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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

4

Woree Saturday Racing Meeting Accepted Entries

Melbourne weather hot as the Caress Jockey Club confirms a full program for Saturdays Woree meeting. The Moonee Valley Cup is set for 4 pm with notable acceptances including Dynamometer Briscoe Darling Lily Thapsia Gem sored Kanaway Meridall among others. Prime races listed include Trial Handicap, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicaps with winners like Alawa Mary and Vadrian taking near finishes.

Briscoe Darling Lily Thapsia Kanaway Nojah Bodeboy Roget Royal Dynamometer Brisece Royal Abundance Runaway Memndall Genser Braden Bya Khyma Ayr Bridge Melbourne Alawa Mary O'Sullevan Veilima Vadrien Bird Vyethima Arlouma Taneta King Vreity Io Vadriem Safelam O2 Lainy Bridgend Ot Harris Majestic Mac Biard Golden Charm Meroc Shadow Dancer Sa Bridgend Lemgals Dim Laddicta Kelly Se Pierce At Poulshamy Happy Bing Franklin

Melbourne racing notes at Victoria Derby and Melbourne Cup

The report lists betting odds and horses for the Victoria Derby and Melbourne Cup including Finmark Euschine and Desert Gold. It notes King Offa progressing and mentions penalties for several horses such as Kennagu hair Betroth Prince Royal and Fan Gold with weight adjustments and betting exercise details.

Melbourne Ger Victoria King Offa Kennagu Prince Royal Wolardi

Moonee Valley Race Day Trails and Scratchings

Racing notes from Sydney and Melbourne detail Moonee Valley Cup contenders Red Tape Redfern and others plus scratched horses Satin Bird and Mucilage. Officials discuss the Totalisator Bill and possible revenue changes while race meetings and entries across Australian venues are outlined with local opinions on betting and meetings.

Martin Cotswold Marett Pram Cathcart Tregalana W. Murrell Nished Red Tape Amson Robertson Moone Valley Tureday E. O'Sellvan Yaka Moones Valley Lingle Redferm Bee Douva Monna Sydney Satin Bird Flemington Panacre

Cup Prices in Melbourne Races

Melbourne shows a list of horse prices and contenders with odds and names including Arch Marella Kiew Offa Kenongahair Estland Prince Viridis and Desert Gold Maggie Albert Westcourt as the featured runners in the cup.

Melbourne Arch Marella Kiew Offa Kenongahair Estland Prince Viridis Cour Jester Desert Gold Maggie Albert Westcourt

Fate of the Favorite in the Cantfield Cup Through Years

The glance lists favorites in the Cantfield Cup across years with price, placement, and horse names such as 1840 Bothwell at 6 to 1 finishing 8th, 1892 Gnanoo at 3 to 1 finishing Bth, 1907 Pownedon at 2 finishing 1st, 1914 Eudorus at 9 to 2 finishing ath, and 1917 Bronvetti at 6 to 1 finishing Mt. tot Kingita 5 to 3 ist. This snapshot tracks outcomes and odds for notable entries over time.

Passon Bothwell Bungebah Gnanoo Pygmaliom Jeweller Tig Lady Teemeen Aml Air Motor Tong Gladsome Igo Plavinius Olivester Lady Medallist Eudorus Anna Carlowna St. Carwyne Burralaideen Molwerites Bronvetti Mt. Tot Kingita

Strike of Miners Halts Work Near Balcolin

About 400 miners idle as strike action spreads at Balcolin area. Representatives blame management for refusing a daily minimum wage of 14 to for workers in deficient places.

Police misconduct alleged in LW.W. inquiry adjourns

Sydney report says the inquiry into the LW.W. case resumed with counsel for Match and Brookfield presenting accusations against police. Windeyer claims detectives and officers conspired to plant evidence and fabricate testimony, criticizing the Goldstein brothers’ credibility. Inquiry adjourned to tomorrow.

Sydney Lw.w Wendeyer Match Brookfield Justie Street Windeyer Scully Pauling Torber Teen Seally Leary Davis Goldstein Himaeel Goldsteins Toorrow

Shipyard Debacle Sparks Union Demand for Apology

Mr Poynton praised Williamstown shipbuilding but called some workers raw at the trade. Unions at the yards fury prompted a deputation to the Minister at the Federal House asking for an apology. Poynton refused, citing Hansard showing skill but insisting many were inexperienced.

Melbourne Poynton Williamstown Federal House Hansard

Australian ministers plan overseas trip and parliamentary note

Mr Fidelly and newly appointed Commissioner Mr Davidson plan to depart Sunday for Sydney and then America with possible further travel to England. Mr Crowther may act as Commissioner in Davidson’s absence, and the Traffic Superintendent role may merge with the Commissionership pending executive approval tomorrow. In Brisbane, the Parliament referendum rules require a bill ahead of adjournment, with the Premier saying Parliament may meet briefly after a week’s adjournment and a short session next year seems unlikely. The Premier will finalize travel plans after Parliament’s session and may leave for the country by late November.

Brisbane Jillies Nsw Wnederlands Gillies Fidelly Davidson Sydney America England Crowther Trafic Ryan

Station Hands Award Dispute Opens in Arbitration Court

In Sydney on October 2, the Commonwealth Arbitration Court heard the A W A and the Pastor alists Federal Council of Australia seek variations to the sheep station award. Justice Higgins suggested a certificate recognizing a broader dispute across states. The A W A's Mr Armstrong and counsel agreed to consider the proposal. Evidence resumed and proceedings adjourned.

Sydney Commonwealth Arbitration Court A.W A Federal Council of Australia Higgins Armstrong A.W Ot Tr Kanx K.C

Penalty for War Precautions Act Breach in Sydney

Ernest Harry Boote editor of the Australian Worker faced charges for breach of the War Precautions Act at Central Police Court. He was fined £50 in default four months imprisonment after magistrate deemed the offense not a mere error of judgment due to prior submissions. Boote was also ordered to refrain from publishing uncensored articles during the war or six months after.

Sydney Central Police Court Ernest Harry Boote Australian Worker

Those Who Pay at the Star Film with Bessie Barriscale

Last night audiences enjoyed a mid week program headlined by Those Who Pay starring Bessie Barriscale in a Thomas H Ince drama. A shop girl’s poverty leads to theft and sorrow as a lawyer Senator helps but love grows and she learns he is married. A strong supporting program features a scenic of JuanTI and Australian Trans Continental Highway views.

Bessie Barriscale Thomas H. Ince Eratvade Juanti

Terrific Fires Ravage District Along Bareoa River

Telegram from Blackall reports a vast fire raging in the Bareoa River district with strong wind driving flames. Efforts focus on moving sheep to safety as rain is awaited. Extensive destruction reported with many holdings burned and thousands of sheep lost on a single property.

Brisbane Blackall Bareoa

Mine air compressor blast slows Lissner operation

On the afternoon of the 1th inst there was a big smash to the air compressor at the Lissner Mine. The blast will render rock drills unusable for a month while repairs proceed. The company employs all men in some capacity during the outage as work continues toward the new mill. Great credit is given to Mr W Thomason and his staff for erecting the agit and standards for the rope setup.

Post Herald Lissner W. Thomason

Magnesia for Acid Stomachs Promises Relief

An old health notice advises using insulated magnesia after meals to neutralize excess stomach acid. Ordinary magnesia and bismuth mixes won’t help. the special insulated formulation eases pain, prevents souring, and aids appetite. Availability is noted from chemists in powder or tablet forms suitable for travel.

Palace Pictures Presents Pritchard’s First Cairns Show

Private H. Pritchard, a returned soldier, performs ball punching at the Palace Pictures in Cairns. He uses hands forearms shoulders and head with rapid drum work, drawing a strong reception. The feature includes The Cook of Canyon Camp and other serials with sensational scenes and a Paramount Gazette reel.

Palace H. Pritchard Cairns Pritchard Gure Pre Canyon Camp Klondike Eithough Terrikly Hoverbew Beverley Pandemonia Paramount Gazette Pte Pritchard

Princess in a Penny Dreadful Caprice Ends in Betrayal

A melodramatic tale follows Princess Irman driven by wealth to betray her husband’s friend Count Feedor. She hands her aide to the secret police, flees to Monte Carlo with a conspirator, and leaves Feedor with nothing as a breakfast-room claim reveals the Count’s murder. Mark arrives as a dying woman laments. The program includes comic relief and cartoons.

Irman Songer Hovband Count Feedor Frehand Secret Police Comey Monte Carta Joe Calerly Mark

Water supply piping dispute at Kamerones State Nursery

Cairns and Barren Shine Coomers protested rewards for action by the Department of Agriculture to renew water pipes from Kamerones State Nursery. The issue centers on removal of piping to a park site in Cairns and use at a state fort, with claims over cost, irrigation use, and readiness of the reserve.

Cairns Barren Shine Department of Agriculture Reniewine Kamerones Cesterday Ithe Urihone Tc Reree Mhrreday Scrivensant Kramorangy Neesery Rairi Scriven Feedeo

District Court Returns Not Guilty Verdicts in Ingham Cattle Theft Case

In Townsville district court today Creeerare Croton was found not guilty of stealing cattle at Ingham. A similar verdict was returned for James Rudolph Lily charged with breaking and entering at Townsville.

Townsville Taday Creeerare Croton Ingham James Rudolph Lily Townsvile

Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Backache

Backache and kidney trouble are common, and Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills claim to treat them effectively. Sold by chemists and storekeepers in sealed glass containers, small size 1/6, large size holds more than twice the quantity for half a shilling.

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