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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
4
Fragmented text shows references to a horse racing event with Trotting Aneta and wagers, names like The Ansteesstesersl and Mr Reine TH Shereh, plus scattered lines about voting, public notices, and a community meeting. The OCR mixes race results, dates, and local civic chatter with unclear proper nouns and times.
Firal gallope and racing events at Hsane feature a field of horses including Adelaite and Persian Princess. The day includes performances by Lady Muir Noicorough and Master Orcue with times around 1.30 for several furlongs, races across five and six furlongs, and multiple heats. Acceptances list horses for the Turf Club show including Beethoven and Ring the Face, with entries like Yank Ra Lindy and Haxpicar noted.
Sydney reports nominations for general events to be decided at the forthcoming meeting of the Queenstown art club offices. The passage mentions racing prospects at Doncaster and Cairns, with notes on horses like Royal Actor and Trophe, and references to bookmakers and entries for races including trials and sprint events.
The report covers final gallops and expected performances by horses such as Wolo Ephor Le pee Fleece and Varvath. Trainers assess readiness, route attempts, and potential runners including Royal Actor Hoplite Matley's Com and others as speed trials and weather expectations shape the event. Special train services are planned to the course with start times around 2 pm.
The report notes expected good turnout for the Cairns Jockey meeting with broad attendance across attendees and events. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicate positive expectations for the Saturday program.
A historical note advocates universal use of antacids to treat dyspepsia and gastric distress after meals. It warns against fake cures and emphasizes genuine antacid products to soothe stomachs and improve digestion.
Tl rirrarp and Co advertise street and piano services with tuners repairers and French polishers. Latest music arrives each mail. stocks of musical instruments and sundries on hand. Terms and contact details implied for LutHORA Central Hotel Buildings Spence Street and phone service.
A garbled theatre note describes Chaplin's new comedy at Cairns with lines about a tense stage scene and a strike by stage hands. It mentions a sensational plot against Lariam Palace and a dramatic explosion, claiming the film will be more chaotic than Chaplin's prior works. The piece references Marie Chaphir in Beton the Scrcem and the Mutual film ax Cairns.
A review of the film The Little Wife from Austral Pictures detailing plot elements. Amicia is raised by stern Aunt Grouchy after her mother dies. Amiria forms an attachment with a boy, face social tensions, and ultimately reconciles with her past to live happily with Ambrosia's family. Multiple supporting characters appear as the melodrama unfolds. The piece notes screenings concluding that evening.
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