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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1942

Page

6

Atherton District Hack and Scurry Entries and Weights

Weights for the Atherton District Hack and three Hack Scurry races are listed for Saturday August 22 with entries including Heindel Ramdas Bombshell Valareen Gold Chip Nevice King Rally Stawell Gift Spark Locket Cole and Vam Laddie Idolise. Nominations close at 2 pm on Saturday with weights to be declared on course. Corns declared August 11 1642 at 30 pounds.

Atherton Heindel Ramdas Bombshvell Valareen Gold Chip Nevice King Rally Stawell Gift Spark Locket Cole Si Corns EL Carr

Acceptances for Ascot on Saturday at Melbourne

Acceptances listed for Ascot races on Saturday including the Abercorn Trial Hurdle over two miles and the Essex Trial at eleven furlongs. Named horses such as Virthe W1t Vids, Sligo 101, Arklow Bom 8, Court Southerly 13, Sir Courtney Barrara 192, and many others compete in hurdle and flat events. The Yarborough Handicap divisions feature jockeys and trainers among listed contenders.

Abercorn Sligo Arklow Bom Courtney Barrara Mitta Grange Wolows ESSEX Imotic Sear Range Somerville Rona Citelaw Oivision

Relieve Rheumatism With Dr Sheldon Kidney Pills

An old advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills as a reliable cure for rheumatism, claiming the pills improve kidney function to filter impurities. It asserts many cases see complete relief after a few weeks, notes no harmful ingredients, and highlights strong sales.

Dr. Sheldon

Nightan It El Rio Race Result at Rosslyn Welter

The 8 furlong Rosslyn Welter feature saw Fort Belvedere Frill King at Warwal prevail. Bronze Flight Crmseria 58 Cednoo Count and Belvedere Frill also featured in the race action with Hile Burke Besu Lake among the notable competitors.

Ate Nightan el Rio van Rosslyn Welter Hile Burke

Balaclava Saturday Greyhound Meeting Nominations

Excellent nominations received for a Balaclava coursing meeting to be conducted on Saturday. Handicaps list first heat entries Lily Slick Slipaside Aussie Abe Hawkie's Gold Saving Ways Miss Merrina. Second heat Kim Lin Milo Son Silver Stitch Rowwin Lone Dream Mirchief Bov Son Hawk. Third heat Hawzie Son Rock Man March Comet Black Nut Wise Babinda Red Stone. First Division Sol Strohser Phar Mill Gay Cavil Hero Total Baby Smiling Crest Sergeant's Fick Hazel Chris Meg's Pal. Final for second division dogs plus sweencakes will complete programme. Details of starting time and buses to be announced in Saturday's issue.

Lily Slick Slipaside Aussie Abe Hawkie Saving Ways Miss Merrina Kim Lin Milo Son Silver Stitch Rowwin Lone Dream Mirchief Bov Son Hawk Hawzie Son Rockman Ser March Comet Black Nut & Wise Babinda Red Stone Ing Iy Sol Strohser Phar Mill Gay Cavil Hero Total Baby Smiling Crest Sergeant

Cairns Club Bowls Enjoy Interclub Action and Standout Play

The Cairns Club reports next weekends schedule with Kerr versus Hannity and Rutherford against Boelend on Saturday and Purcell facing Skene on Sunday. Last Saturday Tom Dillon and Rutherford dominated the B grade singles, while Gordonvale visitors added social spark to the greens. Fraternal greetings were exchanged at Sunday tea, with Mr Reed noting that any man in uniform would be welcome on North Queensland greens to promote healthy recreation and duty.

Kerr Hannity Rutherford Boelend Purcell Skene Tom Dillon Gordonvale Messrs J Reed G 5 Reed Far North Queensland Queensland Feed Lewis

Answers to What Do You Think Quiz From Australia

A reader notes in Western Australia offers responses to a quiz titled What Do You Think with items including Europe’s potato introduction, meat preservation, a measurement of six feet, and a religious gesture before the Cross.

Western Australia Europe

Cairns Charity League Football Notes and Plans

Cairns Charity League details include football, tennis, hockey hopes with units offering facilities. Major Colley praises civic service and readiness for weekend inter unit sport. Captain Baker, Lieut Sisley, and Sergeant Sneddon express sporting interests. Sunday matches set at Norman Park for AMF ALF and unit teams. fund drive to 4CA Comforts and Red Cross. hockey rubber game with AHL approved. boots lent for training. Executive attendance listed.

Colley Cairns Baker Sisley Sneddon Cricket and Hockey Association Rovers Tigers FP. Gallchair

Final George Hull trophy outing set for August 23

The final George Hull trophy outing is scheduled for Sunday August 23 at Barron River, completing the 144 season. A special general meeting is planned for August 7 to decide trophy distribution and future club activities. all debal members are urged to attend at 82 Martyn Street at 8 o clock.

Barron River Debal Martynstre

Haig’s Son Reported Missing in Middle East

London August 18 Captain Lord Haig heir to the Earl’s title, of the Hayal Armoured Corps, is reported missing in the Middle East and believed to be a prisoner of war.

London Lord Haig Hayal Armoured Corps Middle East

Probationer nurse position advertised by Herberton District Hospital

Advertisements note Herberton District Hospital inviting applications for a probationer nurse. Other notices list J W Cuthbert of Georgetown selling pumping plant oil engine and kerosene engine with piping. W M Simmonds Babinda auctioneer to hold public sale at McGovern’s boarding house Babinda at 2:30 p.m. Saturday August 72 a quantity of house furnishings effects tools sunries

Herberton District Hospital J. W. Cuthbert Georgetown W. M. Simmonds Babinda McGovern

Newfoundland as Atlantic stepping stone and fishing heart

Newfoundland plays a vital wartime role as the western terminus of the Atlantic bomber ferry and a key link between America and Britain. The region, rich in cod and timber, hosts garrisons and bases, while its rugged coast and Grand Banks fishing fleets sustain a centuries‑old industry centered on Neptune and King Cod.

Newfoundland Cobb's Camp Atlantic Ocean Britain Scherme Azores Plymouth New York London Gulf of St Lawrence Catana United States Maresni St John's Victoria England St. John's Coant Dominion of Labrador Peninsula Labrador Dependency Stuand British Empire John Cabot Cabot Henry VII Hurpisey Gilbert Pyrenees Neptune King Cod Canada Labrador Grand Hanes A.W the Age North Atlantic

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