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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1917

Page

3

Boxing Round by Round Recap of Fights and Outcome

A detailed boxing card recounts rounds featuring fighters Quirk Fitzgerald and Fits, with notes on lead changes, momentum shifts, and judges apparent misgivings. The report highlights round by round action, including clinches, tackles, and crowd reaction, culminating in a contested decision and near finish.

Ouamely Hoang Srey Sturge Charlie Kingen Urterer Runne Quirk Ronn Quinstau Fitzgerald Rome Kells Pitzgerald Tommy Petty Payton Aed Corsa

Court hears drunkenness case and cheque mystery

In Pwnisfail a magistrate court heard a man named Frederick Reed accused of drunkenness and attempting to cash a forged or misappropriated cheque. The case involved witness testimony, a photo of the cheque, and notes from a receipt book found at the defendant's premises. The defendant was remanded with bail set and the trial scheduled to continue.

Pwnisfail Mtiyeer Sampaoa Fisher Frederick Runa Sears Rsth Ednutod BR Campbell Mr. Avard Mason Simpson Hava Jarani Srammam Steeniin Gon Setartny Frederick Fio Kote Repeckeman Iit Wraseit Mrevsky Afr Campbell Lin Hy Neersated National Bank Trisfact Weenese Wallace Imvel Palige Devendant Apoe Fdr Ian Havard Ot ‘Campbell Moresby Espeekoman Han Hy Ferland Wang Jack Aed

Shrouded Meeting Involving Armenian Group Officials

A garbled OCR fragment references a gathering tied to Armenian members and an organization. The readable bits point to organizational contact, while specifics on place date and participants remain unclear. The item suggests a formal meeting or cover event with organizational roles implied.

Sunday Services at St Joes and Catone Regime

Fragmentary notice outlines Sunday Mass at 7 near St Joes and Catone regime. Mentions holy communion and weekly schedule with references to parish events and worship forms.

St. Joes E Catone Gorton Hook

Mystery Film Preview in Australia Draws Wide Attention

A fragmented page item notes an Australian preview titled The Conant Lave and The Phe She Vaile among a full supporting programme of topicals comedies and scenics. The snippet mentions price norms and a feature billed as a greatest detective story ever screened.

Australia Whittich

Legislative Council Members Named in Brisbane Report

The Premier announced that the government does not plan to change the Legislative Council. Appointees include Vel Brisbane, F Courny, E R Purnell, T Nevitt, and Otcer Toney among others. The government aims to ensure a sufficient quorum to transact business.

Brisbane Vel Messrs F. Courny Aeolin Buindaberg E.R. Purnell Riverside Workers Union Rocktangann T. Nevitt Peaesanine Otcer Toney Bedford

Australian Soldiers Escape German Prison Camp Details

Reported by W A Bean a war office official recounts how two Australian soldiers escaped after capture during a German attack They hid in a dena for two days using German wires as tools They were interrogated by German officers who spoke English and asked about Australia and England They claimed ample rations in trenches and described Lille guards as weary of Allied actions Civilian contact with prisoners was limited during the interrogation

France W. Bean Afr Priser Delenes Tewreel Woldhee Stewart Antack Lille Toma

Unclear fragment describes prison conditions and animal references

Fragmentary OCR text mentions pens, bundles like straw, meat, cooking, and confinement. It references a prison context with terms like prisoners and pen. Details are garbled and names or places are unreadable.

Society Sin Dancers At Cairns Screens Dates Announced

A public program from W A Gilder in partnership with Cairns Pictures Ltd presents the Society Sin Dancers. Shows run Werbert on October 13 Malanda October 15 Yungaburra October 16 Atherton October 17 Mareeba October 18 and 19 in conjunction with the Gibson Girls.

W. A. Gilder Cairns Pictures Ltd Coojane—Tion

Argyle Case thrills Cairas Theatre with detective saga

Robert Warwick stars as a modern detective unraveling who killed a millionaire in The Argyle Case. Cast includes Mary Mazwret and Bruce Nreyle amid a tangle of motives while a grand program features Zakaree Ermakov and an elaborate Hearts of the First Empire Vitagraph tale.

Cairas Theatre Fic Robert Warwick Petings Mary Mazwret Argyle Bruce Nreyle Nellie Marsh Mary Maracel Counter Rs Friedrich ‘Kreiater Ayton Ras Mary Mazntet Seine Palace Theatre Mugic Valse Zakaree_ Ermakov Cossack Vitagraph

Austeal Pictures and Sydney YMCA Event Notes

Reads as an OCR fragment describing Austeal Pictures with a film titled The Soul's Inspiration and a leading performer. Mentions Red Triangle Day in Sydney and YMCA support. Also notes a Joker production romance comedy Romance at Random and a lively crowd with apparent high prices and popularity.

Cole Et Mall Fevial Sydney YMCA

Local Musical Instrument Shop Advertises Repairs

A fragmented newspaper snippet shows a local shop listing musical instruments and tuner repair services with unclear contact details. The ad mentions repair services and a phone reference, indicating a storefront offering instrument maintenance to customers.

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