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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
3
The article reports on a rifle competition with ten entrants on a challenging day. It notes top scores by Tawsen 37 and several shooters achieving notable placements including Galloyle, Waddell, and Sie. Prize money and club details accompany the standings, with Moran's trap to follow.
Twenty semiers gathered for a Mart jm trophy event presented by John Cap eo Senlay with F Barrett topping the shoot scoring 144, while Easies and Griffiths trailed. A steady 3. E breeze kept marksmanship cautious and scores ranged with notable rises and missteps at longer ranges. An excursion train planned for next Sunday aims to arrange a match with Nelson, Cairns’ strong rival.
Attendance at the Hambledon Rifle Club improves as pew members join. This week marks the third shoot for the club with four top shooters named as Haylon Johnston Deer 87 and A Stephenson. A gold medal trophy presented by Mr Laeen will be contested at Thejedked stores with the range event to be held Sunday. The winner must achieve two consecutive wins or three total wins.
The Brisbane squad for Queensland to face New South Wales in Sydney next month includes Hartigan as captain, Jennines, Marshall, Barstow, Fennnelly, Belgreave, Eves, and McLaren. A preliminary five will join F Fett and son, Timbery, Cossrt, J Cran, and Hieberdson in Saturday's selection.
Inspector reports six complete services laid since September 26 and 164 services by licensed plumbers. A cycling patrol is requested to improve movement of crews across scattered worksites. Patching of pipes and valve fittings continue, with work on properties street starting October 7 and largely finished by October 11.
A6QA historical ad touts a new remedy called De dheidee’s New 4 Sone ant for colds and whooping cough. It claims to cure coughs and calm symptoms with a small pleasant dose. Price listed as 1s 0d per bottle.
Don’t diet. the ad claims Dr Sheridan’s Digestive Tabules supply needed foods for the body’s demands. It asserts appetite guides element intake and promises a new boost to strength and happiness, with a price per tin and wide availability.
In advance 2A per apnum on 27/6 per appum booked. Delivered 24/6 per angum io advance, 26 per annum booked. To succeed a man must be well dressed not in costly way but garishly. Skeen will provide a smart suit at a moderate price.
The report shows accumulated funds of £2,000,000 and reserves for the Queensland branch. It cites capital and reserves additions and premiums for the year, with premiums totaling £113,171 and capital/reserves at £364,950 per £100 of premiums, attributed to A. G. Baltmarsh as manager.
The notice proclaims a saddlery shop with ready stock and made to order goods. It highlights Byrne as a skilled craftsman and mentions strong workmanship, Canney lining, mock saddles for carrying heavy loads, and a wide stock of leather bearings and oils. Cairo agent for Carl Zoeller & To Limited.
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