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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 21, 1917

Page

4

Turf racing card details from 6th September meeting

Sporting notes cover the Possville RC and Lon curry Racine Club meetings along with Jockey Club events at Cairns and Jalandra Pieme. Valley BC action noted with a 7th place finish and the weekend card for the Cairns Jockey Club.

SENTE Fpossville RC Ris Jocker Club Loncurry Racine Club Jalanda Pieme Rac Saati Valley B.C Terberton Jockey Claob ij—Cairns Jockey Club

Q T C Acceptances Meeting Entries

Brisbane report lists acceptances for the upcoming meeting on Saturday with names such as Sheila, Brown Owl, Mis chevions Lad, and Prince Mima among others. Spelling and phrasing are garbled, but multiple horse names and entrants appear in the erratic text.

Brisbane Felming Ramesss Yrouhie Scope Valles Hanvierp Sheila RK Har Isy Cab Wes Waylie' South Kia BK Pards Ok Rosenech Lad Janette Foe Ie Lawsaed Onller Musket Fir

Rise of Colmes in Civic Cup Championship Race

A brief report notes a Sunday race where F B Ley, Colmes Rise, and RL J Ower compete for a trophy. The text hints a wood roll up and a series of performances across yards, with a final trophy expectation.

RL J. Owerand

Holman Addresses Bankers on Australia United States Trade

SEW YORK Sept 20 Ar Holman spoke at the Bankers Union where leading bankers and presiding Mr Hepburn heard a forecast of rapidly expanding trade between Australia and the United States. Holman outlined Australia’s land and railways, political matters and economies while predicting a sharp rise in commerce. bankers called it the finest speech heard and anticipated tangible gains. He planned a visit to Montreal.

York Ar. Holmman Bankers Uni Charles H. Sabin Alarton Hepburn Holman Australia Cocerna Tne United States Pessia Aspessin Eon Ee Gemma Washington Hetman Montreal

Terrific Storm Strikes Sydney Harbour Coast

A violent cyclonic storm with heavy rain swept Sydney causing extensive damage to buildings and port facilities. Ships dragged anchors in Neutral Bay and Manly residents faced hazardous crossings as tugboats battled to save vessels. The pilot steamer Cook rescued three men from Manly as conditions eased.

Sydney Manly Neutral Bay Age Leura Ee Manly Cook

Helping Soldiers. Local Committee Position Update

A local committee reviews its role in assisting soldiers and outlines a position on support measures. Community leaders advocate aid programs and coordinated efforts for veterans and active service members.

Senator Millen outlines local support for Repatriation Plan

The minister in charge of Repatriation explains the Ramee Scheme will coordinate government and local efforts. Local committees will control funds raised and direct services for all returned soldiers, with audits and supervision, while private sympathy remains valued to supplement government work.

Millen Apm

Charleville Rotes On Election Strikes and Produce Bill

The district frets over impending Sisnte Election and strikes. A Produce Bill seeks to regulate tradesmen as sugar lines operate. Western voters tire of the Ryan administration, and unrest grows amid low wages and fullswing wine sheds at award rates.

Cebtic Sisnte Istorb

Another Casual Married Man

The text discusses marriage costs and the burden on married men compared to single men, arguing that marriage imposes higher financial and domestic obligations. It reflects opinions on self and family costs and the social expectations placed on married men.

Monroe Our Ata

Mossman Notes Showers and Strikes Affect Local Life

Showery weather continues after dark in Mossman while cane ratoons suffer the effects of the rain. A recent social raised £41 for Christmas boxes for soldiers from Port Mossman. News arrives of the death of a local man’s father in Southern Queensland, prompting messages of condolence.

Edward Mossman Thas Port Mossman W. Tohnston Bundaberg R. Loom Post Office

Sunday Services at St Johns and nearby parishes listed

Church schedule notes early and evening services at St Johns Cairns with 7.10 am and 7.30 pm times, and a 9.60 am service at Albert Sainte Ceordenval with 10.9 am respite Babinda Evensong. The weekly news is presented in book form under the heading Norikera Hersh.

St. John's Cairs AL Sainte’ Ceordenval

Shire Councillors Plan Road Closure Day By Sea Waves

A fragment notes the Shire Councillors intend to arrange a one day road closure to ease passage near the coast. The plan aims to improve traffic flow and ease passage for vehicles though the language is unclear.

The Rose Colored Scarf and Tee ant At Austral Theatre

Visit the Austral Theatre to night for a Gold Seal drama The Rose-colored Scarf praised for strong support and variety The era announces Tee ant as a leading feature with appealing drama The programmes offer remarkable prices for ongoing shows in a lively entertainment scene.

Austral Theatre

Palace Theatre Review Teems With Notable Plays

Attendance was strong at the Palace Theatre last night with patrons enjoying a program that included The Mysterious Mrs and The Awakening of Patsy. The lineup featured two Australian acts and the Rex comedy Percis of a Phonbont, praised for its wit and broad appeal.

Australia Patsy

Wm. 5. An wea fine Gun and Hart in The Man

Fragmentary notes announce W. S. Hart stars in a five part drama The Man presented at Cairns Pictures. The text mentions a dissolute village Bretiasope and a shift to a prosperous town with cast members V Fancone Wanck and Jane Bivtge for one night only.

Cairns Pictures Wea The Star W. S. Hart Bretiasope Hecas Geauitaans Fancone Wanck Jane Bivtge Fox

The Honor System in Prison Reform Debates

A fragmented report discusses the film The Honor System and prison reformers arguments. It notes audience reactions to scenes depicting prisoners and the troubling portrayal of prison life.

Pies Bem Sree Witten Brisbane

Spectacular Production Depicts Prison Fight and Escape

A young man driven by his ethics enters a dance hall brawl and kills in self defense, then is convicted of second degree murder. He escapes from prison in a dramatic turn while the film contrasts bleak cell scenes with a bold, vivid potently photographed sequence.

Volun Orca

Swedish treachery in the Argentine cited by Brisbane Mail

A Brisbane Mail letter recalls 1915 Buenos Aires where chalked wireless news warned of German moves ahead of official notices. The writer aboard Rotorua describes a suspicious Swedish steamer near Rio de Janeiro that ignored the Australian flag and risked gunfire. The piece notes German property in Buenos Aires and a lack of takers for a German speech in Montevideo amid anti German sentiment in Uruguay and Brazil.

Brisbane Calle 25 de Mayo Buenos Ayres Sweden Spain Rotorua England Tenerific Bueenos Ayres Uruguay Monte Brazil

Dr Eden's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

Dr Eden's new discovery for coughs and colds is praised as pleasant and safe for children and adults. It promises prompt relief, contains no bitters or poisons, and is offered at prices of 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 pence per bottle.

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