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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1944
Page
6
Nominations for the turf event close on Monday as organizers prepare for the upcoming season. April is mentioned in reference to timing, with officials urging quick submission of entries.
Greyhound racing at Balarava Park hosts the Easter Handicap finals this afternoon. The event features top contenders such as Scarlet Rose, Mockwilit Queen, Black Nivexet, Red Constok, and Red Pet in a tightly contested eight race program, with selections noted as Smiling Lines, Frail Lass, Red Pera, and Baby Lou among others.
A vintage ad promotes Double D Ointment as a soothing nightly cure. It highlights cold wind soothing effects and antiseptic ingredients like Dr Eucstyp tus, urging readers to keep a jar for emergencies and everyday use.
Reports from Brisbane detail a crowded program with Danish Don and Eve Felt under scrutiny in the Easter Gift and related events. Stand Easy Shadow Kitty Buzz and other two year olds feature in Maiden events with Kitty Buzz aiming for victory after a March debut loss.
A notice invites members to a meeting next Wednesday at 4 PM in the treasurer’s office. For conveyance difficulties contact Mr Grimithe at 7100. The message references an upcoming usual meeting time and location details.
Testimony details a fatal November 1 pedestrian crash in Mourilyan. Witnesses describe two women struck by a car driven by Sarbello, with police and medical assessments noting excessive speed and alleged negligence as contributing factors.
Fragmentary OCR notes report an inquest that was closed amid uncertain details involving a cited prosecutor and officials. Context remains unclear due to damaged text.
The sale saw strong bidding with at least two yearlings selling for high prices. Key figures include Pott Sen acting for fnian inerera and Sd Wheeler for A Hogg in India as prolific buyers. Polson secured several interstage buyers, with Magy achieving the highest price. The market expects regulations not to affect exports from Glondstoce.
Mt Garnet April notes show Mrs Ferns leaving as representative of Alluvial Mining Equipment Ltd at Return Creek. The tableland dredge effort nears end as ore feed dwindles. prospects for tin production in North Queensland remain cautiously positive amid management changes and hospital staff rotation.
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