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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1918

Page

4

Melbourne August 5 Steeplechase Odds and Cup Prospects

Sporting notes from Melbourne review the Australian Steeplechase favorites Lord Cecil Cuffs Cobram and Hobgoblin with odds around 20 to 33, mention Van Homreigh and Fastolf records, and assess Caulfield Cup contenders like Malakoff Stakes placed Edrington Calais and other runners including Kon Aislabie Maio Courtier Rebra Pantole Legion Colonzewood King Kira Tosson Farivale and Ambition.

Melbourne Lord “Cecil Cuffs Lord Grey Deiran Hobgoblin Raheny Culluberaine Wortbee Widden Westendale Wablals Iz Tot Algous Van Fastolf Gulfeld Chrome Mornington Caulfield Edrington Calais Kon Aislabie Mneto Maio Rebra Pantole Legion Colonzewood King Kira U. Part

Jewel Robbery Trial of Two Suspects in Melbourne

The trial opens for Matthew Daly and John Dean over a diamond ring robbery at Kilpatrick and Cao Jewellers in Collins Street on June 14. Daly faces additional charge of receiving the rings. both plead not guilty. The Crown had entered nolle prosequi against Henry Collins or Stokes. Dean seeks an alibi. Court adjourned with no verdict.

Melbourne Matthew Daly John Dean Kilpatrick and Cao Collins Daly Dean Henry Collins Stokes Crown

Cairns District Meat Supplies Tour Reported

Brisbane report notes Mr Hunter travels north for several weeks starting Saturday to study meat supplies for Cairns and the Cairns Hinterland. Mrs Hunter says Cairns will be the second unit in the government scheme after Charleville, with no firm plan yet, just inquiries.

Brisbane Angel Hunter Cairns Charleville Newman

Brisbane deputation seeks government relief for flood and cyclone hit growers

A north Queensland deputation representing cane farmers from Goondi Mourilyan South Johnstone Babinda met Treasurer to demand relief measures after unprecedented floods and cyclones. They urged temporary accommodation advances up to 150000 pounds, per mill, to cover losses at Goondi Mourilyan St Johnstone Babinda, with loan terms and potential waivers to be considered.

Brisbane Augoe W. Howe Goondi J. Perrer Mourilyan J.mccawley South Johnnstont Amd McManus Bahisda Tee Thys Lennon Goon St. Jobe Stone Babinda Theodore Perrer Howe Mr. Theodore Spo South Johnstone Tewer Giek Babinda Mill McMaais

Rudder Damaged Off Brisbane Steamer Rescues Crew

A Brisbane report describes a steamer crippled by steering failure with its crew taking to the water after a heavy gale. Sharks attacked and two men were wounded while four or five members volunteered to swim, while the vessel was to remain near port for repairs for a week or two.

Brisbane Philip Nature Leeeth

The Blanchards at the Music Hall Entertains With Novel Instruments

The Blanchards, famed performers touring America and abroad, present a theatrical program featuring motorhorns, aluminium chimes, and various unusual instruments. The show promises a blend of vaudeville spectacle and musical virtuosity.

Ville Blanchards America South Africa Australia Ianok Anzai

Gallipoli Memorial Band Opens Cairns Theatre Season

Returned soldiers form the band and concert party opening a three night season at Cairns Theatre. They perform Great Little Army, Humours of Donnybrook, and Militarch Parade with a mix of English Irish Scottish and American airs. The show features Tom Sinclair humor and notable bandsman solos, with audience acclaim and expectations of a packed house.

Cairns Gallipoli Bundaberg July Sith Gates Donnybrook Tom Sinclair Baendsman Donough H. W. Peace Murphy Anzac Trail &Winstone

The Secret of the Submarines Serial Plot Continues

The installment shows a perilous submarine test where air supply fails but a hero fixes the invention, saving the party. Morton's United States buyout bid surfaces as Bourke delays, secrets cross borders, and Cleo discovers her father dead, with cliffhanger to follow.

Austral Bork Morton Montgomery Bourke United States Choe Burk Burke Satsuya Eba Malekfar Sextus Olga Inanhoff Sefsema Cleo Tee

Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday Violinist Keith Kennedy Stars

A fragmentary notice announces Keith Kennedy and his ensemble performing at the Palace Theatre. It mentions Kennedy’s varied violin program and praises soprano Agnese Greis for graceful stage presence, with Miss Rote also listed among performers.

Palace TAD Theur Ramees Vialent Florence Warren Sprano Jenwie Cree Soags Bertha Kennedy Cree Frieday Keith Kennedy Pany Pétie Agnese Gre

Laidley Sawmill Destroyed in Fire

Laidley August 3 The Laidley Sawmill owned by F Gissemann was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Nearby offices about 61 yards away were unharmed. The mill, closed for over two years, had no timber stocks and the machinery, though insured for £350, was ruined, leaving Mr Gissemann a heavy loss.

Laidley Sis F.gissemann Ayere Gissemann

Indians in France and the Indian Army in World War I

A retrospective on Indian troops in France, praising Gurkha and native soldiers for their courage from arrival in France to departure. It highlights their pivotal roles in Neuve Chapelle, Ypres, Aubers Ridge, and Loos, and notes the coming mass of material for future historians.

Shim France Fhereround Vohurtie Higatsnant Coll Merewether Indian Army FE Smith Egypt Ashant China Natal Inca Lesa Sahib Flanders Troend Givenchy Neuve Chapelle Ypres Aubers Ridge Loos Euch

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