Cairns and Eacham Match Shuffles Shine At Atherton Weekend
The Cairns A team and the playing XI from Eacham clashed with many incidents on and off the field. McKinnon scored twice and converted once as Cairns amassed 17 points, while Stokes and Treacy added tries. Bookmakers at Gordonvale races paid out about £120 in prize money showing strong local turnout and grandstand attendance.
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Cairns
Eacham
Atherton
Tucker
Tanna
McKinnon
rRyrne
Hannity
Foley
Meredith
Kinnane
Strokes
Smith
McGrath
J. Abel
J. Pease
Sth
Kirby
Moll Meredith
Stokes
Shearer
Alf Abe
Brown
T. Treacy
Alf Abels
Pease
Arma
Hides
Treacy
Clarke
Facham
Gordonvale
Racing Notes From Cairns Meeting and Aftermath
The Cairns meeting proceeded without incidents and racing ran smoothly with several exciting finishes. Kemmel failed in the Flying Handicap while Nerine and Widgie Wong weighed in closely. Staines rode Ridhleigh and Kemmel in other races as May Day drew crowds at the Central mill.
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Cairns
Kemmel
Nerine
Widgiewong
Ovens
Kyle
Staines
Ridhleigh
Central Mill
Speciaiion
W. F. Seymour Howe
Gordonvale
Orgard
Bourke
Piastre
Millieme
Melbourne
Kristan
Diamond Jubilee
Charcved Lite
Ayrshire
Venizelos Attacked in Paris by Greek Suspects
In Paris two young Greeks Therasis and Kyrects shot at M Venizelos as he passed. The attack sparked Paris protests and reprisals against anti Venizelists with homes and newspapers damaged and one man killed. Venizelos survived with a bullet lodged near the shoulder blade. London reports Caa public finances show losses and mismanagement.
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Paris
Acwat
Fred
M. Venzelos
Therasis
Kyrects
Path
M. Venizelos Therasis
Athens
Letter from 1917 war-time peace plea shocks Paris readers
The Matin prints a July letter from a German prince urging peace with the Kaiser. The piece condemns the German people and warns that without peace soon, catastrophe looms for the German state and its citizens.
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Paris
Railway Board cent and U S award cited in dispatch
Ottawa and Washington dispatches note Railway Board cent and United States award under government decree. Japanese reply to the American note is reported as part of a dated August 15 briefing.
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Ottawa
Railway Board
United States
Washington
Japanese Commerce in New Sora and War Era Shifts
An interview with Inouye explains Japan's postwar commerce surge and currency reserves. Imports exceed exports, challenging merchants to raise funds to cover an unfavorable balance. Prewar foreign investments totaled about 2200 million, signaling continued reliance on specie reserves amid currency stability concerns.
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NEW Sora
New York
Tokio
Inouye
Tov Éervar
Japan
Amd
Nomi Sibaten
Prohibition in Yankee Land and Enforcers Speak
A fragmented interview with Harley Mathews and Federal Prohibition Director Silva discusses the early effects of prohibition. It notes enforcement challenges, economic spillover, theatre expansion, and how taxpayers bear costs. An anecdote recalls a man with a drunken night and Silva’s quip before starting a machine.
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Harley Mathews
Welldenown
America
Proaesos
M. Silva
Sla
Sten
San Francisco
Mr. Silva
Sam
Kelly
Katy
Frisco Chronicle
Federal Prohibitiony
Siva
Tam
Hranger
Sylva
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