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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
7
A fragmented account describes a group touring by train, with remarks on generous boarding, varied personalities, and spectators. The journey includes stops at Babinda, Cairns, and Gordonvale, scenic tropical scenery, and a lively race along the tracks with pony and passenger enthusiasm.
A large crowd gathered for a citizens band concert in Colme Park on Sunday. The Orange Band and Babinda Band delivered standout performances, with Rigoletto and Donnawellen among the crowd favorites. An official welcome by JG Moares preceded the event, and bands prepared for a 1:30 march to the Park after a 10:30 reception at the Post Office Hotel.
Garsonvale Turf Club announces fair acceptances for its meeting on the 18th inst. President Howe and a trusted committee have arranged a well managed programme with improved transport, Gordonvale Brass Band, and tea stall. Officials remain, with new stewards Ho Throws J H Creenaway and W Underwood. Races feature Toes Prowehip Dasine Afton Boy True Gold Ranaway Flying Kantry Topside Limit Phantur and more in multiple classes.
Brisbane sculling carnival held at Hamilton track with gusty winds and choppy water. Competitors from NSW Queensland NZ England raced through heats with Chris Christiem and Garman among top finishers as crowds watched, time records noted and a fast pace set by limit men.
An OCR fragment describes a rowing race pace and front markers. It notes a six length lead and a retirements, with a time around 17 minutes 20 seconds. Mentions a forthcoming rowing event on Saturdays.
Fred Brock defeated Eddie YNagh in seven rounds at Brilban while Billy Shade stopped Tommy Uren in Sydney. Report covers crowd reactions, referee decisions, and notes Harris and Fitzfrerata set to fight, arrivals and hospital stay of Les Cole, and highlights of local bout lineups and audience bouts.
The Cairne Pictures program lists Fighting Odds with Mayne Elfsoty in a tale of marriage and intrigue amid a powerful cast and lavish sets. Washington scenes touch on Polish tensions and boundary disputes, with fine photography. Also shown is As the World Goes By starring Big Bill Russell, a tale of gambling downfall leading to a coal mine, plus weekly cassette and a Pathe comedy How Dry.
Tonight at the Palace Theatre the Paramount star Zena Keefe headlines The Amateur Widow a light comedy about a heiress chased by eager relatives and mistaken identities. As she flees with a nurse the plot twists with an embezzled fortune, an assumed wife, and a long tangled village reunion.
In Melbourne on September 10 the Minister outlined defence aims for land sea and air to safeguard Australia’s security and uphold its White Australia policy. He stressed the Empire partnership, submarines and aviation, and the need for a strong naval effort to protect overseas trade. Proposals include reorganizing training, extending service periods, and adjusting defence spending to about £4,645,000 for the year.
In Allahabad on September 12, clashes at Madras triggered serious trouble as about 300 Indians gathered, blocking workers and attacking the Burma Oil Company installation. A European assistant reportedly was stabbed in transit, police intervened, crowds dispersed, several arrests reported.
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