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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1917
Page
4
Geneva reports from August 5 note semi official German papers warn readers to expect heavy casualties in the ongoing Flanders engagement. The Nachrichten offers a fortnightly digest of war sentiment and policy, reflecting broad concern over troop losses and strategic outcomes.
Opening day at the VATC winter meeting in Melbourne features Bish Wilgah and Bessie May in the Wilga Steeplechase a 1 mile 7 furlongs 64 yards event won by six lengths with Caibye and Ballista placing second and third. Strong betting favored San Leandro Bessie May Ballista and Caibye. Other runners included Polygamist Van Homreigh Pistolier King Mostyn and Coronatus.
A racing card from Brisbane features the Balaclava Stakes won by Artillery Bil by a half length, with Artillery Bil clocking 1.31 for 7 furlongs. Other divisions include the Mornington Welter won by a half head, the First Division Handicap won by Lieut. Lmacre by a bar, and the Third Division Handicap won by Baronless. Boxing results show Eugene Volaire defeating Wave Geike by knockout in the fifth round in Brisbane, while Matty Smith outpointed Liew Edwards over 20 rounds in Sydney and Johnny Stone beat another foe in a 20-round decision. Train disruptions hit Cairns rail services Sunday night.
Local officials refuse to handle poodstuffs for export amid a crowded meeting at the school. Details unclear due to damaged text, but the dispute centers on export handling and school involvement.
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