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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 18, 1914

Page

4

Parliament in turmoil over questions and ministerial conduct

In Melbourne the House of Representatives faced disruptions as Mr Boyd and others challenged the Prime Minister and Speaker. Debates covered Papua incidents, departmental inquiries, and proposed bills with pledges of action, while accusations of partiality and unionist policy sparked heated exchanges and warnings to maintain order.

Melbourne House of Representatives Boyd Page Bennett Feston Fisher Miniter Finlayson Papua McDonald Higgs Bille McGrath Sballarst Kelly Gregory Survere Higg Gneral Central Wortharn Queensland Finlaveon Wes Beige Firnehame Ees Labor Gaim Public Service Act Arbitration Court Senate Attorney-General Mr. Fisher Laird Smith

Crowning Bracelet Jockey Club Race Weekend Planned

The Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club plans a two day King’s Birthday meeting on May 30 and the holiday. A “Crucen’s Bracelet” event is set with four divisions through Mareeba Cass James and Ey Carbine. Duchy the western performer arrives as a probable starter. Committ ee member RT McManus returns. weather delays prevent an opening ceremony. Results from the weekend bowls and games are listed with O’Leary Phillip e and Bennett teams prevailing.

Cairns-Mulgrave Clu Horscownae Thos Crucen Mareeba Cass James Duchy Typhoom M. L. D'Arcy St. Ronan’s Linners Sydney Rachertie Quinems I. D. Heap Calres-Mulgrave Grees O'Leary Phillipe Alison Nagel A. J. Bennett Wilson Hane G. A. Mavers FP. Bennett Leanon Lennos G. R. Mayers Poland Clay F. Bennett Phillips Hamson Tenaldeom Miller Leitch Hartigan Gerten Seaman Overland G. R. Mavers Boland Sten

Brisbane Thousand Race Card At Albion Park In Wet Weather

Rain and clouds hung over Albion Park as crowds packed the stands for the Brisbane Thousand meeting. Ivomre King and Louka fell in a nearby incident while La Nieve took the main race ahead of Sir Rino and other contenders. Time results and betting details listed for multiple events including the Trial Stakes Canterbury Handicap and Welter Mile.

Brisbane Albion Park Ivomre King Louka Brishane la Nieve V. G. Dune Lime Gus Ami Nyare Dusilo Ruinall Laura Take Care Wassinale K Rise Fair Vanity Betsey Detail Careworth Kohineor Yelo Lady Myrtle Eva Mostyn A. Callinsn Kolapore Townsend Duke of Sports B. Dickson Mover Lord Houvray W. Lillyman Aye Aye Sir Lamomd Cool Coy T. Hood Lord Rouvray Canterbury Othone Meddick Royal Time Reynolds Master Paul J. Townsend

Canterbury Park Meeting Hurdle Race Summary

Special Memee wer wins the hurdle with Kopem second and Marangal third as betting favors Special Messenger. Plying Handicap sees Artansa first with Malheur second, Moule fifth. Time recorded around 3.52. Additional starters and betting details noted for the event.

Special Memeewer F. Moure Kopem Domes Marangal Kreme

Boxing match results and aftermath in Melbourne bouts

Ten thousand spectators witnessed American Milbern Sayler defeat Melbourne’s Fred Kay on points after a highly anticipated bout. Herb McCoy lost to American Joe Shugger in Melbourne, with a stoppage after a chaotic late round and police intervention amid fan dissatisfaction.

Melbourne Beten Milbern Sayler Fred Kay Sayler Kay Welbourne Herb McCoy Australia Tom Lightwright Joe Shugrar McCoy Om Bjs Shugrie

London May 11 match ends in a draw at Grav

In London a May 11 report notes a Grav 17 30 Newman 18 7 percent scoring. The match finished drawn with Gray racking a 663 break, six two off the end. May 17 reports cite other scores Reece 15 000 Inman 17 582.

London Newman Gray Reece Inman

Brooks Taylor May 11 Bout Draws Attention in Australia

May 11 report notes Brooks Taylor and George Taylor sparred in Australia with a 35 rounds fight route on Saturday night. Clash ended with Firoo's and Gerision receiving mixed endorsements amid crowd interest.

Ce Ee Gaorge Taylor Australia Clonn Firoo Gerision Pat

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