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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
2
Cairns City Council announces closure of Severin Street between Denbeigh and Grove Streets from 8 am Tuesday 29 April to 8 am Friday 2 May 1952. Town Clerk de G Williams certifies the notice from City Council Chambers Carrs Bud April 1952.
The Cairns Inter Club Championship featured nine games including R McFarlane vs Yeaten and C Melick vs 20-120. W Davidson beat G Barnes, C Dwyer defeated J Franarane 200-18, N Bhouse toppled K Kelly 20-107, E Layeork edged Co Williams, Fe Forsayin beat F Winne 291-108, T Mehrasieaa defeated G Knowles, J Nomis beat V Volser 200-144, Bistslefestnd S Gerachty 200-120. The tournament moved on, with weekly draws listed for Tuesday through Friday and teams advancing to the next round.
Sydney reports a grim toll with 230 dead from crashes around the holiday week as motor incidents surge. Carlton youth Peer-Priskin Allen, 18, dies after a collision with a lorry at Enfield, marking a fatal end to the spree of accidents.
Programme lists Mareeba Handicap and several divisions with prize money for first day events. Includes Hack Handicap and Bracelet race, plus second day events with Tixaroo Handicap and Mareeba Cup. Nominations open for both days with events at 4 pm on Thursday May 29, 1952, J D Baldock secretary.
W rightsA for saturbat lists races at seven furlongs with horses Adve Mary Ellen English Port and many named runners including High Barterm Lear Moneath Channel Lovely Que and others. Stakes include Stradbroke Handicap at sixteen furlongs and Osher Stakes weight for age at ten furlongs with Gay Craft Tea Towel Amberatream and Sea Wolf among entries.
Results of social games played on the West Cairne green listed participants Graber Slater Harvey Simnhuttair M Bary Peirce Gilmery Mestank Nichols A Beette Bowen Sugden michei a with a final score 30 30 and noted players in the event.
The Australian Olympic swimming team arrived in Brisbane and will travel to Townsville to train at the Tobruk Memorial Pool for four weeks. They plan to compete in Bowen next Sunday and then depart for Helsinki on June 2, with team members including Nancy Lyons Judy Joy Davies Marjorie Me Quade Denise Norton Tex Frank ONeill David and Ron Faulds.
The ceremony opened today with the governor Sir John Lara presiding. Attendees included local residents and dignitaries as the gates were unveiled marking a commemorative event at the creation ground.
A fragmentary report describes Prater suffering injuries after a shock event with injuries to the lower area and leg, followed by transport. Names and full details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the sequence indicates immediate medical transfer after the incident.
In Townsville on April 2 the Industrial Court president Mr HJ Harvey spoke after the court’s closing, noting a productive northern tour. He said he inspected many northern industries and was impressed by the balanced court, which ferried a fair process with parties ready to confer and reach agreement.
The report argues longer road and transport programs are needed to match expanding feminine population and production in Australia. It notes 1947 1950 extensions, high road taxes, and the push for road funds to be spent on roads and transport facilities as essential for national prosperity.
Winters bring key battery upkeep tasks outlined by Mr. Frank EiSSooden chief engines at the RAC. Regularly add distilled water to keep acid level with separators, take readings each week for specific volts, ensure terminals are tight, and inspect for proper electrolyte levels and safety compliance. A driver needed for Ravenfield Ravenside in the Milian Central Tableland region.
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