Cairns October Meeting Gives Poor Attendance and Close Races
At Cairns Jockey Club October meeting held last Saturday, attendance was poor. In the Trial Handicap over four furlongs Briscoe defeated Dynamometer by a length and a half after a close duel, with Ranaway among the non-finishers. Time 0:52.2. Dividend paid. Royal Actor won the Octoberspsu over five furlongs by a half length, with Desport and Bridesboy following. The Shats Handicap over five furlongs saw Limit lead from start to finish, time not recorded. A list of entries for the Townsville Turf Club November meeting is provided.
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Cairns Jockey Club
G. H
Rse Briscoe
C. Bair c. G. Dynamometor
Rice
O'Beirne Bros
Thapsia
Lady Goscon
Carruthers
Ranaway
Melvin
Briscoe
Dynamometer
Sin
Thi Ranaway
Thrace
Thomas
Hridesboy
A. Go
Kurran Chan
Bro
Roget
Brideshey
Larrier
Bridesboy Challeng
Wiz
Galactier Veing
Ime
Bridesboy
Korran
Royal Actor
Irice
W. Irvine
Powell
Hotto
Royal Reve
Tom
Desport
Mrs. Cennis
Bloom
Price
W. Smith
Townsville Turf Club
Roortah
Picassia
Edna Fay
Lady Eurasian
Half Deck
Nipta
Linois
Young Demas
Why Me
Limit
Tromha
Rellmos
Buehwind
Tofa
Roland's Song
Flashette
Brideshay
Ayr Bridge
Boortah
Red Maori
Kelek
Runaway
Rantee
Troma
Hanicap
Bushwind
Tafa
Gentle Jack
Roland's Lone
Sir Frederica
Fiashette
Jotana
Oats
Aye Bridge
Wester Tandican
Silent Bill
Black Cap
Bonnie Buck
Jessamy
Ramo
Renter
Farewell Handicap
Cairns Eer
Desmond
Ieee
Big House
Jeffrey
Mother Moir
Jeffry
Jane
Ben Turpin
Paddy McGuire
Caulfield weather aids fast sprinting meeting
Melbourne reports a cold to fine morning at Caulfield with fast grass boosting times. The program featured a sprint and mile events though details are garbled by the OCR, noting preparations and jockeys in the field amid variable track conditions.
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Melbourne
Caulfield
Ce . S
Colbert
Sayvan
Kenilers
First nerd leads as rival falters in racing notes
A stream of race results and gait timings fills the page. Horses like Kilbarron Tharnok and Nightwatch post work gallops, while Prince Viridis and Serene 50 aim for mile and half distances. Melbourne spring meeting weights list many horses including Lenhuk Garibaldi Stagefright and Peru as contenders in minor events.
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Melbourne
X. V.R.C
Lenhuk
Garibaldi
Lord Melbok
Peru
Princess “Ag
Omedy
Lord Cooltrim
Kalix
Mazarron
Dar
Wellington Racing Club Spring Meeting Opens in Fine Weather
The Wellington Racing Club opened its Spring Meeting in clear weather. Notable events included the Wellington 1 mile Handicap with Bilmoos winning, and other races featuring horses such as Wellesley, Ermine, Royal Sag, and Breide.
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Bird Smart
Wellington Racing Club
Wellington
Bilmoos
Wellesley
Ermine
Royal Sag
Breide
Twenty Solid Rounds Over Tommy Ryan in 20 Rounds
A boxing bout ended after 20 solid rounds with the fighter earning the decision on points over Tommy Ryan. The match showcased steady rhythm and durability from both fighters, with the victor securing the win by points after a lengthy contest.
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Tommy Ryan
Notable Tour Sketches Reveal Hidden Australian Prospects
The Australasian notes how a traverser shows that adventurous politicians and hardy settlers perceive unexploited potential in remote regions. J M Hunter, Minister for Lands, acknowledges the challenges yet hints at fertile possibilities beyond narrow limits. A resilient settler from Cape York highlights labor and recovery efforts in distant areas.
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Strememont
J. M. Hunter
Hunter
Elbourne
Hardy
Cy. Setter
Cape York
Sugar supply and shortages cited by Commonwealth officials
The board questioned whether the Commonwealth was protected against shortages. They noted 289000 tons of sugar consumed annually and downplayed a minor impact from a fire incident. A temporary inconvenience was noted as 750 tons of somar would go to West Australia this weekend, with the gap to be filled from Adelaide stocks.
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Commonwealth
West Australia
Adelaide
Spanish Influenza Still Spreading in South Africa
Cape Town reports the epidemic worsening with high railway casualties and many cases, including Europeans, while the West Protectorate notes spread. A Johannesburg institute denial is published. Sydney notes quarantine conditions on the steamer Niagara and improving health care with expected release of contacts.
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South Africa
Capetown
Sae West Protectorate
Johannes
M Medical
M.O
Johannesburg
Institute of Medical Research
Sigeee
Plagne
Sydney
Liquor Referendum Petition Presented in Wellington
A petition with 292 signatures for a liquor referendum was presented to Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward. The signatories favored reform wets and the petition will be referred to the Cabinet for consideration. Government showed no intention to delay legislation.
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Wellington
Massey
Joseph Ward
Mareeba Stock Notes and Weather Woes
In Mareeba district cows skimp on prayers while seeking rain amid cloudwatch, as fresh milk becomes scarce and bush fires rise with beer strike-like fervor. The note suggests incentives for silage conservation and dry-season provisions to avert heavy stock losses in the drought-prone belt.
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Mareeba
Nuchenden
Marecha A Ree Geet
Dindow
Society for Sale and Rive Jeans at The Palace
Cairns era review describes Society for Sale a tale of social longing where a moneyed heiress seeks charm and a dashing boulevard figure. The piece notes a vivid character with monocle and cane and frames the play as witty yet moody. Rive Jeans stars Viola Dane in a poignant child wife role with a melodramatic plot and relentless emotion.
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the Palace Proprietary
Presentaton
Rive Jeans
Metro
Viola Dane
Jane
Miss Dane
Kilwe Jeans
Bascom
Sue Endaly
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Armstrong, Leciie &Stillman
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Cairns
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Peter Young
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Cow Abbbott Street
Todd
Abbott Street
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Droga
PA HK P.O
Hatrdreser & Tobacconist Ete
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Mh. V.R.C
Southam
Ted. Holland
W.olra
Agert
Costin
Mareeba Pormeneas
Woyneaneesre Records
Pittard
Aaron
Soto
Wade Yes
Warthruse
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Ableeesgeerie
Tag Tieedeets Drutone
Ranger
Ron
Kilbarron
Tharnok
Iater
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Estland
Killowen
Clara
Prince Viridis
Mie
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Nightwatch
Moorna Lass
Mont Blanc
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Purple Star
Sinbad the Sailor
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Artillery Mar
Ratthewrack
Maid of Norway
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Magielouse
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Corner Shields and
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Willan Tel
Townsville
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Quaras
Kite
Kitz
Ekitzs
Boxar
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
Cairns Pictures Ltd
The
Iron Claw
Entertainments
J. C. Hutton Prop. Ltd
Zillmere
Intercolonial Boring Co. Ltd
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Lethe Seltie
Ork
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Edward ‘St. Aniamal
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