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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1915

Page

4

Turf News From Gordonvale St Patrick Meeting

The Gordonvale Turf Club holds its St Patrick's Day meeting with the fast Mulgrave Divisional Handicap and other races. An excursion train runs to Gordonvale returning after the last race. The Jockey Club meeting at Tattermall’s links to a £500 annual profit and plans a program for April 1st.

St. Patrick's Hiseleddi Mt. Sophia Rayeh Gordonvale Murrigul Mal- Gordeprale Livision Wit. Sophia Hadad UM Jockey Club Tattermall T. PF. Kally Presidime Ioe la Theatrocnté Pease Mulerave Turf Club

Doncaster Handicap Forfeits Update From Sydney Cup

Sydney reports list numerous forfeits for the Doncaster Handicap and note scratchings in Melbourne tied to the AJC acceptances. The Sydney Cup and related entries show substantial participation with many named horses and personnel reflected in the March 15 records.

Sydney Jolly Begger Gigasutra Te Gama Lownint Philip Tragrette Willow Green Bingue Cisco Lochano Bon Ton Aletonner Firm Brattle Woorak Mortrush First Principle Golden Wop Spuin St. Spesa Beau Soult Aurifer Bish Gour Fugeau Winniper Sir Willian Bob _ Bin Grand Marshall Odul Malgawhiliah Eirribilli Lo Song Sir Abewatam Vivassie Alored My Gevonni Bun Tou Aleconner Kerman Lochare Rathlea St. Spasa Carlita Fir Solo Meritus Wishing Cap Onemr Urifer Moonbria Ofte Frasca Sydxev A.J.C Melbourne Lowait Winnipeg Burrabeden Mise Meadows

Proclamation Prohibits Oats Exports from Dominion

A March proclamation issued at Wellington bans the export of oats from the Dominion. The measure aims to control supplies and stabilize domestic markets during the period.

Wellington Dominion

Doncaster Handicap Preview by Cairns Sporting Saloon

The latest sporting views from Cairns Sporting Saloon note Doncaster Handicap details for one mile and a turf event. Linnett and Holland, hairdressers and Turf Commission agents, are listed with contact information for betting and race coverage.

Cairns Linnett & Holland Doncaster P.O. Bux Iil

Doncaster and Sydney Cup Cards From Doncaster Handicap

The fragment lists racing events at Doncaster with the Handicap and Sydney Cup distances and dates in April. It mentions starting prices for events and includes scattered lines about billiards and tobacco services. The text is garbled with misread place names and illegible words.

Central Hotel Spesce Street

Local Ceremonies Mark Governor Bid and Cadet Oath

The Governor and Lud Goold-Ad eS Seat attend a city trip with a National Anthem at Pinkends and a royal salute. Children from the msuniature union Jacks form a crown on Lew Farm lawn and sing, while a voyage yields a treaty discussion predicting the war lasting perhaps until year end. A procession to Parliament House ends with the Chief Justice administering the oath amid cadet and public crowds.

Pinkends Msuniature Union Jacks Flis Excellency Lew Farm Town Welsby Kennedy Wharf Parliament House Pope Coone

Fire Hits Regatta Hotel At Toowong

Fire was discovered shortly after 3 am at the Regatta Hotel on River Road Toowong Brisbane. The three story brick hotel owned by Mim Dugiel and run by James Patrick Gleeson. Grace Let awakened by smoke and a baby girl was safely carried to ground by James Gleeson. Mrs Gleeson sprained her ankle as Grace Let slipped during the escape.

Keisbane Hegatta Hotel River Road Toowong Mim. Dugiel Wooloowin Brisbane James Patrick Gleeson Grace Let Mrs. Gleeson James Cleenon

Fire at Parks destroys twelve premises

At Parks N3W a fire at 4 30 this morning razed twelve shops and offices causing about £10 000 damage. Losses included L Howells fruiterer 3 E Close Wood Connellan Pearce solicitors James Orgier chemist A Brown stationer A Moellick draper E Baxter hairdresser F J Cook architect Cole and Co auctioneers F S Commis solicitor F Brush billiard saloon and an unoccupied shop.

Aire L. Howella Fruiterer E. Close Wood, Connellan and Pearce James Orgier A. J. Brown A. Moellick Draper E. Baxter

Fire destroys substantial grain shed at Cambooya

A large Agrain shed at Cambooya Brisbane was destroyed by fire early this morning. The shed stored about 16 000 bags of wheat and other contents including chal grein and wool valued at about £3000. The Hajleay Department reports the shed was connected to a committee of farmers. A message from the Commissioner of Police confirms the loss.

Brisbane Camboora Hajleay Department Commissioner of Police

Sugar price debate prompts association deputation call

Burns, Philp and Co Melbourne notes sugar price discussions at today’s Food Board meeting. The A.S.P.A. urged a reopening of the sugar question and proposed a Melbourne deputation. Victorian and NSW boards advised submitting written case and possible delegation for Wednesday hearing.

Melbourne Price of Food Board A.S.P.A Wales Adeweon

Fatal Windsor car accident shocks Welboucene

At Windsor on a Saturday night J G Turton of the Massey Harris Co was knocked down and killed by his own motor car. He sat in the jet while trying to crank it when the engine started and the car rolled forward instantly killing him. It is believed children playing with the car caused the mishap.

Welboucene Windsor J.G. Turton Massey Herris Co Turton Iig

Baryborough Dispute Report Amid War Memory

A fragmentary report discusses a dispute connected to Walkers Ltd and Mary Ting with references to soldiers and Dutch territory. The text is garbled, but hints at wartime tensions and ongoing reports on a depute or dispute involving named entities.

Bun

Gaming Club Case Ended With 75 Pound Fine

A gaming club case concluded with the defendant fined 75 pounds after a dispute outlined in court records. The brief proceedings referenced opening remarks and resulting financial penalty.

State monopoly scheme for bread discussed in Sydney

Sydney discusses a proposed state bread monopoly. Attorney General Hell argues a monopoly could lower prices, possibly to two pence halfpenny, while private bakers fear loss of business. Government would need about a million pounds to acquire bakeries, with wartime delay and public gains a penny per loaf.

Sydney Bekefs Hell Tne

Fisher Signals Continued Ministry Action Ahead

Melbourne reports Prime Minister Fisher intends to press forward with ministerial plans next month. He will address the parliament in a brief session and present a statement on ADM actions. He also plans to visit Queenstown during the period.

Melbourne Mr Fisher Fisher Qurendad

Death of Bishop John Joseph Grimes

Sydney March 15 Bishop John Joseph Grimes longtime Catholic clergyman in New Zealand died this morning at Lewisham Hospital. He arrived from New Zealand at the start of the month and shortly after sought enderme treatment for anamedic itis. An operation was performed on Saturday. he progressively worsened.

Sydnewv John Joseph Grimes New Zealand Lewisham Mostitel New Fealand

Specialist explains cause of stomach trouble

A well known specialist outlines forms of stomach trouble linked to excessive acidity and fermentation. He says antacids like magnesia aid digestion but warns against unsuitable remedies and emphasizes reliable antacid use with proper preparation to reduce fermentation and restore digestion.

Suburban allotments and cottages up for let and sale

A jumble of property listings across Cairns area details allotments in Sec 1 and Sec 28 on various roads including Victoria Severin Sts, MacLeod Streets, and Warrego St. Cottages and houses with weekly and annual rents from £14 to £61 and sales from £400 to £2,000 are offered with terms, fences, verandahs, and proximity to Cairns Station and the Central Hotel.

Sadie-street Sear Methodist Church Victoria-st Draper-st Couch House Smins Stade Ene Victoria and Severin Streets Sherisdan Smvilie Lein Otarbed Techn Anpur Maigrase-road Fenece Cairns Station MicLeod-strees Setlee An Sharidap-strort Rontege Aly McLeod-etrast Vosandeh Mcleod-ntter Dillon Fern Cairns Warrego-street Cottage Co Esplasa Cairns Sherplen Houston Fenmoestret Catorey House

Unclear Suburban Lots and Streets Listing

A fragmented record lists numerous allotments and suburban sections with street names such as Draper Street, Sarh Grove, Lake, Charles, and McLeod Street. It references subdivisions, fronts, and prices in pounds, detailing blocks, lots, and nearby landmarks in a scattered 19th century land allotment context.

Tha Sherislacra Nes Paikway Alet Corner Lake Charles Minnie Severin Draper-strest Esplanade Wharf Alore McLeod-street Saburens Grove and Welensistreets Alot See Tabisire

41 Mile Siding and Line- Babinds Subs in WC

Fragmentary notes describe a 41 mile siding and line with subparts in WC. Mentions frontage to a railway and a road, with garbled terms likely referring to subsidence or sub parts of a parcel. No clear date or named entities beyond generic locations.

Babinds

Mareeba Improvement Allotment Notices in 1900s Ledger

Historical survey fragment lists multiple allotment blocks with sections and locations including Byrne Hallway Hout Strettman items and references to cottages, printing office and shop, live stable and old livers stable. The text is fragmented and nonstandard, indicating a municipal allotment record snapshot.

Byrne Strettman

Allotments and Frontage Details on River Creek Area

Listing of allotments and sections along Iranite Creek and surrounding streets with frontages, sizes, prices, and terms. Includes notes on permanent tram lines, railways, and proximity to schools. describes multiple parcels with acreage ranges from a few acres to over 300 acres and prices per acre. Some entries mention alluvial land, scrub, and conditions, with varying payment terms and conditional sales caveats.

Improved Farma Area with Horses and Implements

Property listing describes 6 acres with 60 under fans, 18 acres under plow, 2 roamed houses, detached kitchen, and a permanent tram line. Includes 10 meters shed, fine horses, harness, dray and plows, with price options of £500 to £1200 cash and terms. Nearest station Ban na, adjoining Anderman's farm, Mulgrave Mill area included. offers on 54 Katoon high land and 25 Retoon low land with 46 shares in Mulgrave Mill.

Rhine Bwlamce Banna Anderman Grey Mulgrave Aace Cann Ae Wu AI

Fragmentary Estate Partition Notes and Parcels

Incomplete OCR text outlines several land parcels under divisions labelled Sub. 5, Sub. 6 and Portions with names like Grafign Pyre and Grafton. Mentions Trinity and Gratton parishes, acreage figures around 304 acres and others, frontage, water access, forest, creeks, and rates per acre. Details are garbled with unclear ownership and measurements remaining.

Pyre Grafton Ryrerull Gratton Tyre Fine J Bertignn Trinity Parish of Trinity

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