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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1917

Page

4

Melbourne Cup Scratches And Entrants List

Scratchings announced for the Melbourne Cup show Kamih Bursar Quinologist Kannos Lambourne Amber Rose among engagements Randos Lambournie. VCC Spring meeting features Patrobas Annie Laurie BuQovinn Chad Sugela Sir Elbin Queen's Challenger Melee Plymouth Fontana Moira King King Bier BobDerina Steel Wings Wedge Princess Molassort Lord Kulet Chalmidor Tacky Beggar Migs Maderick. Plus Derby Barley Mon Purple Cross Remmon Prince Royal Folly Queen Pleasant Moments. Williamstown Cup names Wedge Atsiad Sea Pink Bucklaw Theovil King's Chancellor Remmon Telecles King Beir Chirillah Pentatia Convivial Trofier Mount Swart Seigewn Tragowel Alilat Wartime rageorge

Melbourne Dormidor Sanbury Purple Cross Remmon Prince Royal Wedge Atsiad Sea Pink Bucklaw Theovil King's Chancellor King Beir Chirillah Pentatia Convivial Trofier Mount Swart Seigewn Tragowel Alilat Wartime Rageorge

Gallopers Shine At Flemington In Varied Trials

On Sunday at Flemington all conditions favored time making with Biplane and Cagou posting strong early miles. Biplane clocked 1 mile 2 furlongs in 2 10 percent with Killern aid last half, while Cagou matched the distance in 2 04 with fast first furlongs. Westcourt impressed bate Eastcourt and Prince Viridis led by Cosmos in testing heats, and several others such as Lingle, Yandil, Satin Bird, Sir Amyas, and Chrome showed notable pace and endurance across longer stretches.

Melbourne Killern Cagou Westcourt Eastcourt N. Russell Ares Prince Viridis Cosmos Wallace Isinglass Lingle Harriet Grahem fErtershank King Valley Yandil Satin Bird Sir Amyas Harrison Tongoregan Lanius J. E. Riley Chrome Broken Glass Barley Marculius G. Lambert Gladye R. Lewis

Cairns Aquatic Club P Pease Trophy race results

Good weekend weather produced a close P Pease trophy race with five Cairns entrants Daisy Model L Rose Rainbow and Model IT. Rose led at the buoy, Model IT challenged, but Rose and Model L finished tightly behind Daisy and Model IT in a lively sprint to the fishing line.

P. Pease Daisy Rose Rainbow Model IL Tuck Daicy Model J Leeward Model IT Model Ifsen Model 1 Model T Model

Wild Winship's Widow heads final Triangle bill

The Triangle photoplay shows at Palace Theatre feature "Wild Winship's Widow" with Dorothy Dalton in a five reel comedy drama about mourning and memory. Supporting acts include a Gaumont Veron Walley scene and "Oriental Love" from Triangle, plus newsreels and a war topical. The Palmer Street theatre offers the Italian Grand Opera Co performing Verdi's Rigoletto with Signor Balboni and Miss Johnstone among others.

Calms Pictures Triangle Wild Winship Dorothy Dalton Cleopatra Gaumont Vernon Walley Pathe Whittick Cairns Pictures Ltd Winship Gaumont Scenic

Rigoletto cast shines as Cairns hosts Italian troupe

The Cairns audience praised County Fillipini for a powerful Rigoletto with strong heavy parts and Miss Gertrude Johnstone as Gilda. The Italian visitors displayed fine voices with Franchi and Farbara in key roles and Signor Rossoline leading orchestral work. Tonight Cavalier Rusticana and Il Pagliacci promise further greatness with Balboni, Filippini, Johnstone, and de Luca in principal parts.

Palace Theatre Fillipini Italian Grand Opera Co Verdi Rigoletto County Fillipini Gertrude Johnstone Miss Johnstone Madame Melba Gilda Signoras Farrara Franchi Signor Rossoline H. Keats Signora Erminia Il Pagliacci Canio

Shipbuilding unions push Victoria vessel construction

The shipbuilding trades federation sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to start building vessels in Victoria at the earliest opportunity. They note that the great majority of unions in Victoria have largely supported the Prime Minister’s proposals on the matter.

Melbourne The Shipbuilding Trades Federation Victoria

Dairying Pay Debate At Leeton Butter Factory

In New South Wales the Leeton Butter Factory in the Yanco irrigation area distributed £2500 to cream suppliers last week. A September return shows eighteen cows yielded £54/18, prompting farmers to compare individual cheques with the Farmers and Settlers Association executive's conclusions on Yanco matters.

Leeton Yanco New South Wales Ledeam Farmers and Settlers’ Association

Rexona Remedies Claim Easy Clear Skin and Hair Care

An advertisement touts Rexona Skin and Facial Soap plus Rexona Rapid Healer for quick, inexpensive pimples and blackhead reduction. It claims noticeable skin improvement and hair health from regular use, with Rexona Soap and Rexona priced at 1 shilling and 6 pence.

Rexona

Lain's Tablets Promise Stomach Strength and Energy

An advertisement likens the body to a boiler and the stomach to the fire box and promotes Lain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach, energize the body, and improve digestion, noting many remarkable cures with broad availability in stores.

Tanks Win a Win Alone in Belgian Front Forts

Tanks advance single handedly near St Julien nose into forts and farms after dusk bombardment. German garrisons surrender as infantry follow to occupy shell holes. crews suffer light casualties while taking prisoners and machines guns. Ugly Duckling renamed Swan amid river crossings and renewed Allied enthusiasm.

Flanders St. Julien Owl Hill Cockcroft Triangle Farm His Majesty

Paling’s Tower Tuning Registration Open in Cairns

Cairns residents needing Paling's Tower tuning are advised not to wait for the tuner. Write to Mr J D Caterer at Strand Hotel Cairns to register for the next visit in the district.

Palings J. D. Caterer Strand Hotel Cairns

Horse Breeding Compare Clydesdale Percheron Belgian Drafts

A veterinary officer in France compares Clydesdale, Belgian, and Norman Percheron draught horses. He notes the Belgian is heavy with short legs and slow gait, the Percheron is elegant with good head and gait but light bone, and discusses breeding aims to suit Australian farm work under government subsidies for stud mares.

Australian Veterinary Corps William Smith France Australia Sergi. Smith Perche Percheron Horse Society of

Vast Nabors of Queensland Farmland Listings in Cairns District

Classified notices list parcels of 40 to 320 acres across Cairns parishes including Barron Falls Freshwater Creek Kam Merunga Kamberunga Crossing Redlynch Trinity Kuranda and Mulgrave River frontage. Properties feature scrub land, partial clearing, permanent water, railway access, and long-term and deferred payment terms.

Cairns Barron Falls Freshwater Creek Redlynch Station Smithfield Kamerunga Barrow Esco Nice Farm Barron River Redlynch Formantine Kuranda Owrowa Grafton Pyramid Estate Mulgrave River Mulgrave Mill Mulgrave Nerar Bellenden Babinds Mill Russell Frenchman's Creek

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