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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1928

Page

6

Road Link Cardwell to Ravenshoe Considered by Main Roads

March report from Cardwell notes a possible first road link over the range between Cardwell and Ravenshoe. The 7 mile Kennedy Creek road would start near Kennedy Station on the Cairns side and connect to the Cardwell area, part of the Federal Aid scheme. Council finance details, jetty remits, and racing matters are also cited amid council and shire notes.

Cardwell Toler Kennedy Creek Imain Ravenshoe Kennedy Railway Station Cairns O'Sullivan Kirrima Yard

Burdekin Delta Turf Club Meets to Discuss Track Plans

At Ayr on March 23 Mr A V Loram chaired a Burdekin Delta Turf Club meeting. The January balance showed a £14 profit, overdraft reduced. Two new elevating paddock facilities to be installed pending approval. P Rarnicle of Ayr Speedway Ltd sought protection against rivals for three years from February 28. sub-committee to decide. Easter racing to be avoided. race set for May 5 if approval granted.

Renewal dispute over NORA license and race meeting delays

T Hughes objected to renewal of his NORA license with no reason given. A letter from the NORA Secretary on Ar cher's renewal was set for the next meeting. Burdekin Delta Turf Chil officials urged that Jockey Sng, refused a license, is steady and competent, and had ridden consistently. they urged license. NORA officials maintained the previous decision not to alter. The meeting faced criticism of Stipendiary Stewards and NORA Executive. a Bowens report on Ryan’s renewal was discussed. The first race was delayed to 2 30 pm due to horse on the rowels. After the trial two stewards spoke.

Fiekt Lighe Cera Bodone King's Graham Boyer Ryan Van Rattler Parklock Townsville Bowen Grant Nell Ayr Grand Nell Bunt Hock Baby Scholar Enn Renal Wella Watta G. Wee Breesgeie Eto Ryan Fr Bowen Wie Howen Hha Ed Bee T. Hughes N.O.R.A Archer Burdekin Delta Turf Chil Th Sng N.o.ra N.Q Roal N.Q.R.A Chile Bowes Sonalioret

Bartle Frere Notes on Draper and North Queensland Progress

March 4 entry notes astonishment over wheat tile prices and Draper’s arrival. It recalls Draper as a key figure in Cannis South District development, 1800s history, and his role as accountant arbitrator in the Mareeba railway contract dispute. Draper chaired the Milllpeare bill meetings at Nelson Gardenvale and was unanimously re elected for steady leadership amid farmer criticism.

Draper Loome Cannis Aouth Skell Ueensland Weiter Mr. Draper Marecan Neleon Gordenvale Tha Stremiie

Home Hill A H Society Plans Horse Show Events

The Home Hill A H Society held a meeting on March 24 noting progress on track and ringy mule work for upcoming events. Trustees of the Recreation Ground expect to fund a permanent water supply and discuss subscriptions for trots at Osborne, aiming for July 14 as a public holiday show date in New Division Ayr Shire.

Hill Mr. A H.and Society Trusteves Recreation Ground Bevr Home Hill Yack Club BM. Smith Osherin Smith Ime Lower Burdekindting Association Osborne W. S. Gordon Simith Shire of Ayr

Chairman reports generous donations to fund committee work

At the last meeting Mr Pestorini and the chairman discussed canvassing business people for donations. The response was generous and seen as a vote of confidence. A donation list totaled 1447 5 0 from premises, with further timber needs and tender plans to be prepared by the Grounds Committee and Suheun, plus appointments to assist Hospital and Swimming tool works.

Meas Pestorini Bassets Mr. Wilton Tie Graham O'Hagan

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