Cablegrams on Japan and Peace Amid War News
Fragmented dispatches describe Allied and German moves around Riga and Petrograd with emphasis on Lettish and Baltic fronts. Reports cite Lenin and calls for freeing routes, German shifts, and British observations as fronts threaten to reshape maps and governments.
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Lenin
London
Riga
Stulborn
Wielemefors
Petrograd
Anal
Daf Alan Toe
Newderiaug
Amd
Sparta
Tokat Smeeiyer
Liew
Rea
Petgrad
Fuldiec
Amsterdam
Unclear wartime issue hints at children's vital needs in France
Fragmented lines describe a rhetoric on rationing and civilian suffering in France during a conflict. The piece references treaties, pleas for aid, and the impact on children, suggesting a call for relief amid military strain and civilian hardship. It mentions arms, nations, and a plea for protection of vulnerable groups.
Ireland Crime Report Details Wave of Fatal Fires
Fragmentary text indicates police and civilians faced arson and related offenses in Ireland. Mentions places like Pais, lanes, and a dwelling, with several incidents tied to a broader crime wave.
National fever drives calls for strike across September
A vague report describes a fever of nationalism spreading to organize actions and a freeze or strike period. It mentions leaders and a push to reduce certain activities during the September timeframe, though details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Nationaliste
Moscow Show Sparks Costly System Changes Warmed by War
In a readably garbled note the piece mentions Deniken and PARES amid talk of costly changes and a Moscow show. It highlights a movement to reorder since a tight-knit group supports a costly system and factions in the af wowement.
Court action to speed libel appeal in Melbourne case
Telegrams from Melbourne report the High Court hearing on the libel case seeking 16600 pounds may be expedited with a Wednesday or later date. The Argus News Company defends, seeking a verdict aligned with jury findings amid Labor selection politics for West Sweat and federal elections.
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Melbourne
Se High Court
Mran
Argus Newepn Company
Unsympathetic Ministry Hamstrings Six Oclock Petition
A Brisbane deputation from the Six Oclock Crown League seeks status on a 1906 petition. The Home Office denied receipt of the six oclock petition and confusion grows over which body received it. The league vows to refile if the premier’s office confirms the petition’s disposal or withdrawal.
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Brisbane
Six O'clock Crown League
Jackson
McCormack
Home Secretary
Mr. McCormack
Jackhere
Acue
Home Office
Mir. Jackson
Morgan
Howl
League
Lawless Melbourne Shooting Case Lights Up Carlton
In Melbourne Carlton on Saturday night Ada Gay aged 32 is hospitalized in a serious condition after a pistol duel at her residence on Erham Street. The confrontation began when three men arrived, a shot hit Frederick James Reynolds, and Ada Gay intervened defending her brother. Detectives later made arrests.
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Melbourne
Ore
Caron
Ada Gay
Mra Gay
Erham Street
Carlton
Coal Workers Demand Abandoned in Brisbane Strike
During the seamen strike in Brisbane, shipping companies and coal contractors agreed to pay coal workers two to three times the normal rate. A mass meeting of the coal workers union led to withdrawing the demand and resuming work on vessels under the old contract, with all port steamers now supplying bunker coal.
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Brisbane
Coal Workers’ Union
George Johnson Faces Adjourned Trial Over War Regulations Case
George Johnson stands charged on Captain C Wood’s complaint for displaying war regulations in the Domain at Brisbane on July 27. After prosecution finished, Johnson sought a week’s adjournment claiming witnesses were dispersed. McGill opposed the delay but the court granted the adjournment to preserve witnesses.
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Brisbane
George Johnson
C Wood
Cioed
Maximum Fine for Keeper of Gaming House
Melbourne records report a guilty plea for maintaining a gaming house with Stokes' property deemed unsuitable for gambling as it has become a garage. The court imposed fines of ten to twenty days for those found in the common gaming den.
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Melbourne
Michtey
Henry
Richmond
Evans
Stokes
Larkin
Mercury publisher sues for defamation damages
Premier Ryan files a writ alleging defamation by Hi Soars ogninet. ae Bros. Led and proprietors printeri ng the Mercury are named. Ryan seeks damages though no amount is stated.
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Pean
Ryan
Hi Soars
Ae Bros
Ene Nh Phils Pebin
Printeri Ng
Mercury
Shunters Strike in Melbourne Disrupts Rail Operations
Melbourne reports ongoing shunters strike causing delays as workers walk out. Rail services face cancellations and commuters seek alternative travel while unions press demands. No injuries reported.
Council Abolition Referendum Question on Oct 13
The article notes the second reading of the Council Abolition Bill in the Legislative Assembly to occur tomorrow if the Council again rejects the measure. It discusses submitting the referendum to the people and the Acting Premier’s remarks on timing, indicating it would not be before the Federal elections and may be arranged for a later date.
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Prishane
Aslatore Council
Legislative Assembly
People of Referend
Theodore
Man of Many Escapes Nabbed After Tramcar Sighting
Walter Jones aged 61 a laborer and last of the max preoners was arrested by Detective Webster on a Flinders Street tramcar en route to Richmond Court. He admitted identity at the watchhouse and was found to be an escaped prisoner who had previously fled Beechworth Camp and French Island.
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Melbourne
Walter Jones
Max Preoners
Webster
Flinders Street
Richmond Court
James
Beechworth Cap
French Island
Woman Committed for Trial on Concealing Birth Charge
In Ingham on October 13 at the Police Court, Mary Ethel Watson a married woman was committed for trial to the District Court in Townsville on October 21 on a charge of concealing birth.
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Ingham
P Wilwon
Mary Ethel Watson
Tral
Townsville
Kedron Park Races Hold Fine Autumn Meeting
Brisbane October 13 Kedron Park held a fine weather race meeting before a large crowd. Flying Handicap five furlongs first division Moonshine My Jim won by two lengths in 1 1.3. Second division Goodacre Vindalla won by two lengths. Arc Handicap seven furlongs first division Miss Dudley Lerena won by a length. Weather and pace described as brisk with strong attendance.
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Brisbane
Kedron Park
Little Cain
Shellal
Kerlen
Epee Amuancut Oc
Voltaire Kbetong
ARK Handic
Misa Dudley Lerena
CMS
Training Notes From Cantfield Morning
The report details early training at Cantfield with Surveyor as the standout in the final race, aided by Lady Ball for the first furlongs and Erascoe for the last six furlongs, time 1.57. Other horses like Ardnaree and Moton also show usable pace, while Flemington trials note fast track work and several horses pacing at various distances. Melbourne race acceptances for VATC day two list horses including Emo Hurdles entrants and several named runners.
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Melbourne
Cantfield
Surveyor
Wrely
Marshall
Lady Ball
Erascoe
Surveyor Finshed
Ardnaree
Hynestra
Moton
Mnemomie
Petalover
Bardelph
Flemington
Che
Almwick
Chirlock
Susecs
Antarctic
Song of Faith
Getie
Gilad Star
Royal Token
Memin
Mourlang
Ichael the Brave
Nightwatch
Lucktow
Artilleryman
Rochon Mam
Caulfield
City Tattersall's Weights and Race Notes
Sydney and Melbourne racing notes show weights for principal events at Nularbe and City Tattersalls meeting. Entries include Flyin steestiiag, Lown lly, Reafy Aye Ready, The Bedouin, Whitefield, Finmark, Duelists like Poon Gal, Zanom, Gerd der, and many others with mile and furlong races plus Cup scratchings for Oaks and Melbourne Cup.
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Timaro
Si Wallen
Chief Butler
Ftetting
Evens
Sydney
Odt
Nularbe
Ferinnas
Low
City Tattersall’s
Handiapil Miles
Rebestors
Foutrel Gag
Whitefield
Iterga
Finmarkoo
Sydney 1 Rig
Kenilordaun
Keey Py
Pah Keng
Laddie Blue
Sand Bee
Amasonia
Willow Green
the Destroyer
Phast Hoy
Jemeens
Enmaecas
Tressions
Somacos
Rue Selanies Ius
Zerkeus 2
Fleurant
Monin Rouge
Timber Bay Lambourne
Carabos
Mery Trent
Musilage
Pay Day
Solar Kays
Camouflage
Ecartr
Westimere
Little King
St. Kitts
Nulgarra
Melbourne
V KC
Finmark
Thana
el Victoria
Monopolist
Elffeere
Varcotine
Cop
Caulfield Cup Final Acceptance List Reveals Entries
Final acceptances for the Caulfield Cup include Eusebius Sir Ibex Night Watch Lucknow Dependence Colbert Dick Meagher Chrome Anyhow King of the Sea Surveyor Clever Jim Koi Loteplayer Rich Wont Mainiglba Penalty Gambler S Shadow Dancer Royal Comedy Aaieares Mandros Lord Var ieee Sukina Highflown ae Rd.
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Melbourne
Eusebius
Sir Ibex
Nightwatch
Lucknow
Dependence
Colbert
Dick Meagher
Chrome
Anyhow
King of the Sea
Surveyor
Clever Jim
Koi
Loteplayer
Rich
Royal Comedy
Aaieares
Mandros
Lord
Varieee Sukina
Highflown
Ae Rd
Melbourne Cup Odds and Scratchings Report
Melbourne racing notes list scratchings for tomorrow’s Caulfield Cup and Derby prospects. Surveyor and Guished show strong support at odds eight, while Ard naree and Richmond Main attract attention. Riders mentioned include Harrison Nightwatch Bullock Lucknow Duncan Chrome and O Connor Surveyor Ardnaree Rich Main.
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Melbourne
Boon
Dick Meazher
Jim
Surveyor
Ardnaree
Nightwatch
Chrome
Richmond Main
Royal Comedy
Furthe
Harrison
Bullock
Lucknow
Duncan
O'Connor
Orrell
Ardnarec
Meddick
Rich Mai Dempecy
Royal
Melbourne betting exotics in Caulfield Cup field
A fragment references betting queues in Melbourne tied to the Caulfield Cup. Mentions queues of five favorites and odds around Lucknow and Seca ne tse with unclear stakes and outcomes. The text is incomplete but indicates wagering activity linked to a major spring racing event.
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Melbourne
Lucknow
Melbourne stewards appeal over five day disqualification
Owner trainer S O’Neil and partner T Tagellth appeal the five day disqualification given after the steeplechase at Melbourne. The hearing is set for Friday.
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Melbourne
S. O'Neil
Parmen
Tagellth
Reet
W.at.c. Stewards
Paris Bout Ends In Draw After Twenty Rounds
In a lengthy twenty round match held in Paris Oc ia, the fight between McCroorty Balzac, the French Middle on, and McGoort Fi ec wo gaalted tie hath Youn Tortos ended without a victor.
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Paris
Oc. Ia
McCroorty Balzac
McGoort
Married versus Single cricket match ends in narrow win
In a Sunday cricket event at Cricket Reserve the Married team won by 5 runs over Single. Key scores include Favell 23 and Vie Till 22 for the Married, while Will Badens 24 led the Singles and Jack Christians 19 offered solid support. Bowling figures show strong contributions from several players. explicit statistics and a rest‑ing analysis are provided by the report.
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Speeek
Will Badem
Jack Christian
Caires Cricket Association
J. Beattie
Conan
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Caulfield Cup
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