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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1911
Page
3
Reports describe hostile reactions to policy by authorities in Rome and disturbances in Constantinople. Vandalism targets Italian districts while officials try to prevent departures and restore order. The German forces prepare new measures as battles and threats loom.
A historic dispatch lists many names and ships connected to a wartime transportation event. It names Captain Des Sub, Captain Welbothm, and various agents including Ade Lande Company Limited, Burns, Prendergast, and Howard Smith. The document appears as an extensive roster, with multiple people, ships, and organizations cited amid a public notice context.
The text outlines racing contenders for the Tattersall Handicap and related events at Newcastle and Epsom. It notes horses such as Volsloyne and Cadonia, mentions owners Messrs Valier Dros and trainer Mr Heorganm, and referencesUpcoming races including the Beran and Shorms at Newcastle and the Epsom meeting on Saturday with Cadonia as a potential cold pick.
The AJ.C. Sprige meeting opened with large attendance and clear weather. Hurdles winner Bonistelie led a list of finishers including Ran oma and Fildlestring, while Foote, the favored horse, faded after a bad start. In the Epsom Handicap, Aureofodina won by a half length after a strong stretch run, with Comedy King and Matt King following. Time 2.752.
The report records a tight finish won by a head with a nose between the runner up and third in a race noted by Times.
Telegraphed summary of Randwick workouts with muddled notes on grass track, quail lopes, and various horses. Mention of Palme, King Weston, Mulford, Pumark Flog, Adew, Veptura, Max. Poptle and Coromata, with attention to furlongs and half mile efforts.
In Kanwick along the Metropolitan Han dialtoway the event lists several horses and medals with unclear placements. The text mentions Lady Medalliat and other names without coherent results or context.
The Queensland wheelmen held a 100 mile select race for Warr-Bamboo to Melbourne. W Hoolker won the event with Russell Buliyan placing second as reported in the telegraph.
Summer dress goods advertised with fabrics including muslin crepe and chiffon. A display invites customers to inspect the new frocks and dresses as a seasonal fashion preview.
In the Kensington Handicap Mat thesima led past the lower stretch as Jacamar moved up to sit with Sid tack mid race. Hare vee fell back after a late challenge while Ledy Medallist faded, with Griet and Flavinius driving the big group and Sequaricus last. Time 1.46.
A London boxing card at the School of Arts Hill saw an extended 20 round contest won by Seaman amid praise for hospitality to visiting teams. Other bouts included Nagel defeating A J Draper 25 to 14 and multiple scorer lineups like Orchard Alison Lyons Kiros and Hartigam air prevailing in team bouts.
London on Saturday toasting the English team bound for Australia at St Pancras. Lord Morris praised the squad and wished them luck in bringing back the ashes. Mr Warser led cheers for the Marybone Club as the departing group received another ovation at Tilbury.
Ten thousand spectators filled Wanchester as Loxton faced Northern Raney in a notable match. The Australian team showed strong defense and scoring in the second half, with standout play by a key forward contributing crucial goals.
Mess A HO Orchard Rotitown and HG lure arrived yesterday and received a hearty welcome from Cairns Bowling Club members. They toured the local green, were greeted warmly, and received coaching tips on club development. The visiting party hoped next year northern bowlers would arrange a touring team from Drishame to Culrms, Payvine, to foster interclub ties.
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