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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1916

Page

4

Derby and Cup Races Highlight Australian Spring Meeting

Sydney October meeting featured Derby favorites Rare-Jack Rice and Kilsoy among winners. Stables of A J Me Hymn and J Dempsey chased odds as Colbert and Kilboy earned major placings in mile and two mile events, with Panacre a close victor in the Epsom Handicap.

Sydney Jack Rice E Woon Keeraine A. J Sweet Step R. Mevery Garthotl Trenthos Prince Alfonso Cy Mostyn Mainela Kooya S Garthowen Jack Princeonse Trenthar Maher Nelachian Court Jester Foley Common Albena Lady Boni- Valier Thurnham Lavendo Opus Baunte Alice Kenilworth Ta- Lasco Glen Brae Tressade Wolaroi Thana Bucklie Eastcourt King Kora Stagelani Mrndroo Mussise Colbert Stageland Colert Saygeland Agathon Thane Kiboy Admiral Beatty Lowell Royal Taste Kilhoy Kitboy Agathen Ad‘ry Beatty Agathem Kilboy Think Thana Volaret Bucklaw Vifoso Pro Tem Madros Lambourne Royal Dude Panacre Dowies Volverates Connell Colugo Dempsey Lyndhurst Lady Jague Agincourt Three Star Sir Willie Blague Who Advof Secret Colaga Polycrates Colage Tania Plage Cellene Lydian Qararale Garin Clydeside Secret Service

Probable Riders List for Metropolitan Handicap Entries

A partial roster of contenders for the Metropolitan Handicap includes Ulva’s Isle, Bacou, Cyklon, Prince Cardolph, Kingsburg, Walker, Wallace Isinglass, The Christian Brother, Pretty Bobby, Karanand King, Three Star, Galtee Queen, Tarpaolin, Lady Blacksandere, and Lady Boniform among others. Strong entries suggest a competitive field with notable names such as Ulva’s Isle and Wallace Isinglass noted among the possibles.

Sydney Haneicap- Ulva Three Star F. Foley Galtee Dempse Bridges Whickler Barden

Late Scratchings in Melbourne Races

Caulfield Cup entries include Lady Narcissa and Roucau with late scratches noted. Toorak Handicap lists Lady Narcissa and Rouleau as scratched from the event in Melbourne.

Melbourne Lady Narcissa Roucau Toorak Handicap Rouleau

Racing notes on notable progeny and bloodlines

In this feature the writer discusses prominent Thoroughbred lines including Renes Delval from Carcaria, sister to Grace Palotti, dam of Royal Actor who captured the Jockey Club Handicap at the annual meeting. Kilboy’s lineage to Sir Hercules and Fisk is cited as a strong bloodline in current good horses.

Cyreaian Renes Delval Carcaria Grace Palotti Royal Actor Kilboy

Straight Out and Doubles Now Open

Epsom and Melbourne Cup handicaps headline a card at the Court House Hotel Abbott Street with racing details. ERR PAN Reg. N.O.RA. ready to transact business at the sufficient address.

Court House Hotel Abbott Street Cima

Rifle Club Den Evans Meeting Opens First Quarterly Session

The Cairns Rifle Club held its first quarterly sheet of the year on Sunday with many shooters present. Currie led scoring with 185 total across distances, while Jones posted 30 at thousand yards. Wet weather and variable winds troubled long-range rounds and several shooters retired to avoid late, poor scores. Capt. Lyon, N Melntyre, E Jones, and G Mann posted notable aggregates, though several others retired or ended early due to weather and distance challenges.

Currie Cocl Jones H. Steck W. Paul F. Currie N Melntyre E Jones Rance Lyon St Ae E. Jones N. Melntyre E. James N. MeIntyn Ibg F. Carrie Handbay N. MeIntyre G. Mann Lyon Tilts YN. McIntyre EL Jones Tae

Queensland Parliament Debates Referendum and Arbitration Bills

Legislative Council reports the Peaks New Canindsh railway extension referred to a Select Committee. The Referendum and Gas Bills recommitted with further amendments. The Arbitration Bill read a second time. Mr Whinham continued debate on the capital punishment bill which advanced on the second reading and the Council adjourned to morrow.

Canindsh Whiingham

A Sydney Skirmish Over Anti conscription Parade

Sydney residents clashed as two men leading an anti conscription procession were mobbed by the crowd in Pett Sared. Flags with vote against conscription were torn, flag poles broken, and several bystanders suffered minor injuries before police restored order.

Sydney

Siren's Song headlining Palace entertainment changes

Palace resort previews a bold three night program swap with The Siren's Song featuring Milo Diane and Chas Trowbridge, plus Olga Petrova in What Will People Say. New serial by E Phillips Oppenheim and Mackintosh star items attract crowds as seating fills.

Palace Pictures Cairne Birch Carroll Nicle Brisbane Metro Worlds Metro Milo Diane Chas. Trowbridge Geo. W. Lederers Masterpone Fic Palace Olga Petrova England E. Phillips Oppenheim Francis

The Habit of Happiness Screened at Triangle Theatre

The note describes a filmic drama with John Glayde and Margaret Glayde amid passion and betrayal. C Aubrey Smith appears as John Glayde in a tale of consequences and longing. The Triangle presents the comedy drama The Habit of Happiness this Saturday with ticket prices listed at Whistick's.

John Glyde Cairns John Glayde Margaret Glayde Margaret Paris Wall Street Trevor John Glayden Bertty Mae Galty Glaydes C. Aubrey Smith John Wirerne Thas Whistick's

Innisfail Labour Clash Over Dickson Award

Innisfail on October 3 reports unrest among cane farm labourers over the Dickson award with employers blamed for nonpayment. Farmers with limited capital may quit the industry as cane wage rates strain finances. An open-air Labour meeting backed a motion against conscription.

Innisfail

Looking for Trouble in Townsville Trade Meeting

An advertisement from priestworks employees officials calls a stop-work meeting of aft ontionists for ten am tomorrow to counteract the proclamation. Executives of several unions decline to recognize the convenors authority. Penalties under the Commonwealth war service proclamation are noted as the opposition's stance is watched.

Townsville Priestworks Aft Everson Cereral Aly Isem Ayr Cardwell Ingham Townsvill Yhuringowh

Drover Charged With Theft at Minnie Downs Resumption

Thomas J. Ellis a Normanton district drover travelling with 2000 Strathfield cattle to Charleville was arrested for stealing a roan bullock at Minnie Downs resumption. He appeared at Tambo court and was committed for trial to Mixkal District Court on toth Get. He was released on bail.

Charleville Thomas J. Ellis Normanton Strathfield Minnie Downs Tambo Mixckall Toth Get

Closing Order Brisbans Liquor Licences Ordered Closed

Detoner Mr L Archidall Police Magistrate issues a closing order under the Liquor Act for licensed victuallers and wine sellers in the Brisbane district to close their houses all day Wednesday October ath.

Brisbane Detoner

Proclamation Calls 27PT Citizens to Camp Training

A proclamation invites citizens aged 27 to enter training at Kisting Point, with the camp to begin next Tuesday. Some announced intent to appeal, while most faced the move philosophically.

Kisting Point

Referendum Campaign Causes Short Brisbane Assembly Recess

The Premier told the Opposition Leader in the afternoon session that the House will adjourn on October 13 until after the Referendum appeal. This recess will let members participate in the campaign.

Brisbane

War Service Notice From Ferira State Authority

Commonwealth wartime notice directs Ferira Street residents to report at specified hours. The document lists time windows spanning afternoon to early morning, indicating mandatory reporting for service duties.

Dangers of Whooping Cough Warned in Public Notice

Fragmentary text warns that coughing is more dangerous than believed and that deaths occur from whooping cough. mentions Chamberlain Conk and remedies sold by chemists and stores.

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