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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
9
Reports from Gordonvale detail a horse racing meeting with notable betting and field strength. JH Bennett presided as organizer while horses and jockeys competed across multiple races including a 14 furlong endeavor and a second heat with Springstein and Moulder among top performers.
In a field of pony and horse events Antrim Boy and Sandslip duel for the lead before Antrim Boxs late finish gives him a length advantage at the wire. In the sixth division heat Atherius and Wallace Stirling clash with Eagle Boy, Worth Wheat, and others. Times around 4.5 to 5 seconds. The meeting includes 142 ponies with Flying Lad and The Sister among entrants. nominations close November 21st.
Canterbury Park held races in fine weather with Potomac edging Duke of Flaunt in a dead heat for first in Park Stakes and Potomac winning the run-off. Cetane, Dubble, Linally and others competed in Juvenile Handicap with Cetane favored then won by three quarters of a length. Highweight Handicaps split across divisions saw Absurdum, Waracre and Fort Sith among top performers. Also noted is a digressive Melbourne reminiscence about a Derby dream and its curious coincidence.
Sixteen members shot during tough conditions as A Robertson and W Paul topped scores near ninety. The Jappon Rifle Club visits Cairns Sunday to challenge the local club with teams including G Harris, G Farr, E Gunder and others. T Easton won the club trophy last Sunday with two guineas prize. scores list performers across 400 500 600 yard ranges and a second trophy shoot for 500 600 700 yards is planned for Sunday.
Local range hosts the first stage of the Smith Trophy. W Simpson led in good form, close to the centurion mark, with others like Browning Leinster and McColl posting scores. A work bee follows after Sunday’s area, and a committee meeting is set for Friday at 8 p.m. in the School of Arts to plan the Christmas shoot.
Saturday contests mark the opening of the cycling season in Cairns with Cairns Cycle Club coordinating with Railway Rand on a program for the day. Top handicap contenders include J Pengelly Co Sands E Wayne W Hussey H Channer L Harris with trials and recent sprint times reported, and a dented skull found in America noted as an odd aside.
A senior tailor urges businessmen to maintain sharp attire as a key to success. Well fitting clothes influence how competitors and clients view them, and good appearance can determine failure or success.
Melbourne November 7 banker P C De Crespigny chairman of the Associated Banks of Victoria insists on the strong case for converting the fifty seven million war time loans. He notes much of the old loan remains unconverted and will be paid off next month with Treasury cash. He warns against tying up funds or delaying actions and urges holders to convert or cash securities now to use funds as intended.
Terrapa Collier of Waioeka Bay of Plenty poured kerosene on her dress and set fire to herself after accusing her husband of infidelity. She suffered terrible injuries and died. A quarrel preceded the tragedy as the husband denied the accusations of arousing jealousy.
Brisbane reports scattered rain in the 24 hours to 9 am, with light to heavy falls across the South Coast Darling Downs and Mararoa divisions. Registrations show Tallebondgerra 125, Maleny 115, Southport 123, with isolated light falls in Central Coast and Central Highland. Cloudy conditions persist along the coast and southern border.
Perth reports Mrs Marionell of Fremantle and her daughter are motoring across Australia. They have passed through Broome and will travel from Hall's Creek to Darwin via a track used by motorists. Fremantle butcher Warner accompanies in another car to assist if needed.
An Order in Council will be issued this week to cancel the licenses of motor car drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated. The Home Secretary said the regulation would be strictly enforced immediately after it is watered down, and urged all drivers to heed the warning.
Egypt reports sensational arrests of Adel Halim Biali Bey and Cond the secretary of the Egyptian Legation in Constantinople and his brother. Adel Halim was linked to Masemoud Imal, who was executed for the murder of the Sirdar, according to Renter.
Brisbane reports Mr. E. T. Bell of the Australian Meat Council discusses an experimental program to compete with Argentina in chilled beef. A Melbourne company holds a patented process for meat shipped chilled, with plans to source cattle in Queensland and partner a meatwork to treat and export from a Pacific port, but weather and logistical issues delay final arrangements.
A ruling reported by the Dearborn Independent cites a court decision in Georgia stating that a man may legally spark his wife under specific circumstances. The article notes the source as the eUperor court in the state, though the piece appears as a reprint or summary from the newspaper.
From our own correspondent Innisfail a boy 13 was struck by a falling branch at Goondi Hill suffering head and arm bruises. Miss G Connor sprained her ankle returning from work. Ambulance treated both and advised medical follow up. Monthly ambulance meeting in Innisfail reported 37 accidents and 44 transports for the month, plus 144 office visits and 699 miles travelled. Tully Sub-Centre recorded 21 accidents and 4 transports with 84 office visits and 699 miles. A rail motor for Tully district was ordered and building plans sent to the Works Department. The board debated providing a Dodge car for the Tully Sub-Centre. The AT.B. executive recommends Tully Sub-Centre become self-governing. German farmers are installing electricity in new ways to sweeten sugar.
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