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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1945

Page

2

Amateur rider suspensions and racing notes at Cairne Park

The Cairne Park stewards found amateur rider Stanley Robert Grady guilty under NQRA Rule 97 and suspended him for six months after the Bevenut Division Mack event. Br Brent was acquitted. Lavin not guilty. Concerns arose during evidence presented by steward Brasy and others amid the Brisbane meeting notes.

Stanley Robert Grady NQRA Mrawit Kroeet Lavi Sandy Mack Cannan Park Max Messrs Fol. Brady Goughara VW. Jensen Cairne Hace

Harvest Triumphs At Albion Park Despite Scratch Rounds

Brisbane April 1 Harvest won the Blue, carrying 7lb more than the field, with Gayborough close. Harvest’s apprentice rider is unavailable, but Gayborough and Eve Speartelt loom as threats in the Park Handicap over 1 mile 57 yards on Saturday. Transvaal, Badford, and other runners show form in segments of the Easter meeting. The field includes Nobler, Sraord, Emborough, Forever, and Sage Lat as potential challengers in later divisions.

Brisbane Albion Park Harvest Gayborough Badfort Eve Spearfelt Wiseland Gay Baroush Tattersall Easter Mandar Badford Speartelt Gayburquen Dawson Toowgamba Transvaal Ander Eye Speartell

Maiden Handicap racing notes from Easter weekend heats

Race report lists Final Edition winning the first Maiden Handicap heat by five lengths and Silver Lad taking the second heat on Easter Saturday. It records multiple horses across divisions including Ide Green, Wung, Wedge Beau, Plutocist, Shepard's Pride, Fi Winn, and Brentloch, noting placements, future potential, and upcoming races.

Om Easter Monder Silver Lad Eamer Saluren Sweet Burs Ner Bert May Wedge Photocrat Idle Green Master Gaine Wedge Beau Neek Sway Masi~ Goine Plutocist Shepard's Pride Jed Barrier Pluiserat Partaker Tum Taal Takantes Influence Mallum Borse Polgsin Sheppard Hanicap Brentiock

Cairns Cricket Series Opens Amid Grain Shortage

The report details a Cairns cricket opening with events at Parramatta Park and Transport of Workshops, noting disrupted rail transport and a North Queensland meat meal shortage impacting poultry and egg production. Key figures include McKavanaga, McKillop, Maton, Horwood, Hayes, and Beniface, with concerns over grain, meat meal, and rail recovery affecting season prospects.

Parramatta Park Ivanfeces Bengummer Oilock- Aistogers Brothers Norman Smuteau Wefila Provosta Tranboes Beathers Wariles Br P. Mallet

Retirement talk and cabinet aim before June election

The report notes plans to retire from public life and outlines a push to form the full Cabinet prior to the Federal election on June 11. It emphasizes readiness and timely transition for the upcoming vote.

Queensland innovation stalled by shipping delays in agriculture aids

Reports from Canberra reveal efforts to mobilize Federal departments to overcome delays in shipping essential agricultural materials. Officials cite the need for overseas supplies and rail usage to accelerate housing and farm hardware delivery, with figures noting months for vessel availability and increased costs.

Custis Coe Terra Tabac Fiation Curtin Canberra Queensland Sennen J. Dedman Emanue Uch Eine Arvinas Ae Suilder Oreo Ourpoma Deseo Ot Tontel Toeught Stencor France Geome

Hard going in Burma water supply crisis

AAP report from Bombay dated April 18 cites Allied Land Forces South East Asia describing the Fourteenth Army operations south of Kosugpeasung with forces near the Melville area. The article notes difficult terrain and a near exhaustion of water supplies faced by allied troops amid enemy positions.

Burma Vocateey Ta Amay Bombay South-Hat Ava Haies Fourteenth Army Kosukgpeasung Melvclle Fee Kyankwadming la More

Charges Withdrawn in Brisbane Case Against Two Defendants

In Brisbane on April 18, the Crown withdrew charges against Edward Smerville and Michiel Jongphy McCacuty. The men faced counts tied to printing and possessing materials for Commonwealth ration documents. Proceedings noted they had been committed for trial on serious charges.

Brisbane W. Billie Edward Smerville Michiel Jongphy McCacuty Somerville Baber Commonwealth Wetarthy Inc Ciden

University Board Appointment Announced For Scholarships

In Isbane on April 19 a University Board appointment was announced by the Minister of Education. The signatories include representatives from the Education Department and the University. G Farsan Cacling is named to the coordinating committee overseeing scholarship awards and related admissions rules.

Isbane Vic Far Air Lavpumbe G. Farsan

Japans Cities Report On Bomb Attacks Aftermath

The New York Times reports on the Japanese city devastations from air raids and the impact on civilians and opposition, noting widespread destruction and the uncertain response of Japanese authorities and civilians to the bomb campaigns.

New York New York Times Saya Jaber Smerican Santer Thority

Anarchy Complete in Northern Coal Region Debate

Sydney reports a seismic debate on national coal policy as the Northern Bailiecy Propristors' Association highlights Foster’s goal to fund a reform. The seal inquiry spurs calls for an effective enforcement plan after a minority faction controlled the Miners Federation.

Sydney Bailiecy Propristors’ Association Byeory Foster Fonda Foster Seal Minere Federation Norman Mighell Miners’ Federation Mambere

Spanish German Trade Talks Fail to Halt Iberian Flights

Report from Madrid states Spain rejected an American request to halt all German air traffic to the Iberian Peninsula. The move followed the expected arrival of the last Lufthansa freighter, effectively suspending authorized Germany Spain routes and signaling a broader impact on wartime air commerce.

London Apel

Secrecy Roundup on Poland Policy Reported by US Officials

A Washington press briefing outlined US policy on Poland. Officials indicated efforts involve consultation with allied governments and diplomatic channels. The conference stressed confidentiality and ongoing coordination with named ministries and ambassadors.

Washington E. Stettw Poland Bicserv Moletow

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