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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 28, 1918

Page

4

Galloping ace Gallagher tops meeting with seven wins

The report praises Gallagher who rode seven of eight winners at Charleville and won the first three races at Roma. It notes his skill at Toowoomba and his aim to win more here, while also mentioning Hilly Crittenden’s record shooting score and the local shooting club’s medal presentation.

Woree Gordons Gallagher Moran Ben Scure T.C. Callendar Charleville Roma Toowoomba M. Jeaney Hilly Crittenden Ea Encourage Shooting Club Bitty

Mulgrave Rifle Club Shoot Opens Series

The Mulgrave Rifle Club starts a new series with the first shoot of the season. Competitors from local clubs gathered at the range to test accuracy and speed, aiming to set early marks for the competition.

Mulgrave Rifle Club

Noble Defeats Sy Moods In Bantam Bout At NSC

In London on November 27, at the National Sporting Club a bantamweight fight went twenty rounds. Noble outpointed Sy moods after a brisk exchange and a strong final pace.

London National Sporting Club Noble Symoods

Mercentiles v Occidentale Abbreviated Match Report

An obfuscated note describes a recent match between Mercentiles and Occidentale. It mentions Moronttes batting and attempts to win with limited clarity, noting Occidentals and sparse scoring details.

Evis Moronttes Occidentals Thas

Cricketer’s Death Reported After Saturday Match

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a cricketer died following a Saturday event. The text is garbled but references a man who “smiles” and appears to be tied to Newman's or a local venue. Further readable details are not clear.

Uncertain nautical tale of crews and ships in a foggy ordeal

A fragmentary nautical scene shows Kewpie perched on sandbanks while Bream trails, as Barney experiments with ballast and fuel. The president inspects propeller sizes but visibility hampers work. Home is sounded at 430, and small craft begin powering up, with tensions over crew and duties.

Kewpie Bream Barney Atenerem Caiftu Eugene Oe Doreen Beaver

Pair Charged With Robbery Fail to Reach Verdict

Brisbane reports at the District Court criminal sittings Judge O Sullivan presiding. Samuel Hannah and wife Lewisa Hannah were charged with taking property by violence from Annie Perrie. After hours of deliberation the jury failed to agree and the case was discharged for rehearing at the next sittings.

Brisbane District Court O'Sullivan Samuel Hannah Lewisa Hannah Annie Perrie Honor

Queensland unions face grave industrial position

Stirling warned that industrial and political extremism threaten the Commonwealth's port and economy. He noted unions show strength and intent to pressure employers, indicating a serious and unsettled industrial climate in Queensland.

Stirling de Pagel Queensland Commonwealth

Local Committees Seek Central Control in Recruitment Scheme

Senator Gardiner notes the plan aims for centralized oversight with gradual development. He states the target to place 50,400 men in private employment is feasible, while stressing coordination across 1722 men and various county units to ensure smooth operation.

Gardiner

House of if 4 were Pearce demobilisation

A fragmented line suggests a note about demobilisation tied to Pearce or a House of something in 4. The readable parts imply discussion of demobilisation steps or processes but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes. The piece remains incoherent but signals a wartime or organizational demobilisation context.

Sydney Quarantine Reports Storm of Military Ills

Sydney reports show 65 soldiers from Victoria and 41 from Italy remain in quarantine plus 958 military cases. Two deaths at the quarantine station occurred this morning involving Privates C and Aiey as the tally reaches 24 fatalities and seven hospitalizations among Medic troops. Brisbane strike talk follows fires brigade dispute as officials respond.

Sydney New South ‘Wales Victoria

Sydney Mayor seeks plaintiff identity in pending City election suit

Sydney dated report states Alderman John Johnson Smith Lord Mayor of Syiff applied to Justice Sly in chambers for an order requiring defendants to disclose the name and address of the aviter of a on November 12 under the City Election Civic action tied to damages.

Sydney John Johnson Smith Syiff Sydney Morning Herald

Tragedy at Kyuna Station: Jessie Hunt Murdered

Police report a woman named Jessie Hunt was murdered on the night of the 23rd in a dwelling at Kyuna Station Winton district. Sub Inspector Harlan forwarded the information to the Commissioner of Police. Her husband was arrested in connection with the case.

Brisbane Kyuna Station Winton Harlan Jessie Hunt

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