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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
8
Nominations for the annual show meeting discussed with jockeys under scrutiny amid warnings over betting practices. Committee figures debated prizes, admission fees, and arrangements as tensions rose about integrity and procedures during the show events.
Fragmentary OCR notes show racing and race results with multiple named horses or entrants and scattered figures. The readable items include mention of Third Division Trede Girt and various incomplete horse names and numbers, lacking full context or clear outcomes.
The Melbourne case involves owner Robert Thatcher and horse Dark Ge Marel at King’s Plate. Authorities disqualified jockeys Arthur Niemann and others for two months from March 20. Proceedings adjourned to a later date. A Lenwue Wheelmen meeting discussed upcoming races and scheduling for late March.
Boxing officials promise a fair tournament with Pou ton and Ann acting as judges throughout. The event aims to crown amateur champions, with the city awaiting results and further details to follow.
The report covers bowling on No 4 Rink with Overland Locke Pemberton facing Dison Roach O Meara in a 23 to 8 result. It notes a pleasant spell of weather, lists players Campbell Kelly and Simith among winners, and details several rink matches with scores and notable plays as teams like Caller Boland Phillips Sam and others scored and competed, highlighting a busy day at the Green.
In the aquatics item from Cate Aamathc Club, Seersdine Favell is noted as a winner with Masen in the sacctrdow event. The piece mentions awards and winners previously published in the Pos and references boats and crews for a Sunday race at 35 ace, with listed boat names Sylvamian Model Wend DM.
An imperfect report lists notions at the shed in the afternoon with Leon, Chris Thompsen receiving a medal for Hailer-Boys. The Benevolent Society held dances on July 7 and 8 at the Novelty venue. School football rounds mention Gordonvale and Cairns, with players C via Rivet Cairns and others named in a disrupted roster.
In a sparsely legible item from the Minlgravs Ble Club, members shoot at a range with scores noted around 399 to 600. The report mentions a lone sighted member and a second shoot at the crinch with limited readable details.
A Cairns Soldiers Memorial committee meeting appointed members to officers and discussed memorial design and public needs. The chairman announced a plan to circulate papers and open contingency steps, with collectors assigned to districts and progress reported at the next session.
Names of local ladies and street addresses appear, referencing Mesdames Allan Power Souter Ferrie and others. The piece mentions associations, churches, and a planned special service, with Mr Woodward and Mr McLean noting sums and a next meeting set for Wednesday.
A Palace Pictures program screens at Palace Tosnight featuring Pearl White in a melodramatic adventure about a German imposter who murders an Englishman, sparks danger amid thrilling scenes and a dramatic cliffhanger. The film includes spirited mountain chase sequences and a noted supporting act by A. Ming Minter as a comical relief alongside the star.
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