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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1918

Page

4

King Offa on Caulfield Cup odds as meeting opens

Caulfield Cup betting prices list King Offa as favorite at short odds with Wolaroi Ethiopian Eusebius and RaelLocin among top contenders. Davis rode two winners at Caulfield on Wednesday and aim for more wins. Eclipse Stakes winner Outlook not entered in the Cup. Attending horses include Prince Viridis Princess Clara and Kennaquhair, with turnout details and riders noted.

Melbourne King Oita Wolro Rael Loon Major Dill Prince Royal Eusebms Democracy Cleverim Wika Dallis Dlspama Peedyham Lewis Caulfeld Outhook Cape Sky Davis Campot Qutlook Wolaroi Gutlook Eurobin Weston J. Killorn E. Turner Charters Towers Townsville Cairns Ga's King Fas Desert Geld Estland Finmark Artill Keyman Mona F. Denpsey Sydney Woh McLachlan Kennequhair Eaton Daius King Otta Ethiopiaa Eusebius Kael Locin Dunwil J. Wren Incesa Clara Prince Viridis Princess Lucy Flemington J. Kanien Donafia Mistin Gaan Eis Marvel Loch Poseidon Outlook Wolarot Rad Locin Bronzetti Chrome Bronzstti Rael Locin Bondurria Bartlewrack Fleming Cetigne Arch Marcila Broarime Maltine Caulfield Prince Viride Lucy Princess Clara Kennaquhair Rge W. Stinger W. H. McLachlan Kennagquhair C Barden Swd Walker Nsw Desert Gold Killowen Flaington Westza Hy King Offa Magpie Uska Ashwi Pistolaire Kilbarron Ashview Doo Wolarai Rael Locia Avisien Clever Jim Eurobia Hispania

Caulfield Cup Field Lacks Usual Ace Competitors

Melbourne October 17 report notes the Caulfield Cup field is thinner than normal with the ace of sixteen not meeting high expectations. Strong contenders are mentioned among the outsiders and the main chances.

Melbourne

Thoroughbred Racenotes from Moonee Valley and Randwick

Race chatter covers the Time Handicap at Moonee Valley won by 80 with a half length margin. Mentions Eusebins easing after Eden Stakes loss and Camelia Guineas win in 1.42, plus Royal, Major Bill, Democracy and Prince Royal as contenders. Also notes Eurobin winning Randwick Doncaster and Moonga Handicap with apprentice riders. Pistolaire and Clever Jim highlighted for sprints and staying ability.

Moonee Y Bin Eusebins Ashview Will R. Lewis Eermee Royal Toorak Bill Prince Royal F. Demaney Democracy Holt Wall ii Eurobin Randwick Pistolaire Adelaide Clever Jim Oo Se A. Kidman Cat

Melbourne Race Day Notes From Caulfield and Flemington

Melbourne racing report details Caulfield weather and mile and furlong times for several horses with Finish positions noted. Flemington conditions improved allowing work with new arrivals and resident horses including Prince Viridia Princess Clara Princess Lacy and Rammaentane. Scratches listed for V R C meeting with selections and table talk previews for Saturday.

Eusebius Nile Glow Faddon Icee Mes Devs Prince Viridia Princess Clara Princess Lacy Rammaentane Pall Killowen Montrose

Caulfield Saturday Acceptances Reveal Busy Card

Melbourne October listing shows Caulfield acceptances for Saturday featuring Oby Hurdle over two miles with listed runners such as Sad Lad Last Sheaf Miss Rosslyn Shadow Dancer Wild G and more. Nursery and Steeplechase events follow at 5 and 3 59 pm with top contenders including Coorima Asterymago Lord Se Lisnavane Edison Sg and Wortupa among others.

Melbourne Caulfield Sad Lad Last Sheaf Miss Rosslyn Shadow Dancer Wild G Too Sir Wortupa Codelier Cullabraine Jack Croesoe Bard of Avon Ka Ompe Schon Bard John Jnion Arms Sir Aber Perio St. Mira Malrevard Belgium Belgium Waif Fadehma Bosrland Fitness Fireseigks Girralong Chal Gaz Stranms Moora Welter Aislabie Deefler Caperetti Marcules King Kora Carrial Demonte Stagefright Whitdeler Kilfoyle Lapford Kilbarron Courtier

City Tattersall's Meeting Acceptances Announced

SYDNEY October 17 Acceptances for the prince events of the City Tattersall's Club meeting next Saturday are listed with entries from local owners and patrons. The program includes showpiece events and potential record attempts at Randwick and Moorefield courses.

Sydney Prince Tattersall's Club Ns la Pets

Federal Parliament Report From Melbourne October Session

The report notes a supply bill passage in the Federal Parliament with debate on restrictions and a question about the Federal Police force. Senator Millen described concerns over a large newspaper stockpile and potential restrictions, while Senator Maughan and Millan questioned enforcement and continued service. The house adjourned to resume tomorrow.

Melbouere Maughan Senat Millan Commonwealth Millen M‘l Jen To-Mor

War time recruitments and government stance debated

The report covers a parliamentary exchange about recruiting reinforcements and the government's stance on not stacking its efforts, with a note that a voluntary ballot might be taken if Germany did not surrender unconditionally. It mentions plans for new works and buildings and anticipated bulk funding.

Melbouse Ares Mannix Matt Gvernment Germany Ona An

Postage bills spark debate as readings pass and duties rise

Members clash over a bill feared to raise newspaper postage and postal costs for the public. Fenton condemns all taxes while Bruce Smith calls Parliament levies inequitable and unfair. The second reading passed 2 to 12 and the third reading 25 to 13 in a brisk parliamentary session. Commns Pictures previews a slate of attractions with Who Killed Ton and other dramas billed for upcoming showings at Cairns Pictures.

Charlton Fenton Bruce Smith Commms Pictures Cairns Pictures Ton Crome J. Barney Sherry Prett Maryne Coman Day Te Reas Clory Pease Parkscale

Love and Deception in a Dying Love Triangle

A Hungarian scientist Olga desires fortune through marriage to Clinton Durand while pursuing deadly disease serums aided by her hidden son Donald. Doctor Philip loves Olga but is drawn into her web as Mary and Ethel plot a confession in a tense melodrama set against fragile loyalties and betrayal.

Cairns Perenas Igore D Olga Ecieres Clinton Durand Donald Philip Mery Mary Ethel Lloyd Stanley Imary Clifford Howe Mary

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