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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
4
A jumble of readable words suggests a local notice about a new establishment on Spence Street near Villiers Summer Doncaster and Sybury Cop. The fragment hints at a billiard boom and a press notice from T.BS. Hoplire, Seas oon, and a Brides reference without clear details.
The Melbourne report lists racing events and entries including the Ac Semmer Cup and Villiers Stakes with horses such as Cane and Bestony. Competitors and fixtures are noted alongside place names like Melbourne and Sydney with December timing and race references.
In a Sunday aquatic event Rainbow led early but faltered on the final beat while Model II pressed from behind. Rainbow edged to the finish as Model I and other boats trailed, leaving Rose and several craft in the wake in a cautious display of speed and technique.
A local concert and social dance raised funds for a relief fund. Central Mill employees including W. Weatherill and local officials in Brisbane managed the proceeds. The event aimed to provide financial support to the fund with all expenses remitted to the Hon. Treasurer.
Fragmented text shows names and titles such as Ha Harbor Board staff and Bank of New South Wales staff mixed with unclear numbers and dates. The legible items include references to individuals like J. T. Leedham and P. Stillman and organizations such as Bank of New South Wales. Overall content is unreadable and partial.
A fragment discusses Judge Jalen Criien and Mr. Justice Edmunds in a Brisbane arbitration context. The text references appearances by a civilian during a campaign and disputes over discipline, with unclear details and wording.
A fragmented review notes strong acting by Hedda Nova with Mitchell Lewis in a tragic tale amid colorful supporting acts. It praises Austral Pictures offerings at The Street House and a Palace Theatre program featuring films by Cook and a two part drama with Jet Gibson and William Clifford, plus notable raids and press attention.
The Caires Amateur Club plans a three act performance with rehearsals completed and artists ready. Miss Moran portrays two roles, Miss Johnston is Lady Linden, Miss Blackmore plays Kitty, and Miss Ryan appears as Mrs Moul, under the direction of Mr A S Hanson.
In the third anniversary week of the Marne battle General ie, then Chief of Staff to General Callieni, recalls a phase of the campaign. He says the two metre iron moment was once debated but now widely accepted as useful in the conflict.
Disrupted Paris mobilizes 600 taxis to deploy at 6 pm to shuttle troops and evacuees. Each cab carries five men, ferried to frontline streets as fires rage and authorities rally transportation to support operations.
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