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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
4
Gibbs conveys cautious view of Allied armies facing renewed German pressure. He notes reduced numbers and morale since March and predicts the enemy may probe a weaker front. He suggests Germans are quietly preparing for a decisive clash as fronts remain unsettled.
A May 1 French communiqué reports a strong artillery prep followed by a French counter attack near Mattly and Kaineval repelling German forces with heavy losses. Germans left two wounded prisoners, fifteen machine guns, and matériel in Allied hands. London reports Dover rejoicings and DoVer retirement of Maurice as Army Council considers his explanations.
Frontier reports May 12 that large contingents of Bavarian cavalry from the Manders front have moved across the area. The supposed destination is the Ukraine region, with German forces extending their maneuvering in the theater.
Fink and partners defeat King Spowers Smith and College by 27 to 16 in a bowling event. Andrewartha Brownan and Gould from New Farm also participate, with unclear first names and affiliations.
A distorted ad claims Dr Sheldons Digestive Tablets ease indigestion and restore natural appetite. It markets a blend promising rapid relief from digestive discomfort and permanence with continued use, noting prices and chemist involvement.
Melbourne May weather favored Willi owner races with Kororoit Hurdle results Tongorogan 11.7 and Black Step 10.5, Nicator won Jubilee Handicap by a neck, Telecles won Bayview Handicap, Autumn Steeplechase won by Pinon, Gellibrand Handicap led by Tongkah, Welter Mile won by Sauci. Brisbane and Sydney brief notes follow with park purse results and a motor boat race report from the weekend club event.
Rosehill, Sydney May 12 concludes with the hurdle race won by Basil Kito by a length, then Patroon takes the Auburn Handicap by a half length, and Airify wins the Juvenile Handicap by a neck. Eleven starters in Rosehill Handicap see Early Morn prevail by a head.
The register notes may consult on Brisbane racing totals for the Albion Cup Stradbroke Brisbane Cup and Moreton Handicap along with other principal events. Starting price details for all southern events are listed as the latest information.
The Crown Prince spoke with twelve wounded British officers at Aix la Chapelle station about Canada and war plans. A Canadian Flying Corps officer replied on Canada and a South African quipped about coming into the war. The prince, nervous yet courteous, asked about their fates and asked where they were brought down.
The Littl Terror starring Violet Mersereau headlines the new bill at Austral Pictures with a gripping comedy drama about a circus girl’s misadventures in New York society. Episode 1 of Purple Dome serial screens, with a diversified program including a vivid wartime film praised by the Sydney Daily Telegraph for its stark realism.
The article cites a Ninethenth Century piece by Rev Harold Hamilton noting deep divides between French Canadians and others. It argues Catholic education, intermarriage bans, and clerical influence foster a unique Quebecois identity. It estimates French Canadians rose from 65,000 at Wolfe’s time to 2.6 million now, with most in Quebec.
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