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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1917

Page

4

Wight War Policy to Be Submitted to Electors in Bendigo

Melbourne reports that the Prime Minister will lead a Bendigo address on Tuesday outlining the policy to be submitted to electors. He will discuss the Win the War Ministry formation, unity of ministerial sections, conscription, and wartime measures to bolster Australia’s war effort. He will defend compulsory support if needed, urge renewed sacrifice, and explain steps to curb luxuries while detailing financial plans.

Melbourne Bendigo Win War Ministry Australia Rapaume Huehes Ture Minis Slunse M Dage Haltman Labour Party New South Wales Camara Camens Hughes Acer

Cairns Jockey Club Easter Meeting Adipical Notice

Cairns Jockey Club issues an advisory for Easter meeting events with entries and scratchings for Sydney Cap Agathon and Rue Victora. Darcy Will fights in Cleveland on April 9 with possible bouts against Al Metley Je Stouh or George Chip. a likely meeting with Jack Cullom at New Orleans on May 9.

Sidne Sydney Agathon Rue Victora Darcy New York Cleveland al Metley Je@ Stouh George Chip Jack Cullom Newrleams

Strling's Trophy Race For Amateur Skippers Reviewed

Aquatics notes describe Strling's annual trophy race for amateur skippers held Saturday in a brisk breeze from the SE. The event saw Daisy and Model II contend near the front with Rose and Rainbow close behind as boats rounded marks and endured gear mishaps, with Daisy overtaken late and Model II briefly leading before final placements.

Strling Gormee Cor. L Rainbow Caunthese IL Daisy Mark Model L Rose Air Mare Ie la Windward Laie Model Jagua Ross Eithin Model IT Stirsye

Daisy Wins Trophy in Turbulent Inlet Race

In a fierce sail race Daisy leads from the start, with Rose close behind. Rainbow falters as Model I and II clash for second, Daisy finishing at 3.25.14, Rose 3.56.3, Rainbow 5.41.7 amid violent squalls and high winds.

Dearsy Model I Roundart Wildwar Thes Rose Rainbow Hue Model II Daisy

Lest We Forget Charged Charters Towers Meeting

A midweek Town Hall gathering in Charters Towers remembered fallen soldiers and condemned Prussian militarism. Speakers urged duty and sacrifice, with references to world history and the need to uphold a righteous cause.

Charters Towers Eoser VA Wiliams

Masha and the Dam Breaks A Tangle in Arizona Drama

Young American contractor David Harding helps Masha a Russian immigrant secure a berth and repayment for her passage. J J Walton, a wealthy boss, spies Masha, plots to control her and uses threats to bring her into his house. A dam explosion follows as rival schemes collide and Masha faces a grim choice.

America David Harding Ciuel Ig Europe J. J. Walton Masha New York Olga John Harding Walton Pertneson Bay Arizona Wepote Walon Fries Woltes Bert Walton Harling Ia Cat

Australian House dissolved as writs issued for election

Melbourne March 2 the Governor General proclaimed dissolution of the House of Representatives. Writs issued for federal parliament election with polling on April 5 and writ return due by June 3. Authorities set dates for nominations and other election procedures.

Melbourne House of Representatives N- Werdat Laundsy

Fish Train Mullet Squad on Stradbroke Island

In Stradbroke Island, Australia natives train a school of mullet to assist in fishing. On sighting fish, they beat the water with shields to signal the fish, which respond by forming a forward squad to the shore where natives await capture.

Stradbrook Island Brisbance Australia

North Queensland soldiers shown in Herald photographs

Photographs of North Queensland soldiers have appeared in the Herald. Relatives may be aware no special invitation is required and all are welcome, with any charge being waived.

North Queensland Herald

War memorial flyover honors fallen privates

A memorial flag ledge was flown at Mg wt last week in memory of Privates W. E. Saher A Reussell and M May son of Mrs McMoy Enterprise Road. News of their deaths was received.

Erters Towers W. E. Saher A Reussell McMoy Enterprise Toad

Aloria’s Dormance and A Night of Murder at Cairns Theatre

The Cairns Theatre screens the moon operetta Aloria’s Dormance with a thriller interlude. Gloria fears pneumonia and then witnesses a masked murder at a seaside town, while Doctor Royce investigates and Freneau disappears. A telegram hints at his arrival as a dead body is found.

Cairns Aloria Freneau Gloria Doctor Wakefield David Stephen Royce Gideon Trask Frenean Nell Richard Frenean Royce Suidmight Rector Roree Gloria Sharce Freneaa

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