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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

4

Fragmentary Australian Senate Signers List May 24

The piece lists several signers associated with the Senate including Stewart, W. Torley, Fagg, Groom, W. Witten, Jemven, Barter, Sharpe, Martyn, Ge Byess, and Moreton among others. It appears to be a historical roll call or signatories record with initials and partial names, dated May 24 in Brisbane.

Groom JD Witten Herbert Tamford Sharpe Ewc Comer Martyn Ronen W Ge Byess James Fed HL Yelves Moreton Ric Butter Ho Sinclair

Shearing Case Heard by Commonwealth Arbitration Court

In Sydney on May 24 Justice Higeins heard the Australian Workers Union claim against the Federal Pastoralists at Anselia and others. Counsel stated consent to a 40 shilling per flock rate for shearers with proportional increases for other rates. The hearing discussed wage scales, travel expenses, and potential future variations when normal times return.

Sydney Higeins Commonwealth Court of Arbitration Anselia Ruex Esvemdenie Amd Henry Advire

Fall of Coal Injures Two Miners at Emerald

A mine accident at Emerald on May 24 left two miners injured. Frederick Lester sustained a hand injury while Robert Fleming appeared to be unaffected though both were near the fall site. Internal complications were feared and medical officials monitored their condition.

Emerald Lair Athol Frederick Lester Robert Fleming Lester

Case Withdrawn in Brisbane Civil Sittings

At a Brisbane Civil Sittings session Justice Chubb heard the Perdrian Rubber Co Ltd sue F G Locke of Cairns as endorser and Parker and Finnsimmons as makers for a note valued in euros. After a conference the parties reached a private settlement and the case was withdrawn.

Brisbane Chubb Perdrian Rubber Co. Ltd F. G. Locke Cairns Parker and Finnsimmons

Porting Tarp Preparations For King’s Birthday Meeting

Fragments describe tarps, nominations and handicaps for an upcoming King’s Birthday event. Timers awarded to officials and a Monday declaration date are noted, with references to divisions and a handicapper.

Adelaide Accepta race results and acceptances

Adelaide May 24 report lists acceptances for the City Hand event and outlast results. The details include weights and runners such as B13 Dimiol B65 Petrsca 8, Henwty Spor Ba Lord Lenbule Re, Epmle 7 Boosiree 7, Perambalate portavernia 74 Maiden Rng 7 rent 7s, plus Jean and Lady Honor in minor placements.

Adelaide Finsi Hanoutlast Lucky Bepaar

Prices-1/9 1/3 and 6d Complete Change Entertainments

Advertised program notes from entertainment listings describe a combinational act regarded as brilliant and refined. It mentions performances at Cairns Pictures next Wednesday with fuller details to be announced Saturday. Also notes an appearance at Gordonvale on Monday with an unusually attractive show.

Cairns Pictures Meaday Gordanvale

The Darkening Trail EstA W Smart Star in Deve

An article notes a new film titled The Darkening Trail featuring W. Smart as an international star. The review praises the suspense and clarity, describing the picture as absorbing and highly engaging. Palace plans and pricing are mentioned.

Mixed Melbourne racing notes from Brisbane meeting

A Brisbane race report details horses such as Sines Sirene Saintly Princess Free Fanc and Nemere, with various distances and placings. It mentions jockeys and horses like Debinacre Claret King Delinacre Pardogedren and Wayland Smith, noting wins and margins across multiple races at Ascot and Kenilworth fly events.

Brisbane Fancy Saintly Princess Nemere Ye Ste Fenseee Seatee Lan Jones Sabseca Sydney Damael Gumemaie Fringelia Troma Reat Ra Vanionie Ascot Claret King Delinacre Pardogedren Debinacre Show Girl Rose Acre Teagan Tomas Chiro Wallace Panabe Fwlongs Tun Musting St Auyan Leach Wardle Garvan Wayland Salih Kenilworth Wayland Smith

Entertainers thrill crowded audience with lively performance

The performs opened to a crowded house last night delivering a tree and merry show. Songs, choruses, and jokes kept the audience laughing while soldiers applauded the lively routine. A tribute to fallen service members was presented amid the acts.

Enteraiatrs Iran Campo Gerne Australia Newformers Andoe Cremer Anca Tree Cary Neuton Thor Gallipoli France

Irish Giant inspires crowd with wartime tales and jokes

A lively audience heard tales of the Irish Giant and the expeditionary Force to aid Australia. The speaker described battles and wounds, praised recruiting efforts, and announced an encore appearance, while noting a stirring picture of Australasian events and the speaking program’s length.

Nes Cansei Austeata Australis Eaynt

A Daughter of the Gods at Callus Pictures with Ronette Kellermann

The article reviews A Daughter of the Gods a Callus Pictures release featuring Ronette Kellermann. It notes production scale from design to crew and talks of plans to extend exhibition due to rising demand. It mentions novelty in screen fantasy and a captive scene in Cnomeland aiming to attract younger audiences.

Iam Fox Ronette Kellermann Callus Pictures Ore Fox Cnomeland Estrennes Weil Wintuck

Austral last night features in a lively stage program

Anotide presents a mixed bill from May Mae Soren with a humorous act and dramatic pieces. The program includes several comedies and a noted production The Marriage of Arthur. Organizers announce a later event tied to the Aquatic Club Red Cross fund with details to follow.

Anotter le Hs May Mae Soren Arthur Aquatic Club Red Cross Equipment Guild Engine Fund Particulara Meanie

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Stewart

A testimonial from Mrs J G Stewart of Merse Street Carma praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for chronic kidney pain and backache. She details severe, widespread pain and frequent attacks improved after taking the medicine, recommending others obtain the remedy from Voswr-McClellan Co or chemists at 2/9 per bottle.

J. G. Stewart Merse Sheidan Street Carma Fourgren Stewart Saye Doan Voswr-McClellan Co Pay Street Sydney

Evelyn Kotes Poet and Merah shave on 9

Fragmented text appears to reference Evelyn Kotes and an event with Merah shave on the ninth with garbled lines about marines, a theater, and various names. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent summary or context.

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