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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads like stray lines from London and Buenos Aires wires. Mentions December dates and vague references to people and events, with no clear narrative or identifiable names, places, or outcomes.
A garbled December ROT 12 ADAM note records a speaker urging peace while criticizing others. Names and specifics are unclear, but the fragment notes a political context and an association with a German event.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a raid incident in Wellington. It references a teenager and a seaside area, with unclear names and numbers. The readable facts point to a crime event and potential suspects but lack complete details.
Local court schedules a three phase hearing after a garbled filing from LLINGTOR involving Nome law and a party identified as Poe. Proceedings focus on alleged violations and potential remedies.
Fragmentary sports items mention teams and players with garbled names. The text references division standings and match notes, though many words are illegible, implying a rural or small-town scene with brief scores and partial team references. It hints at ongoing races and upcoming events without clear outcomes.
muddled race results from Randwick show weather hurting attendance and a string of events. Names such as Maxwell, Hoywend, Steg, and Wace appear with various horses and performances including a notable win by a horse interpreted as Comet or Cone. Multiple stakes and races are referenced with times and placements, but many details are garbled.
A fragmentary report notes a one mile race at Sandown Park with uncertain details. Mentions Williams or Gleamer and Isaacfey, Shane, and a win by four lengths in difficult conditions. The passage is garbled but records a racing meeting held in foul weather and a result line near Teak and Rig.
A brisk list of race results shows Lordacre and Sheila R leading in the final stages with Lordacre edging ahead as Sheila R faltered. Other noted runners include Lady Ard, Barley Brae, and Tawny Owl in a field that featured several names such as Lord Bardolph, Tar-Limacre, and Anmivercary.
The present programme offers a varied bill at Metro sonderplay featuring Lockwond and Jay Alson, the Manatdo act, and a pack of clowns including Bamana the packing-donkey. It touts a strong chorus, local prices, and a protective review praising the season as lively.
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