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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1945
Page
2
Racing event coverage notes attendance for Cannon and Toe Caras Mae Cubs Reese with big nominations across divisions. The First Division starts at 1.58 followed by a transition to the 1 A raoning. Albion ioe Park races will be broadcast with bookmakers present.
Fragmentary notes show a meeting planned for next Saturday with reference to Bas and a decision on an April 71 event. Mentions prize money for the next event and a total of about £400 across meetings.
A scattered OCR of a racing program lists entries and results across multiple divisions. Mentions include names such as Prince Eagle and Lady Gem, with times and positions like 710 pm, 1st, 2nd, and heat results. The fragmentary text also references venues, purses, and various horses and drivers, but details are inconsistent and partly unreadable.
A notice for a Saturday race meeting on April 14 1065 outlines a programme with a 2 mile division and a purse of 800 pounds. Nominations close by 1 pm on Monday April IMS. Signed by the secretary Carr with a contact box.
The afternoon golf scene promises good weather and a strong turnout for a popular fixture. Mableford will be played next Wednesday with four pro programs and mixed events planned for the season. Players are reminded the box will be on the counter today and many have already promised entries.
Cairns Coursing Club stages Easter meeting trials at Balaclava Park with consolation races and a finale. Divisions feature promising heat winners such as Midwet Shaun Byron Lad and Lam, while Wileen Laie and Biljatare contest the first division amid wary box starts and form shifts. Track work and crowd arrangements receive attention for a smooth event.
A cluttered report lists multiple age group competitions in freestyle and breaststroke. Notable names include Petrie, Bailey, O'Rourke, and Barclay among boys and girls across under 13 to over 18 categories, with relay teams and distances ranging from 25 to 90 yards.
Heavier supplies of fresh vegetables noted while southern fruits remain scarce. Bananas and pineapples moved at varied rates, papaws and limes in light supply, apples and grapes very limited, tomatoes and beans scarce, cabbage heavy but improving with the season. Prices range broadly across fruits and vegetables with local cucumbers and pumpkins showing firmer demand for top quality.
Washington April 4 The US Secretary of State E Slettinius sent a letter to Senator Taft urging cooperation on the constitution of the Provisional Polish Government. Taft warned against acts under Russian influence and noted a need to confirm Russia's treaty terms with Polish forces amid reported arrests and underground activity.
An old ad claims Sev erm mosquitoes were driven from a bedroom after a window was sprayed with GID QUICK INSECT DESTROYER. It promises quick death to mosquitoes and other insects and urges nightly use before retiring, touting a perfumed formula and strong killing agent sold by QHD storekeepers.
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