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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

4

Centenary Stakes Preview and Melbourne Racing Talk

The report covers racing chatter from the Xmas meeting, noting jockeys Caldew Price Powell and Wallace, and the Centenary Stakes on Saturday. It mentions horses such as Kenoforth Givacent Kin Skye Mistico and Embroglio set to race in Melbourne with trainer Peeth Seaur AF Lee.

Samarday An Ejoo I. Caldew Price Powell Wallace Pine Caddew S.C Sof Steel Keno' Skye Albion Ye Mane Kenilforth Givacent Sesieeie Melbourne Perth Andil Peeth Seaur Lee Mistico Stoogna Seavan

Wen on Poin Brisbane January 22 secured 2 Alt

A brief item notes Wen on Poin from Brisbane on January 22 securing two alternatives, with Dan AA and Spay mentioned as participants or related entities in the sparse OCR fragment.

Brisbane

Unclear OCR Entry on Local Debate and Procedural Steps

Fragmentary report mentions Johnstone River CGA Marta LW NNSEATI and January 22 with a discussion of sentences and Somerpondence. Debated views of a Peat Destrac and local delegates before a Select Committee, with references to a brarey wine and a Gelewaten array.

Johnstone River Marta Cohen Fae

Tax Pepesidl TawoLe thing Expected for a Wosk

Melbourne reports turmoil in political circles over Liberal and Ministerial negotiations. Observers expect party talks to reset after a coal meeting, with possible cabinet porciones reissued and Liberals facing a decisive stance. Melbourne observers discuss upcoming events and potential shifts in alliances amid party tensions.

Melbourne Nasional Farkement Liberal Party Hage Elec Asta Mel Rowrne

Melbourne political stalemate delays Labour conference

The Australian Labour Party faces delays as Prime Minister Hughes and leaders of the Liberal coalition debate a possible invitation to a party conference. Ted Hughes signals uncertainty over attendance while Labour contemplates its next move and the timing of party meetings.

Melbourne Porifoliar Labour Hughes Sica Labour Party Tedor Weday T He Queston Ar Hughes Chittos Springs Tony

TEACHERS UNION and War Time Service Notes and Personal Letters

Irregular narrative items recount a teachers union meeting with motions on public service, wartime questions, and staff matters. A letter from Sergeant N N Mareh reports injuries from Gallipoli and WWI events, noting experiences in France and Australian troops facing cold European winters and artillery actions.

N.N. Mareh Liilieg Broa Cairns England Gallivoli Twell George Charlie Xu France Fritz

Fragmentary scene mixes crime and theater references

A garbled passage describes a policeman, rival cav- ers, a ride to a dumbwaiter, and a dinner, with mentions of Vernon Castle and a theater, ending with vague seating reservations. The text blends action, names, and locations in a disjointed fragment.

Charles Cavers Charles Ponduce Vernon Castle Wats Charles Consti

War letters reveal chaos and personal losses in a distant front

Fragmentary wartime diary notes describe injury, capture, and survival amid harsh conditions. References to a central hotel, a battalion, and individuals such as Jim Watters and Private Donald Bond surface alongside mentions of Charters Towers and nearby locations. The text mixes battle fatigue with personal recollections and local notices.

Berhape Ribertd Saather Sraunl Runcugt Prics Lesa Jim Watters

Elbouene Semeacy Tron Se Pearlsons Tin

Fragmentary OCR item mentions a local event or notice with unclear names and places. Readable parts indicate a place name Elbouene or similar and possible references to Pearsons and Tin. No confirmed date, organization, or outcome available in readable text.

Pearsons St

Rural dairy land prospect with timber and sheds listed

Parcel p50 covers 657 acres of scar Koranda country suited for dairying with timber selection near Oshhit and Ko ita. Features include multiple pad docks, Rhodes Grass pasture, concrete cow shed, large machinery shed, a 400m silo, a detached airy stall, and wire netting fencing with a reliable water supply. Available for retirement buyers at 460.

Fae Kerala Docestuve Sindh Sued Mouve le Oshhit Koita Rhodes Lange

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