Michael the Brave Rao Triumph in Melbourne Cup Style
The Melbourne meeting featured Michael the Brave Rao and other top runners amid a crowded card. Blue Cross, Ardros san, and Colonel Chutney led early chatter with Capella and Terekia, while Capella surged late but was bested by Michael the Brave in a tight finish.
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Melbourne
Sartaille
Moon
Lady Rewlemite
Btarris
Silver Meart Joo
Halethers
Maron
Onpena
Bright Mlame
Port Askaiy
Swadiulie
Mneon
Vopina
Breght Plume
Mort Askaig
Lady Reiglene Sarerdte
Silver Heart
Sartrille Ted
Ont
Fenatiie
Lady Reig
Reigiy
Omy Sartell
Chopra
Brtele
Bliss Peat
Meron
Port Aske
Chutney Bur
Cairns
Melbourne Cup Winner Campes With Sydney Owner and Team
Samuel Hordern of Sydney shares ownership with A. D Murphy of Victor, bought the Cup winner two years ago at Shipley Stud dispersal. Trainer P Heywood and jockey Ro Lewis receive full credit. Artilleryman, ridden by Bullock on Lucknow, and Nightwatch with Hartson, contested the Derby with Richmond Main closing. 27 starters this year, field smaller than many years.
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Melbourne
Samuel Hordern
Sydney
A. D Murphy
Victor
Shipley Stud
Mystels
Sameel
Samuel
P| Heywood
Ro Lewis
Rosehill
Arch Maretta
Artilleryman
Sand
Comedy King
Harrison
Richmond Main
Heywood
Artileryman
Bullock
Lucknow
Hartson
Nightwatch
Westcourt
Seabes
Moopes Valley
Wales
Taamunig
South Australia
New Zealand
Sir Horders
Armae Sed Rotteresteo
Viridia
Dischmond
Drumcore
Robby Lewis
Tine
Artillereman
Kilborn
Sie
Meer
Melbourne Stakes Upset Sinks Nightwatch to Lucknow
In Melbourne the Nightwatch title holder was overtaken by Lucknow in a riding clash that shook bookmaker boards. Artilleryman delivered a dominant display, with Richmond Main and Kenilworth among near-champion contenders. Lewis rode Artilleryman to secure a celebrated victory amid a field including Chrome and Richmond Main.
Federal revenue climbs in Australia as four-month gains rise
Melbourne reports buoyant federal finances with customs receipts over October 1918 by £167,000 and Post Office income by 170,000. All states show higher customs receipts and four of six rise in Post Office receipts for the four months of the current financial year. War pensions total £5.1 million. Invalids number 34,085 and old age pensions 96,206. Maternity allowances declined from last year across states except Tasmania.
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Melbourne
Australia
Tasmania
Father O Donnell Case Sparks Irish Tension
London dispatch reports the Daily News demands a patrick inquiry to clear the Father O Donnell case. The controversy has stirred unrest in Ireland and inflamed public opinion toward Stan Fen attinade.
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Father O'Donnell
London
The
Daily News
O'Donnell
Patrlic
Paris Lovers Die in Dramatic Suicide Exile Plot
In Paris on November 3 a sensational death by self-immolation occurred as an accused thief from the army store at Chateau Thierry and his wife killed themselves with ignited cartridges. They perished together after persuading each other to die, and portions of their bodies were found half a mile away. The couple’s ages totaled 40 years.
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Paris
Chateau Thierry
Warship Explosion During Navy Maneuvers in Tekin Bay
Fourteen sailors were killed and 13 injured during a naval exercise in Tekin Bay near Tokio. The incident occurred as 7 percent of the fleet participated in maneuvers conducted by the Japanese Navy, with at least one ship sustaining an explosion.
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Tokio
Sealosion
Paris Faces Power Suspension Amid Coal Shortage
GOAL SHORTAGE. PARIS, Nov. 3. Owing to the coal shortage there will be a suspension of electric power in Paris and a diminution in tramways. This measure affects public transport and industrial supply as authorities manage scarce coal reserves.
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Paris
Emerly
Whea
Brisbane
Japanese Army Admits No Plan to Attack Tank Defenses
An unclear report states a Japanese officer said no intention to penetrate enemy lines. The remarks imply restraint and a misperception about attacking the Tig defense. The exchange suggests caution in tactics and possible reconsideration of offensive options.
German Responsibility Committee Blames Military Party
Berlin reports show Van Hollweg blaming the military party for Germany's peace failures. He cites Kaiser supporters and Hindenburg to suggest the government delayed action, urging a faster move toward peace while Wilson's promises were deemed timid. The account notes Frantz von Bethmann-Hollweg’s critique of the regime’s handling.
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Berlin
German Responsibilities Committee
van Hollweg
Germany
Wilson
Bernstorff
Wilsom
Kaiser
Hindenburre
Ladendertz
Whyte
Hunger-striker Blythe sentenced for anti police document
In London a court martial sentenced Ernest Blythe to one year for possessing a document advocating persecution of police relatives. Blythe disclaimed all knowledge of the document and called it abominable. He has begun a hunger strike at Mountjoy.
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London
Ernest Blythe
Uvthe
Mountjoy
Starvation by strike rocks San Juan harbor
San Juan reports a serious tool shortage caused by the New York Harbor strike. The port's count stands at four in double, soldiers live on reduced rice rations, and Governor Kafer has cabled Washington seeking immediate shipments.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
New York Harbor
Overnor Kafer
Washington
The Winning of Beatrice at Cairns Theatre
Cairns Pictures presents The Winning of Beatrice a comedy drama starring May Allison and Hale Hamilton tonight. The plot follows trust president James Buckley persuaded by director John Maddox to use estate securities, Maddox’s agent Jenkins steals the note and Buckley is killed Beatrice Buckley Beatrice’s engagement to Maddox’s son ends when Buckley’s death is rumored suicide Robert Overt an advertising agent becomes involved with Beatrice as Jenkins’s scheme escalates amid murder and danger.
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Cairns Pictures
May Allison
Hale Hamilton
Beatrice
Cairns
James Buckley
John Maddox
Maddox
Jenkina
Buckley
Instan Klew Episode Caught in Late War Scene
A fragmented note recalls an episode from a wartime setting featuring a notable prop and scene description. The text mentions a brilliant display and a remarkable display of craft, with blurred references to names and events.
Palace-Vivian Martin in A Jetcoat Pilot seems charming
The readable portions praise Vivian Martin in A Jetcoat Pilot noting her winsome appeal and natural performance. Theodore Roberts James Neill and Shad Gould lead a strong supporting cast with Mary Pears Bret in key roles. The Cairns Band will play to open the show.
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Vivian Wa
Vivian
Grea
Martin
Waluw
Enue Pance
Theodore Roberts
Sterling Olf
James Neill
Vics Paw
Shad Gould
Austral Theatre Preview Voices and Lights in Cairns
The venue in Cairns features a four-part program with varied lighting and dancers moving to rhythmic tones. Organizers hint at future weekly events with distinct themes and confetti nights, bubble shows, and champagne nights planned. A stall example at Draper’s on Hospital Fa is noted, with Macleay Dull Whisky referenced in passing.
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Austral Theatre
Austral
Cairns
Cabeare
Draper
Hospital
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Virsa
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