18 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
1
Fragmented archaic verse laments changes in trade and urban life. It references echoing crowds, unhoused goods, and a contrast between tradition and modern commerce. The piece expresses nostalgia for stable markets and the vigor of past urban activity.
A garbled handwritten passage references a writer and witness, with scattered words about credit and appearance. It mentions months ago and hints at a single case of lever, but details are missing and names are obscured.
A garbled fragment mentions a secret flame related event with backers and a large surrounding crowd. The readable bits imply an inaugural or ceremonial gathering but lack clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Betting odds listed include Rathies at 13 to 1 and Te fenced Porties at 13 to 1. Meritus and Sir 8 to lownit gad Greek Fire show in the field with Ulva's Bale at 1 to 1 and other entries such as Lilyreil Teck Sam and Multifoil Meritus in the mix.
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