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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1919

Page

4

Turf Townsville Race Acceptances and Handicaps

Turf news from Townsville lists acceptances for the turf meeting on Saturday with multiple handicaps. Notable runners include King Eerasian King Nerma Magee Light and Block, Bush Wind Frobisher Neurk, Moent Mostyn Jessamy Ka land and Wigdiwn, plus several five furlong sprints and a one mile event featuring BushWind and Drummeir.

Townsville Ares Tral Honticap Poteca Eerasian Nerma Bloc Law Wigdiwn Mount Mostyn Prrasia Sempila2 Drummeir Bellmosgo Thealbofie Mapgie Light &R

Bloodstock Sale at Newmarket Yields Light Bidding

The autumn bloodstock sale at Newmarket faced weak competition as 80 horses passed the ring with few bids. Endoris, a recent Flemington winner, drew some interest but failed to meet expectations. Notable purchases included Rocklaw for 200 guineas by A Ttnai, a Mabtfield-Piatello filly for A Thurgood at 60 guineas, and Bernard Glen’s two year old colt bought by A Bailey for 20 guineas.

Melbourne Mar Williase, Yrille and Co Newarket Endoris Flemington Rocklaw Ch. Horer Farkon —Ve Fox Tv Wégiru A T Tnai Mabtfield Piatello A. Thurgood Sco Awinras Ean Bernard Bernard Glen Iik

Union plebiscite in Melbourne prompts May conference

The Victorian One Big Union committee intends to hold a State conference on May 16 to discuss plans. The Painters' Union plans to take a poll on joining the Workers' Industrial Union of Australia with a result expected by April 5. Forty thousand Nottinghamshire miners have struck demanding higher rates for abnormal places. One more Macleay Duff Wish.

Melbourne Victorian Painters’ Union Workers’ Industrial Union of Australia Nottinghamshire Macleay Duff

Influenza Health Measures Amid Sydney Epidemic

Sydney reports 14 new deaths and 72 total to date as influenza worsens. 1201 cases in city and 58 in metropolitan area. 11 new cases admitted to North Head quarantine and others aboard ships from Newcastle. Easter Show of Royal Agricultural Society to be abandoned. cabinet imposes forthcoming venue rules and bar limits, while business and public venues remain open with targeted restrictions.

Sydney Marks Derwine Nowes Preuwoane Wen Newcastl Hospital Metropoltan North Head Encounter Gilgas Period Newcastle Mar Sydney Hospital North Coast Royal Agricultural Society Tve

Easter Show cancelled over influenza fears

In an interview the Prime Minister or cabinet official discusses strict traffic controls to limit travel in the influenza outbreak. The Easter Show is abandoned to prevent spread as tens of thousands travel from country districts to the metropolis. Medical and nursing services are strained. decisive steps are taken to organize the metropolis into an administrative district. A prisoner arriving from Long Bay to Grafton Gaol developed pneumonic influenza, prompting a protest from the Mayor against moving infected prisoners to a clean area.

Lapan Sasast Por Holman Metropolia Metropols Sydney Adnanstratve Detree Grafton Mar Long Fay Areca

Melbourne says 155 new cases as outbreak eases

Melbourne reports 155 fresh infections including 48 in the metropolitan area. Admissions numbered 44 and discharges 83. One death noted. Wonthaggi outbreak said to be abating somewhat.

Melbourne Mar Enta Wonthaggi

No Change in Queensland Reported

Brisbane reports no new cases of pandemic influenza. No developments occurred today in shipping or related matters. Two additional patients were admitted to Adelaide Exhibition isolation hospital.

Queensland Brisbane Qeerensland Ted Adelaide

Anzac Memorial Day planning meeting held in town

A Carns committee meeting on Anzac Memorial Day at Town Council Chambers, with Mayor Alderman KC Gelling and Aldermen in attendance. The gathering outlined committees for sports, games, works, catering, and collections, set gates open, and approved a decor prize and monetary arrangements for the event.

Carns Artac Monsorml Lay Celetratore KC. Gelling A. Atkinson Messra A. Krouser St. George Society J. Shee AL Franks Fxyche Club J Cadman N. Ts. Eardley A.W. Benton Allite Returned Soldiers” League Taylor Machu J. Mowdy Ueda We Mahony Donovan W. Ceamb Nou McWaters Manchester City Williame Bros E. Lewis W. Edicatoes Bill Forbes Muckahi Davies W. Noghes Atkinson Teate Hermed Soldiers’ League Procesman Committee Ryan McKay Jack Ebcoute J. W. Kennedy P. W. Moorhouse Eco Barnes Monds Red Cross and Welcome Home Club AL Rolin W. Forbes Eee Booker K. A. Standiish Taylor Red Art Union

Dalziel VC Receives Planned Public Reception and Testimonial

A Dalziel reception committee met to arrange a public welcome for Sergeant Harry Dalziel VC. Funds will be raised at a police meeting led by His Worship to present a testimonial upon his arrival. The mayor and veterans will address the gathering.

Dalziel Booker Harry Dalziel Whch

Employment of Soldiers and Requisitioned Firms

Beong of the fonor beds to be hired in the windows firms employing returned ue have been requisitioned for by the Cairns Returned Soldiers' League. An emblem on the window bade shows two crowns red and blue. if a firm with returning employees rehires them, the figure 2 is inserted under the red crown. If a firm has no returning employees, tubes iota into returned soldiers.

Beong Cairns Returned Soldiers’ League Betas Red Cross

Irvine Bank Co To Resume On Seventh April

Word from Irvine that Irvine Bank Co plans to resume operations on April 7 after temporary closure. Mr Reid is said to be associated with the restart and arrangements, with staff awaiting the official confirmation and details of reopening procedures.

Irvinerbank. Mar Reid

Unemployed Leaders Fined in Townville Police Court

In Townsville on March 26 in the police court before officials a committee and secretary were each fined £2 with costs or one month’s imprisonment for pees disturbance in front of the Town Hall on March 16. They booed the mayor after he refused to receive deputations of about fifty unemployed in his room.

Townsville HL Sot

Entertainment notes on stage and film at local theatres

Garden Pictures with Barbara Castleton stars in a courtroom drama re enacted on stage as the audience follows a rune discovery and motive. The program includes Pathe Gazette, music, Marguerite Clark five reel feature, and Burton Holmes travelogue. Viewer reaction is enthusiastic with high attendance expected for the second screening.

Garden Pictures Mit Barbara Castleton Rune Crune Mary MacAllister Corenne Uzell Sidney Pathe Gazette Palsco PrumeDa Marguerite Clark Crot Merretle Burton Holmes Traveloell Victor Moore Mose Newhary

Fragmentary Scribbles on International Affairs and Labor

Readable fragments describe discussions about Australia Russia and Britain. Mentions a secretary, a Peter, a Mr Martin, and a Federal letter or message to a newspaper. Notes a special branch of labor, a union, and an overwhelming turnout at a meeting with motos and dela id.

Austral Oh Boe Australia Russia Peter Mrestin Ashe Parry

Australia’s First Delungra Report Strikes Interest

A fragmented Australian clipping notes Delungra progress and a noted figure Mr Bomphrer, with references to Newcastle and Geo. The sparse text hints at a goal achieved and mentions a State Monster and a local contest, though many details are unclear.

Newcastle Solar Coord Ares Ralta Mr Bomphrer Rss Laaly

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