mary
Morling
Sahib
Fanning
Rajah
Newman
Palace Pictures Presents The Mat They Could Not Hang
The theatre will open Monday showing Palace Pictures feature The Mat They Could Not Hang starring an Australian actress. Audiences in America will also witness the lot of excitement and stagecraft that promises a staged awe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Pictures
Market Values Rise for Maize Potatoes and Hay
Market activity last week showed firmer values for maize potatoes and lucerne hay and chaff. Merchants urged sellers to consider market demand and cautious pricing as trade continued across regions.
Alma Den Notes on Disappearance Rumor and Illness
Alarm over the alleged vanishing of William Blackie spreads in Alma Den after Rice's search of his hut and a report to Constable Peters. Townsfolk speculate a mining accident. meanwhile Mrs. Willand of the Carriers' Arms lies seriously ill.
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William Blackie
Rice
Imcom
Constable Peters
Alma den
Wade
Dean
T.P
Willand
Damages for Assault Awarded Over Eye Injury
Joseph Barry Mutler, licensee of Greensborough Hotel, was awarded exemplary damages against Ronald Tempest Southey after a taxi dispute ended with Mutler losing sight in one eye. Southey struck Mutler on the eye, prompting medical care and possible removal of the eye to prevent inflammation. The defendant did not appear in court.
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Joseph Barry Mutler
Greensborough Hotel
Greensborough
Ronald Tempest Southey
Melbourne
Souther
Sed
Butler
Southey
Tamica
Isu
Eochess
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The
Lake Breeze Motor
SH Vla
Rene
Irvinebare & Peeramom
Sporting
Cairns Jockey Club
Ivy
Pat
Costin
Mareeba
Bai Mareeba
A. Hl. Pittard & Cod
Abbott Street
Post
Herald
Entertainments
Phoes
P.O. Kozoy
Cairaas
Newcarhet
the North Queensland Mortgage & Investment CO. Ltd
Flinders Street
Asthur
WH Clarke
G. Lisha’s
G. Lisha
Crawford
Crawford's
North Queen Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Civiss
Flying Colors
Fox
Whittick
St. David's Day
R. B. Dore
Queen Chambers
Queen Street
Lost” and “Herald
Tor Cope
Ant
AED
Mercer
Abbot St. Cairns
P.O. Dox
Phamog
Loess Ballow
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