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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
4
Reg N Q R L A member Tattersal s ons Tattersall s Billiard Parlour and Cigar Divam Abbott Street Cairns announces doing business on every event in Aust. Now operating on Doncaster and Sydney Cup Hewmerket and Australian Oakleigh and Futurity. Price lists of application write wire of call P O Box 167 Phone.
Nominations for the Turf Club meeting on 22 March include Tral Handicap and multiple horses such as Hriscoe King Vorrigh Yuki Thapsia with several entries in various handicaps. New horses arrive from Herberton Mareeba and Boomaroo, with rubber rope for the starting machine and practicing at the barrier.
A Melbourne entry list notes acceptances for several horses including Newmar Ibex Outlook Greener Eadwind Anderdown Mm 5 Besson Mlond Red oeeesy Lucknow Titar acer Renee Bint Crass Eadais and Star Comedian among 14 acceptors for the Same Cup with notable names such as Shadow Dancer and Ashview Land in the field.
The report lists bettors and horses with misread or garbled names. It mentions penalties in the Siewmarket race and assigns riders to various horses including Mistico and Bluc Crags. Common OCR errors obscure several entries, but the gist covers postrace penalties and rider assignments.
Melbourne March 12 section lists Futurity times for long and short issues. The note describes three furlongs of the final heat and details timing for the races.
Melbourne racing notes from March 12 list scratchings and expectations at AJC and VRC meetings. Mentioned are horses such as Greenstead Lucknow Blue Cross Wedding Day and Fitness with note that Fitness is injured and will miss VRC engagements. Cup prices altered and numerous riders and horses named amid a wet track context.
The writing notes a working bee to weed the green and a forthcoming cricket park match. It mentions a president two vice presidents and a dozen members forming a committee with plans for team selection referees and potential fines to enforce attendance and scoring, with proceeds going to charity.
London report states in the final of a 16,000 stake event, Toman leads 2668 to 1866 over Stevenson as play concludes.
Athletics note listing starts allowed for the Youths' Handicap at St Patrick's Day sports. Competitors include J McGrath RK Wood V Pyne Noone C Baker E Shambrook G ONeill A Drew Cokten E Gordon J Skeen W Harnes T Fitzgerald J Twmniewo J Joyce W Jackson B Brown E Joyce K Blackmore V Ferry O Hara and others.
The Premier and leading ministers discuss the validity of Petersham by election nominations. Lawyers Loxton and Russell urge reform of the Returning Officer for using wrong forms, while ministers reject direct intervention. The Elections and Qualifications Committee remains the sole corrective body to address any mistakes.
After a lengthy sitting two Cairns Bowling Club vice-presidents reveal teams to play at Norman Park on Saturday. Captains Standish and Lyon lead squads including Hoare Overland Wilson and others while an Ambulance Brigade turnout and strict umpire checks add local color.
Adelaide reports Private George Clarke of Doscanier England has been identified as the soldier who died at Ade laine Hospital following a quarrel with another returned serviceman. The incident occurred Monday and the death is attributed to injuries from the altercation.
After armistice the YMCA is asked to provide 30 000 additional billets for men on leave from France. The YMCA groups respond by offering beds and transport in their car services, easing a major demobilisation problem. Soldiers express relief at being able to settle quickly with shelter and travel, ending days of wandering the streets in search of a billet.
Sydney report shows Gordon applying on behalf of the wife for an interim order against Edward Catts. The court considered protections for the weak and noted actions dating from last month.
The current Herald highlights Tolga lands four views showing soldier progress and six unpublished images from 1918 cycle in South Johnstone. It also includes portraits linked to Rutherford Shiel and Cairns area scenes with Palm Beach Mission Bay. The issue presents a Mona Mous Picture of the Mission Perambulator and a pre cyclone Innisfail Post Office feature with other illustrations of the Rockhampton fire and four cartoons.
A long noted antacid remedy is described as effective for indigestion heartburn gastralence and stomach trouble. The editor notes widespread use and recommends a teaspoonful in water after meals as a simple treatment option.
Cairns Garden Pictures presents a lively comedy about two families the snobbish Hardings and humble Leighs. The story unfolds with charm and humanity as the entire family enjoys a delightful evening with Pathe colored reels and comics. The show promises a second performance under favorable fresco conditions.
The description reviews J Stuart Blackton’s screen version of Sar Gilbert Parker’s Judgment House. The cast centers on an heiress married to one man while loving another, with intrigue and remorse driving the drama. A second screening is promised tonight featuring subplots about class and identity in Manhattan.
An advertisement promotes Sophylite Mew as a remedy for hair troubles claiming it restores lost color and thickness. It touts a quick effect, promises lasting shine, and mentions a product price of 2/6 with a health claim about preventing further hair loss. The offer lists a location at 285 Clarence Street in Sydney and credits a Dr Ther.
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