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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1918

Page

4

Cattle show highlights at Cairns as judges praise champions

The Cairns Show features Shorthorn Ayrshire and Illawarra entries. J English's Laddie and Tattoo win breed titles while Foggin Bros. claim best all round cows. W. Calfins’ Sylvanofaced earns praise. Gartness 1 stands out among stallions. Local comments note mixed representation across breeds and appreciation for breeder quality.

J. English Oakira Nelly Kingnon St. Smith's Tattoo Illawarra Foggin Bros Lord Cc W. Houston Oakdale Foggin Bread

Equestrian and Poultry Show Highlights and Contests

Riders competed in parcel delivery and maiden events with twenty one in three flights over 3 ft. Heights included best lady rider won by Mrs. J. M. Storey. J. Meehan awarded Lo prive on Riley. hunting and pony classes drew strong entries. Poultry contests crowned champions across several breeds with prizes and sweepstakes.

Fishery Creek W. Stewart W. A. Collins Sylvano H. MH. Lees Stella Len Ysndires Sag Sook Pootland Cuba R S. Gyton Bendigo J. M. Storey Miss Cook Miss Jones H. Waud H. Gordon Hynes Hros Jim Joker J. Bark Trafalgar C. Windsor Equator G. Waugh Norton Gorton Gordon Heatherbloom J. P. Sues Greyboy J. Ote Figere Pitas Bee Harris Equestriennes J. J. Meehan Riley W. O’donnell Jonah Adar Waser Fio Wieland Lyson Crank Metene Wemesday Twrmonts Armstrong Ledlie Stillman Wiener Monch Williams’ Cash Rers Codler Little Joyce George Hyde Cairns “Post Hing Light Come Ami

Show day dairy and fashion notes from a rural fair

The report lists dairy test results with butter fat yields and milking rounds led by judges and inspectors. It also details a fashion parade of dresses worn by numerous ladies including Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. J. O Leary, and Miss McGhee, noting fabrics, hats, and accessories.

Carey Bros Wericht

Fashion Parade Describes Dresses and Hats at Social Event

Attendees display a range of evening wear and headpieces including crepe de chine gowns, velvet hats, ivory blanc outfits, and straw toppers. Names include Mrs. J Hynes, Mrs. Lennon, Miss Willa Yendenses, Mrs. Boden, Mrs. Roden, Mrs. Tater, Mrs. Flanagan, Mrs. J McGrath, Mrs. Cassidy, Miss Jennstow, Miss Norma Peeavis, Miss Donia Leons, and Mrs. W Smith among others.

Mra Flanagan Gordonvale Robre Bolt J. McGrath Mra. Cassidy Jennstow Norma Pee Avis Wiastic Rae Atitchings Donia Leons

Fashionable Townsville Ladies Parade Themed Attire

Mrs Roberts of Townsville wears a cream serge skirt and cream crepe-de-chine blouse topped by a mastic coorgette hat with amethyst. Mrs Holmes sports tack chiffon taffeta skirt and white check silk blouse with a black ensemble. Mrs Collins models a black charmeuse dress and ostrich-feather hat, while Miss Henderson presents a black crepe-de-chine skirt with matching hat and accessories. Widespread ensembles feature veiling, lace, and straw hats in varied tones.

J. Carey Gyton Tolga J. Kirke Abbott Cavanagh M. Brown Miss McGhee Miss Clem Ecru Miss Hodel Shand Mareeba Loxton H. Williams Williams Vunpaburra Daia Rs. Holden J. Trail Scott Duneen Ae Ninon Terval Marechal Ocream Awe Murray Robinson Franklin Gree Morton Roberts Townsville Mastic Coorgette E. Holmes Mrs. Collins McBride Mes J. Atherton Mrs. G. Speed Miss A. Henderson Atherton

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