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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

4

Doings at a billiard match and Brisbane political rally

John Adamson reports on a billiards contest where Gelling defeated Toohey by four points in a long, hard match. It covers multiple events including Maiden finals and doubles, plus a Brisbane address by the Minister for Railways praising unionism and conscription while referencing Tom Givens and Mr. Spence.

Gelling Toohey Tookey Melick Hodgson F. Bennett Hoare Bennett Brisbane Gp.o Nada Adamson Hughes Tolmie Tom Givens Mr. Spence George” Spence Fibelly Queensland W. Greenaway Queen Street

Betting Lines From Sydney Turf Meet Report

Sporting the Turf from Sydney lists latest Epeom i oh betting with companions Belper W asesiine Panacre Cetigne Comello Clydeside Lydrana Bombita Garlin Three Star and others in various fixed odds. Metropolitan bets name Cyklon Bee Cagou Kingsburgh Wallace Isinglass Cetigne Polycrates Prince Bardolph William the Silent Costello Karanand King Gababout Pretty Bobby and more. A J C Derby prices feature Wolarai Kilboy Thana Bucklaw Eastcoart and others.

Sydney Gadabout Pretty Bobby A.J.C

River Tic Weights Declared for September Meeting

The River TC announces weights for the September meeting with divisions First Novice Second Novice Flying Handicap and Publicans Purse. Notable entries include Glengariff Dr Hart Kestrel Warchant Parvan Kurrakai Grey Bird Beechworth Renlock Astute and Mad Jack across events with several marked handicap figures.

Glengariff Dr. Hart Kestrel Warchant Parvan Greybird Beechworth Renlock Astute Karrakai Mad Jack Brolga

Mn Latest Scratchings Announced for Derby and Metropolitan

The latest scratchings include Knight Creel Watros Epsom Kahonji Tredwell Lan anga for the Derby and Fairway Bucklaw Lavanda for the Metropolitan card. Changes affect lineup and betting potential as trainers confirm new plans.

Sydney AJC Derby Knight Creel Watros Epsom Kahonji Tredwell Lananga Fairway Bucklaw Lavanda

Georgetown Hack Club plans two day Xmas race meeting

The Georgetown Hack Racing Club announces a two day race meeting at Xmas with a programme of £80. The event features four open races for all horses and is slated to attract a broad field of entrants.

Georgetown Georgetown Hack Racing Club

Racing Highlights and Notable Finishes At Townsville Event

The show featured a dramatic dead heat and strong performances across ten events. Fropstick owners regret not entering the Second Division while Young Mack impressed in both the mile and seven furlongs. Spectators noted high totalizator turnover well above average and praise for courageous racing by contenders.

Fropstick Mack Townsville

Aussie turf stars loom for Epsom, AJC Derby open race

The text notes a horse may win the Show Handicap with luck and hints at an Epsom engagement. Grandson of Carbine to represent hero of Australian turf alongside Cui jon. Carbine’s skeleton arrives in Victoria for exhibition and possibly contends in the AJC Derby, with Volardi and Thane re angered. Bucklaw King Kora Stageland and Kings Bounty likely Victoria reps, Kilboy from New Zealand adds pressure at Randwick.

Carbine Cuijon Victoria Melbourne Volardi Thana Bucklaw King Kora Stageland King’s Bounty Kilboy New Zealand Randwick

Bowling Notes Preview and Weekend Results

Wet weather delayed play and left single and championship events unsettled. Six matches were played last week with Smithers beating Standish by six points, Philips defeating Sturt in a tight contest, Bob showing strength, Wilson beating Fallon by fourteen points, and Donaldson winning by nine as head positions shifted late.

Smithers Standish Philips Sturt Wilson Fallon F. Bennett Melick Hodgson Hoare Bennett Gorton Nagel Hoole Toohey Boland Lowrie Gelling Morbury A. J. Bennett Donaldson O. Bennett Horser Leetch Collins Overland Svendsen Pittard Lennon O'Leary Norbury Anderson

London Directory promotes direct trade with English manufacturers

The London Directory lists exporters and dealers worldwide, offering a complete commercial guide. It highlights Caleb and Fermi Marte as merchants and details goods and cities, supporting direct communication with English manufacturers and dealers.

London Lendem Caleb Fermi Marte

Chambrlain's Cold Remedy Promoted as Pleasant to Take

A historical notice touts Chambrain s Cold Remedy as a pleasant, non narcotic remedy that liquefies phlegm and aids the body's system. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.

Long Case Opened Gates for Major Damage

Report notes significant damage linked to gates and long case events. Mentions financial stakes and numerous days of investigation with unclear specifics about involved parties and outcomes.

Brisbane and Southern Events Lead Tattersalls Trio

A Barrington and W Danaher of Brisbane and Sydney Tattersall's Clubs and Victor Chub of Melbourne headline all Brisbane and Southern events in the circuit.

A Barrington W. Danaher Brisbane Sydney

Entertainments and races review in Wesel Pelee 6 edition

The article highlights show dress constraints due to weather at race day and previews Chaplin’s Mutual comedy with his new company, noting Charlie’s Aunt reception and the Austral Picture’s ongoing release. It describes the film’s brutal realism and emotional intensity, praising Sinclair’s power and the 20th century human condition.

Wesel Chaplin Charlie Whattick’s Cenpton Sinclair

Cairne Post Hinterland Morning Paper Brief

Local newspaper note referencing the Cairne Post and its agents the Post and Herald. No further readable details in the fragment.

The Hinterland Morning Paper Post” & “Herald

Rains Cause Floods Across Victoria with Maribyrnong Damages

Weekend rainfall in Victoria brought widespread benefits for agriculture but caused serious floods in cities including Melbourne. Saltwater River floodwaters inundated the Colonial Ammunition Co factory in Maribyrnong, rescuing 30 workers. High waters swamped Yarrow and Kensington areas, flooded Flemington racecourse, disrupted rail lines between Rhodes Alexandra and Benalla Tatong, and delayed shipping as cargo handling stopped on Saturday.

Maribyrnong Colonial Ammunition Co Pers Kensington Flemington Racecourse Williamstown Rhodes Alexandra Benalla Tatong Hurst Bridge Eltham

Bellenden Ker Lands for Sale In Queensland Near Russell River

A series of land portions in Bellenden Ker and surrounding parishes are advertised for sale. Listings include 105 acres with N C railway access, 111 acres on Russell River frontage, 126 acres also by the river, and 100 acres Bucklanda Estate with felling. Prices on application, terms varying from long terms to bargain offers, some with tram line boundaries and rich scrub areas. Many parcels offer frontage to Russell River or Junction Creek and include areas of alluvial scrub, forest, or grassland with Crown liabilities noted on select lots.

Bellenden-Ker N.C Russell River Bucklanda Parish Bellenden-Ker Mirriwinni Station Auy

Mulgrave Mill Farms Offered In One Block For 4250

The property known as Mrs. Jones farm totals about 229 acres on the main road facing the North Coast Line. It includes 85 acres under plough with 30 acres cane, various outbuildings, and permanent tram frontage. 290 shares in Mulgrave Central Mill Co accompany the farm. Lot breakdowns: Lot 2 with 68 acres, Lot 4 with 62 acres, each with shares. The land is described as first class with multiple par-celled sections and valuable assets.

Grafton North Coast Line Mulgrave Central Mill Co

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