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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1917

Page

4

Easter Turf Races Chart from Charters Towers Meeting

The Jockey Club Easter meeting at Charters Towers provides handicaps for trials and races including a 4 furlongs trial with Callid fog Kandian Chief 104 Why Meg2 and others, a 6 furlong Flying Handicap with Nombi and Jessamy, a 5 furlong First Novice card with Callid and Downstitch, a 1 mile Towers Handicap with Mrs Burley and Currajong, and a 2 mile trot with listed scratch and finish times. OT LANGLEY, handicapper.

CH. Towers Jockey Club Callid Why Chay Ephoan Melba Kimg Oo TF Kamona Pues Tesew Stich All Grey Nombi Goena Drommuir Vwre Way Jerry L By. Pei Handica Fatty Coscone Bagdad Ba M Creas Narama Noo SiaSbhar Jessie Barney Red Sam Sadie Lady Elmo Darkie Miss Cashier Storm Ray Co Victor Larry Secon Tebe Langley

Brisbane Thousand and Albion Cup Nomination List

Brisbane March 27 nominations are published for the Brisbane Thousand and Albion Cup to be run on May 26 and June 23. Listed are numerous horses including Phast Lad Valcoma Goodall Demeranthis Mown Hay Lordacre Roseborough Bardendine and many more with breeders owners and farm names noted among the entrants.

Brisbane Don Scorn Venerable Nojah Cairn Wallace Poe Out Lado Saintly Princess Gun Maltravers Ladoree Vank Amberdown Yagulslan Famcy Warken Girl Fringella Ley Brac Kenilis Walker Ainacre Sheila RK Roscacre

Princess Alma Chanterella and Companions Feature In Dream Tale

A cast led by Princess Alma and Prm Barley Brat journeys through a realm with names like Maltravere St Ovo Yank Amberdown and Persian Hood. The group encounters characters including a Painter and a wary attorney as they navigate peril and wonder.

Maltravere St. Ovo Yank Amberdown Godall Princess Alma Hiltend H Dave Whitton

Gratton Gelding Mineale Sold to Northern Sportsman

The Gratton gelding Mineale has been sold to a northern sportsman and is to be shipped to Cairns on Saturday.

Brisbane Gratton Cairns

Horses and Chances for the Thousand in Brisbane Race Nominations

The article notes Brisbane nominations for the Thousand and related races on May 26, with totals around 53, contrasting with past years 66 in 1914 and 63 in 1916. It mentions the Stradbroke Handicap and Brisbane Cup, hints at shifts in closing dates, and cites Doncaster Handicap betting alongside horses like Giru and Whitefield as favorites and contenders.

Brisbane Sy Albion Randwick Giru Ome Whitefield Balaramg Bottle Lavendo

Four spear ree wee be cored in treatment time notes

Unclear fragmentary text describes treatment duration and conditions in a medical or procedural context. No identifiable individuals, organizations, places, dates, or concrete outcomes are readable. The passage lacks coherent facts to summarize beyond generic mention of treatment and time.

Randwick Morning Gallops Include Cup Contenders

Sydney report notes foggy conditions at Randwick as horses train on the outer course. Court Jester shows improved appearance and stretches nine furlongs in 23 with Three to bring him home, while Tossom and King's Bounty also work in various sets. Green Cap and several Australian runners complete steady gallops amid a busy workout session.

Sydney Randwick Court Jester King’s Bounty Tossom Green Cap

Doncaster prospects noted for Bedil Royal Abend and others

Two recent Cairns arrivals Bedil and Royal Abend are shaping Doncaster plans with a Townsville-sourced buyer and a likely Almaden arrival later this week. Bonnie Plume, a three year old by Earlston Bonnie Crest, won her first race at Warwick Farm on December 16 and the Xmas Handicap at Randwick carrying 7 15. Wedding Day’s Villiers mile time is echoed. King’s Bound and Wolardi loom as likely Doncaster entrants with Victorian owners backing Wolard for the feature.

Randwick Wedding Day Villiers Doncaster Bobadil Zvour Wolardi Wolarm

Rexona Skin and Facial Soap Claims Healing Softening Power

Rexona Skin and Facial Soap is advertised as soothing healing antiseptic and protective for the skin. It contrasts with ordinary soaps that dry or irritate and notes the product contains balsams similar to Rapid Healer. The ad urges regular use to calm acne and leave a clear velvety complexion, priced at 1 shilling per tablet and obtainable everywhere.

Rexona

Sharp v Ween Brisbane case dismissal with costs

In Brisbane on March 7 the Supreme Court heard J. B. Sharp v John Wren. The plaintiff sought to restrain def endant from selling 20,000 shares in Strabene Daily Mail Ltd and to rescind the sale and obtain £10,000 damages. The court granted leave to discontinue on payment of costs and security for future costs of £200.

Brisbane J. B. Sharp John Wren Supreme Court Strabene Daily Mail

Weather report on ice movement near Bresbane

Weather bulletin notes no further southward progress in the last 48 hours. Ice appears to drift toward the coastline while unsettled showers and strong south-easterly squalls persist along the coast north of Townsville.

Bresbane Townsville

Meatworks Pay Agreement Reached in Queensland

Townsville March 27 A formal agreement has been reached between Queensland meatworks companies and the operatives. The deal concedes a 6 per cent increase on last year's rates and reduces working hours from 47 to 44 per week. The settlement marks a major wage and schedule adjustment for the industry.

Townsville Queensland

Casket Art Union Draws Soldiers Into Civil Life

The article notes the return of servicemen to civilian life and highlights their duty after service. It promotes the Casket Art Union with tickets costing 5 shillings and 2d extra for return postage, offering 723 chances to win a solid gold casket plus a prize pool of photographs and related items. Proceeds support veterans and the organization, with ticket holders receiving results slips.

Moon Phases and Calendar Notes From March Issue

Moon phases listed with quarter phase at 8:36 PM and multiple garbled dates. A compact note appears titled THE TIDER with fragments of times and phrases such as Wednesday and March.

Goth

Velvet Paw at Cairns Theatre with World Film Corp

The Cairns Theatre presents The Velvet Paw a timely film with House Peters and Geil Nenete about Mary Dexter a young woman lobbying in Washington to fight graft. She confronts corruption as her husband and Senator Bar asad influence the scene and she seeks aid to push reforms.

Cairns World Film Corporation House Peters Geil Nenete Te Lend Rok Bone Washington Conan Mary Dexter Washin Ton Callenge Samana Barasad

Calico and Linen Goods Price Notice

Readable fragment lists early 19th century fabrics and prices for goods such as calico six per dozen and linen apron dowlas per yard, with references to shirting at seven per dozen. Indicates a merchant price board or catalog snippet for textiles and notions.

Austral Pictures presents Red Feather feature at Cairns

The Austral Pictures programme continues to draw large nightly crowds at Cairns with entertaining films. Tonight’s Red Feather feature is From Headway to Throne starring Carter de Haven in five acts blending drama and comedy. Also shown are The Wrong Bird and The Gazette with a varied lineup of engaging subjects. Admission is 1/3 or ²? (illegible).

Austral Pictures Austral Clear Ian Gazette

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