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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1917
Page
3
A garbled foreign news item discusses German war positions and a pope mediated peace effort. It references Berlin sentiment and public dismay over the conflict and calls for peace terms or response to the pope.
Field report indicates minimal gains to the east while artillery remains active. Lines show Allied forces facing enemy pressure around St Julien and Lange during renewed engagements.
A French communique says German guns bombarded Casemates Plateau but were repulsed with heavy losses. It claims German forces pushed English prisoners from Sees near Langenmarck and penetrated toward Gaspnicourt capturing prisoners. The Italian notice reports Allied and Axis actions with uncertain conclusions.
A fragment describes a cheering message about repatriation of war funds to the Allies and celebrations in New York. It mentions postwar happiness and home life and references the Swedish Government and expected revelations.
Fragmentary war note describes troop movement on a road near a village and references attack and destruction with unclear details and names.
A fragment notes a German vessel sighting near New York with marks of distress. Details are unclear but mention of a marinership and casualties.
Lingis reports British ships sheltered at Mowe and Landed their crew. Paris describes a communique on German trench raids near Men and dagons with four German soldiers fatally wounded. Stockholm notes betting and political chatter as carriers report.
Fragmentary notes describe a race at Rosehill with several horses named and positions unclear. The text mentions horses such as Sweet Roheric Bird and Snow King Tassano and references a straight section and finish order amid garbled details.
In a brisk race at Samdowm Park, Esmee narrowly defeats Zed and Ed Tame by a neck in the 2 mile Steeplechase. Betowse 30 terms and a close finish mark the event with Penns covering the field.
A wily man seeks to clear his honor by pursuing a German spy to London. He encounters Mrs Marison in a tense apartment confrontation where a knife appears and danger escalates. The scene builds to a highly dramatic, unresolved moment.
Attendees to the Palace tonight will enjoy a lively program described as excellent. The screening and humor are highlighted with a comic run of acts and a few international riffs. Prices appear casual with 5 shillings 0 pence, 1 shilling 3 pence, and a gallery rate. The event is expected to start a Saturday session with a quick admission flow.
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