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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1947
Page
4
Aug 12 Brisbane pre post odds favor Murray Stream as the top pick carrying 7-1/2, with Good Ides and Embrolita among contenders. Murray Stream seeks another strong showing while the track is reported in perfect order and Good Ides appears a right fit for top form.
Wombats defeated Rockes 12 to 7 while Lovetts beat Aloomba 17 to 10 Edmonton forfeited Rasiblers. Trochus had a bye. Amontan defeated Weens 24 to 14. Trochus again had a bye. Girls are reminded of tomorrow's meeting.
London August 11 44 coroner’s jury at Southport found Mrs Victoria Clements was murdered by her husband Dr G Clements. The estate left by the dead woman valued at about £12530 with duties and share to Mrs Clements relatives.
The Canadian Lawn Tennis Association announced that Bob Murray of Montreal, 25, will referee the Intercontinental Davis Cup after approval by Asian and Czechoslovak captains. Murray previously chaired the Canadian Davis Cup Team Selection Committee in 19.
In Rhode Island, Parker loses to Tyro Newport as Herbert Flam from Beverley Hills defeats Frank Porter in the Newport Lawn Tournament. Flam’s upset marks a notable early round win among several star entrants including Bill Bidwell and Ren McCarthy, with Mec Carter also progressing in the event.
Berlin reports say a woman emissary tied to the Hermaine royal jewel smuggling ring was taken into custody. American investigators found hidden pieces missing from Princess Hermaine’s collection and traced caches to Berlin. Fraulein Herbst and Prince Ferdinand figures are cited as involved while German police take over inquiries.
The South Queensland rugby league squad travels to Cairns for a Sunday clash with Far North Queensland. The team lists players from Ipswich Toowoomba Rockhampton and Brisbane with noted captains and key backs. Local expectations focus on a strong showing by veterans and a promise of “splendid curtain reliefs” in the program.
Geneva reports delegates to the rede conference agreed to include world trade charter provisions allowing nations to adjust trade in economic emergencies. The pact permits restriction of imports from certain countries or boosting imports from others to counter threats to monetary reserves. After March 1, 1952, nations seeking restrictions must obtain approval from the International Trade Organisation, which can set time limits if measures are discriminatory.
The UN Secretary General in his annual report notes Australia has not submitted a draft trusteeship agreement for Nauru. He recalls Australia announced plans to draft an agreement with Britain and New Zealand during the assembly’s London session, but no further word followed.
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