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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
11
The Calms Theatre presents The Round-Up a rescue tale with action aboard a speeding train and a man restoring memory amid peril. Tonight features Constance Binney in Something Different with a slate of comedies and serials at the Create Palace Pictures and other venues.
A garbled excerpt hints at a stage piece blending romance and comedy. It mentions a large female lead with striking eyes and a dash of melodrama. Names and details are unclear, but the piece centers on a dramatic-tinged narrative with theatrical figures referenced in passing.
Report from Cr Ows notes a busy day at the track with warm weather and a crowded grandstand. Programs featured multiple races including four stakes events and close finishes such as a neck and a head margin in select events. Officials listed include committee members and stewards as the day’s program unfolded with several veteran riders and trainers earning placings.
In Townaville on September 15 a meeting reviewed alleged statements by Kerr trainer of the horse Mint. After evidence, one charge was entered against Kerr while the rest were dismissed. The court proceedings referenced racing figures and local authorities amid a flurry of names and events from the Harvester’s tip column.
Cricket team members listed include Relora Men ill Anidornon Quit Wangly McMahon Tracey McKinnon Lauder Brice Emery Winkworth with H W Lauder and M Winkworth among squad names for Sunday 9:30 match.
Wartire style listings show players from Wertles and Alligator Creek invited to field at 2 sharp. J Porter F Mollet M Turner Haymond L Tope TennI KR Danaan L Blutcher J Seana Entire F Merri R Davin W Th Jot plus others called to field. Maclaren's English cricket team arrives in Perth November 2 to begin a tour match with Australia. Edmont on Rovers lineup includes J Worth W J Cochrate Bartler Tosker S Carne G Welw Mitenell Emery Rosers Bostocral and others.
Patterson defeats Williams in the American Devil Cup set up to the District Championships finale. Final rounds are scheduled on Lake Street Courts this afternoon with Mixed Doubles and Gentlemen's Doubles events featuring Revit Craig vs Tuckett Cribb, and Lennon Warner among top contenders.
In Vancouver on September 15, the national singles championship features top players Richerda and Johnstone in the American Davis Cup four. Peiterope is set to meet Tilden in the ensuing match, as tension builds around the finals.
The article notes an unsettled Federal Elections situation with no official announcements. It references a September meeting on registration, budget passage, and rapid program work, while also criticizing war at the time. It mentions delays in appeals and advisory sessions with dates and figures ambiguous.
Report notes heavy rain in the southern region with inches falling across multiple locales. Swiner and Senterabae areas recorded substantial totals as officials assess drainage and flooding risks.
Fragmented text reports the Rathenau murder case and a stowaway arrest in Amsterdam. The garbled lines reference a person named Pring and a stowaway, with stray dialogue and unclear context. The readable portions hint at early morning scenes and partial conversations, lacking coherent narrative.
A letter from Thomas in London describes cotton schemes in North Queensland, urging revival of cotton farming, detailing past efforts, losses, and government indifference. He cites 1909 London pamphlets, a 1910 company, and £700 owed by German partners, urging repayment and renewed support to transform North Queensland into a cotton center.
A letter headed A Mount Metaee Grievance is discussed, detailing alleged wrongdoing, requests to question a professional, and mentions of a local figure Eric Enmawson and others connected to Mount Mulligas. The document references an ongoing dispute and potential inquiries regarding the disaster aftermath and professional duties.
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