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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1916

Page

4

Cairns Defeat Mackay In Three Test Matches

Cairns edges Mackay 22 point win to claim three test matches in a late evening rink event. Cairns players impressed with solid teamwork while Mackay fought hard but fell short in the series.

Mackay Cairns Mackey Eve Heare Gelling Wether Cairns Prams Conan Mackey Boys Aros Fom Réuk Townswile Townsville Watt Mackay Warriors Blackwell Pacers

Townsville Meatwork strikes end season at Alligator Creek

The Townsville meatworks at Alligator Creek closed for the season after a dispute among engineers from rival unions led to work stoppage. The marine section referred the issue to its executive, orders to resume were issued, but the general employees sided with the dissenters causing a police call out. The management then closed the works and paid off all general hands.

Townsville Alligator Creek Marie Beanch

Hawkner's world altitude record broken in Turin

London reports Lieut. Guido Rathch reached 7200 metres in Turin beating Hawkner's Brooklands record from April. The flight lasted about two hours and set a new mark in high altitude aviation.

London The Daily Chronicle Milan Hawkner Brooklands Turin Guido Ratch

No Change in Australian Coal Strike Tensions

Sydney reports the coal strike remains static as Minister Hoyle returns from Melbourne after talks with the Prime Minister and Navy Minister. Neither side will concede, mass miner meetings are planned, and a government takeover of mines looms as coal supplies grow tight.

Sydney Hoyle Labour and Industry Melbourne Navy Heyser Holman Walsh Island Io Victoria Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia Commonwealth

Wilson elected President of the United States

Advices from Berlin note German disappointment at Wilson's victory while predicting mediation to fortify Americas moral standing. Republicans pursue court challenges but Hughes demands official counts. Reports claim millions wagered on the outcome as Wilson’s vote exceeds eight and a half million with a potential Republican edge in the House by a single vote.

New York Wilson United States Berlin Germany Hudees America Hughes Mid-Westion Republican Committee House of Representatives Kaiser Wilhelm Russia Hutwarke Italy France Somme Thames Howe Oompaiagoeig Bas Ile Ie

Refererove Voting Headlines in Australia Conscriptions Result

Melbourne reports late returns on conscription voting. Yes and No tallies by state show a majority for No with under 50,000 votes left to count. Totals list several territories and regions, indicating ongoing counts across Australia.

Melbourne Ita

Austral Theatre Presents Wher Rogues Fall and The Broken Coin

Cairns audiences are urged to see a special Austral Theatre program featuring Helen Holmes in Wher Rogues Fall Qh, a notable adaptation, plus the next episode of The Broken Coin. Also showing are The Birth of a Man starring Henry B. Walthall and To穗 day’s Topical Budget highlights with Triangle acts, comedy, and a swimming gala. Seats at Whittick's.

Ametrel Cairns Austral Theatre Helen Holmes Austral Australis Coisa Taylor Second Beach Lillian Gish Marta Whittick’s Henry B. Walthall

Emmy of Storks Nest At Palace Metro Tonight

Metro presents Emmy of Storks Nest starring Mary Miles Minter in five acts set in the Ozarks. The program includes the seventh episode of The Black Box with two reels of mystery thrills and a special Metro quality showcase.

Palace Metro Emmy Storks Nest Mary Miles Minter Storxa Nest Ozarks Cher Films

Dawn of Tomorrow Mary Pickford Screens Tonight at Palace

The Dawn of a Tomorrow, Mary Pickford’s landmark film, plays at the Palace tomorrow night in a Famous Players release praised as a dramatic success. The article touts Pickford’s status and the production’s grand style, urging readers to attend.

Mary Pickford

Townsville Visitors And South Bound Travel Notes

A list of residents and visitors with multiple movements by the Wyandra train to Cairns Townsville and the south. Names include Mr J G Hoare Mr Firth Mrs H Kelly Mr J Shoone Miss Lowe and Mrs J Granet-Thowsom. People plan visits to Townsville Cairns Lake Eacham and Corinda with hotel stays noted.

J.granet-Thowsom Corinda Brisbane Kuranda Lake Bachamm Cairns Sea View Hotel

Land for Selection Irisbane Area Open for Selection

An area of 162 851 acres across Crown land is opened for selection. The parcel includes 26 agricultural farm and pastoral lease portions, 13 grazing selections totaling 58 663 acres, and four selections comprising 40 acres for Bigre purposes.

Irisbane

Chamferlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Advised

Warns that diarrhea can come on suddenly and become dangerous before help arrives. Recommends keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for immediate use at first sign of looseness. Sold by chemists and stores.

For Sale in North Queensland Rural Lands and Goods

Properties and cattle stations advertised across Kuranda Maree and Mackay regions include 420 acres near Kuranda with residence, sugar lands and dairy lands, plus allotments at Maree Cates Ketanda and Maree. Also offered are sewing machines, furniture, and bric a brac items with wide ranges and prices.

Hodels Limited General Commission Lake Street Cairns Kuranda Kurseuta North Wavemsland Maree RA Cates Ketanda Maree Mackay Toni Aya Souvel Marewha Weston Singer Ap Ivillo Brentwood

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