07 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
1
A historical advertisement outlines Royal Cattle Dip control in Queensland and invites manufacturers and merchants to connect with English producers. It includes requests for agency postings and trade cards, with mention of The London Directory Co and regional agents like Jack & Newell and Anderton.
Melbourne November 6 the Melbourne Cup field this year featured 27 starters from 253 entries 70 survived final acceptance with several favorites unplaced King Offa faced poor start and heavy weight finishing fifth led by Nightwatch Gadabout and Desert Gold among notable rivals Trainers Bradfield and MacDonald commented on Nightwatch temperament and form while King Offa hoped for better prospects with Euschius and other rivals posting early odds and the race time beat Kingsburgh record by a quarter second.
The Wolfram Rifle Club fired the second stage of J Dan's trophy with shooters R Garvey H Wason J McBride A Punvill W Crittenden G James T Adcock Capt Laisen J Tudehope among participants. Garvey again led with nine points, while others posted mixed results and notes mention a former Australian with injuries.
The article details weekend bowling results with Hoare defeating Murray in singles while Murray struggled. Favel beat Mayers in novice singles. Sunday featured Overland and Lowrie in a tight handicap singles match, with Lowrie edging Overland 21 17 and Overland later pulling ahead to win after a late rally.
Bennet and Gelling battled Wilson and coeding in a tight Handicap Doubles final with the 23rd end showing Bennet leading 22-16 before Gelling rallied. Bennet sealed victory by routing the kitty and scoring three on the decisive end. Upcoming matches list Novice Murray vs Oxley and Handicap Singles Hoare vs Philips with champion standings updates through the week.
The Raven shire notes describe hot dry weather with little moisture beyond dew, extensive timber fires leaving white ash across paddocks, and government pressure over timber destruction. The Progress Association urges opening surveyed blocks and warns against weed crop plans delaying settlement. The School of Arts backs retaining Gloria Light and plans funds to move the building and surround the allotment. A daily mail service is sought with a Post Office move to secure daily updates.
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