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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1919

Page

5

Islanders stranded after wreckage off New Zealand coast

Wellington reports a group of island inhabitants and a New Zealand pursuing party endured a harsh time after a wreck. Survivors describe meager rations and cold, wet conditions, while the stranded islanders awaited rescue as a ship to arrive. The party faced shortages but retained hope amid rough seas and uncertain relief.

Wellington New Zealand Fearennnygg Leslausned MS. New Mer Chad Joe Poitiene Roy Party Metioh Inis Conrades Robinesa Ogiah Eng Jethicwe

Volewford Sects Plan Adweed Meeting and Visits

Mr F Volewford Mull announces a sequence of center meetings starting Saturday and Sunday with unclear dates and locations. He plans public addresses at joints and a gathering at Ve today. Attendees include spotters from various local groups, with a meeting at Mr Veetral Proves residence to arrange forthcoming events and potential collaborations.

F Volewford MULL Jolmstone Cod Deeraon Yonge Fewll Cate Todas Hecoming Federal Tore Creevive Preston Ales

Public Health Melbourne Report on Cooperative Health Efforts

An obscure Oct report from Melbourne outlines collaborative efforts in public health. It stresses paternal strength and prosperity in health promotion, calling for cooperation between Commonwealth authorities and local health services to prevent disease and improve community well being.

Melbourne Commonwealth

Bacon Factory and Water Supply Meeting Notes

Fragmented text describes a bacon factory project, water supply planning, and railway yard timing. Mentions stakeholders including Traffic Manager and General Manager, with references to vendors and a railway station timetable. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate assembly of factory walls and delays awaiting dates.

Cruiser Brisbane Arrives at Darwin Harbor

Darwin reports the cruiser Brisbane reached the harbor opposite the Government offices shortly before noon on Saturday. Officers and men have not yet gone ashore except for mail reception staff. Locals question the six month spec policy force costs and whether a commission of inquiry would yield any useful results.

Darwin Brisbane

Inquiry Outlined for Northern Territory Maladministration Probe

Melbourne reports outline of the Judicial Commission to inquire into recent Territory events. It will not cover the broader administration, but focus on charges of maladministration against officials and revelations by Mr Nelson and others. Joshe Ewing of Tasmania is expected to be appointed commissioner.

Melbourne Northern Territory Wold Nelson Joshe Ewing Tasmania

No Fresh Events A Period of Expectancy

Darwin reports no new developments from recent deportations. Crew inquiries yield no details on deaths, with about two thousand under arms in Darwin. Public sentiment views the Hughes Government as temp orising pending federal elections and awaits a territory governor appointment.

Darwin Cruwer Arishane Hughes Toupem Fisher Gilroth Broadmount Seez Jetsy

Queensland Council Debates Key Bills In Second Reading

In Brisbane on October 24 the Queensland Legislative Council read the Succession Act Declaratory Bill and the Government Savings Bank Act Amendment Bill a second time. The Popular Initiative Referendum Bill and the Stocks Food Bill were also read a second time before the Council adjourned until tomorrow.

Brisbane Queensland Government Savings Bank

Brisbane Assembly Debates Bill on State Referendum Timing

In Brisbane on October 23 the Legislative Assembly tabled a bill amending the Li Act to require State polls every three years on whether to continue State control or prohibit manufacture importation and sale of alcohol. The plan sets May voting day on a triennial schedule, excluding days with a State general Act for local option, with the 1930 election noted.

Brisbane

Moonee Valley Anzac Day race meeting notes and results

Melbourne reports a warm Moonee Valley meeting raising funds for the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Mnemonic Yap wins the two mile hurdle for Connelly, with close finishes for several others, while Moonee Valley hosts the ANZAC House highweight and other events. Major placings include Kilchoman winning the Welter and Carafon taking the Romant Welter purse, with tight margins and times noted for each race.

Melbourne Moonee Valley Imperial League of Australy

Horces and Chances in Melbourne Racing Notes

Melbourne October 28 A Wood will ride Eusebius in the Camtala Stakes on Saturday King of the Sea may go to Perth for year end Cup meeting Frank Dempsey remains indisposed Kilo to ride Sarvi in Victorian Derby and Me's Cup He may also enter Deight in the Maribyrnong trial William Yuille and Co sell the steeplechaser Parmentine Mond for guinea.

Melbourne A. Wood Eusebius Perth Frank Dempsey Kilo Sarvi Maribyrnong Wiliam Yuille and Co

Final acceptances listed for Cantata era Melbourne Cup entrants

Final acceptances for the Cantata era Melbourne Cup show a large field including Ibex Mistico Green Lucknow Panacre Eusebius Hymes Lucknow Prince Vicis Ni Hina Snub Telecles Jam Or Chreme and others. The list names multiple horses with origins in Melbourne and surrounding districts as trainers prepare for the race.

Melbourne Ibex Mistico Os Panacre Eusebius Ennaquhair Lucknow Prince Vicsais Ni Hina Snub Jam Or Chreme Dick Tr . Meni Milheme Surveyor Tyman Richmond Main Jene Keniliord Sonny Foy

Defence views on Jellicoe plan and naval budget

A Pacific defence commentary argues Jellicoe's proposals will be debated and likely altered amid urgent postwar economy. It says Britain may need more army than navy for overseas garrisons, questions a Far Eastern fleet, and notes high costs even for reserve capital ships. The piece touches on American naval expansion and Australian science and submarine fleets.

Iciow Jellicoe Admvral Britain Lord Jellicoe America Gonan Valpe

Quotations From V R C Racing Final Acceptances

An OCR fragment lists race names and final acceptances across multiple events. Horses such as Lucknow Greenstead Cuothlook Misneo Lord Setay Sir Ibex and Derby Stakes contenders Enderturly Bright Night Boy Syce Trenchworthy are named among entries for OM and related stakes in Bris bane with jockeys and horses referenced in a period racing notes style.

Erie Moonre Walle Ardmaree Nightwatch Kenil Lucknow Ariteryman Chrome Lan Or Kenna Dick Meagher Pelectes Greenstead Cuothlook Enarhmen Quiester Misneo Lord Setay Kacaroun Sir Ibex Brisbane Seoteh Coon Syeene Syeun Elle Foremost Atence Mail of Hearts Lutre Syce Enderturly Ler Shore Bright Night Boy Syce Saow Star Trenchworthy the Whalan Lord Whettem

Cup meeting heats stir Brisbane racing interest

Brisbane racing scene heats up as queries surface about Snow Star for the Brisbane Handicap and Derby. Market quotes list numerous favorites including Ealoterty Baba shere Boy Syce Brightghrt Snow Star Trenchworthy The Whalan Lord Whitten and more with several other contenders named across events.

Brisbane Snow Star

Scratchings for Melbourne VRC and Derby day fields

Scratchings list for Melbourne VRC meetings shows numerous horses and notables across Sprig Meenne entries, Cartala Stakes, Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby, and feature handicap events. Names include Merrambeena Michael the Brave Mareca Dunvo Truepenny and Hyades among many others, with entrants across hurdles and steeplechase cards.

Melbourne VRC Sprig Meenne Usstar Sasan Lef Capella King Ranerv Landook Devolution Kahaora Denacre Verform Scaneale Lor Nagar Barde Spanner Mis Nama Golden el Ble Weldone Cartala Merrambeena Michael the Brave Mareca Pamakin Castellane Dunvo Varramyana Lihanus Truepenny Coarima Johatiun Sydney Damsel Eudorn Wildun Shacko Scotch Maze Martine Red Signal Sugelo Meone Hyades Pistolarre Sectun King of the Sea Mras Gold Sasanoff Sofala Vanna Varna Carriole Mickey Green Moneto Markdale Duntrim Lord Setay Totham Gringalet Royal Reserve Merv Trent Bob Dene Greens Shadow Dancer Suma Rosyth Thaletas Beltane Parmen Bloodstain Vimpara Orient Vrc Moorna Lass Polio Nisha Sherwoul Williamstown Calais Amann Uska Demonte Evaporation Urstar Thaisa Some Lass Idead Biplane Braille Amadis Bundella Lady Karanand Stemmon Lisnavane Cash Register Cuthawarra Birretah RSH Lacin Red Ae Picione the Redouin Kildenmis Yoorala Castel‘late the Hague Kilroy Ryaljite Devolution Escomb Red Wire Dunwil

Caulfield Morning Race Notes and Two Mile Time

Morning Gallopa reports fine weather at Caulfield with turf in good order. Arch Marella and Renilord pleased by running a mile and a quarter in 1.138, both showing form despite rough winded pacing and light contention on hospital ties.

Melbourne Caulfield Arch Marella Renilord

Thoroughbred Morning Gallops At Sydney Track

Record of multiple horses trialing over varied distances at the Sydney course. Notes include Colbert and Cetigne pacing a mile plus, Froth and Buble near end, and Royal Salute plus Ard rowson in five furlongs. Several trials show 1 1/2 mile efforts, 9 to 12 furlong gallops, and overall strong track conditions with many performers pushing to best times.

Kenilford Sip Maemen Colbert Eliwe Fairvale Darnwil Seecea Ceti Admiral Collingwood Cetigne Buble Kehr King of the Sea Filzarlingtion Hell Vacangwoda Sale Gageces Martino Hymestra Misa Geld Ensebias Dick Meagher Dimboola Goonhah Myales Nasimyth Fitness Colens Marywongie Vasilken Hehail Ardrowson Biegaroon Mootools Danny Dignity Hightown Setay Varral Mellaurme Stephanclis Cordillone Flemington Sydney Och Democracy Michael the Brave Parda Duverney Titanga Cieter Skysal Ansecs Ardnaree Trey Angelia Millienee Surveyor Gambler's Gold Ordil Kenraquhar Tyo Sec Greenshead Clan Fingon Rattlewrack Artilleryman Gamge Outlook Wolara Sosecs Mrowe Wirwire Richmond Mann Chrome Netwater Ronomng Lucknow Sextia Elkin Schaetesa Syre Threave Plovera

Felton Beats Barry In Rough Sculling Race

A hard wind blew as Felton led Barry by ten lengths after the first mile and held on to win. Barry struggled to mount a challenge, while Felton rowed strongly and maintained his advantage on the water near the Middlesex shore.

Felton Barry

Delayed London arrival noted by fog bound ships

In London the arrival of Captain Matthews is delayed at Cowes due to fog. Father O'Donnell and Australian O'Donnell were mentioned in connection with the Tower, indicating a guarded or formal note about positions.

London Matthews m Cogue

Adriatic Leaves New York Amid Shoremen Strike

The Adriatic departed New York for a fortnight burdened by the shoremen strike. Crew and clerical workers faced disruptions as baggage handling slowed and loading times stretched. The ship aimed to return unloaded weight and resume routine operations once the labor dispute eased.

New York

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