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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1940
Page
8
A fragmented caption hints at a local contest awarding fifth prize in an event described with eroded words. Readers identify hints of a ceremony, judges, and participants, though names and specifics remain unclear due to OCR damage.
A New York cable dispatch reports the death of Kid McCoy by his own hand, ending a turbulent boxing career marked by multiple marriages and divorces. The piece notes his rise as a top middleweight, his personal strife including separations from partners, and references to his combat with rivals and the era’s boxing scene.
In Brisbane on April 21 Northern Suburbs defeated Past Christian Brothers nine to four in the Rugby League final at the cricket ground. Norths benefited from determined play and teamwork, extending their tally with Joe Contella’s efforts for Brothers’ 11 points amid criticism of selections for future games. YMCA beat Eagle Junction 6-3 in a club rugby union match at Exhibition Ground. Brothers beat University 20-12 at No 2 oval with a protested try.
A fractured racing card shows Magneto and Tripan winning complex events led by E Arelien King with Jane Axe and Black Glee in support. Patched results list Ring Twa, Oubers and West Wen Lime as notable contenders while betting favored Mareeba and Tolgan.
The brief item references the Cairns Club rifle trophy event with Bulls-Eye as the author or commentator.
Seventeen members faced targets for the CTL trophy NOAA medal and W A Collis shoot-off. W Conoplia led with high scores including 34 33 33 100, Kennedy close behind. The day saw improvements despite showers, with top distances and a keen WA Collis shoot-off leaving two in the running for the re-handicap.
A fragmented OCR text mentions names, dates, places, and codes in garbled form. Specific details are unreadable, with scattered terms like Athens, Downes, and box mentions offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
The report recaps Curtin's reply to Beasley in Sydney about the Hands off Bustin resolution. Curtin, speaking in Melbourne on April 7, reportedly said he would not ask a dog to semination of that crown, addressing the NSW Labor executive.
In Canberra reports say Labour MPs aldermen and local branches will seek meetings to decide attitude toward the war effort and to secure union affiliation. Breakaway candidates may refuse to exchange preferences with the official party, as Beasley attacks Curtin and signals open factional conflict within the Labour movement. A separate note describes the Graf Spee wreck in Montevideo Harbour being salvaged for its metal by Vega Helguera, while internal party strife continues to destabilize unity ahead of the elections.
The speaker accuses Mosars Lang and Beasley of signing pledges denying party membership while allegedly attending a meeting to form another party. He contrasts his stance with Mr Bearley, accepting Federal Executive decisions. He retorts at being called a Communist puppet as he campaigns in Premantle.
On Thursday several associates competed for the L.G.U. war chest medal with Mrs A M Langes winning 100 17 83 ahead of Mrs Grititha 102 15 87 and Mrs Gummow 106 19 87. Griffiths tied for first in a tacky event. Mrs Griffiths beat Miss Cahill in Mollie Draper round. Sunday Ladies Day saw captain’s team win by 1 up with several match results listed. Tea followed and nominations requested for upcoming Anzac Day week.
The fragment reflects on shifting legal norms echoing past ideals. It hints at a debate over legacy versus progress, noting how “the laws in our father’s day” were once considered best, while implying change or reevaluation in the present.
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