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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1918

Page

4

Townsville amateur meeting closes at Cluden races

The Townsville amateur meeting concluded at Cluden in fine weather with good attendance. Favorites won most events led by Nesta Knight in the Vice-President's Handicap, and notable bids included Red Cross fundraising as a sale success.

Townsville Cloden Felds Sir Frederick Homewood Nesta Knight Mert Tofa Yule Helling Venta Sr Frederick Ayr Bridge Compel Tufa Coleman Ootha Morphy Yootha Wallette

Scratchings announced for Sydney races lineup

The list from Sydney on September 5 details scratches for the Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan races. Entries removed include Epsom names such as Kingsof, Lady Kara, Magpie, Elsdon, Escomb, and Duke Mal, along with other listed horses and variations of spellings.

Sydney Epsom King’s Bounty Magpie Elsdon Escomb King Oft Duke Mal Kingsword Lady Kararan Jacka Ferlmener Cragrose Fleurant Kong’s Bounty King Fa Regularity

Gloaming among late AJC Derby betting picks at Caulfield

Sporting notes discuss Gloaming a Biplane stablemate in AJC Derby betting and Caulfield weight for age races. Recaps last year’s Memsic Stakes and Hea therlie Handicap winners, praises American writer Atreus Von Shrader and contrasts with Nat Gould. Mentions Irish racing tensions and Turf Club actions in Britain.

Gloaming Biplane’s Greenwood Elysian Caulfield Sir Amyas Frothard Bubbles King Offa Chrome King Kora King’s Bounty Harriet Graham Wedge Lavendo King's Bounty Contry Irish Turf Club England Ireland Trey Tim

Cairns Aquatics Club Plans Christmas Regatta Carnival

The Cairns Aquatics Club discussed a monster regatta and carnival for Christmas and New Year to raise funds for patriotic causes. Plans include social dances, a procession, and welcoming boats from Townsville Brisbane and local enthusiasts. Proceeds fund hampers and club activities as members host weekly dances and solicit support.

Hibernian Hall Cairns Townsville Brisbane W. Favell Inrisbane Ca.c Bill Snc P. Pease

Supposed Murder Reported In Outback Mystery

Constable Waterhouse of Beltana reports a murder at Wortupa Stall. Geo W Snell, owner of 5 Mile Station near Leigh Creek, was missing for weeks. Snell's charred remains were found at Wortupa, about 70 miles from home. Geo Grigdell has been arrested in connection with the case.

Waterhouse Beltana Wortupa Geo. W_ Snell Leigh Creek Snell

Northern Herald sports tease mirrors local season action

A brisk sports blurb from the Northern Herald highlights teams and key figures in recent games. It teases outcomes, standout performances, and upcoming matchups with a period-voice tone.

Australian Treasurer denies federal cyclone relief funds

In Brisbane Parliament on Sept 5 the Treasurer said no federal money had been given for cyclone relief. Mr Swayne pressed if this would surprise residents in Mackay Innisfail and Babinda districts where damage neared over £50000. Theodore replied that it would be much so.

Brisbane Swayne Assembly Mackay Innisfail Babinda Theodore Sydney. Scot Surridge LWW Windever Labor Party T. Mutch Scully Larkin King Rivers Moore Gilytin Hamill Sear Alee Tadka Scully Seah Gott Sew Ferenson Lynch Leary Robson Pauling Goldstein Newsus Amd

Meat shortage pockets Hobart as shops close

Hobart butcher shops shut indefinitely due to lack of beef and mutton supplies. The Mis ter Butchers announce closure until meat shipments resume, leaving customers awaiting restocking and haunting local markets for alternatives.

Hobart

Witness disputes police impropriety amid political overtones

The testimony centers on a witness who urges the court to broaden review to correct convictions tied to evidence he helped procure. The judge notes no extension without new materials and hints at possible impropriety or frame-up. The witness denies political motives, while a exchange recalls Inspector Walters remarks about Macalister’s death. The commission adjourns.

Mr. Windrytr Mutch Windever Scully Walter Macalister Hal

Cairns screens new European romance at Petrova Palace

Madame Petrova stars in a run away morganatic marriage tale in Daughter of Olga as Cairns Pictures presents Bestiny. The program showcases Paramount service with high class photoplays and weekly screenings at Whittick’s Palace Pictures in Cairns.

Cairns Pictures Olga Petrova Daegh- Bestiny Madame Petrova Whittick’s Palace Pictures Palace Paramount Service Whic Australia Metra Ies Brisbane Malace Ject Mr. Iting the of America Mise Ethel Har Cairns Pictures Ltd Mme Mme. Petrova Whitick's

The Martyrdom of Phillip Strong at Astral Pictures

A pastor abandons a city church for mission work amid saloon crusade pressure. His wife’s urged departure leads to slandered ruin, resignation, and his death after preaching a farewell sermon. The issue also features a varied programme and notes from Anzac Entertains a singer and war ballad, plus images from State Farm and other pictorial items.

Astral Pictures Phillip Strong Excelsior Pictures Herberton Pte. W Vance France Northern Herald Kairi E. C. Olive O. Rotter Pre. W. Johnson Teersman Railway Ambulance Champonship Central Queensland Tiads

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