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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
4
Washington reports the Cabinet reviewed the President’s April 2 address as a basis for new defensive measures against Germany. A large contingent will likely be sent to aid allied forces in continuing the war.
London dispatch notes confusion as overseas delegates discuss matters presented for Cabinet consideration. Reported disarray in attendance and framing of the issues reflects tensions within the imperial administration.
A long list of horse names and participants for the Easter meet including Roy King My Fleece Mad Jack Lady Wrotham Lord Limka and Uncle Tom with entries across Welter and Second Day divisions. Several horses contend in events such as Boplite Mantlic Trot and Easter Gill with multiple drivers.
In Brisbane a St Patrick's meeting ran with Pace Welter event results and betting odds noted. Roseborough led betting at 2 to 1 with Laddie at 10 to 12 as contenders among nineteen others in the card.
The Rosehill Autumn meeting closed with several race results. Furbongs led the Flying Handicap strong while Ahab's Kin and Scarlet Flag faced scratches. Won by a real time margin in the Nursery Handicap, and other events saw Compel and Princess Alma among notable performances. Time details and full field results followed in the reports.
Melbourne reports a long card with multiple events and winners. Benvitas led the two year old handicap finish, while Lumet and Tenter contended closely in their races. Bonegilla claimed the highweight handicap as Uska and Wineacre followed, with Ablat and Sir Duff scoring in the valley and welter plates. Boxing notes cover Bobby Graham defeating Billy Monte on points after 29 rounds in Brisbane, and Ai Lloyd stopping Colin Bell in Sydney.
A Russian immigrant seeks safety with contractor David Harding after a first class boss J J Walton tries to use her. Harding funds her second cabin fare and both men pursue her as a dam project in Arizona nears completion. Walton pressures Masha to leave Harding, a blast devastates the village, and Harding boasts love for Masha as she weighs marriage to him against Walton. The screening at Austral Pictures promises a strong programme with The Heder and Gloria's Romance continuing.
Brisbane March 24 local option poll planned in Mount Cuthbert Cloncurry area on granting further licenses. Officials say a yes vote for more licenses would not necessarily lead to a State Hotel erection.
A fragmentary listing notes items including six extra good quilted prints, floral voace case, a inch and 1/6 yard pieces, shoes for nurses in ladies sizes, carpet in green, and a few suiting items.
An assortment of visits and travels around Cairns listed include Mr Keating of Tyrecymnel visiting Cairns, Mrs Mayers Southern trip, Constable McIntosh Babinda visiting Cairns, Mr Livesey returning from Mareela, Mr Boland a southern passenger on Rupara, Dr Murry AMP building Abbott Street, Cairns Shire Council's C McPaull visiting Miss O’Hara with her sister, Miss B O’Hara, and various officials such as Justice Shand and Judge McCawley arriving or departing Townsville Brisbane Sydney for conferences and railway talks.
The note reports several fine days after rain and hopes for drier conditions to finish property repairs. It praises council efforts to fix the terrace road at Fraipton’s Mill and notes sinking wheels on wet spots. It mentions George South injured on the tramline and a week rainfall total of top inches.
A vintage ad advises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast sprain remedy. It claims reduced swelling and inflammation, easing lameness so a sprain may heal in less time than standard treatments, with proof of wide availability.
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