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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1945
Page
6
A long OCR fragment lists numerous job requests and notices for help. It includes vacancies in dairy, factory, retail, cabinet making, and mechanical service. Names and precise locations are obscured. the readable items indicate multiple employers seeking workers, craft labor, and tradespeople across various roles with vague dates and conditions.
A fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement or listing for Australian Life Assurance and related services. It references insurance, lif e assurance nations, mortgages and investments, and a general commission agent with a contact line ending 335-008. The text is garbled with railway/branding-like terms and a hydro of corporate names, indicating a broker or agency promoting financial services.
A dense rush of advertisements and notices lists rooms for rent and business spaces, job inquiries, restored electrical gear, and services for motors, radios, and tools. It references properties in the Worms area, offices for hire, and trades, with scattered mentions of auctions, tenders, and shipping.
Cricket scores from Cairns weekend matches show varied innings with multiple players named. Highlights include Brophy, Olson, and Girle among bowlers and batsmen, with totals ranging across teams and innings and final outcomes noted for several clubs. The report lists extensive overs, wickets, and individual scores across both first and second innings, concluding with overall results and club tallies.
Notice announces a general meeting for Marcens and Dimbulat Growers on Saturday December 18 1821 at 11 am and an executive meeting in the Northern Division. Details mention locations Paulina Memorial Home Estelle Thomson and various unrelated ads follow.
The event features Mrs. Bell winning the division seven free bert cards and Mrs Cragg receiving the Captain’s salute. Notable attendees include Mrs. Hod Harris, Mrs. Wright, and Miss Cahill as tributes are paid to long-time supporter Mrs Cragg.
Reruns of last week's play feature singles handicaps with listed players including Mesdames Andrews Rae Lewis and Parker. The final match announces Mrs Andrews versus Miss Lewis on Thursday. committee meeting set for Wednesday December 5 in Wertnestay.
The Associated Press says the game status is unsettled as reports from New York indicate uncertainty about winners and dates. Sources mention Manchuria and January dates with references to weather and shipping news.
Fragmented report lists multiple greyhound races with odd spellings and garbled names. Key dogs such as Novelty, VALIANT LAD, MIDGET SHAUN, and BELLE appear in various placements with inconsistent times and course notes. Overall results are unclear due to OCR corruption and stray phrases.
In Melbourne, McCarthy boxed Alexander in a 10 round bout. The opponents traded early, with McCarthy controlling center ring and landing sharper combinations. Alexander pressed late, but McCarthy's defense and pace earned a decision in a closely fought contest.
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