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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 19, 1917

Page

4

Queensland Cup racing notes at Ascot in unsettled weather

Brisbane and Sydney racing columns recap a QT Queensland Cup trial at Ascot with Bardolph and Mandocat among horses in multiple events. It lists handicaps including nursery, welter, flying and maiden, detailing winners, distances and times amid scattered OCR garble and multiple horse names.

Besseane Ascow Bardolph Sydney Heather‘rae Awa Elsie Hast Leneths Lacey Dip Jeroth Chin Tvtew Havapdem Seow Reneset O'Sullivan Tauers Porter Castle Noe Turk Meagher Af ieCabe Uharkte Russell Rperra Pag Bracken Tome Faa

Meeting Notes From Canfield Vate Session

Report of a Canfield Vate meeting discussing weather and hurdles events. Mentions contestants Werner Birds, Gray and Gael with unspecified performances and distances.

Elbourne Canlfield Kosouka Werner

Thorough day at Armadale and Townsville races reported

Multiple race results and times listed from Armadale Cup Tara Steeplechase and Rosstown Plate. Horses named include Lillian Blakney Red Dome Rosanna King Kora and Purple Crosses with times and margins as well as betting details and field notes. Other venues include Townsville meeting with Maggie Light and Flying Hannicafp, plus Rowland’s Song and Retinue.

Obi Stanmore Lillian Blakney O'Sailly Smart Red Dome Gunsrise Oan Red Downe Taran Bullock Rosanna Lewis King Kora Dermoney King's Bounty Rael Locsin de Gama Benal Desience Siena Relane Highview Ormond Ae Sulivan Toe Apecy Oh of Franklin Killorn Shrill Am Mira Weity Tame Rowland Jones

Fitzgerald and Price Set for Austral Pictures Fight Night

Mick Fitzgerald and Shel Price square off in a Thursday bout at Austral Pictures. Witnesses say Fitzgerald shows peak form and Price, known to fans, rivals him in weight class. Wagers rise as fans anticipate a close contest. reserved seating via Bill Linnett.

Mick Fitzgerald Shel Price Austral Pictures Ned Price Wally Vincent Bill Linmett Tomorree

Week End Fights: Thompson Beats Bey on Points in 26 Round Contest

Barney Thompson initiated Bey army tank ITV Palmer on points in a 26 round affair.

Barney Thompson Bey Armey Itv Palmer

Murder and Robbery Murky Crime in New Zealand

In Wellington a sensational murder case unfolds with arrests of two men as investigators press to recover evidence. A witness used field glasses to watch a train carrying the body of the slain man from Christchurch the day after the tragedy.

Wellington A Eggers Mactveay Christchurch

Destructive Fire Hits Auckland Warehouse

A serious fire broke out Friday night at Natham and Coy's seven story warehouse in Auckland. The blaze damaged portions of several stories. The building was insured for losses, and stock was valued at £55,000.

Wellington Natham and Coy Auckland

Australasia Co. financial extracts show large capital and reserves

Extracts from the bulletin report the firm led by Alee Breach and A C Seltsarsh. It notes 160,000 shares of £10 paid up, 11,000,000 liability, reserves of 431.83, and net premium income of £133,133 last year. Capital and reserves equal a certain percentage of income, with details on British offices and misalignments in premium figures.

Ite Riska Ite Mromg An Apu Sor Australasian CO A. J. Draper Limited Caires and District

Eye of the Night in Triangle photoplay thrills lighthouse tale

A gal love story unfolds as a soldier goes to the front and a penniless girl bears a child. A lighthouse keeper, revealed as her father, shelters her until a younger man replaces him. A gale, air raids, and the beacon’s wreck lead to a dramatic rescue by the old keeper who burns his cottage to guide a wounded transport into harbor.

Deo Grt England Cairns Pictures Ltd New Triangle Comedien Atu

Daughters of France Leads Austral Picture Run

The Austral presents Daughters of France a dramatic feature praised for story and photography. Also shown is 84 Magnificent a five part drama about Germany's spy system and a supporting Nestor comedy Knights of the Bath Tub. The program promises an exciting, attractive bill from the Austral management.

Austral Meeh France Murant Germany Eiberty

The Palace Tonight Show Promises Drama and Comedy

The Palace screens a strong sermon drama The Girl who Doesn’t Know to spark discussion on social prudishness. Also showing the sixth Liberty episode, a rib tickler His Luck Would Move It, and a Topical Wudwet with recent war items. A monster programme with popular prices and a bright mix aims to offer a pleasant evening.

Liberty

Willard Moran Fight Screened At Palace Tonight

Palace announces a one night screening of the Willard Moran fight film detailing the Madison Square Garden bout held March 25. The program promises vivid footage of both boxers and the crowd, highlighting Moran’s powerful punches and Willard’s reach in a dramatic indoor event.

Palace Fim Jess Willard Frank Moran Moran Gould Sgbh Jess Willard Madison Square Garden New York Goliath Oran

Stanmary Hill Motes Amid Severe Weather and War News

The Stanmary Hill area reports a wet season start with a severe hailstorm causing minor damage. Casualties include Joe Hocking and his brother-in-law Pre McDonald, plus cousin Marcus on the battlefield. Local residents Rev Standish and families are noted visiting and moving between towns.

B. Hocking Joe Pre W McDonald Mra L. Wearmouth Marcus J Wilesmith H. Standish Herberton Dan O'Donoghue Stanwary J. M. Brown Irvinebank Comnec F. Casemore Babinda Carma Bop Viola Holmes Mrs. Colfins Fami Mai

Week in Book Form Zestine Hooters Hera

Readers get a quirky digest of weekly highlights featuring zestful notes on books and a playful nod to Hera. The item highlights trends, authors, and upcoming releases with brief commentary and a light tone.

Zestine Hooters Hera

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