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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1943
Page
1
A noisy OCR pass yields a jumble of phrases about trucks auctions locations and times with scattered proper names. The text includes stray mentions of Macon Saint and various strange sequences suggesting an auction or sale event but details remain unclear.
The readable text fragment lists a mix of classified items and notices including service adverts, employment pleas, lost and found notes, auction hints, and public service mentions. Names, places, and job phrases appear in a garbled stream with references to boxes, permits, and vendor terms.
Fragmentary OCR reads promotional lines for vacuum cleaners and repairs by experts, with scattered references to brands, prices, and a contact address. The readable parts suggest a small ad or circular offering cleaning supplies and service at low costs.
Cairns Mack Club hosted a crowded Saturday meeting at Cannan Park where Welter won the First Division as Lady Merlina faded to third. MaraIon with Jockey Mei cin rode to victory in the Second Division, and Sixth Division saw Mystery Lady edge Mitelrade by a head in a close finish. Je Sey Motteering faced stewards’ questions but was cleared after explanation. Other results included Matelda taking the Fourth Division by a head over Romance, with brave odds and close margins across divisions.
Reports from Flemington detail a wide card including the Steeplechase and Malakopf Stakes with Temple Chef and Gold Watch among listed contenders. Other events feature Classic Handicaps with noted runners such as Primavera, Principal Danilo, and Victory March, plus a detailed field in the Trial HandicAP and Ross Handicap races.
Fragmentary notice mentions a circulating library and resting room labeled Sun Bo per year ten pence per half paper quarter sixpence. It references Carman and a street Abhor Catron in unclear context.
Nominations for the Gordonvale Hoch Club's race meeting on Saturday August 3 close at paper time. The notice invites entries and specifies the deadline to lodge forms today.
Results from the competition include Mesdames Leary Da Corts Gosling Mesogues Rae and Sainton among those who participated. The event featured multiple entries with notable performances by Bestley Lingaay Merten IE and Meadamey Marie Mis avin. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
A well bred pup Mackey Pride by Kamarings Cinjoy, owned by Tommy Peet, dominates Saturday’s greyhound card at Baletees Park. He wins heat after heat, showcasing speed and early promising form, with large crowd in attendance as bookmakers tally tote.
A fragmented report lists meetings and personnel changes with names such as Mr W McCalin and Mr Ol T Biakeney serving as chairman and secretary respectively. The piece mentions council letters from Woothakata Shire Council, new members like Miss Madge Quill, and attendees visiting Mt Mulligan, Cairns and Ath ens with several residents including J A Maun and Marey traveling. It notes weekend plans and resumed work at Blakesey and Mt Mulligan, plus a residence visit for Morello canest and a wedding at the end.
Community chatter from Manus, Ramonica, and Port Douglas districts recalls visits, family gatherings, and holidays. Residents including Mrs J Cook, Mr and Mrs G Jeakie, and Mra N Draper are mentioned with relatives in Cairns and Atherton. Mentioned transport mishaps include a derailment near the Tableland line causing delays and a damaged freight section, with several names tied to local farms and businesses.
Race report from Warwick Farm detailing Katanga A Woke winning the stakes event with a time noted as 82 minutes and 4 x 7 length pacing, while the field included other contenders and race conditions described in terse form.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses early notions of courtesy, hospitality, and guest reception. It references Genesis and outlines attitudes such as alertness to visitors, respect, and the duty to honor guests. The passage analyzes how simple, direct storytelling reflects social norms of hosting strangers.
The piece contrasts old fashioned courtesy with contemporary indifference. It laments fading etiquette and urges maintaining generosity, respect, and mutual care as society’s underpinnings, citing daily interactions and the lasting value of considerate conduct.
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