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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
1
A dated plea describes cripples and tortured lives, praising a prisoner who promises relief through a friendly chat that costs nothing. The speaker urges immediate contact to find the straight road to health and happiness.
The article notes the United States building more ships than Britain for the past eight months, signaling a shipping leadership change. It highlights Canada’s potential tonnage, Melbourne shipyard layoffs, and future needs for rebuilding after the war. It also covers French embassy visits promoting closer business ties and remarks on Australia’s Northern Territory and wartime enlistments.
The page presents brief notes on local topics and sports items. It mentions agencies and interest groups shaping neighborhood affairs and includes short sports summaries from area teams and venues.
Melbourne reports show Bon Vue targeting Adelaide Derby with Jas Scobie as trainer and C Veale aboard. F Dempsey returns to ride at Moonee Valley, while Caulfield trainer C J Hayes sent Corrie Dale and William Shean to Aspen Dale for a double win. News covers weights, odds, and upcoming races including the Toorak Handicap and Caulfield Cup with notable odds on Major Bill and others.
The piece reflects on Premier Rye and various ministers as capable yet imperfect figures. It notes Melbourne visits by Ryan, critiques on government efficiency, and the decline of long-established politicians like Kingston Braddon Forrest Deakin Griffith Reid. It laments younger leaders and forecasts parliamentary challenges.
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