Grand National Hurdles and Steeplechase Highlights
Major hurdles and steeplechase events feature across grand national meets in Australia and Britain. Mackenzie Williams rides for Melbourne while Fielding leads rivals at Epsom.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
4
Annual Gen Meeting At Tattressall’s Asked On Thursday
Sporting Notes discuss twelve horses surviving final forfeits for the Australian Hurdles. Pistolier Narahquong Wallals and two sired by Wallace dominate, while Ferrignite and Algous look outclassed. Jack Rice praised for jumping. favorites listed include Wallalo Westendale and Jack Rice. Melbourne Aug 1 notes Caulfield acceptances with numerous horses and weights for various events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pistolier
Narahquong
Wallals
B. H
Carbine
Wallace
Pistol
Amberite
Jack Rice
Melbourne
Wallalo
Westendale
Moondah Steeplechase and Australasian Trials
Melbourne notes list Moondah Steeplechase contenders with Lord Cecil and Wortups as leaders, others like The Hague The Aisne and The Miser also noted. Descriptions cover hurdles, Welter races, arrivals from Sydney, trainer and rider mentions, and odds, with race-day starting times and potential changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moondah
Lord Cecil
Lord Grey
Wortupa
Bundong
Raheny
Vocal King
Ethiopian
Cyatoiig
Red Steel
Royal Reserve Fo
Boh Royal
Colchis
Merri Tom
Tra George Bo
Jarvan Queen
Katwyk
the Courtier
Ambition
Gwen Margo
Parkdale
Lord Tom
Barnborn
Tresco
Nebula
Western Knight
Lady Filba
Malindria
Royal Ton
Pomarine
Seigneur
Aleconmer
Widden
Nsw
Desert Gold
Finmark
Estland
Syi
F. Vis
Melbourne
Rice
R. Gray
Ecematas McPherson
Pistolier
H. Troopesa
Kinlark
E. Moon
Noah
H. Eames
Westendale
Wallalo
I. A. Cae
Bastent
al Cairns
Rosyth
R. E. Amson
Aleous
J. Cott
Ferragate
T. Glennon
Algons
Collier
Pistolier Ram
Hobgoblim
Fortupa
Coronatus
Jak Rice
Vallalo
Eusebius
F. Bullock
F. Dempsey
G. Harrison
H. Cairns
W. Foulsham
W.G. McLean
Ben Bricks
Mr. Sim
Bels Boy
Moosee Valley
St Eance
Mostyn
Daarewin
Binns Star
Andy Sparks
Hoylass
Henry the Eighth
Musk Star
Farldem Lady Ker
Sporting Jonge
Daarewit
Lucky King
Wilgah
Wallal
Pistel
Edrington
Moondah Stercple
Wortups
Culluleraine
McAlpin
Weekly Times
Loni Usry
Culteleraine
Rayon d'Or
Bendeng Culluleraine
Deoiran
Bundonz
Merningtos
Welter
the Hague
Colchia
Gwenmarge
Gweemareo
Punch
Perdee
Heene
Royal Teserve
Queensland Finances Brilliant Month Recap
Queensland finances show a strong monthly figure with a favorable balance and improved revenue streams. Officials report positive indicators across sectors and confirm continued efforts to sustain growth and fiscal stability.
Cattle Sales Advance Prices in Melbourne Yard Trade
Cattle sales at Flemington yards in Melbourne showed limited turnout with about 150 head offered. Demand mainly from Riverina and Gippsland with entries from Island. prices per head rose about 5 shillings similar to sheep, though some beef prices risk losses if full delivery to customers is assumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Flemington Yards
Riverina
Gippsland
Island
One Big Union to Open in Sydney with 56 Unions Represented
Congress of Unions reports 56 unions will be represented at the one big union opening in Sydney on Monday. The four and mill employees union calls for a peace time boycott advising trades unionists to avoid enemy and allied products and to refuse to handle enemy goods. It seeks an amendment to the Arbitration Act to widen dismissal powers for those not complying, making noncompliance an offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
One Big
Sydney
Four and Mill Employees
Commissioner Evans Retires After Half Century Rail Service
Brisbane dispatch notes Commissioner Evans ends over fifty years with the Queensland railway service. He retires on three months leave, followed by six more, marking a long career. The afternoon farewell included tributes from department heads and secretary Crowther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland Railway Service
Evans
Yestertas
Fihelly
Rtment Ther
Gerodene
Cues
Crowther
Burned to Death at Dalby Farm House
The residence of Edward Michael O Keefe three miles from town was destroyed by fire early today. The deceased, a well known farmer in the Dalby district aged 60, perished in the blaze. O Keefe had attended the Dalby show yesterday and won several stock prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalby
Edward Michael O'Keefe
Ecfe
O'Keefe
Unclear Event Report from Sydney Evening Dispatch
A fragment notes a witness account from Sydney on August 1 about an incident in a district near Broke. Details are missing due to damaged text, leaving the exact event and outcomes unclear.
Ross River Meat Works Strike Ends After Secret Ballot
Townsville report says a secret ballot by Ross River Meat Works employees ended the strike with workers accepting the company conditions. The accord averts further labor action and restores production at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Ross River
Etal Case at Tow Vall Police Hearing
At the Berry defense hearing in Tow Vall on Aug 1 a charge of attempting to maim Eval was discussed. Berry was committed for trial at the Supreme Court last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thn
Berry
Supreme Court
New York Incident Involving Water and Rescue Boats
Water poured into a vessel as life-saving boats evacuated passengers. Petra and other responders helped remove people from the area and ensure safety following the incident in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flames of Chance and Outwitted at Cairns Pictures
Cairns Pictures presents Flames of Chance a dramatic tale about a prisoner’s accidental disclosure of military secrets and a complex plot around fraud prison escape and romantic entanglements. Also showing Outwitted a crime romance with blackmail luxury and a dangerous bargain plus a Pathe comedy and The Seven Pearls final episode. The Austral Pictures features The Green Cloak a drama with vivid scenes and strong photography along with a full supporting program and nightly changes. A sympathetic letter from Cairns notes the death of Robert a reserve air force serviceman killed by an aerial torpedo and buried in Jericho near the Dead Sea with a cross to be erected in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Pictures
Frederick Armstrong
Broadway
Jeanette Gontrean
Germany
Wilson
English Gazette
Pathe
Palace Pictures
Nan
John Lawson
Weecanae
Farraday
Jim
Lawson
Billy Bond
James Bond
Billy
Young Bond
Non
Austral Pictures
Austral
Black
Roo's Wharf
Cairns
Palestine
Jericho
Dead Sea
Jordan Valley
Church Service Schedule Amid Morning and Evening Readings
The document lists times for services at Cairns and Gwynne Creek with reverends H G J Garrett H W se Gwynne Creek and H W Prouse. It urges remembrance of the day and calls for effort at the Ret Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
H. G. J. Garrett
Cairns
H. W. Se
Gwynne Creek
H. W. Prouse
Caution in Preventing Pneumonia with Cough Remedy
The article notes older people and those with weak lungs must be careful against pneumonia from colds or influenza, and suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first symptoms to prevent serious outcomes.
Fall in Comrades for Freedom's Right in Australia
Public recruitment message urging workers to join the British and American Labour movements in a total war effort. It proclaims Australia must crush Prussian militarism and defend freedom, calling for every able man to enlist and noting a worker in France and a factory soon needing a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
England
America
France
State Recruiting Committee
Men of the time and political figures featured in Northern Herald
The page shows a soldiers gallery with general Sir Henry Wilson and Leon Trotsky, plus caricatures and notes on various figures. It also promotes Sheldon’s New Discovery for colds and coughs with pricing and availability at chemists, urging readers not to wait until tomorrow for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Herald
Soldiers’ Gallery
Wiz
W. J. Joyce
Mareeba
J. Broadley
Mt Mulligan
Henry Wilson
Wm. Robertson
Leon Trotsky
Hon
Paria
England
Miss Chave Thomas
Sheldon
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Advertised Efficacy
An ad promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills claiming relief from backache and kidney trouble. Customer testimonials cite Mrs Flach Cairns and Mrs Birch, praising cures after using four bottles and permanent improvement, with price 29 per bottle and six for 15 8d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD. Flach
Martin Street
Cairns
Bean
Tom
Doan
A Valuable Ointment for Stable Skin Disease
An advertisement by ROBERT CRAIG, Chemist, Cairne, promotes a potent ointment. It claims deep skin penetration, rapid relief, and eradication of the root causes of inflammation and skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Craig
Cairne
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Ter
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman
Holland N.G
Premies Ture Commission
EPSOM
Catfield
P.O. Box
P.O. Bax
May
Bacconist Mallext Criterion Hotel
As. Todd
BOA. Mote
Abbott Street
Burns, Philp & Co
Bazsie
Court House
P.O
Bex
Tattresall’s
Sporting Notes
Woree
Caulfield
Oma Rene Ie
Tanta
Fadelma
Ie Datas
Carride
Euphorthtown
Haylass
Tigmgosne
Paleo Lomali
Lady Mola
Lapford
Sans Toil
Rare Seat
Cowcroft
Flying Chief
Maillie
Dromore Ie
Miss Verdun
Barley Prince
Eastern Pearl
Ficione
Mangerton
Sword Tlimz
Lord Cecil No
Cuffs
Brightwater
Worribe
Blackstep
Carpathus
Rahenytot
Cobram
Icon G.I
Coradjill
Raetessoo
Malakoff
Os A Ag Saat
Peter Young
N.q.ra
Vielins
H. H. Pittard & Co
Music Wiewehouse
Queensland
Congress OF Unions
States
Witneshappen
Broke
Aed
G. Lisha
Shields Street
Opp
Crown Hotel
Entertainments
Newman’s Sauce
Newman's
Commonwealth
Cairns Pictures Tonight
Triangle Present
Margery Wilson
Flames OF Chance
Whittick
L. Plate
Cyrus Street
Clermont
Han Bees
Ale
Nume Piste
Sebee
Marine
Life
More
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