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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
9
Fragmented OCR text lists offers and products with garbled brand names and nonsensical items. The readable bits reference trial solicitation and guaranteed satisfaction, followed by a stream of distorted product-like terms and unclear references. No coherent event or entities emerge beyond the solicitation note.
The page shows a roster of acceptances for Albion Park tomorrow with many names across events. Entries include Fourth Diwunen Waltham Terry Sandere Necentan Aurastus and others racing or competing in various hurdles and sprints.
Brisbane tips by Harvester forecast divisions with Flowing Wing Don Lyce Taranto Merpe Sttttal Matton Star Robe Jean Kent Mirigen Aiweriats Maid. The Canfield Cop race at Caulfield Melbourne looms as a key event, with rough references to a 1870 winning fret race and Be race.
A crowded field in the Brisbane race features Burgeline ridden by Dempsey as favorites, with Remora and Sabtros among contenders. Pundits cite Red Dome and Dearewim as potential upsetters while names like White Phast, Clever Tim, and Queer Comedy appear in the crowded lineup.
The Cairns Rifle Club held the first section of its quarterly shoot over long yardages on Sunday. Ten members attended with Currie leading the day, Hollingsworth the only possible competitor to challenge, and Stock securing a 46 to 43 edge in a rough tie for Meaddrick’s trophy after 700 yards. Prize money went to Currie and Richards, with others listed among the scores for the event and the second section scheduled for tomorrow at longer ranges.
Weather held fine in Brisbane as rifle competitors from Enoggera and Darling Downs completed the second stage of the King's prize at distances of 600 and 71 yards. Major Garrod led the field with a strong 41 at 100 yards while F Mathias of Mary Valley posted 48 at 70. Toowoomba and New South Wales shooters figured in the standings as scores remained provisional.
The report lists scores and players across several matches and events. Notable figures include J. A. Smith with 12 in the righth position, T. S. Smith at eleventh with 181, and E. H. Irving 48 while J. W. Ryan 47 and other players from Brisbane, Darling Downs, and South Australia are mentioned. The highest finisher among finishers is A. T. Rowlands in ninth with 4h.
The opening cricket match of the competition starts tomorrow at 2 pm. Wanderers team is picked from Favell O'Hara W Grogan A Grant Clit tan Armanasee Valentine Fo Varese Williams F Sytmenils Althacs Dennis Here s Tourists include P Horn Rasmussen Senkarin JDarnett Vetersen Phet cher We McThonald Potrogan Glidden 1 Tow A Lenmann Lon may Dene Amateh among Olives Coney Bahinde.
The weekly meeting discussed handicaps for boats in the first race for trophies owned by A Draper J Qwerland and DBD Meadrick, plus changes to the south east course. Members read a donation cheque of £3 toward a trophy, agreed to align with the North Queensland Sailing Association, and planned a potential footing for a foot skiff championship. Delegates were named and constitutional amendments reviewed.
Fragmentary OCR text references names and places including Abbott, Ors, Suba, Lake Street, Melgrevs Road, and Lake Frso. The readable fragments suggest a court or legal record with multiple parties and addresses, but specifics are unclear.
A comprehensive report covers the fal race and Tropines tallied as offered and awarded. Mr Ho Mason reports on the Ambulance Dance proceeds and a balance sheet is adopted. Officials named include Ho Mason as judge and timekeeper, Noble as vice-commodore, and S Yrickhill as starter.
Tonight the Palace screens two star pictures Louisiana starring Vivian Martin, a film version of Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Girl in Bohemia stars Peggy Hylan, with The Grey Seal and other subjects completing the programme. The Railway Band will perform, and seals are on view at the theatre until 1 pm, later at the Motace Cele.
At the Carne Theatre Madge Kennedy stars in The Serene Star and Alire Joyce performs The Vergence of Durand a tale of jealousy and revenge. Beatrice and Franklin fall in love amid schemes by Henri Durand with a dramatic climax and a musical encore by the Ashman Orchestra featuring Caruso.
A country youth named Bill Henry Jonkine seeks wealth via employment in a hotel. An inheritance plot unfolds as Lela Mason arrives to claim a farm and a device from her uncle. The Mack Senet brand is featured alongside Australian Gazette and Bray Pictograph as part of a broader program.
On October 7 a shooting affray in Salisbury near Brisbane shattered Robert Burleigh's left shoulder and led to his hospitalization. August Hemes, a poultry farmer, was arrested for grievous bodily harm and later remanded. Burleigh died in hospital the next day. Hemes faced remand on a charge of wilful murder.
Perth reports the Railways Commissioner stating tramway workers show chronic low pay, earning under three pounds weekly last year. Workers, granted clothing privileges, threaten extra daily allowances and plan to cease work on Saturday unless the government meets their demands.
The article notes a postal union meeting in Madras discussing adopting a gold standard for postage values. It mentions proposed methods to regulate value and control international postages, with implications for currency values and rates.
A damaged report notes controls on sugar imports in Ottawa, banning certain blends and setting a granulated measure at 21 pounds. The board cites rising costs and supply concerns, with the rule applying through the end of the period.
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