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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 07, 1918

Page

4

Ethiopian Beaten at Melbourne October Meeting Turf

At Flemington the October Meeting featured strong fields across major races. Winners included Ethiopian in a tight finish, with Majestic and Mariburnong Stakes among the notable events. The Derby and hurdle races produced close outcomes as betting favored several contenders.

Melbourne Flemington Ea Wastes Boyd Ena Harris ‘ Robertson Avayer National Bank Majestic Mac Mac Potter Katwyk Last Shelf Ana Majestic Tim Sa Olever Jim Howard Duncan Colbert Harrison Coq d'Or Edrington Askview Happy Queen Bronzewood Dromore Wi Smith Vocal King Lady Narcissa Ask Cheonte A Edrington Cawrima Franklin Inne Lisnavane Bullock Tane Edison Sullivan Lord Setay Topside Welin Man Tavistock Antony Lee Plazeno Section Purple Star the Sailor Sonny NY Wildan Bunerim Fulmar Ceri Monacle Inner Shrine Norway Black Princesa Mernda Lystrim Moorna Desirous Plazins Innier Shrine Wildun Morna Lass Lisnavane Edison Fengih Agi

Amberdown Earns Fourth as Time Sets Randwick Mark

Amberdown finishes fourth while clocking 1.26, a time that matches the Randwick record. The result highlights a notable performance amid the event's competitive field.

Amberdown Randwick

Morphetville Plate Result and Selections

At Adelaide Oct 6, the Morphetville Plate run over five furlongs saw selection Tigers tent Saltaire in focus with Amato Le Gros Kilmoon Macalister Zadolph Ian Medley Selandra Jag Chid and Black Beat among the contenders. The Handicap list notes Dimitol and Copina among betting positions as part of the day’s racing card.

Tigers Saltaire

Australian rider Biplane postpones failed attempts

In Sydney a delayed report notes that Biplane will not fail any of his Australian demonstrations. The item references the setback with the anticipated display and public attention.

Sydney Biplane

Fragmentary sports note on racehorse penalty withdrawal

A damaged OCR item records a racehorse named Renate and a rider penalty of five. It notes the horse received a 5 penalty which brought his slimming result, with an event at 11.45 on Saturday and an injury-related withdrawal.

Saturda Cetentsa Freebooter Alan Beneft Boy Scouts

King Offa Leads Caulfield Cup Favorites

The text notes King Offa as favorite at 5 to 2 for the Caulfield Cup with Volarai second, mentions Desert Gold and Randwick Stakes records by Poitrel, and cites Lord Nagar’s time and other racing details. It references Melbourne Cup odds at 6 to 1.

Bird McAlpin Ian Tine King Offa Eusebius Franklin Democracy Yo Besiedl Prince Bardolph Aislabie Maltguard St. Mira Prince Royal Kun Hebus Ratly i Prince Viridis Thana Offa Volarai Melbourne Desert Gold Poitrel Lord Nagar Randwick Hi

Delayed Transmission Report From Sydney Station

Fragmentary notice indicates a transmission delay in Sydney on October 4 with unspecified field one details. No further readable facts available.

Daisy Wins Third Race For Over Land's Trophy In Light North East Wind

In the third race for Mr. R. J. Over land's trophy the fleet started together with Daisy and Rainbow initially out of the lead. Daisy won by 2 minutes 42 seconds, completing a hat trick, as Model II and Rose chased in order behind the leaders.

R. J. Overland Daisy Rainbow Maude Rose Beacon Ikers Penny Model N Anse

The Marriage Babble and The Unfaithful Wife Scene

A fragmentary review notes sraphet’s unrequited love and a shooting at his wife, followed by praise for The Marriage Babble with vivid portrayals of Peter and a cap tied to the cap thet, and a sister’s plot to retrieve a missing double for her brother.

Sraphet Peter Austral Jessop Lilian Janet Ford Janet Mifebod Ford Lilling Jamet Gein Janet Isrious Lillian Sir Anthony Hiire Roedim Sir Anthony Joner England Little Bobby Esmily

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