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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1916

Page

4

Far acceptances listed for Epsom and Metropolitan races

Sporting Sydney September mo. reports the day’s far acceptances for the Epsom and Metropolitan events with numerous horse names and odds. Prices include Polycrates 86, Aurier 7.12, Merrimee 7.10, William the Silent 7.11, Princess Bardolph 7.7, and Costello 43 among many.

Sydney Epsom Woorak My Ta Balfour Bombita Lydian Cridon Bee By Gadehowt Prince Bardolph Kingsburgh Wallace Isinglass Panacre Polycrates Costello Charleville the Christian Brother Bachelor's Perase William the Silent Aurifer Offa Fantame Pretty Bobby Merrimee Lady Jeniform Two Blues Karawand King Scoutmaster Galtee Queen Valier Bridges Common Lance Lady Blacksand Cesarins Wiz Plenty Albuna Gor

Derby Ep rom and Metropolitan handicaps preview

Sydney racing notes list September 28 viewpoints from Sydney Daily Telegraph and Sydney Mail. Names Thana Kilboy Wolaroi Sportsman Buckle and others appear in Derby Ep rom and Metropolitan handicaps previews with early odds and placements.

Sydney Thana Kilboy Wolaroi

Referee Trials Highlight Epsom Handicap Notes

The Sydney Mail and Town and Country Journal list various horses and referees for the upcoming Epsom Handicap. Mentions include Cetigne, Moly crates, Blague, Merrimee, and Wallace Isinglass with Cyklon and Common Law among others. A call to action invites readers to listen to Metro at the Palace tomorrow night.

Wallace Isinglass Cyklon Cagon William the Silent Sydney Mail Cagou Town and Country Journal Ce Tigre Metro Seass

Epsom Star Race Narrowed to Eight or Ten

Belections by Waeeea show final acceptances in this issue, leaving the Epsom star an open race among eight or ten. Woorak 1, Hopfield 2, Blague 3 are noted with Aurifer as a strong place bet.

Derby Acceptances List from Sydney Meeting

The Derby acceptances include Mafarso Agathon Gloucester Castle Royal Dude Admiral Beattie Pro Tem Problem Labourne Colbert Irish Comedy Booryrda Bucklaw Stageland Kora King Mu dros Wolaroi Eastcourt Kilboy Thana Derry Morn.

Sydney Mafarso Agathon Gloucester Castle Royal Dude Admiral Beattie Problem Labourne Colbert Booryrda Bucklaw Stageland Mudros Wolaroi Eastcourt Kilboy Thana Derry Morn

Breeders Plate and Gimcrack Stakes list names

Sydney September results show Breeders Plate competitors Bali Sea Dun trum Conacre Caraion Robkin Per jolator King of Malt Cootriff Prince Kinberry Moderto Astrologer Fran zai Koorda Corporal Jackson Bronzelte Prince Comedy Pah King Tretty Bronzette Tontormo Bran Botsh Bratiani Mount King Sunder Seigneur Oril Gimcrack Stakes entrants Amblino Pretty Cool Lady Bayard Brolly Thestytis Princess Wiottred Manna Earlstine Malkin Nancy Sykes Eidedwon Pleasant Moments Bronzola Amber Rose Trestle Sornette Princess Path Malt Maid Persian Princess Opera Conifer.

Sydney Bali Sea Duntrum Conacre Caraion Robkin Perjolator King of Malt Cootriff Prince Kinberry Moderto Astrologer Franzai Koorda Corporal Jackson Bronzelte Prince Comedy Pah King Tretty Bronzette Tontormo Bran Botsh Bratiani Mount King Sunder Seigneur Oril Gimcrack Amblino Pretty Cool Lady Bayard Brolly Thestytis Princess Wiottred Manna Earlstine Malkin Nancy Sykes Eidedwon Amber Rose Opera Conifer

Townsville Racing Postponed to November Following Referenda

Townsville reports that due to referenda on the date set for the Tori Club meeting racing will occur on November 6. Tattersall's Club is expected to race the following Saturday.

Townsville Tori Tattersall's

Kandwick Racecourse Under Water After South West Rain

Heavy intermittent rain from the south west left Kandwick road a quagmire as pools formed around the course. Trainers could not give horses a final gallop with several early workouts altered by the wet conditions.

Sydney Kandwick Racecourse Kandwick Road Kilboy Sasanoff Pulycrates Cyklen Bee Woorak Dismrace Come Good Lady Batheloe Persee Karan King Trino

Untitled racing notes summarize multiple horse performances

A cluttered race report notes several horses with times across distances. Fe aati ran 1 mile, others like Naruvo and Cetigne posted seven furlong and ti mile times. Teasen and Windlessham also feature, with various distances and some unclear entries. The text lists several names and results without clear context or full details.

King’s Pretty Bobby Naruvo Lady Clocksand Cetigne Rouen Windlessham Ioe

Defense minister outlines voluntary service exemptions for Defence Dept workers

In Melbourne the Minister for Defence told Senator Lynch that under the voluntary system exemptions apply to bank clerks and others employed in equipment manufacture for the Defence Department who wished to enlist in the Australian Imperial Forces. The figure who had been hardship-hedges remained unknown as the sitting adjourned for business from the House of Representatives.

Melbourne Senate Defence Lynch Defence Department House of Representatives

Bowling Notes From Far Off Shore Club

The bulletin notes Bowler Joe Skeen is improving and expected back soon. Members with unfinished rounds are urged to complete weekend games. Melick and Ben sett are mentioned as key players. a possible match against Queensland or New South Wales champions would test the club’s honor.

Silace Rath Inst Cairns Townsville Joe Skeen Mat Melick F. Bensett Akoard New South Wales

Cairns Rifle Club Opens Trophy Shoot with Strong Attendance

The Cairns Rifle Club held the first trophy shoot, donated by Mr. EL Stari, on Sunday amid a brisk turnout. A northerly wind kept scores lower than expected as shooters faced distances of 300 to 1000 yards, with next Sunday's quarterly event planned for 500 to 1000 yards and a full day of firing.

EL. Stari AL Melntyre F. Corrie H. Mcintyre N. Melntyre Lyon E. Jones

A Friend in the Family Dr Sheldon’s Coughs Remedy

Dr Sheldon’s new discovery touted as a universal remedy for coughs and colds priced at 1/6 and 3/. Available at T. P. Kelly Cairns and Jack and Newell.

Sheldon T. P. Kelly Cairns Jack and Newell

Speech and bills in parliament prompt laughter and debate

In the House of Commons a lively exchange occurred as donations were praised amid laughter while discussions covered defence funding and naval and land policy. The Treasurer warned war loan income would remain untaxed despite a patriotism levy and introduced bills for an Assistant Commissioner of Taxation and a tax on entertainment payments as supply on works and building was debated in committee.

Lee Finlayson Since Smith

Ceerfia Gapna's Pareech at Cairns Theatre Night

The funny little man Ceerfia Gapna performs his farewell show at Cairns Theatre tonight. Patrons are urged to attend as the Metwal comedy star will not appear again soon. Also features the English Gazette and Australian Budget and previews of Body and Soul and The Silent Voice. Local cinema listings and box plan details included.

Ceerfia Gapna Cairns Charlie Taylor Palace Metro Francis X. Bushman Marguerite Seow F. Searr Starr Marjorie Blair Marjorie

Man knocked down by motorcyclist in Albert Square

In Brisbane last night a pedestrian named Lennon was struck near Parliament House en route to the Centre railway station. He suffered shakes bruises and scratches but is expected to recover after a day’s rest at home. Police report an unrelated fatal shooting near Trangie and a separate death in Dangaloo involving a German national.

Brisbane Lennon Mickent Parliament House Centre Albert Square Sydney Inspector General of Police George Joseph Lincan Tottenham Trangie Duncan Dangaloo Seighbours Typewater

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