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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
3
A dense column of social notes and racing results from Melbourne includes visits, hotel changes, and arrivals. Miss Anne Donohue visits Wolfram, Captain Tickell returns from the Commonwealth, and multiple locals attend holidays and events. Racing coverage describes workouts and times for horses at the Victorian Amateur Turf Club meeting with detailed pacing and entries.
From the Sydney desk the Post reports tonight's betting on the Canal Cup races with selections including Jolly Beggar Manchester and Be et ee, plus Sandinth Melayarne Cup entries and Derby contenders such as Evers Jacamar and Woolerima. After much deliberation Mr Clamey withdraws Woolerima from the Catfield Cup and scratches occurred at one o’clock today.
Norah Himtodl, claiming widow and executor of the late Alexander Burtegl, disputes his Melbourne will and asserts a prior marriage to Alexander Iuyteuwl in Sydney on August 12. The proceedings hinge on proof of marriage, the deceased's English will, and the distribution of the estate tied to Yongale vessel messengers.
A citizen writes that water mains fail parts of town and urges the council to provide a tap for Park 1 Abbott Street. He notes crowds at the park on Saturdays, with stalls and poor sanitation, urging improved comfort and water access for visitors.
Review notes a sewed administrative arrest and class protection on the cruise at Malbourns dated August 17 1913. Mentions Marine AS No 1 due in December and submarines AS No 2 due.
The article notes Yangerelia Pen of White Leghorn stock producing 1968 eggs in 11 months amid a laying competition at Guttom Agricultural College. It mentions various historical figures and records, including a 13 month breed comparison and references to supervisor oversight and prize money, attributed to J. W. Macrae.
A historic venue in the city reopens as a general hall for commercial travellers and theatrical companies. The updated facilities promise improved lodging and meeting spaces, with a focus on accommodating touring productions and business gatherings.
A piano teacher organizes pupil study with examinations planned locally. Sessions and terms are arranged at Messrs Pali Warehouse with Thursday lessons and related schedules.
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