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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1916

Page

4

Secrecy Question at Bundaberg Cane Board Hearing

At Bundaberg, during the Fairymead Sugar Mill award inquiry, arguments focused on secrecy rules. Mr Grove urged tighter secrecy, citing information leaks from Canegrowers and mill owners. The presiding judge ruled the board may hear all questions with papers kept confidential within the usual framework.

Bundaberg Fairymead Central Cane Price Board Grove Fairymead Co Wild Brisbane Mr. Grove Mia Honour Grave Anyame Ce

Omitted Motes Mention Volunteers and Local Horsemen

Fragmentary note recalls two volunteers McKariam and Coleman setting off with Jack Wilcot directing a fair. Mentions two more recruits via Mears Harry Heyman and F Bridton, sons of the bush and noted horsemen. References Senussi and Arabs and a white horse scene.

McKariam Ami Coleman Jack Wilcot Ffaire Mears Harry Heyman Mr. Bridton Reedalbe

Gossyfiium Park Sale Notice

Auction announced by Campbell at Gossyfiium Park to be held on Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th with railway truck carting facilities. Catalogues list piano, claviole, and music, plus horse tack and a three year old pony. Auctioneers firm handling sale for Mrs Mirvam and Campbell accounts.

Campbells Meme Ana Ieee Kaagmk Mirvam Img Campbell

English Lad Seeks Friend in Hertfordshire Letter

A damaged OCR letter from a English lad of the White Hart Son Hertfordshire writes to a female recipient. He notes few friends and seeks a friend, promising greater attention and declaring intent to write again. The missive reflects informal early correspondence and social aims.

Henbll White Hart Son Hertfordshire

Patrick's and Shamrock Handicaps Weights Declared

Treasury figures show totalisator fractions of 1488 and 147 pounds. Acting Minister for Justice notes profit of four hundred on totalisator fractions with vast sums directed to the public. Weights declared for main races include St Halberdier Blue Fan Mokanna and others in the St Patrick's and Shamrock Handicap events. Turf notes conclude the report.

Treasury Fihelly T.C Cain Brisbane Ie Orc

Watson Defeats O Connor In Sydney Boxing Bout

Red Watson 106 pounds outboxed Frank O Connor at the Ne Seley Ser Sta. Watson floored O Connor in the 4th and 5th rounds and finished in the 7th when a right hand sent him down as his corner threw in the towel.

Sydney Red Watson Frank O'Connor Loma Aed O'Connor

Roll of Honour notice from Mourilyan on a brother’s death in France

Mrs. Lewin of Mourilyan learns of her second brother’s death in France from gas poisoning and wounds after staying at his post with a broken leg. He left two widows and seven children. The letter also discusses Australian War Contingent Association fundraising and newspaper distribution issues.

Crack Race Meeting Promises Big Fair at Local Track

The upcoming race meeting on the 18th promises a big fair with strong fields and a sensational Coal Miners' Handicap. Recruits from the back country are noted as wellded while wounded soldiers receive welcome, and aibrward coverage hints at a lively event with young jockeys from across the field.

D.O.G Bhorne

Fragments from a 19th century social gathering at Mép.Reey’s

A Friday night reception at Mép.Reey's boarding house featured Arthur Gill bidding farewell to Enogyrete. T.B. Philside presided over a long toast list, with songs by several performers and recitations by Ernie Brische, Alf Hansem, and others. The gathering ended around midnight with Auld Lang Syne.

Mép.Reey Arthur Gill Theughbky T. B. Philside Messrs J. McKiemela al Woodhouse Dave Duignan P. Lynch Roy Lanskey T. B

Cairns Recruiting Committer Meeting Report

Cairns recruiting committee discussed candidates and schedules at a late evening meeting. The chair noted a proposal to advise the executive on Friday recruiting meetings and thanked the chair.

Hartifiten F. Allan

People with weak eyesight prone to these eye conditions

The passage notes that individuals with poor vision are susceptible to certain eye issues. It mentions refractive problems and related disorders that can affect daily tasks and require corrective measures or medical attention.

Property list with multiple houses and land parcels offered

An assortment of real estate notes lists several properties including five and six room houses on Lewis, Sheridan, McLeod and MaLesd Streets with verandahs, water and gas, plus 3 miles from Cairap farmland and a 6 room house on Victoria Street. Terms are arranged for poultry management and land lots range from 18 to 95 perches with central locations noted.

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