A Favourite Goes Amiss At Melbourne Cup Week
Melbourne update reports weather clearing at Flemington racecourse and a shifting field. Kilboy and Susan of Lame are withdrawn while Kilboy’s shoulder and Sasanof’s swollen hock end their chances. Amata and Wallace look to future prospects as trainers reassess plans for the cup meeting.
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Melbourne
Flemington Racecourse
V. Re
Linacre
Amata
Wallace
Aingloss
Hearth
Baron
Kilbox
Sasanof
Caulield
Kelboy
Wes
Dueasey
Winn Lier
Famous Players Present Mary Pickford Screen Star
Mary Pickford appears as the leading figure in a program showcasing Danty and Divine II with the famed silent film star billed as the foremost exponent of the screen.
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Mary Pickford
Danty and
Divine II
Optimistic fitness push for Sasanos in Melbourne Cup
Trainers report reduced swelling in the hock and no foreseen complications as Sasanos prepares to start in Melbourne Cup. The field shows listed runners including Shepherd King Cuinologist and Prince Bardolph with several others unchanged amid racing prices.
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Sasanos
Melbourne
Wong
Kilboy
Williamstown Spring Meeting Opens As November Handicap Result
The Williamstown Spring Meeting opened in fine weather with the principal event, the November Handicap, a mile and three furlongs, won by Irish Comedy by a length as the favourite at four to one. Vibratory finished among six others. Time 2 23. Danny Aber the jockey dies is announced in London. Jimmy Wilte defeated Tom Noble in the 15th round at Liverpool.
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Melbourne
Williamstown
London
Jimmy Wilte
Tom Noble
Liverpool
Atherton Rifle Club Plans Target Fixing Meeting
A Wednesday evening Atherton Rifle Club gathering with Captain W Simpson and members including R Sutherst D A Shepherd W Hamilton G Draney F W Wilson J Johnson and E F Dunne secretary discussed ways to improve operations. Mr Shepherd to present a plan for target fixing at a meeting next Monday at Wilson's Hotel.
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Atherton Rifle
Messrs. W. Simpson
R. Sutherst
D. A. Shepherd
W. Hamilton
G. Draney
F. W. Wilson
J. Johnson
E. F. Dunne
Wilson's Hotel
Cairns Aquatic Club to Stage BR J Over land Trophy Race
The Cairns Aquatic Club plans the BR J Over land trophy race Sunday at 4 45 pm over the usual course. Seven boats contest the event with five starting close together. Dauntless and Rainbow, Model Th and Model I plus Rose Daisy Breeze are among the handicapped entries. Townsville records show Cairns 111 points to Townsville 147 after the Mackay team arrived this afternoon.
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BR. J. Overland
Dawntesa
Dauntless
Townsville
Cairne
Cairna
Mackay
Northern Sugar Strike Sparks Brisbane Debate
An excerpt from a Brisbane labour paper dated November 2 1916 reports dispute over sugar mills in Mulgrave and Hambledon. A W U executive denies involvement while A S P A support for disruption is disputed. Brisbane executive rejects backing strikes and maintains workers should follow the law as the Dickson Award remains intact.
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Brisbane
AW. Dickson
Riordan
Ajw.u. Brisbane
Brisbane ‘Courier
North
Queensland
A.S.P.A
A.W.A
Mulerave
Hambledon Mills
A.W.L
Dickson
A. J. Draper
Mulgrave Central Mill
ASA
Mulgrave
Hambledon
Mr. Pritchard
AWC
Mulgrave and
E. R. PAN Reg NQR A Ready to Transact Business
The notice indicates E R Pan registered to transact business in Caima at the Court House Hotel Abbott Street. It references the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicap and the Two Derbies Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with a prepared address.
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N.Q.R.A
Epsom
Metropolitan
Caulfield
Court House
Abbott Street
Caima
Emmy of Storks Nest heads Metro night program
Metro presents Emmy of Storks Nest starring Mary Miles Minter in five acts with spectacular Ozarks scenery. Also shows The Black Box seventh episode, Following the Trail, The Phantom Cracksman, Ambrode Frat Falsehood, and Keystone Co. comedies. Next Tuesday Mary Pickford in The Dawn of a Tomorrow advertised.
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Metro
Emmy
Storks Nest
Mary Miles Minter
Storms Nest
Ozarks
Soma News
Commonwealth
Keystone Co
Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford in The Dawn of a Tomorrow at Palace
Mary Pickford stars in The Dawn of a Tomorrow at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday with this Famous Players production praised as a dramatic success. Also at the Austral Pictures a selection of new films features When Rogues Fall Out and the next episode of The Broken Coin with Topical News.
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Mary Pickford
Mary
Palace
Palace Theatre
Screen
Famous Players
Frohman
Austral Pictures
Austral
Clear Aid
Carns
Helen Holmes
Imperial
Gharete Ce
Cairns
Australis
Royal Cattle Dip claims leading share of Queensland market
Royal Dip controls fully six per cent of the proprietary dipping in Queensland. It is described as thoroughly efficient, easy to mix, and consistently strong. Each gallon treats 200 gallons of water, so one drum yields about 2000 gallons of dipping solution. Draper Ltd is sole agent in Cairns.
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Royal Dip
Queensland
1 Draper, Ltd
Cairns
Sold for Marriage screens at Cairns Theatre amid emigre tale
The Cairns Theatre presents the Triangle feature Sold for Marriage with Lillian ish in the lead, portraying American emigrants and the cold reception they meet. A police portrayal offers a contrast to political corruption, while a topical film on an Aquatic picnic and sugar famine news closes the page from Townsville.
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Cairns
Lillian Ish
New ‘Ork Harbour
New York
Taylor
Second Reach
Wheittick
Summer complaint in children during hot months
During the summer months children are subject to bowel disorders and require care. As soon as looseness of the bowels is noticed Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given. Teething can worsen diarrhoea and the remedy should be given at once. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
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Omee
Town and Country Social and Official Notices
A stream of arrivals and departures notes from Townsville Cairns and surrounding areas. Various individuals including Fitzpatrick Hoare Donaldson Leeteh Ogden OLeary Mastionnettaa and others travel by Wyandra Wryandra and trains. Appointments include inspectors under the Fertilisers Act draughtsman in Mines and temporary agriculturalist at Gatton College. Public notices list new appointments Public Curator and travel by Medina to Sweeney along with mail order progress of W A Green Chemist Cairns.
Pianoserve Towers and Repairers on Lake Street Cairns
A note highlights Pianoserve Towers and Repairers located on Lake Street in Cairns. It praises the establishment as a renowned source for musical artistry and instrument care.
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Pianoserve
Lake Street
Cairns
Sugar Farm Purchase Offers 160 Acres Near Rivers
William Lennon advertises sugar land options including 160 acres near Frevebmon’s Creek and HBusve River, with leases and royalties offered. Terms include deposits, weekly payments, and several plots described as rich alluvial ground suitable for cane and poultry farming.
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Ratouns
Fener
Mulgrave
Arca
Termaiyo
Lulance
Hss
For Sale in North Queensland Properties and Miscellaneous Goods
Listings include land for retirement near Kuranda 657 acres and 7 acre block, sugar lands timber selections and dairy lands, Mareeba refreshments rooms, town allotments Cairns Kuranda cattle stations, complete joining and newsprint stand, sewing machines and furniture items with prices, Rexnwood Lane sea-grass chairs and red chairs for sale.
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Hodels Limited General Commission
Lake Sthert
Cairns
Fineentleman
Dogo
Kuroo
Kuranda
Queensland
Mareeba
Vstand
Beiler and Young Poll
Mareek
Westia
Afi
Miro
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M Armstrong
Ledlie & Stillman
Careers
Atherton
Herberton
Irvinebank
Garnet and Gurrumbah
Sporting
Cairns Jockey Club
Tral—tield Spee
Lady Rusk
Phere
Lady Green
Phillipstown
Magnetotttr
Rupierta
My Fleece
Rhymertic
Galacia
Silvano
Fors
Decas
Roy King
Searcher
Young Mac
Ruopicla
Telemoter
Acsericum
Black Pur
Mac Jack
Beechworth
Alacia
Slywann
First Denas
Telemeter
Mad Jack
Kilboy and Susan of
Lame
Wunicate Hobart
Eod Holland
Linnet & Holland
Turf Commission
VRC
Todd
Swence Street
Thorne
Me'boyne Cen
Jockey
Danny Aber
Boxing
Atherton Rife Chad
Costin
Wire Gostin
Cranch & Gordon
Spence ST. Grocers
P.O
Cairns Aquatic Club
W.u
E. R. Pan
Linnett
Nora Turf Commission
Faston
V.rc
Entertainments
Royal Cattle Dip
Lisha
Aadott Street
Burns, Philp & Co, Ltd
Parkes
Chamber of Commerce
Church Service
Revere
J. G. Wilks & CO
Ee Wood Spence Ee Foe Ambulance
Whalfsals
Thurlow
Mr & McCanl
Wyandra
Fitzpatrick
J. G. Hoare
Morrow
Mr. T. H. Donaldson
Towney
Smith
Malanda
BR. Leeteh
Miss Ogden
Wryandra
J. J. O'Leary
Tomeorrow
H, K, N, SN. Mastionnettaa
Constable Kirkland
Charles
T. Murray, J
Ambon Street
Messen F
F. Coleman
F Kengh
Willan Henry Beery
Department of Mines
S. Ramage
Pratt
Iron Island
B. J. Con
Oneeostand Institute of Architects
BR Fraser
Messrs. Lynch Anal Hunt
GA. Carter
Department of Justice
Vacal
J. G. Wheen
Sydney
New Britain
Solomon Islands
Medina
Sweeney
Ft W Jackson
Gatton College
S. Clydeshire
ALF
W. A. Green
W A. Green
T. Relly
Uy & Ie
WM. Lennon
C. Woodward
Dringpe Sal
Dao
Tme
Lamby Street
Shheriday Street
Hop Wah Road
Parramatta Hotel
Lance Fallon
Cairns Post
Limited
Abbott St. Cairns
North Querland
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