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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 12, 1917

Page

4

Churchill Reports on War Effort and Supply Prospects

In Parliament the Prime Minister discusses naval and military fronts, Russia, the west front, and submarine issues. He notes Britain will be self supporting by 1918 and outlines wartime aims and supply efforts. Asquith agrees but calls for openness. Lloyd George urged to publish his speech. Overseas notices mention France seeking Alsace Lorraine and a Nordic premier meeting at the Royal Palace.

Tas Nwon Bay Tt Cherchill Russia America Balkans Mannerosses Tood Austria Germany West Front Encourt Brritain Asquith Lloyd George

Dr Stiddon’s New Obscowvery Promises Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Stiddon’s New Obscowvery as a instant throat soothing cure that prevents colds from taking hold. It claims to kill germs, clear the head, stop throat tickle, ease muscle soreness and rheumatic pains, and to heal without maturation. Sold everywhere in varied prices.

Hall Fined for Unregistered Forest Reefs Race Meet

At Millthorpe Police Court Sydney Mayor William Thomas Hall was fined 1500 for holding a race meeting on an unregistered course at Forest Reefs. Evidence showed admission charges and betting occurred.

Sydney Millthorpe William Thomas Hall Forest Reefs

Brisbane Thousand First Acceptances List

First acceptances for the Brisbane Thousand at Albion Park on May 20 include Delinacee Amberdewn Venerable Cairn Wallace Roseacre Dave Whitton Wanuken Girl Noy Brown Showie Claret King Gai Yank Saintly Vrineess Free Fancy Don Salvo Walkersmount Sydney Damsel Catna Mown Hay Pardoned Mattbread.

Brisbane Albion Park Delinacee Amberdewn Venerable Cairn Wallace Roseacre Dave Whitton Wanuken Girl Noy Brown Gai Yank Saintly Vrineess Free Fancy Don Salvo Walkersmount Sydney Damsel Catna Mown Hay Matt Bread

Cairns Timber Club Shoots For Trophy Series

The Cairns Timber Ltd marks a second competition in a tray series with fine weather and no big scores. Harris tops the gun at Seo yards, both he and N McIntyre score bursts. Three more shoots remain as a trophy event by Mr. G Williams tests the rowmone ranges amid Whittick’s scores.

Cairns Timber Ltd Harris Seoyards N. McIntyre G. Williams Whuittick Carina W. Harris G. Mann A. McIntyre Capt. Lyon G. Richards Bou M. McIntyre D. Dean IG. Richards

Millaa Millar Notes on Post and Herald Sale

Fragmentary report notes a sixteenth entry for the Post and Herald. It mentions applications received and a sale count near ninety, with a decision to dispose of remaining items.

Local Millaa Millaa Meeting Sets Road Plans and Donations

Members discussed Anzac commemoration and a charity dance at the Norris residence. They considered selling road frontages, urged renewed road policy talks with the Queensland Lands Department, and applauded Mrs English for charitable work as rainfall stats for February and March were reviewed.

R. Leighton Messrs Knudson and Clarke Whereat Knudson Millan Millan Trafic Messrs. Watson and Scharlottenberg Eacham Dirran FL Smal A. Knudson Atherton Lands Department Oweh Tarerhe Meee Rev Ae Red Cross Jas. Norris Kennelly Y Salbus Ploe Sa Jami Br. V

Fragmentary OCR Yields Unclear Local Item

The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names places dates or events making it impossible to identify the subject or outcome from the fragment.

Northern Territory Lecture Reveals Territory Prospects

Fitzroy AM A lecture by Melbourne journalist T J McMahon spoke on the Northern Territory and Roper River system with views on white settlement and immigration. Dr Gilruth urged white population growth while noting Territory problems mirror tropical Australia, stressing European settlement and prospects for prosperity.

Fitzroy Am.a Melbourne “Age T. J. M’mahon Roper Gilreth Atlee Hast Ana Beard Prinsae Roper River Darwin Gilruth Northern Territory Australia Europe A. Taylor J. H. Ross McMahon Cairns Red Cross

Mass to Be Celebrated at Gordon Vale Tomorrow

Mass will be celebrated at Gordon vale tomorrow Sunday at 7 30 and 72m.

Gordonvale

Edw Mechanical Engineer and Gunsmith Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an Edward mechanical engineer and gunsmith at Applin Street. The readable parts indicate a listing or notice about their trade and workshop.

Aplin - - - Street

Palace The Mating

A village dressmaker arrives at college and is snubbed by students seeking companionship. Donna Doris schemes to simulate love with Dick Shek Ames, but reveals genuine feelings as Eleanor and Dick uncover the deception. Romance grows amid schemes and a thrilling finale at Spence Street.

Donna Shek Ames Daisy Arnold Beauty Squad Doris Eleanor Daisy Saytec

Finiecers Promos Balanced Light and Shade Program

The notice touts L-K.O. as a well balanced mix of light and shade in Austral programmes offered at unique prices. It mentions programs for children and suggests paying attention to the sleet sacs matinee as a notable item.

Finiecers L-K.o

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