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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
4
London dispatch describes a moonlit clash where British and German forces exchange shelling and bayonet charges around redoubts near Bapaume. Airmen harass a German transport column while dawn attacks and reenforced counterattacks unfold, noting an Austrian artillery captain among prisoners.
London August 25 The Australian Press reports the British third army's offensive began August 20 and achieved total success with all objectives captured. German forces retreated, leaving numerous casualties and prisoners.
Peanuts weather marked the official opening of the Cairns Bowling Club on Saturday with a large attendance of members and friends, including many ladies. The Cairns Band provided music and refreshments were served. President A J reper declared the club open for the season and praised the social value of bowling. Prizes from last season were awarded, with proceeds going to the Red Cross helped by Mayoress Mrs Draper and other ladies.
Palace Pictures presents a Dickens classic on three nights next week featuring William Falkin as Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay in a lavish adaptation. The program includes The Iron Claw serial with The Cure comedy by Charlie Kantia and a two reel Vengeance of Lecar. Patrons urged to arrive early for seating and box plan reservations.
Vivid scenes reveal motives and original plot with complete action. A screaming Triangle Comedy, a scenic beauty, and an up to date Australian Gazette headline the program, delivering an entertaining evening without fragments.
Madame Thebe Marie Os mond, an astrologer in Chicago, refuses him and explains her past. Years ago she married an army officer whose jealousy led to a confrontation where the husband lay dead with a revolver in her hand. Henry vows to uncover the truth. See this film and the supporting pictures.
The Cahill-Brooke concert party presented a balanced repertoire of musical and vocal numbers at Hibernian Hall in Cairns on Saturday night. The audience was small due to insufficient publicity of the visit, yet the performance impressed those present.
Miss Verona delivers masterly vocal turns in a mixed program including Shadow Song from Dimarah and The Swallows, with vivacity in Ejantina. The Carns season ends tonight with changes. Gordonvale visit Thursday. Palace Pictures shows The End of the Truth and The Mysteries of Myra plus a comedy, with Tale of Two Cities billed next Wednesday.
At the Cairns Police Court John Lawrence Fanning aged 42 faced a drunkenness charge. The case, heard before Mr T A Ferry P M, revealed domestic troubles with a wife and six children. Fanning stated he and his wife discussed separation to provide for the family and that drinking was not the way to do so, leading to a subdued, troubled defense.
The defendant assaulted Constable Roberts during duty after using obscene language in front of others. He claimed intoxication and was fined on two charges, with two weeks in prison in default, and ordered to pay £2 plus cab fare.
A new trawler named Baraemul was launched for investigation and general fisheries work on the Queensland coast. Built for the New South Wales Government, it was sold to Queensland before completion.
Two returned soldiers collected totalisator tickets at Victoria Park pony races on Larinet which won the Encourage Stakes by a head. Each man received over £5 for Loy while bookmakers laid 20 to 1 against.
Eye strain includes blood shot eyes sun glare and wind discomfort. Consult H. F. Stacey ophthalmic optician on Abbott Street Cairns for expert attention. Also notes on self awareness and avoiding foolish behavior with Dr Sheldon’s New Letter.
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