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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
4
The Queensland racing committee grants Albion Park Racecourse permission to race on May 18 and July 6 under specified conditions. No extra days are approved beyond these dates for steeplechase events at the venue.
Algae Cup events held with Towneetts AELWUL ENE April. Reports from Townsville and nearby venues describe races, handicaps, and placements, including a 1 tenth margin victory and multiple teams and riders mentioned like Lord Cayley, Filton, and Captain Rife. Standings cite Townsville, Towers, and others with various scores and durations.
An April earthquake in Los Angeles inflicted extensive damage to buildings and shattered panes. Reports indicate tremors affected many areas with destruction seen in streets and homes as residents brace for aftershocks.
Notice lists various races and cups including Albion Cup Stredivobe Brit tne Cup Goodwood Cup and Ade aide Cup. States commissions executed on all southern events and that all wives must be reply paid with no reply and no botineae.
Mayoral correspondence reveals conflict over opening shops for Anzac Day while Cairns considers observing St George’s Day. Officials weigh employee pay losses, public sentiment, and the impact on Anzac commemorations. The issue centers on whether to keep markets open or close for the national day of remembrance.
The text outlines various disbursement entries for the District One Fund including dependents wounded soldiers and employers payments. It lists dates such as 08/19/0 and 08/91 with acknowledgments and mentions entities like Maker & Co and Diabursements to Mate, with memorial funds and cross references to Red Crows Society.
Kissing Point Camp in Townsville reports continuing showery weather through April 22. Yesterday’s and today’s conditions hinder outdoor activities as campers from Charters Towers and Ayr extend their trips seeking shelter, while arrivals from nearby centers push homeward plans.
A London Daily Chronicle report praises women censors, noting four enemy spies caught and ten thousand dodges detected this year. It describes letters revealing secret codes, the Queen and Princess Mary visiting headquarters, and the vast effort by 4390 censors processing vast mail to thwart enemy propaganda and covert networks.
Entertainment notes praise a new photoplay The Church and the Woman描 stressing its bold themes of marriage guilt sacrifice and secret knowledge. The review urges audiences to book seats for a late screening noting powerful performances and energetic pacing.
In this melodrama Cartwright's life unravels after his wife hides their baby. The infant is raised by Mrs Cartwright, and years later the child Dorothea Green returns as Loria. Cartwright seeks reunion while his guardian Schewal, wife of his friend, opposes marriage amid complex passions and scheming.
Readable portions describe orphans in distress and relief efforts. Names such as Sheherman, Murrieta, Jack Conway, Richard La Kena appear amid mentions of global candor and relief hopes. The text also references Hilton Wermutpres and a Turkish travel thread. The excerpt ends with Charlie Chaplin.
A fragment describes a tragic love story involving a Protege and his guardian, with mentions of Cairns Pictures Limited and individuals including Mr H fey, a father figure, and a priestly or professional role. The text hints at a conflict or downfall connected to squatting and a private affair, set against a backdrop of a media or film company.
A long extract discusses disease issues in cattle including parasite resistance and skin symptoms. Dr Harvey Johnston and Mise Baserolt Sora cited for guidance. Observations describe yellow exudate on cattle, hair changes, skin lesions, and possible larval ticks. The piece mentions a University connection and field notes from researchers observing tick related conditions in Queensland.
Fragmentary notes indicate meatworks operations continue in Townsville with limited details. The text references Alligator Creek, competition, rationing, and at least three employees, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
Church announcements note altered service times and locations for the week. Clergy request parishioners to check weekly bulletin for updated schedules and any special events.
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