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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1917

Page

4

German offensive repelled near Mocuvres and Fontarre

A French commander reports reciprocal artillery activity around Juvincourt and Upper Alsace while the enemy attack near Mocuvres was checked after initial gains. Fighting continues on the southern edge of Mocuvres with French forces repelling assault and maintaining pressure in La Fore Wood and Vendbaille sectors.

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Charters Towers Meeting Attracts Fit Attendance At Jockey Club

At Charters Towers the Jockey Club drew a fair crowd with most favorites in front. Anticipated loss for the meeting runs around 50, while Capeille and Frets secure notable wins in close finishes. Noosh dominates the November Handicap with a decisive three length victory.

Charters Towers Novas Towers Jockey Club Trial Capeille Rowland Noah Jessamy

Brisbane Racing Notes at Novem Meeting Engle Farm

The Novem meeting at Engle Farm closes day three with multiple races: Flying Handicap won by Delimacre trained by Gleeson ahead of Sheila R and Lord Bardolph. Sandgate Handicap sees The Bounce leading to a close finish. King’s Plate finishes with Everkeane narrowly beating Lordacre. Sydney Warwick Farm and Melbourne races report unsettled weather and tight finishes.

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Debated Conscription Critique At Friday Open Air Meeting

Letter writer R. Worrall critiques speaker Klausin over conscription and arithmetical claims. He argues enlistments reduce to four reinforcements for France after discharges, notes Australian forces in Egypt and Palestine require help, and questions Klausin's support for voluntary recruitment and his personal actions.

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The Sixteenth Wife and Strong Film Program

A Kentucky girl stars in Greater Vitagraph’s The Sixteenth Wife at Prion Theatre with Porgy Hyland and Marc MacDermott. Dora Oberman sings, and Metro drama Threads of Fate with Viola Dana leads at the Palace, plus comedies Hiram Goes to the Y and Wanted a Piano Tuner. Reserve seats at Whittick’s and Palace for tonight’s full program.

Kentucky Vitagraph Porgy Hyland Marc MacDermott Prion Mile Olette Petroid Vertwe Dancfot Ty Brcial Sixteen Dora Oberman Whittick’s Austral Pictures Austral Cairns Hiram Palace Palace Theatre Metro Viola Dana Liberty Peggy Hyland

Prisoners Escapes Rise Due to Russian Turmoil

Petrograd dispatch notes escapes among captured troops rose after the revolution. A General Staff report shows 11,603 enemy soldiers escaped by mid June, many slipping away as disorder increased.

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War Prisoners in Donetz Basin Threaten Coal Output

The Donetz coal region faces collapse as war prisoners influence workers and sabotage pitheads. Officials warn German and Austrian troops in Russia provoke unrest, while sabotage and gas explosions threaten mine safety.

Moscow Siberia Russia M. Palchinaki Donetz Dierman General Staff

Wartime Post Office Estimates Highlight Personnel and Revenue

In the House of Commons the Postmaster General's address centers on wartime figures. About seventy five thousand called up for service, with 2000 volunteering in Ireland, and numerous honors including three VCs and 205 Mile Medals noted. Gross revenue listed at £34.1 million, up from last year, with expenditure at £41.78 million and a net result improved by wartime gains.

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