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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary note references a military struggle involving Romania and 1st Infantry units, with terms like Nabie and Jediees appearing in garbled OCR. Mentions a 2007 frame and a siege tone, implying contested territory and command during wartime.
The event features a crowded program with notable runners including Shepherd King and Polyerates. Ailes and Shepherd King push hard in the lengthy Wound Steeplechase while other horses, such as New York and Wearaway, vie for place. Time posted around 4.30.
A fragmented listing notes participants including Thais at 13 Fam Stokes and Maid of Se ville with references to Wilkins and Walker. Mentions an Earl Brennan and a right of real favorite with a winner described as Won by a Teonth and a narrow gap between first and second.
A disjointed report from Brisbane on October 23 recounts multiple horse races with uncertain details. It notes winners such as Pigeon Jim and Ladur ures, mentions odds, and records dividends and times amid a cluttered listing of horses, riders, and placings.
The Warwick Pari Race Cich's Ctoher meeting featured the Maidey Handicap over six furlongs with Welter ram bo and several favourites including Fanifoty Car son and Lady Viealises-Sein Bol. Winners were determined with close finishes as crowds noted odds and times.
In Perth on October 22 a government spokesman addressed rumors about horse racing. He stated that racing will continue as sport and profit depend on fair betting methods. The official emphasized the government’s support while noting the sport serves the community.
Melbourne Cup latest pricing lists Sto 1 Shepherd King and Lavendo with Sasanof and Killin among others. In Brisbane at the Stadium Owen Cairns defeated Sof Jones on points 30 to 109.
The Austral theatre showcases a strong lineup including Billy in a side-splitting sketch, The Vanderbilt Lap Race depicted with ship Expo scenes, and a Keystones feature A Love Tint. Production highlights include Att, Massy Tossing Treaties, and Blullo. Prices ranged 1/ and 6d with a cool well-ventilated house.
MecNashon Wins presents Camille at the Palace on Thursday with Stara Kimball Young in the lead. The modern version of the classic tale honors a predatory Camille who loves Armand the young lawyer, amid a dangerous duel and extravagant scenes.
WM. LENNON advertises for sale wage in Austral items featuring Capt Greenhalgh Co presenting a new act with Little Edie. The notice also promotes a Palace Theatre engagement with Fisk Jubilee Singers three nights and details on box office and programme changes. The rest lists lengthy property and business rental offers and assorted local notices.
A Times critic notes signs Germany is faltering in the East. Hindenburg may be reduced to a subordinate role while Allies seek to reorganize near the Danube. Falkenhayn leads Austro German forces in Hungary as Romanian plans unfold amid forces from Bulgaria and Turkey.
In reply to a plan for wartime controls Prime Minister Rogers says Britain has warned Canada must mobilize quickly as major production centers will be needed. Officials state the government cannot delay further despite cautious counsels.
A fragmented OCR文本 describes dubious remedies and assurances about medicines amid climate concerns. It mentions various claimed products and warnings, highlighting confusion and lack of credible guidance in the period.
Fragmented notice from Hdoles Limited General Commission advertising sale items in a mixed street context. Mentions Lake Street properties, residence, represhment room, cairns baths, jetty, and a horse harness and sulky for tag with early departure hints.
Roundup of race reports notes Canfield and Melbourne as leading contenders in the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps with Abbott Street and Cama among listed entrants.
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