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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
4
Reports from Salowiks indicate heavy guns successfully shelled Barakli and Deuma on the Stems front. Paris dispatches note October 19 and 16 dates with various tactical movements and reported outruns as Uronty advances.
Imvryysove wounded and sick soldiers returned to Brinhane for a warm welcome. Hosham organized a splendid reception to honor their service and aid their reintegration.
In Brisbane on October 10 in chambers Judge MacNaughton orders consolidation of appeals from the Northern Abitento and the Australian Producers' Association Limited with that of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. A copy of the notice of motion must be served on the Amalgamated Society of Engineers and on the Board Chairman, with the answer due to the Registrar by November 30. Copies also to the Australian Sugar Producers' Association Brisbane and the Amalgamated Society of Engineers.
Townsville reports the Military Appeal board will reconvene Monday to review objections and appeals over exemptions and recent decisions by the Mauintrete board. Names mentioned include Police Manion and Morrie, with details unclear due to damaged text.
An appeal case from Tawnsville dated October 19 reports Archibald Cslt pe ie Milan, a famed composer, astonishes the musical world by announcing the completion of a new work titled Tahorras also known as He kit ao command overs, LArondine the Swuire.
In a heavy race program the Turp meeting saw Merrydorn win a close contest by three lengths over Lord Bobadil with Merrimee close behind. The novice handicap featured Allegory winning by a neck as Cirat and Linase followed, while Eclipse Stakes heavy entries included Shepherd King Green Cap and Prince Baldeigh amid a crowded field.
In Melbourne October meeting horses competed with several runners facing fatigue. Silent Wa, Lago, and Socrre showed steady finishes while Pisteller pulled up lame after a mile. Amaia, Wolarareth, and Seuhory also posted notable times as the field stretched across distances up to four miles.
Fragmentary notes mention figures like Referee Pilot Sazamof and Polycrates with various counts. References to Lavrado Lavende Green Cap Sportuman and Daily Telegraph hint at a sports or referee context. Content is unclear and largely incoherent.
A wide array of horse racing results, entries, and commentary from the Brisbane scene. Mentions Kilboy, Torhame, and Ras Locia with race outcomes and finishing vigour. Includes breeders notes, yearling sales, and upcoming meetings with preliminary form and leads.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several names and a day but lacks coherent details or context for a full summary. No verifiable event, location, or organizational ties are discernible from the readable material.
Sunday notices show St Johns Cairns with morning service at 9 30 and evening service at 7 39 pm led by Sarena Concrate Evedmomg Cees listed in the random OCR line. The fragmentary text confirms church times and participants mentioned.
In Bathurst, the trial of Roland Kennedy Michael Kennedy and Frank Franz for the murder of Constable Duncan at Tottenham begins. Franz is found guilty and Kennedy is found guilty after withdrawal of his plea amid defense statements claiming coerced testimony. Sentencing to follow.
Local patrons enjoy The Children of the Mouse and a stark drama The Rack at the Cairns Theatre. Blanche Gordon faces murder charges as Donald McKenzie challenges the case, while Life's Whirlpool debuts on stage with notable production depth. Tax plan open at theatre all day.
A fragmentary caption describes a wartime image titled A Life with the French Troaga and mentions individuals in a blurred scene. The readable text hints at a publication caption focusing on a photographic portrait and a mother figure, with unclear surrounding details.
At a conference in the fruit growing region leaders urged coordinated action against the banana beetle and other pests. Proposals included registering growers, using accredited inspectors, and marketing remedies soon. Lease and farm sale notices also appeared in the mixed page.
The society held discussions for an October event with members including Messrs Herabela Horefeld Sykes and Raker volunteering for service roles. Other named participants listed with varied marginal figures appear, but details are fragmented and unclear.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a property sale listing on Lake Street near Haslor Private Sale with possible purchaser payment terms and a five room unnamed house. References to Howie and Sheridan Street appear, with mentions of a mortgage balance and down payment options. The text is garbled and includes multiple misread names and locations.
Fragmentary record listing residences shops and facilities with garbled phrases and dates. Mentions Central Station area and bathhouse or refreshment room, plus residue entries and horse harness notes. Difficult to identify a coherent event or entities due to corrupted text.
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