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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
4
Sporting bulletin from Melbourne traces late evening odds and field notes for Caulfield Cup contenders. Major trainers and riders adjust as rival bets rise on prominent entries including Democracy, Hispania, Ethiopian, and African favorites. Injuries surface to Canter horse Kinza as betting activity continues amid evolving selections.
A scrambled report outlines various VATS selections with odd spellings and unclear entities. The text references names like Windsor, Cul Moora, and Taterrall with mention of Welter Highs and Novice turssiers amid garbled terms. The overall meaning remains obscured.
Fragmentary racing notes describe a favored horse in a CA field likely to compete while trainer’s plans unfold. The report mentions concerns over the horse’s potential after injuries and possible withdrawal, with speculation on its condition and future race readiness.
An OCR damaged note recounts a Cairns Rifle Club shoot held Sunday with wind and variable visibility. Participants include G. Kem Earl N. MeIntyre and others. long and short range events feature scores and comments on accuracy amid weather conditions.
Fragmentary report details a Cairn Aquatic Club gathering with new members accepted and a coral of races, boats, and names. It references a picnic, race results, and organizational notes, but the text is garbled with many misreads and incomplete sentences, making specifics uncertain.
In Melbourne Oct, a steamer faced a stoppage due to a dispute between firemen and cooks. Cooks belong to Federated Seamen's Union. tensions rise over wage claims and recent union concessions. Dimboola carries 4000 tons of cargo. a mediation attempt offered by the King Controller to supply manpower for the stakehold. Some passengers switch to train travel as the situation unfolds.
A fragmentary discussion on Mr Finlayson and pacifist views within the Federal Labor Convention. The text notes disputes over war policy, caucus binding, and conscience votes among party members ahead of a federal election.
A recent Senate inquiry questioned the military policy of discharging employees to make room for returning soldiers. Senators Gardiner and Millen pressed ministers and supporters including Mr Grion Mr Greene Mr Orchard and Senator Russell about who would be displaced and whether retrained men would be favored. The discussion touched on postwar staffing and political positions within the ministry.
A melodrama portrays Shirley Moreland as a poor ward targeted by Halsted who schemes to wed her after her husband’s death. Shirley’s fiancé Stuart recovers, Halsted taints her with alleged poison plots, and a bold confrontation reveals Halsted’s schemes. A parallel tale features The American Widow, a capricious romance with wit and comic relief.
Fragmented OCR reads like notes on a graphic artist Walton, a romance with Marani, and a controversial work titled Rainbow Dirt TM. It hints at publishing pressure, moral tension, and intimate scenes set in a studio building as characters collide, love blooms, and a fateful act ends in tragedy.
A screen feature titled A Girl's Term follows a bold cast led by Blanche Sweet with a focus on young women’s experiences in a harsh urban setting. The article teases vivid drama, action, and romance, promising strong conflicts and a dramatic arc throughout the show.
Caplan Wot Seine, VAC, reported successful action at the Victoria Cry al Lone Site during a violent clash. The enemy defenses broke under his calm courage as American soldiers endured heavy fire and substantial casualties, with reinforcements securing the line amid intense combat.
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