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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 02, 1916

Page

4

Melbourne Turf Notes From Flemington and Moonee Valley

In Melbourne on November 1 horses ran at Flemington and Moonee Valley. The gal lopinge course was good and many Sydney horses trained by Christian brother went to Moonee Valley for mile events. Wallaro defeated Carlita by three lengths in the 11 mile dash while Cykion and other horses also ran trials.

Melbourne Flemington Mooney Valley Christian Brother Dd Wallace Isinglass Stso Quimplogist Barlow Cat Ram Prince Bardolph

Townsville Townsends Torf lub Race Acceptances

The Townsville club lists acceptances for its Saturday meeting with events across s furlongs and one mile. Notable horses include Gorna Far Nicer Galette Bur hal Archil Filter in Trial Handicap and Marine Flaw Roget Bushwind Car miong Alarm Smole Black Cap Vw Bula Beechworth Bobsainette Young Mac in Flying Handicap.

Towneville Torflub Iismail Gorna Far Nicer Galette Burhal Archil Filter Carmiong Black Cap Bula Beechworth Young Mac Malion Rantee Blarmona Crocna Burghals Archil Phoebad Hillman Darnell Rushwind Currajong Smoke Viv Ootacamund Bagdad Henry Young Mack Marine Flag Retinute Rawtee Ismail Blarmons Purgial Lyndhorss

Melbourne Cup Betting Odds Report

Melbourne November 1 latest betting lists Shepherd King Kilboy Sassneff Adel Qui logist Lingle Bursar Wal lace Isinglass Carlita Prince Bardolph Lavenda Derby Kilboy Walardi Ettefred Stageland East court ranking odds 0 to 2 to 20.

Melbourne Shepherd King Kilboy Sassneff Adel Quilogist Lingle Bursar Wallace Isinglass Carlita Prince Bardolph Walardi Ettefred Stageland Eastcourt

Ptami Scratched From Melbourne Cup Race

Ptami has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup, altering the field and betting outlook for the race as connections shift plans and chances for a strong finish.

Melbourne Ptami

Canfield Cup Reunion Marks Struggle For Re-entry

Lavenda returns among 16 starters while Caul field Cup four-sars show little change. A cadet in white, Mr W G Stead, is fined for entry omissions. In racing and betting news, book makers offer money-back inducements for backing second or third horses amid Epsom Metropolitan speculation.

Lavenda Ory Stright W. G. Stead Epsom Metropolitan Hackers

Syndicate wagers and notable horse deals in Sydney racing

A discussion of betting strategies with win and place bets, the sale of Gigandra to Mr McGlinchey for stud work on the South Coast, and notes on Wardancer winner of the Dunedin Guineas. Trainer H Foley gains reputation with promising performances at Warwick Farm. Pommern’s early fame and R Wis riding career are mentioned, along with Canfield Cup memories.

Gigandra Messrs Wardancer Warstep Dunedin N.Z H. Foley A. Foley Warwick Farm Liverpool Polymelus Hawke's R Wis King

Rifle Club First October Trophy Shoot Result

Wolfram Rifle Club reports the initial October Killorn and Fallan trophy shoot. Scores show J Barty leading with 38, A Pinwell 27, Capt Byrnes 32, Adcock 34, and several other marksmen. Three shoots, two to count. Tadehope and Adcock led early.

Killorn Fallan J. Barty A. Pinweill Capt. Byrnes Bawao Adcock Tadehope

Referendum results rise across five Australian divisions

NSW and Queensland show Yes leads while No lags in the latest returns. Atherton and other districts tally votes with No majority in Atherton and an overall statewide Yes trend. Ex Premier Seaddan faces criticism over conscription remarks as the Labour federation seeks explanations at upcoming meeting.

Atherton Arrin Wingfeld Maiumbah Raxpane Ana Millaa Millaa Perth Seaddan Kalgoorlie Goldherds Labour Federation Federation Lynch

Adelaide Premier Cites Labour Yes Support in Referendum

In Adelaide on November 1 Premier Vaughan said a substantial portion of Labour supporters and trade unionists voted Yes in the referendum poll. He noted an analysis supported this and that some Liberals were in compulsory national service. He warned against assuming Labour voted solidly No and urged caution in party rhetoric.

Adelaide Vaughan Sautradat Labour

Result in Doubt The Vote Count Still Uncertain Australia

The Chief Electoral Officer Mr Oldham estimates about 400000 votes remain to be counted including all absent votes. The result remains uncertain as absent ballots could overturn the current No majority and possibly swing toward conscription. No official report on the absent vote has been released yet.

Melbourne Oldham Australia No Pro

Referendum Vote discussed by Opposition Leader Tolmie

The Opposition leader Tolmie spoke on the referendum, saying that without front line voting figures a true view cannot be formed. He warned that if conscription is supported by front line votes, conscription could pass. Hughes and supporters argued voluntary effort suffices for the troops. Rye claimed it had not failed and called for methods to aid the soldiers.

Brisbane Tolmie Eee Queensland Hughes Rye

Returned soldiers form unit to defend Australia

Sydney reports a referendum inspired plan to recruit an infantry battalion or brigade solely from returned MS.W. soldiers of New South Wales to preserve individuality and foster a strong esprit de corps. Similar associations are being organized in other states to form comparable units.

Sydney Ms.w Australia

Labour unity stressed by Higgs amid conscription debate

Melbourne reports Treasurer Higgs warns against splitting the Labour party over conscription. He says party cohesion must be preserved despite his cabinet resignation and notes moves to excommunicate members who support conscription. He argues public pressure may push policy until the next general election.

Melbourne Higgs Labour Party Australian Labour Party Labour

Labour Party expels Givens Bamford for supporting Hughes

A Central Political Executive meeting expelled Senator Givens and Me Bamford MH R from the Labour movement for backing Mr Hughes proposals. The report also notes public reaction to the film screening of The Battle Cry of Peace.

Brisbane Labour Party Givens Senate Bamford MH. R Labour Movement Hughes

Miners Federation Calls Idle Day Across Regions

The Australian coal and shale workers plan a one day idle to protest due to coal hours disputes. Bahen of the federation announced the stoppage after wage talks. The Sethe Coane group will meet in Sydney with Victorian and Queensland delegates attending.

Miners Federation Sydney Queensland

Misstated pledge on sugar, conscription in debate noted

Mr. Ryan questions how the refer carrying would justify the conscription issue tied to the sugar settlement. He states no suggestion has been made to him by Mr. Hughes.

Secret Love heads Austral stage program in North Decenaland

Crowded Austral house enjoys a varied program led by Secret Love the first Blue Feather shown in North Decenaland with Lass o Lowrie's featuring Helen Ware. Also on offer Angaz Day in London John Hulls Scrap Book and Leko comedies including When Misciel Met ita Match with strong humor. Fisk Jubilee Singers conclude with Steal Away to Jesus and Onward while audiences hope for a return engagement.

Austral North Decenaland Lowrie Helen Ware London John Hull Misciel Ita Match L.ko

The Battle Cry of Peace at Cairns Theatre

The Cairns Theatre hosts The Battle Cry of Peace to a packed crowd. The film portrays New York under siege with pacifist and militarist themes, including a romance amid capture and a cliffhanger finale. Booking advised for tonight’s second screening as demand rises.

Cairns New York Cman Harmony Hall Cacaprs

When Broadway Was a Trail at the Palace

Tonight's Palace program features a star drama titled When Broadway Was a Trail a romantic tale set in old New Amsterdam. Barbara Tennant headlines the production in a vivid period piece presented through cinematographic magic.

the Palace Broadway New Amsterdam Barbara Tennant William Penn

Vanishing Trio in Melbourne Cabinet Resignations

The resignations of Hue Higgs Gardiner and Russell from the Federal Cabinet were accepted by the Governor-General after telegrams confirming their departures. Higgs Gardiner and Russell last week left Sydney and received the official notice this afternoon. Senator Russell plans a quiet country holiday before joining the ALF camp. no public statement was made.

Melbourne Messrs Hue Gardiner Russell Hughers Sydney Higgs ALF

Leader of the Opposition Vacancy Declared in Parliament

In Hobart on November, Earle announced a Labour Party resolution declaring the Leader of the Opposition position vacant due to his stance on conscription. He said he would rather suffer death than act against his conscience, having led the party for 12 years and kept his pledge to Labour. The Prowler supported Earle, while ministerial cheers greeted him. Townsville notes no settlement yet on waterside pay disputes as a vessel departs for the south with frozen mica and meat aboard.

Sydney Labour Ier J. Este Mines and Industry Griffiths Este Ion P.L.L Uoon Hobart Earle Labour Party Marty Prowler Townsville Wrason

Central Hotel Buildings Phony Phone 94 Serial

Fragmentary classified note mentions Spence Street and Central Hotel buildings with a phony phone 94 cue. Additional garbled lines reference Melbourne or Malbourne and up to date billiards and pool information. No clear event or person confirmed.

Todd Spence Street Malbourne

Also Mentioned on This Page

KREAM Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman Lake Street T.C Sport and Travel Woree Wolfram Rifle Club Hollaws D Liemet & Holland TUM Sonsussion Anan Lip Em Wagnendae Epsom and Metropalitan Canliem Arid Meltourine Court House Hotel P.O. Box Rio Cranch & Gordon Cairne Nsw Jonrgl Victor Qhieensland Wa' Wal Prisbane Ryan Costin Chemisi Mareeba OesTin G. Lisha Burns, Philp & Company, Limited THE Norma Talmadge Entertainments Henry Minuet Salvation Priscilla Leary Denvers Palace Fisk Fisk Jubilee Palace Theatre Gram Jesua Higgs & Co X. Labour Earke Lance Fal Nn Ofice Abbott St. Cairns North Quovasled
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