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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
2
Abandoned Tunispail meeting reported as officials announce nominations for next Saturday's card. Secretary urged to submit entries by Monday with the Innisfail races noting delays and committee decisions.
April 28 the Queensland Turf Club explored mobile barrier ideas at Eagle Farm. Secretary Ro Sloman announced the club would assess a movable barrier by Ameria Company, noting past trials in Sydney failed due to tape base weight and quietness.
Mossman Social bowling results list many mixed doubles and singles featuring Crees Mackay Lunn Croce and other players. Scores include 23-18 25-26 19-24 and 27-21 with references to the Gordonvale club visit and notable locals Amy Reed Townsend Coutts Goodall and Sues.
Racing notes indicate Wellington trails in the first leg with strong support from Russia and Conesrto as Ban 1deapped, while Blue Legend and Crusader lead Doncaster field. Jockey Groree Fo tere booked to ride, with Brisbane Cup plans and O'Shea Stakes looming as two Grand Mel 700d betting edges stir excitement.
Teats or ses tans are sed at the present at 730 pam.
Race meeting notice for Cairne Mack Club set for Saturday May 3 with prize £175 first division hack or third division. Programme details show entry and fees. secretary Carr issues notice via P O Box and telephone contact.
Mr HL V Johnson of Canberra announces his resignation as an official of the Workers’ Union during an inter-State conference of the A.W.U. He recalls joining the union in 1908, cites transport woes of the era, and notes his long service as an organiser and ticket holder for WA branch. He fondly mentions Banjo Paterson.
Cardinal Gritin in London during Industrial Sunday broadcast warned that class war and hate endanger society. He urged banishing selfishness and misunderstandings from industrial relations and praised the hopeful trend toward industrial cooperation as productive work rises in importance for workers.
A schedule of local events lists a Girl Guides meeting at St Johnsgab Rooms at 4 pm tomorrow April 30. Bun Great Association holds a general meeting April 29 at Methodist Hall Winkworths. A ton and District metasocial meets May 1 at Regent Theatre Span. Mulgrave Central SGI Company holds an AGM at Gordonvale on Monday May 21 at 9 40 am. Babinds District Memorial Hall Committee AGM May 12 at the RESALLA Room.
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