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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
8
Cairns and Woree race officials organize a special train schedule between Cairns and Woree with a 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm service, return by 5.40 pm. Trainers, jockeys, bookies, and staff must visit the Secretary’s office Thursday afternoon March 15 for fee tickets and scratchings.
Fragmentary OCR note announces piano tuning and building service. Mentions northern convent and department under management by Mr H. Rei aiming to return to full operation and provide best possible tuning within a stated period.
The event sees Cairn Aujuaire Clair and other teams contending as a 16 ft skiff title unfolds. Observers praise the rising star Tale Goat while noting efforts from Thompean and HTH bow. Enthusiasm grows for the new owner purchases in Atlantic circles and preparations for rechristening and sale of the boat enter the spotlight.
J Flys resigns as secretary. W Lyona elected secretary in his stead. The season awards and membership payments were noted as due, with jersey distribution to the winners and a shield insignia showing Tope.
Fragmentary notes describe a shooting meet at Wiltshire with participants Marlow and Siguer, listing scores and practice rounds. The text mentions a trophy event on a Sunday with limited readable detail about the participants and outcomes.
The Executive Committee discussed protest actions and funding for a Cairns regatta in North Queensland. Talks covered championship prospects, a potential Brisbane arrival, and a forecasted roster of Townsville Bowen and Cairns representatives with promises of a competitive regatta across similar courses and conditions.
March 14 reports in Sydney recount a series of malicious outbreaks at multiple sites including Beatties Pols and a residence on Darling Point. Police probing, government analyst reports damaged articles, and a coroner inquiry links the fires to unknown persons.
A fragmented OCR advertisement page lists odd items and bids for household goods and services. Mentions include a wood voice cow, oven repairs, a tailor or undertaker project, and various trades. The scattered text references a Turkey carpet and a request for a widow with ten beds, among other ads.
Shipping items list various ship names and locations including Totch, Peebles, Analie Kayoola, Katoomba, Nestor, Auatraimend, Trevino, Linden, Mittin, Boeringa, Tr tiers, Eastern fant, Glen Loch, Makers, Glouwnanda, Potvein, Cantara, Hout, Island Rantera, Broome, Cham beau, Brisbane Houman, Uvilla, Montoro in a scattered ledger of vessels and ports. Readable fragments show a broad inventory of ship names and destination points without complete context.
Fragmented notes describe a market auction with bids and lots. References appear to Prime bullock and lamb prices, yardage, and various buyers and sellers including Penick and Casabeamen. Details are garbled but indicate price ranges and stock types with open market activity and timings.
In a terse note the fragment references Electrolytic copper priced at 1 cent. Mentions Elmer Hes and Lewd TzsS with unclear context. The readable items suggest a brief catalog or ad style entry from a historical page.
The opening and annual meeting of the Young People's Club in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Caiena was held in the School Hall on Tuesday evening the 14th. Members turned out in numbers though not all were represented. Retiring president Ms. TJ Medan presided as club officials were elected. Five new applicants were proposed for membership to be received at the next meeting.
Under new management the Oval Hotel Mareeba welcomes patrons. Overseer Timaroo of the Shire Council notes the change and invites both old and new friends. The house offers good liquors and a welcoming atmosphere in a period of transition.
Clara Kimball Young stars in Hush. J Wan ani Kerrigan presents A Jox ue Liar with crooks and a guardian tale. The bill features Straight is the Way a light wholesome comedy, with Arbuckle and Bar Holmes travelogue and Paramount Masonite showcase. A five act Dawn of Ve drama screens next week.
The School of Arte Committee met under Chairman Sammundsette to plan the Flower Show on March ith. Major sn Agimevanteete and Mr M Triky assigned judging duties for fruit and cooking respectively. A special train was arranged for Monday, and preparations focused on clearing fog and organizing the event with town officials.
A garbled sale notice lists cane land river flat and river area properties with prices in pounds and cash terms. It mentions 150 acres, seven horse plow, a seven room house, verandah, fenced sugar workers block and several acre plots with cash prices and balance terms. Call to inspect before purchase.
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