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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1918

Page

4

Desert Golds Mile and a Quarter Fastest on Handwick Track

Desert Gold ran the best mile and a quarter ever seen on Handwick with a near rails record. Judges note several rivals under 4 lengths behind, while Hawke and Randwick mornings attract attention from Victoria and Queensland visitors. Betting interest grows as Spring racing looms with multiple contenders and market speculation ongoing.

Sydney Desert Gold Handwick Carlita Jake Ialana Cenees Hawk Finmark Almoner Walt

Racing and court notes from Adelaide and Randwick meet

Reports from The Melbourne line show horses like Sir Paddington and The Destroyer in pace trials at Randwick and Victoria Park with varied times and weights. In Adelaide court action Cyril faces imprisonment and paternity questions as the city weighs baby bonus implications amid assaults concerns.

Snoother al. Theovil Paddington Allen Oakant Pri Viridia Rebus Victor Park Barsar Thepie Edrington Nae Prince Bardolph Ranger Mazarron Adelaide Cyril

Paper Shortage Deputation to Minister

A deputation asked the minister to prevent further issues in the paper trade amid a shortage. The delegation claimed 25,000 persons faced gas and trade disruptions and cited wage concerns as part of the hardship.

Austral Australian Gazette

Epcom Betting Update Narrowly Skews to Favorites

Sydney report notes betting activity trimming losses as favorites dominate. The Destroyer and Norbery appear among top picks while Lordacre shows return from early setbacks.

Sydney Lordacre Destroyer Norbery

Derby Quotations From Sydney International Market

Latest odds for the Australian Derby list Gloaming at 2 to 1 Finna at 3 to 1 Outlook 4 to 1 Dick Meagher Wee-a- Kiimoon 7 to 1 Epsom Honine 10 to 1 Te Seeau Hiacre Nerbury Dose Arse ax Betton 99 Seen Graves Quaestor Poitrina 29 acre Kenni quhair Prince Viridis 4 to 1 Publican 10 to 1.

Sydney Outlook Dick Meagher Wee-a- Kiimoon

Premier Turf Commission Ad Claims Derbies

An old racing notice for a turf commission advertises two derbies and lists contact lines and postal details. It mentions EPSOM AND METROP, CAULFIELD AND MELBOURNE, with a wire and phone reference. The fragment includes ROX 20 and 72.

N.o.ra Caulfield Melbourne

Subscriptions Through the War Loan Drive Reported

The war loan drive shows £28,000 contributed up to close of banking business Tuesday with promises totaling £40,000. Rot Bet employees at No 2 State Time used BRISBANE October 1 before one o'clock today.

Shirley Kare and Clara Kimball Young Shine in Cinema

Patrons learn of country tours and interviews with a focus soprano and star Clara Kimball Young appearing in Cairns Pictures. The screen version of Hulbert Fott-Mer’s stage play Shirley Kare features a father’s financial peril and stockholder tensions. Maurice Tourneur directs with Iga Petrova in a production praised by critics and public alike for its artistry.

Clara Kimball Young Cairns Pictures Hulbert Fott- Mer Shirley Kare Pease Olra Petrova Maurice Tourneur Iga Petrova Renee Enenah Tourneer Perfec

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