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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
3
The Courier and Manarya withdrawals announced as rebukes to July 1 racing schedule. Grey Plyes headlined the Ase Faling Hurdle Race with Maras and Shelph Mareees also scratched from the Australian Steriirchase, affecting field lineups.
The selection lists players for a forthcoming intercity match against Townsville. Key figures include Jo McGratie, Treacy as emergency, and secretary Mr E Mackinire, with manager named. The game is set for Sunday after a large turnout at the Tamers.
A terse fragment notes Ress and Sead with numbers 32 and 2/8. It lacks clear events or context but indicates identifiers and measurements from an unidentified source segment.
Fragmentary notes describe a cricket match and surrounding events. Mentions players such as Hark Gaprainy and Howe and references a game at a tower venue with unclear outcomes.
Government officials report difficulty filling civilian roles for returning soldiers under the repatriation grant. Cairns Shire Council notes job shortages, with workers seeking other jobs. secretary urges councils to stay in touch for updates and to verify if all soldier needs are met.
A car descended a steep grade in Windsor overturning and killing one passenger from a fractured skull while en route to hospital. Two other occupants were thrown from the vehicle. Brisban e reports July 15.
Officials examine a permit granted by the Minister for Justice allowing a Cairns returned soldiers raffle. Debates focus on improper approval steps and alleged misconduct by the Repatriation Executive. Critics urge cancellation while supporters defend the minister’s oversight as a mistake.
The piece centers on William Fox and a new feature titled Heart of Rom anre. It notes reception in circles and the interplay with industry names like Tenetists and Pearson, with mentions of areas around UF and Miyake luwrree Pine Wilton and cast members.
Extracts honor Bernard Gordon and Henry Dalziel among Victoria Cross holders. The records recount Dalziel's feat at a fortified line near Veranne in August 1918 and Gordon's assault on a machine gun post on the Somme in 1918. Additional passages praise Thomas Towner and others for similar acts of fearless initiative and decisive action under heavy shellfire.
Extract describes Private John Leak VC and Private Passick Bad Bet VC of the Hampshire Regiment and Scots Guards respectively, praised for bravery in trench combat. It details bayonet charges, rescuing comrades, and single-handed actions during a counterattack that led to holding and reclaiming positions despite heavy enemy fire.
July 1 date set for the settlement of soldiers at Meldourne regarding the return of wounded and missing, with measures for the retrieval of compromised equipment and adjustments for affected families. The arrangement notes repairs to scaffolding and acknowledges aid from local authorities.
A fragmented poultry column discusses brewing remedies and kitchen practices. It mentions care steps, health hints, and household tips for poultry and related domestic tasks, reflecting a period tone with unclear OCR fragments and intermittent proper nouns.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a rugged scene with hunting and peril. It references cannibal past and fear among the few survivors as a frame for danger and adventure. The text is garbled with many unreadable words and unclear chronology.
A fragment notes women are invited to write a copy about war on a tablet or device to share valuable health information. The fragment references anxiety and calls for participation in a health information effort.
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