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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

3

Racing notes from Ascot amid a brisk track day

The report details a busy Ascot card with horses such as Dehemmere Everkeane Barley Son Barteld and Kiey Cleo in early trials. Runners like Dele, Spree, and Browse Maid feature, with times noted for furlongs and distances as the field moves through six to seven furlongs.

Brisbane QTC Os Ideatin Delemmere Sher Lerdacre Everkeane Barley Son Barteld Kiey Cleo Free Fanny Corel Mhege Deweer Ghine Lars Carn Wallace Losdiey Floe Leaf Tryin Crick Hendy Treabie Ayland Smith Galetine Lord Delmer Ascot Geodk Arlongn Ewerkeane Ane Aneetate Manston Coodate Loewt Linacre

Unclear Racing Result Report From Warwick

Fragmentary wagering notes from Warwick California describe a horse race won by a head with several bets and names partially legible. The page shows stakes and participants but many details are obscured by the damaged OCR.

Training at Canfield under steady pace and fast gallops

Melbourne October 1 Canfield track morning conditions were fair with a bright frosty start. Rael Locin began well and quickened through six furlongs while Whitefield finished five furlongs strong. Courtee Bronzett and Patrohas posted notable early work as horses displayed good gallop action across distances up to a mile.

Melbourne Canfield Rael Locin Whitefield Newton Stewart St Mira Wedge Lingle Ser Bine Courtee Bronzett Beeson Hethe Een Wome Amvas Bolhadil Patrohas Himerlc

Morning Gallops at Flemington Track Quiet and Regular

Melbourne daily notes fine conditions at Flemington with the sand track in good order. Workouts include Wallace Isinglass and Prince Viri, Pentana challenging King Bier over a mile, Prince Bardolph clocking 1.48 for a mile and a quarter, Harzert Graham with Hay Knight, and Mistico completing a fast mile session.

Melbourne Flemington Wallace Isinglass Prince Viridis Pentana King Bier Prince Bardolph Harzert Graham Hay Knight

Yandil Brings Strong Work in Ongoing Horse Trials

Yandil completed strong schooling with five recent canters including Broken Glass and Crone under light work. Janie set a mile pace of 1 50 while Chrone posted 1 mile 9 quarters in 2 18 on the course, and Deneb showed top form beating rivals by a nose in 1 46 on the outside.

Yandil Crone Gall Coe Hardes Janie Chrone Deneb Grish

Progen v Quint in Cairns Boxing Tonight at Austral Pictures

The Cairns bout features Mack Fitzgerald facing Paddy Quirk in a hard fought contest after both camps report solid training. Quirk trains hard and expects success while Fitzgerald has shown strong work sparring partners including Black Paddy. Preliminaries include Jerry Jeromes promising lively entertainment, making the evening worth the admission.

Cairns Ieee Anetral Pyewwres Cairns Mack Fitzgerald Mareeba Paddy Quirk Quirk Fitzgerald Austral Pictures Black Paddy Agiicort Imelydam Jerry Jeromes

ALOOMBA Red Cross Meeting Elects New President

The Abperntar Hall gathering of ALOOMBA Red Cross members reviewed correspondence from headquarters and reported on an appeal day. A large surplus from the elt social was packed for Dentiquarters, with many medical and relief items listed. Mrs. Moller resigned as president. motion to elect Mrs. Petersen as president was carried, with thanks given to the former president.

Abperntar Septenber Mesdarmes Moller Falls Vehland Robertson Hollamby Petersen Chaissen Mestrez

Peter Young and Ted Holland in Government Licensed Courses

Peter Young and Ted Holland registered NQRAs and completed courses across Derbies Ep som and major Australian venues. The note requests reply paid wires, no business, and provides Tollson Cairns address with Box 234 and phone 72.

Peter Young Ted Holland N.q.ra Comminsons Epsom Caulfield Tollson Cairns

Opticians Bill debated in Brisbane committee

The Select Committee on the Opticians Bill reported with Dr Marks proposing that opticians be barred from testing sight and that no medical man serve on licensing examining boards. The Wages Bill saw amendments agreed and progress. second readings of the Farm Produce Agents Bill and State Produce Agents Bill were carried without discussion. The case rose at 3.35.

Brisbane Marks

Australian Parliament Debates State Finances and Tax Reform

Brisbane October 11. Members pressed the Treasurer on sugar mill finances and potential transfer to cane growers after debts are paid. Reports promised in the annual financial review. Other speakers urged rail improvements, questioned unauthorised expenditure, and criticized Treasury Bills as a deficit solution. Debate adjourned at 10 o'clock.

Brisbane Swayne Filhelly Wellington Home Secretary Charters Towers Collins Proserpine Townsville Bundaberg Forth Labor Party Vowles Railway Department Theodore Treasury Pollock Legislative Council Remier Imey Seevane Park

Grampians Seat By-Election Nominations Closed

Melbourne October 11 nominations closed for the Grampians by election caused by Dr. Carty’s death. Two nominations were received Edmund Jowett and David Percival Davis the Labor candidate with ministerial support indicated.

Melbourne Grampians Representatives Carty Edmund Jowett Ministerialoo David Percival Davis Labor

Justice Shand Expected to Preside at Cloncurry Court

Townsville dispatch reports Justice Shand’s illness is not as serious as first feared and he hopes to preside at the Cloncurry Court next week.

Townsville Shand Cloncurry

Moving to Brisbane for Herbert’s Returning Offer

Townsville October 1. Mr. Craig, the Returning Officer for Herbert, has been notified of the transfer to Brisbane. This changes the administrative handling of the pending nomination and may affect local electoral arrangements.

Townsville Craig Herbert Brisbane

Waterside workers threaten to block shipbuilding plan

Melbourne reports Mr Woods of the Waterside Workers Federation and Sydney Wharf Laborers' Union threatens to press unions to reject the Commonwealth shipbuilding scheme until preference for waterside workers is restored. Seamen's union revolt hampers coal imports, delaying relief from Melbourne’s fuel shortage and extending power restrictions. About 35,000 workers may be idle from tomorrow morning until Monday.

Melbourne Woods Waterside Workers’ Federation Sydney Wharf Laborers’ Union Commonwealth Shipbuilding Seamen's Union Newcastle Corm Mont Pheer Morris Commonwealth Steamship Owners’ Federation Commonwealth Steamship Owners Cooper

Waterside workers take over cargo handling on Coombar

Brisbane union members refused to handle cargo as winches were crewed by volunteers. This morning the crew withdrew and waterside workers moved to operate the winches, then loaded the cargo themselves.

Brisbane Federated Waterside Workers’ Union Coombar

Food for the North Four Tons of Liquor

In Brisbane on an Assembly inquiry, Mr Roberts asked what cargo the Allinga carried on its last trip, including foodstuffs and space for spirits. Mr Ryan answered that 166 tons of coal and 17 000 feet of timber were sent, along with four refrigerated cars to Townsville for railway use and 425 tons of coke for the Mowat.

Brisbane Roberts Allinga Ryan Townsville

The Chinese Floods Strain Tientsin and Neighboring Regions

News from Tientsin reports business nearly halted by floods covering fifteen thousand square miles. Franco British and Japanese authorities provide relief. amid quarantine and relief efforts, workers in Darwin, Australia, note rising wages and transport activity with motor cars used for hire.

Tientsin

Austral Pictures Show Week At Cairns Theatre

Holiday show week features Charlie Chaplin "The Vagabond" and the revived "Two Gibson Girls" with society dances. Tonight is the final stage appearance of the troupe then continues to the hinterland. Also screening of the serial "Mystery of the Double Cross" and the drama "Happiness" starring Enid Bennett. Full change tomorrow night.

PATHE Enid Bennett Chartere Towers Whittick’s Charlie Chaplin Cairns Charlie Charters Towers

Ermakov's Show At Palace Dazzles With Weapons Display

A burly Cossack named Zakaree Erma Filscer demonstrates ancient and modern weapons at the palace. His feats with battle axes cavalry swords and other arms captivate the audience and place him at the center of attention.

Zakaree Erma Filscer Daz

Entertaining lecture and film program thrills audience

A Russian secret service themed lecture by Ermakoy combined with illustrated sketches and a film program drew enthusiastic reception. The speaker shared daring experiences and insights as lecturer and athlete, with the event praised for its engaging content and popular pricing. Patrons are advised to book as Ermakoy’s season ends tomorrow night.

Himsels Ermakoy

Wandovale Estate Inquiry Concludes. Judge to Report

Evidence in the Wandovale inquiry was concluded today as counsels delivered addresses. His Honor stated he would prepare a report as soon as possible and hopes to have one ready by Saturday.

Brisbane Wandovale

Moon Phase Timings Listed in Local Almanac

The record shows lunar phases with dates and times including First Quarter on October 29 at 8 pm and Full Moon on October 26 at 4 19 pm plus Perigee on October 28 at 9 am. It also notes a First Quarter entry for October 2 and a Full Moon on October 6 with times.

Lee

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