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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1915
Page
4
HOME July 11 report claims a German submarine captured a neutral steamer carrying benzines and petroleum. The steamer’s captain confessed delivery to a German sub, and after a tense exchange surrendered. Submarine towed to an Italian port, with Italian forces reported to have destroyed three Austrian submarines that month.
At the School of Arts Mareeba on Wednesday evening a meeting formed the Doing Our Best Society to aid returning soldiers and woundeds. Resolutions called for loyalty to the King and a local committee to raise funds and cooperate with red cross and patriotic funds while encouraging recruitment and supporting Imperial forces. The committee includes O Donnell Gordon Stevens Fenwick Derne Lawson Alphin Bostock Macrae Scott O Keley Love Dixon Stratman Kent Mx Cowper Carroll. The motion was supported by Mr Earl who warned of danger from enemies within and urged branches in other towns.
Brisbane reports Parliament will open tomorrow with the Council led by Sir Arthur Mears and McDonnell as an early official. The scene includes a clash on Lower Street where two men, J Walsh and James Prepbergest, suffer wounds amid a disturbance connected to guards or police, while crowds cheer and the day begins with public interest in legislative proceedings.
Charters Towers results feature moon class sprint events and the Melbourne Grand National meeting notes. Winners include Irri gator in the sprint divisions and Booligel in the Grand National Steeple Chase with tight finishes and betting details. Major horses and riders are listed along with times and placings, plus notes on other race days and show results.
Latest sporiteg sews report on Melbourne Cup and racing events at Caulfield and Victorian hurdles. Mentions rational hurdles, Epcom Met and lured hotel details, with scattered references to billiards, clubs, and southern events.
In Brisbane on July 1 Victor Hewes of Australia defeated Walter Coffee of the United States at the Brie Date stadium. The towel was tossed in from the latters corner as the 14th round ended, signaling Hewes victory.
Sydney July 11 Watson proved too good for Hilly Yates at Baker's Stadium on Saturday. Yates was knocked down in the earlier round and did not land a clean punch, leading to Watson being declared the winner by the referee.
Townsville July 11 report the League Charity Shield football match played Saturday between the All Blacks and Souths. The contest was tight with the All Blacks winning 6 to 5.
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