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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1947
Page
4
Brisbane bookmakers report a money shortage reflected in totalisator turnover for the season. The decline compares with late 1943-46 figures, with the war-time turnover down significantly and the overall season total around £315, Cos.
In Muttaburra near Longreach April to May Thomas Lames Spence of Rossievale State married, was killed when his vehicle rolled after leaving the road. Two passengers were admitted to hospital with injuries as the forward occupant suffered a fractured skull.
Warrnambool Leading Seaman John Henry Harrison, with Robert Chalk the man who died after a March 24 fall near the Royal Hotel, denied claiming Chalk was dead and said he did not strike or push him. He testified he was drunk but able, and recounted leaving a hotel with Chalk who afterward fell on a footpath near the wharves. The inquest before Senior Sergeant McKenna adjourned to April 11 with evidence from three RAN personnel, Chalk’s father, and orderlies, while officers Montgomer y and Gillman said they heard no brawl. Chalk’s death is being investigated by the Coroner’s Court.
A London sports column notes the FA and Football League considering extending the season past June to finish league and cup contests, naming clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers Manchester City Burnley Cardiff City and Doncaster Rovers. It also covers boxing with Bruce Woodcock failing to KO Frenchman Stephan Otek and the upcoming match with Joe Bak for the title, plus rowing and university boat race prep at Oxford and Cambridge detailing crew strength and training through Putney.
Cairns cricketers travel to Cooktown by Avro Anson plane with eight players aboard. The Cairns team was hosted by Cooktown residents, who organized entertainment including a tree dance and a night of pictures and refreshments for the visitors.
Cairns Club notes recount a jumbled list of players and match details from a recent club evening. The report names numerous competitors, scores, and partial outcomes, with emphasis on individual performances and the upcoming schedule, though the text is fragmentary and hard to follow.
Fragmented text presents a plea about middle age and health. Names mentioned include Williams and Reece with Soren, plus general references to aging, health care, and guidance. The passage appears to warn against fear and promote coping strategies for adults approaching or in middle age.
The Riviera Championship in London saw Sweden’s Monte Caio beat Romania’s Mogdo fursk in the women’s singles final with scores 64 68 8. American opponent Patty Ameri BH TA 2 BO Ty did not win.
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