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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
4
Ambiguous racing notes describe the Flying Handicap and events at the meeting. Mentions horses such as Thawters Reniock and Beechworth with placements and times amid weather and track conditions.
Fragmentary text suggests a local business or personal matter involving a pen and possible trade move. Names and places are unclear, but the tone implies a regional update with a minor dispute or logistical note.
Seafront racing across Moonee and Albion Park featured a fine card with multiple hurdles and plate events. Notable results include Charnecress winning easily at Moonee and varied placings across divisions at Albion Park, with Bend, Taranto, Harmonite, and other contenders noted in the purse and handicap events.
Bealion Byce died after a medical incident at a menial work site. Initial symptoms appeared soon after an employee’s fall, with physicians stating the case involved exposure to a chemical or treatment by Mr McGowan. A post mortem was held and results will be released in due course.
The program at the Popular Palace showcases a four episode Liberty serial titled Dama of the Highest Clase. A vaudeville style act and a romance comedy code named A Chi of Creafuanera appear as main attractions with other entertainment pieces on the bill.
Aeral and Pictures presented a mixed bill with the matinee and the later show drawing audiences. The program included the drama Ly Conscience's Ego with a strong climax, the Mexican funeral-set Lea Daty, and The Best Man's Pride featuring Herbert Rawl. Don't miss tonight's second screen.
A Vitagraph feature at the cinema this week features Anita Stewart and Charles Richman. The review highlights Stewart’s uneven performance and notes the plot traces love, marriage, and a dramatic moral clash. The text criticizes pacing and emotional restraint while praising the supporting cast and certain dramatic moments.
Correspondent criticizes using nonresident judges for the local stock show. He argues that traveling exhibitors would unfairly influence judging if the same official judges multiple shows. He notes risk of bias and urges nonlocal appointments, but acknowledges limited options. This year judges come from far districts for the Calta Show.
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