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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1918

Page

4

Turf Nominations and Race Summary for October Meeting

The article lists nominations for the October meeting and reports on multiple races. It details trial entrants, leading positions at several stages, and final results with times and placings for Eclipse Stakes Moonga Handicap and other events. The results include winners, margins, and key contenders like Elkin, Iere skia, Wolarai, Outlook, and Democracy with notable finishing orders and times.

Witleak Lewis Wolarat McLachlan Democracy Dempsey Outlook Eusebbius Wolarai Wolaroi Ethiopian Drumore Eusebius Oq d'Ur Moonga Furobin Weston Marshall Hispania Howard Linass Pelgium Wait Daverney Sir Traquairy Treepenny Eurobin Tinass Rubra Sir Trage

Eclipse Stakes and Coorgy Handicap Drama in Melbourne

The VIAT.C. spring meeting second day in Melbourne brought fine weather and fast track conditions. Thaletas won the EMO HURDLE after Shadow Dancer led early, with Katwyk and Bangalore suffering falls. Denacre, Moorna Lass won the MONA NIRSERY, while Artilleryman caused a delay at the start before racing.

Melbourne Det Thaletas Arm Amson Baird Tharnock Wg Cail Tympic Katwyk Ottendorf Bangalore My Derald National Bank Thaletas Tharnok Shadow Dancer Tympie Lady Fith Mona Nirsery Dempsey Moorna Lass Lambert Denacre Aro Kullock Lord Seth Dyman Red Lion Rexarcus Elkin Tavistock Sinbad the Sailor Theocritus Sonny Boy Raj Inner Shrine Miss Pinkerton Warianna Raemar Maid of Norway Pereskin Topside Denacre Tower Shrine Loch Setay

French visitors assess Flemington racecourse prospects

French mission members M. Corbiere and colleagues toured Flemington and said France is ready to resume racing after the war. They noted no meetings have been held there since early war years and praised Australian horses for their good bone and feet while criticizing government deductions on betting pools.

Melbourne Mesers Corbierre Motre Mathieu Flemington M. Corbiere France Fio Glang Nsw Errathy

Rifle Trophy Trials and Rockhampton Court Session

The article describes the first round of a trophy shoot at the Rifle Club with scores led by J Owens and A J Wordsworth, noting a good turnout but difficult ten yard shots. It also reports a Rockhampton District Court hearing in the case Domonic Oley v R Dawbarn regarding alleged improper practices and a five year disqualification under Australian Racing Rules, with the trial expected to continue.

5. W. Davids Oeres Ieee Owens May Wordsworth Lursting McAloon Horton Mr. David Fon Sno Sen A. J. Wordsworth C. Horton Napier Sy JR Rockhampton District Court Tday Lukin Domonic Oley R. Dawbarn Rockhampton Jockey Club Stewarts Racine Stewards Pune WLC Fiona TR Macrosent Cp Plainiff Kennedy Aten i Fisintff Hesecen Firme Apth Amd Rookhenpron Asoo Céguir Deepdens Maiou

Melbourne Divorce Reveals Stranger Suit in Court

In Melbourne on October 16 Justice Hood heard a wife describe an assault in Victoria Parade East Melbourne after seeking work as a pianist. She claimed a child was born, and a man matching the attacker’s description was found at a Broken Hill hospital where he died. The petitioner stated he returned from the war and enlisted in 1915. A decree nisi was granted.

Melbourne Justice Hood O'Brien Victoria Parade Broken Hill Ns.w Austral Mery Deere Mary Ethel Fate Ethel Lady Clifford Ethel Wardley England Lloyd Stanley Lady Cliford Elliot Clifford Ery

Inquiry hears sensational claim in I. W. W. case

Sydney hearing in the I. W. W. inquiry ends for now after a long session with 50 witnesses. Davis Goldstein Testifies he is hounded, forced to move under an assumed name, and warned by anonymous letters threatening life and property. The commission plans to hear addresses from counsel next Wednesday.

Sydney Auust Davis Gallstein Goldstein

Rain brings mixed omen for Innisfail farmers

Innisfail reports heavy rain last night with a dry warm day following and ongoing heavy showers at 9 p.m. Mills run three shifts as farmers welcome rain seen as a good omen after a thunderstorm presence earlier in Cairns. Local showers varied from Gordonvale to Hambledon mill, with Barron area largely dry.

Innisfail Cairns Gordonvale Hambledon Mill Barron

Acid and Indigestion Relief With Bisolated Magnesia

An old home remedy article explains excess stomach acid causes indigestion and related symptoms. It recommends taking half a teaspoon of bisolated magnesia in water after every meal to prevent fermentation and acidity, warning to choose bisolated magnesia specifically.

Bishop of New Guinea dies in Sydney illness

In Brisbane today telegrams reported the death in Sydney this morning after a long illness of Rev Montage John Stonewigg former Bishop of New Guinea.

Brisbane Sydney Montage John Stonewigg New Guinea

Queensland Legislative Council debates over abolition bill

In Brisbane the Legislative Council resumed the second reading debate on the Cooned Abolition Bill. Speakers argued over council powers, money bills, and the bill’s aim to abolish the Council. Estimates for state services, railways, sugar mills, and cyclone damage were discussed alongside funding for a referendum and a State Hotel at Babinda.

Brisbane Legislative Council Semmner Queensland Assembly Barnes Mr. Hunter Messrs Vowles Gunn W. Barnes Corser Bebbington Roberta Mount Morgan Hunter Rahinda Taylor Wom Barnes Goon Babinda Walked Theodore Walker Patriotic Fund Swayne A W.U South Johnstone Treasury Ways Department Royal Commission On Public Works Royal Commission On State Railways Eacham McPhersonshires Lossefsit John May Rabinda

Jack and Jill draws crowds at Palace with Pickford Huff pairing

Palace screens Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in Jack and Jill, a photoplay praised for thrills and strong performances. The page also mentions The It Within and The Light Within with Laure Carlile as Olga Petrova, highlighting the drama and medical plotlines.

Palace Jack and Jill Jack and Jill Jack Pickford Louise Hoff Briett Louise Huff Jack Wurton Holmes Strong Beverly Hir Secret Seven

The Lost Wimmera Captain Heroic Yet Fatal

Wellington October 16 The court finds the steamer Wimmera was lost by a moored mine explosion. It commends Captain Hills for remaining at his post as the ship sank and notes the crew’s brave conduct and comparatively small loss of life while indicating the captain died in the effort.

Wellington Hills

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