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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1921
Page
8
Followers of racing report brisk attendance for an event on Saturday marked by two races won by local jockey Perrin and a second place finish for another rider. Nearby, a social dance drew many couples with music, dinner, and lively chatter as residents praised committees for their hard work.
Kedron Park race notes describe events with several riders and horses referenced. The record mentions Bigien Lord Devas Tasbeden Sitka and a 1 PY Royal yaar fou Wy 4 lengil Furth ii 2 Grad Meigen along with betting results and weights for Mr Grea Seen Moroke 9.0.
The Randwick card lists numerous horses with scores and placings across handicaps, with Diemford tied for Epson, and Tilaceele in contention for the Metropolitan. The feature race prospects elevate Gam and Davide as likely contenders, while Blue or Wire remains a top play for the event.
In a touring match Mackay defeated Toowoomba with a decisive margin. Reports describe strong play from Mackay and a challenging game for the Toowoomba side as the outcome decided the contest.
In Gordonvalk on September 12 Tempulla defeated Gordonvare in a local lawn tennis match. Players from Mulgrave MUI team including J F Foner and Dosis competed as preciously recorded in the session notes.
A partial cricket note discusses Captain Aviad and the 1098 season context. It mentions Gregory and McDonald as fast bowlers potentially challenging Jones and Cotter, with fielding praised though overall clarity remains limited due to garbled text.
A fragmented clipping references firearm related notes and names with unclear context. The legible text hints at a rifle topic linked to a person or event but details are incomplete.
A fragmentary report discusses hot weather and a mining operation with measurements of depths and widths, mentioning names such as Hodgeon and Levine and referencing ore content and prices. The text is incomplete and contains garbled phrases.
San Francisco sources report actress death linked to Fatty Arbuckle case. Writ detains Roscos Arbuckle amid police inquiry into alleged murder attempt and scandal surrounding a vaudeville star and entourage.
A ten year old boy near Rockhampton was trapped in a waterhole during a heat spell. Rescue crews and locals retrieved him after ten hours of effort, with the shutters and crowd watching the tense operation.
Auldshen council demands removal of Heparia treaty troops assigned to Austria threatening penalties under the Peace Treaty if not complied with. The move signals heightened tensions and potential international repercussions.
A fragmented program listing for Palace Theatre presents Dorothy Gibbs and a Wiesog tale of a girl seeking freedom. It features a two part cream, Darion Holmes Travelogue, and Austr ianetle showings with Mrs Asquith as a presenter. An early attraction starred Marlon Davies.
Fragmented notes show a petition from the Tycousel Mika group and a committer's action on car driver pay up to date. A Monday meeting was vetoed, and railway matters loom as workers await payouts while Cricket Club events and Ambulance fundraisers unfold locally.
A contested local scene ends in attempts at settlement as Theodore Blundell and partners clash over a dispute. Hon. Veter Mottram, linked to Theodore, mediates with Ferris and Ethel’s mother guiding a path to reconciliation amid tensions and social notes.
Fragmentary text mentions Dulles a Universal appetite comedy and a tractive entertainment review. No definite event or names emerge beyond vague references to a film or stage listing.
Mysterious report from LonDure notes the Marquess of Millert, formerly Prince Louie of Aleen, ill during a holiday in Scotland. He left Scotland quietly and later passed away after a heart ailment, with no further details given.
Fragmented OCR reads of a war report describe big com perical moves. Hungary and Austria face tension as columns converge, with attacks developing in the prelude to major operations.
A schooner named Aiphy osch ran aground between Melbourne and Waterhowe port after a heavy sea on Sunday. The vessel reached the shore as flood waters receded, with authorities unsure of injuries or further damage.
On Brisbane date Sept 12 the regulations relating to rel renumbering and all motor traffic in Queensland came into force on July 1 and are now in effect. Authorities note many boats have water safety gear and comply with the new standards.
Ad copy touts Dr Sheldon’s Pills as a cure for backache kidney issues, claiming they cleanse kidneys, expel toxins, and heal muscles. It asserts they are safe, effective, and able to provide relief across cases, urging trial for all.
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