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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1917

Page

4

Moonee Valley meeting yields record steeplechase time

Racing items from Melbourne report warm weather and a busy program at Moonee Valley. Results include Benvitas winning the hurdle over 2 miles by a length, Bebinski and Hypo close behind, and Milkabah unplaced after a fall. The Steeplechase, 2 miles 8 chains, saw Pinon triumph by 12 lengths with EJS strong in second. An eight hours handicap produced Semi Blue prevailing by a neck, while the April Plate and April Purse races delivered close finishes and notable times. Albion Park meetings in Brisbane also noted, with Roseland winning a 54 furlong handicap and Wanken Girl taking the 64 furlong division. several bets offered and dividends listed.

E.J.S. Os Baird Renong Connelly Pinon Thompson Fie EJS Fireworks Artillery Bill Tinto Fox Meerut Hox Isser Dempsey Sees Blue Defence Jullundur Moesarchus Pretty Bobby Davis Golden Charm Eurobin Vaesarchus Jollundur Aides Roseland A Allie Laird Lady Lisbon &S Logee Roseland Lifala Burke Laird Albro Fitgerald Walker Saynin Lady Mischief Bettirr Wauken Girl Thorne Negligence Acker Cairma Ewington Ninsa O'Neill Deshboro Macterlinck O'Neil Sir Syce Fitegerald Wallace Knight Jean Donald Dur- Lend Royal Wallace Saige Jean Kent Boonoo Royal Adelaide Loch Raven Volarite Donald Durham

Tattersall's meeting scratchings and autumn arrivals at Brisbane

Sydney April 23 Tattersall's meeting scratchings show Tony Blee Obli gation Princess Dorrie for Denman Stakes and Valiant for Tattersall's Cup. News on southern owned horses arriving in Brisbane includes Gai brought by J Tillest and P Nolan due with Common Law and Law Student. Negotiations for Common Law at Randwick fell through as reserve was too high.

Sydney Tony Blee Obligation Princess Dorrie Valiant Brisbane Brishame Gai J. Tillest P. Nolan Randwick W. Blacklock D.I Seaton Sead

Deshoro Wins Big in Higher Division at Albion Park

Three year old gelding Deshoro by Desborough out of LM K Ladur Lad mare won in hollow style after a Saturday brilliant performance. Warwick bred, he has three wins and one second from four starts and is tipped for future glory. Other contenders include Don Solvo by Barlston from Solution, making a promising Brisbane debut as he eyes Spring carnival races.

Desborough LM. K Deshoro Thea Fellow Warwick Albion Park Don Solvo Barlston Solution Brisbane Don Solwood

ANZAC DAY tribute to the dead and memorial courage

A flawed but sacred lament honoring Anzac Day and the fallen soldiers. The text venerates heroic sacrifice for God country and home, recalling Gallipoli and the enduring memory of those who died for Australia. It laments loss, faith, and the hope that future generations honor their memory.

Anzac Despmer Australia St. Mark Gallipoli Redeemer Aegean M Heroecog Rachel

Prayer for Anzac Dead in Humble Remembrance

A somber Anzac Day lament pleads for divine mercy for fallen soldiers. The text recalls heroic deaths of young servicemen, asks God to comfort bereaved families, forgive sins, and keep the brave in divine care as the nation honors their sacrifice.

Jesus Christ Anzac Amrac Lam

WAR SOUVENIRE WHOSE PROPERTY IS BULLET TROPHIES

An Italian court recently ruled on whether bullets and shell fragments extracted from wounded sailors or soldiers belong to the patient or the state. The debate hinges on moral claims versus legal ownership, with hospitals noting patients often want to keep the mementos while medical staff seek to preserve them as part of the service. The piece also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness, claiming they clear out impurities and strengthen the stomach and liver.

Italy

Western tale and Palace Pictures run in town

A rugged sheriff hero fights bandits and wins the gal’s favor in a melodramatic stage of love and stagecoaches. The article also notes Madam Olga Petrova starring in The Eternal Question at the Palace, with a long digest of plot twists, intrigue, and action scenes across a five part Metro feature.

Palace Olga Petrova Palace Pictures Metro Palace Picturea Mme. Petrova

Bettina Loved a Soldier at Austral with Louie Lovely

The Five act Blue Bird show Bettina Loved a Soldier features Australian star Louie Lovely in a fitting role and plays at the Austral this week along with supporting dramas and comedies including L-KO’s Billys Narrow Escape led by Billy Ritchie. A sequence of South Johnston Ambulance Brigade opening scenes from Innisfail adds local interest and previews hint at Lucille Love in a future role. Anzac night brings a Red Feather feature The Romance of Billygoat Hill and more selections to round out the bill.

Bettina Louie Lovely Austral Billy Billy Ritchie South Johnston Innisfail North Queensland Promis Lucille Love

Interesting to Mothers How to Cure Coughs

A historical note promotes Berlain's cough remedy for mothers with young children. It claims the product benefits coughs and coughs related to colds, advising mothers to keep it on hand to prevent severe illness like croup and ease worry.

Berlain

Rexona Soup Ad Seeks Conretexion Beauty Joy Forever

An altered ad blurb promotes Rexona Soup as the secret to conretexion beauty and lasting joy, claiming beauty and delight per tablet and advertising availability through cre ad channels.

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