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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1918

Page

3

Melbourne Hunt Club announces Moonee Valley selections

The Associated Hunt Club lists acceptances for Moonee Valley races on Wednesday September 4 including the Welter, Maiden Plate, and Melton Handicap with numerous entries such as Telewerneld Fiurdle, Wondergraft 1012, Rose of Melbourne 10.7, King Kevedh m2, Sir Prima12, Shadow Dancer 8, Madden 9.7, Prince Alfonso 9.5, and many others across a crowded program.

Melbourne Associated Hunt Club Moonee Valley Epping Welter Furlomysee Emrobm Bronzeweed So Royal Reserve King Lapford Tra Gorge Roll of Honor Queen Hartopee Charm Countess Rouge Epinay Lingaling Muttingun Setsiepoo Scot Cyntor Joe Wickham Parkdale

Mulgrave Rifle Club Fourth Trophy Shoot Reports

The Mulgrave Rifle Club held the fourth John Cannon trophy shoot. Nine members competed with CC Horton and Walter Cannon reaching bursting point. Horton led the day. Next Sunday features the trophy final and the second McAloon trophy shoot.

John Cannon CC. Horton Walter Cannon Pisce McAloon

Queensland Wins First Test Match Against New South Wales

Brisbane reports Queensland defeated New South Wales by 12 to 6 in the first test match at East Brisbane green. The note mentions motor reliability trials between Mackay State and interstate routes, with NSW and Victoria clubs weighing feasibility of the Melbourne to Sybary coast road option.

Brisbane Queensland New South Wales Cachumen Melbourne Sybary Victoria Meidenttals i Victorias Motor Cycle Club Olga Petrova Cairns Madame Petrova Petrova Whittick's

Competition design ideas for motorcycle events and reliability tests

The article discusses organizing committees for motorcycle contests using formulas and elimination methods to avoid dead heats. It proposes fastest and slowest time points, reliability tests, and the impact of gearing and horsepower. It also notes postwar French cycle industry reestablishment efforts to reduce part variety and ease production.

Ppg Ag Gir Rem Baryon France

Postwar motor cycle tyre sizes and standardisation debate

The article argues for larger tyres on high powered motorcycles and discusses the feasibility of standardising American wheel sizes postwar. It notes that 26x2 inch for up to 4 hp and 1 inch 3 inch for higher powers may become common, and cites Dunlop’s findings on reliability and assembly efficiency. It also references rapid prewar aviation parts standardisation and the Liberty airplane program.

Dunlop Rubber Co U.S.A France America

Paramount service rights spark Australian screening push

The article notes Paramount service screening rights secured for Australia and Metro programme collaboration. It mentions high profile acts including Julian caege and Redhead Wilson, with plans to show top features and dramas to attract audiences despite fragmented text.

Paramount Service Australia Metro Julian Caege America Sates Bar- Sern Wilson Imo Sepues

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