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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1916

Page

4

Sporting Brisbane Considers Final Selections for Sea Race

The October 10 selections list Lordacre and Lord Vindex among contenders, with Coodale and Lynd borer Lady also noted. Shelia R. Boones and Orcas appear in unnamed entries, while Prudent and Featherwh are mentioned as potential winners in this historical race report.

Brisbane Lordacre Down Lord Vindex Coodale Lyndborer Shelia R. Boones Orcas Alpone Prudent Feather

Toorak Handicap and Caulfield Winners Details

Melbourne race notes list large Caulfield acceptances with horses such as Walaro Grand Alliance Hee Queen King Kora Star omedi Sturelind Wedge Lord Boha QL Etteired Nester Captain Standia Lord Maleross Royal Dede Ber eautta Romillies Mehi King Vienere em Anton Challenger Turtive heltard Downshire Poser colt Plague High fel Andelosit Costello Mottravers Merrimec Tilbera High Rock Defence Allegory Poll Dayne Quickly Golden Rock Celosia Rosites Headwind Lucky e Fest Tem Flortle H and Rael Le en.

Melbourne Cictaber Caulfield Walaro Grand Alliance Hee Queen King Kora Sturelind Wedge Boha- QL Etteired Nester Standia Maleross Royal Dede Bereautta Romillies Mehi King Vienere Em Anton Challenger Turtive Heltard Plague Andelosit Costello Mottravers Merrimec Tilbera High Rock Allegory Poll Dayne Golden Rock Celosia Rosites Lucky E Flortle H Rael Leen

Randwick Mate Cantheld Cup Scratches Announced

Sydney reports scratches for Randwick Mate Cantheld Cup including Woorak Kingsburgh Galenus Gallipoli Tabasco Glen iirar Manaro Heart of Oak The Magne Ranger Coretep Auretta The tear torr Toorak Handicap and more. Nelburne Cup also lists Fra Tem Am elise among scratches. Melbourne notes additional scratches Caufield Cep arlin Woodwild Willian the Sclent Nanvo Lamborne Cwscesti Rowen Court Jester Galen sedan Bombim Lancelot Spuin ysalter Ques Irish Comedy Samta sabita Treadwell Tressadi Uku wee Silver Steel.

Sydney O'lale Mudros King's Bounty Randwick Woorak Kingsburgh Galenus Gallipoli Tabasco Glen Iirar Manaro Heart of Oak the Magne Ranger Coretep Auretta the Tear Torr Toorak Posket Thownright Rislable Notfoot Tonekah Golden Wire Grand Alliance Melbourne Oetober Caufield Cep Iarlin Woodwild Willian the Sclent Nanvo Lamborne Cwscesti Rowen Court Jester Galen Sedan Bombim Lancelot Spuinysalter Ques Samta Sabita Treadwell Tressadi Ukuwee Silver Steel

Randwick Plate Sparks Final Day At A C Meeting

The Randwick Plate two miles is the headline event on the concluding day. Contenders include Agathon Wolard Lambourne Admiral Beatty Mafiosa Kilboy and Royal Dude with Kilboy seen as the main chance. Favorites from recent years have included Trafalgar and Duke Foote with past results shaping punter expectations.

A.C Agathon Wolard Lambourne Admiral Beatty Mafiosa Kilboy Royal Dude Carlita Cetigne Clyton Randwick Hewitt

Giyandra retires after long racing career at Kembla Grange

The horse Giyandra broke down at Kembla Grange during the Kembla Cup and will be retired from racing. He may yet thrive at stud given his strong record of about 17 wins and notable placings in major events. Kilboy will transfer from Murray Hobbs to Stead’s trainer Oaminlevan this week.

Ulra'e Tele mis—Cacha Brensan Cagon St Carwyne Lady Fallace Aield Mre Lapetted Sunbury Moonee Valley Rael Locts Moonee Wathwee Safco Sydney Kembla Grange Giyandra Doncaster First Principle Epsom Bio Hartfell Aleconner Portrush Garlin Randwick Boro Atee Stead Kilboy Murray Hobbs Oaminlevan

Aquatics Racing Note From Sunday Afternoon Event

Sunday afternoon six boats competed in the first race for James Boland's trophy. Breezes were steady then light, with a strong in running tide demanding skilful handling for fast times. Rainbow led at the N W mark and overall, with Model II, Dauntless, Rose, and Breeze close behind, final times recorded as Rainbow 4.45.25 and Dauntless 4.47.25 before light conditions ended racing.

James Boland Rainbow Dauntless Rose Wee Llosdel DL Asim N.W Breeze Sounder BRS Shim Fui Rose Wing Boset

Disturbance at Cairns Conscription Meeting Ends Abruptly

A Tuesday night confrontation in Cairns at a conscription meeting degenerated into a large disorder as protesters disrupted speakers including Rev. S Mitchell and Mr. W Williams. Senior Serjt. Kenny ordered the meeting halted, ending the session with police unable to quell the disruption. Homes and bystanders faced abuse and a child in a perambulator was momentarily crushed, prompting vows to vote for conscription at the upcoming October 28 polls.

Cairns Sealey S. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Mitchell W. Williams Abbott Street Kenny Sergt Sergt. Kenny Aml

Palace Features Jim the Penman and Grim Grey Mask

The Palace presents the sensational drama Jim the Penman last night with a repeat tonight and a last show. Tomorrow brings The Grey Mask described as a world class thriller. Also billed are Valli Valli in a Metro film Her Debt of Honor and a reminder that Skipper Francis season grows busier with rich plans. New York explores heredity through a dramatic film with Florence Reed leading. A Bay-style film with Sword drama and revolver scene follows. Austral Pictures offers Landon’s Legacy in four parts with a war reel In action with the Canadian troops and two strong dramas The V of Tears and another feature. Prices are standard 6d. A three night run continues with a weekend finale.

Palace Jim the Penman the Palace New York Harvard University Quenter Florence Reed Serence Reed Mandin Whittick’s Austral Pictures

Dr Sheldon New Discovery For Coughs And Colds

A local medical product, Dr Sheldon New Discovery, touted as a safe non opiate remedy for coughs and colds. It claims rapid relief with no after effects and suitability for children. Available at T F Kelly Cairns and Jack Newell.

Sheldon T. FP Kelly Cairns Jack & Newell

Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps Court House Hotel

Reg. C.C.RA announces readiness to transact business for the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps. The notice mentions The Two Derbies and cites the Court House Hotel on Abbott Street Cairma as the location associated with the registration.

Reg C.c.ra Epsom AM_TODD Lice N.q.ra Spence Street J. Swain Abbott Street Court Hotel P.O

Ryan declines enlistment while Premier

A correspondence between Colonel A. J. Thynne and T. J. Ryan shows Thynne withdrawing a call to enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces and Ryan replying he would have served if needed but respects the committee’s decision during the Empire crisis. The exchange highlights differing wartime duties and the Premier’s public obligations.

Ryan Queensland A. J. Thynne T. J. Ryan England T I Ryan

Colonel Thynne Replies on Enlistment Call Up

The Premier denies involvement in Ryan’s enlistment notice and outlines his limited role. He explains he helped draft the notice form, met with Ryan, and ensured the Recruiting Committee could not exempt anyone. He says Ryan volunteered to enlist and questioned government expectations before a possible visit to England.

Assembly Ryan Mr. Ryan Commonwealth Nate Fay Wr Ryan Thia Jed England Yan Dome

Queensland Recruiting Committee Chief Says Mr Ryan May Enlist

A. J. Thynne chairs the Queensland Recruiting Committee and states Mr Ryan might enlist if agreeable. He notes Ryan’s recent denunciations and urges anti conscriptionists to consider joining, proposing a courteous recruiting sergeant be sent to discuss the matter. The statement aims to clear any doubt about Ryan's likely yes.

Armetien Ryan Mr. Ryan

Mothers trust new discovery remedy for young children

Mothers may give Dr Shel don's New Discovery to babies at first sign of cough or cold without opiates. The ad claims it is free of narcotics and urges keeping a bottle at home. Available at TOI Kelly Cairns and Jack Newell.

Sheldon

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