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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1947

Page

2

Cairns Jockey Club Races Weights for Saturday Meet

Weights for Cairns Jockey Club race meeting on Saturday December 6 include divisions of handicaps and hacks across multiple furlong events. Notable entrants include Thumbs Up, Miss Regale, Abbas Greet Dawn, Persian Of and others in the First and Second Divisions, with entries listed for Fourth, Summer, Sixth and Seventh Divisions, all declared at Cairns on December 2, 1847.

Cairns Jockey Club Miss Regale Abbas Greet Dawn Innuy

Brisbane Trial Gallops At Ascot And Doomben

At Ascot and Doomben two year olds impressed with strong work. Conel led Minds Choice by six lengths over half a mile on the cinders in 50 seconds, last three taking 78. Zoe finished with Student Prince in 38 and a half furlongs on sand. Noble Hero went half a mile in 51 with last three in 39. Langley ran three furlongs in 38 and a quarter. Donette did two miles in 50 with last three in 50. Hedui and Bobbie Burnd contested several sprints on cinders and turf with fast splits.

Brisbane T. Conel Zor Ascot Donette Doomben Man Leesh Hedui Ber Bobbie Burnd Lord Lennox Inkspot Monty Forre

Mareeba Triumphs Over Atherton In Rifle Match

Mareeba defeated Atherton by eight points in a Leama match at Mareeba with 600 and 500 yards events. Top Mareeba scorers included J Cahill 46 and C Thompson 46, while Atherton leaders were M Anderson 46 and D McVicar 43. Conditions were fair after a late start and mirage changes. thirteen shooters faced targets.

Mareeba Atherton Bimrose Thompson J. Cahill Por Atherton M Anderson D. McVicar Alexander M. Anderson C. Thompson W Alemander J. Prince BB J Kneubuler D McVicar W. Anderson B. Hall G Lane L. Dillon J. O'Bairne J. Price C. Elma F Bumrage F. Levis A. Lane F. Reichardt W. Headly L Black A. Langton D. Cowie WG Mewell

Restrictions on Thames Fishing in Edward II Era

England imposed fishing restrictions around 1316 to curb fraud and illegal practices. During Edward II's reign lawmakers set mesh size limits to regulate fishing in the Thames, aiming to prevent cheating and protect fish stocks.

England Edward II Thames

Find the Ball Game Convictions Upheld in New Zealand

Judge Blair of the Supreme Court upheld New Zealand Newspapers Ltd and Eric Vernon Dumbleton against convictions over the Find the Ball competition run by Auckland Star. The scheme was ruled a game of chance not skill. New Zealand Newspapers was previously fined £10 for using its premises as a common gaming house. Dumbleton’s penalty was reserved. Evidence showed profits beyond prize money, with proceeds to charity.

A.a.p.reuters Bilstr Supreme Court Today New Zealand Newspapers Ltd Auckland Star Eric Vernon Dumbleton Auckland Tar Blair Newland Newspapers

Surf Life Saving Notes North Queensland inspection and carnival results

Messrs AR Donaldson and S Costa, Queensland State centre inspectors, will visit North Queensland clubs teaching new streaming methods and gathering feedback. They plan visits to Innisfail Cairns Ingham Ayr Townsville and Brisbane by air after December 13. North Queensland championships at Yorkeys Knob January 4 draw about 800 members. carnival results show Ayr Etty Bay Mission Beach Cairns Arcadia Picnic Bay dominating multiple events with close finishes and strong overall performance.

Messrs AR. Donaldson S Costa Queensland Surf Life Saving Association of Australia Donaldson Mr Costa I Tully Innisfail Cairns Costs Ingham Ayr Townsville Donaldson and Costa Brisbane Muasaion Tesch Surf Life Saving Club Aly Taft Etty Bay Arcandia Carcarry Neary Taylor Muir Price A. Boundy Mission Beach K Kaurila Duncan Robson Ladd Picnic Bay Sestero Gourley Arcadia Keurila Fielding Tait Astorquis Anderson Istria Byrne Smith Forest Beach Yorkey's Knob North Bartier Messrs R. Donaldson Conia

Swiss Train Olympic Hopes MACOLIN

The Sounds Confederation's School of Sports and Gymnastica plans a 750000 structure on 30 acres to train for 1948 and future Olympics attracting 184 guests and 18 winners. Swiss roader league coach Arnold Glatthard led a two week course for winter games at St Morte, Paava Karikko guides other athletes arriving for next summer London games. Daily 184 visitors and 34 courses hosted 1250 amateurs with 2300 in 48 athletic specifications. Political tension exists in some areas over athletic schooling while promoters press ahead believing results justify expansion.

Macolin Switzerland Sounds Confederation School of Sports and Gymnastica Ague Arnold Glatthard Greenstone St, Morte Shiea Paava Karikko London

Multiple Public Notices and Auctions Across Queensland

The report lists several notices from Queensland hospitals boards and agencies. It notes staffing needs at Richmond District Hospital and Atherton Hospital, and auction plans for dairy herds, plant, and furniture in areas including Mareeba and Digger Street. Also mentions a December 1 meeting at Bourke’s Hotel and a Tohoe Air Force branch meeting.

Richmond District North Queenslan N Keren Association Ltd Mareeba Atherton Hospital Stanthorpe Hospitals Board Bourks John Barclay Cow Digger-street

Lipstick Not Helpful for Pradients in Harsh Warnings

A fragmented note warns that certain lipstick claims fail to deliver expected benefits and may be inappropriate for sensitive audiences. The terse text emphasizes skepticism about cosmetic promises and potential harm from misleading labels.

Wether Ster Parted Overlend and Whipp

A fragmentary notice reports a dispute involving Wether Ster and Overlend Whipp with unspecified details. The readable text hints at a financial or contractual matter but lacks concrete dates places or actions. Further readable context is needed to clarify the event and parties involved.

Cairns Bowls Club Notes and Weekend Results

Week end bowls results list teams and scores including Martin Kite Tedman v Jones Dillon Martinie 21-18 and Norris Symons Morgan 23-21. A Grade Singles Morgan v Sinclair 31-16. Consistency Handicap Topliss v Boden 151-114, Symons v Wiseman 150-120, Creedy Iser v Ryan 152-147. Graded Threes Bosanke Wiseman Goode v Toplisa Jensen Sinclair 22-20. Sinclair praised for 9-2 start. Morgan recovered to win. Goode rink won last end. five on the Are end. President H. Purcell presented Les Skellern a bowls bag before departure to Townsville. Mosaman Pennant players visited Cairns. scores listed. Five rinks to visit Malandhe Club next Sunday. list of players provided. Next weekend competitions set for Saturday with Kelly Barrington Martinuzard v Bosanko and Wiseman Goode Gundey. Morgag v Creedy.

Martin Kite Tedman Jones Dillon Martinie T. May Jordan C. Many Norris Symons Morgan McKewan Dowling Y Wv Kelly Gabriel Rae Close Stevenson Tadmen Bosanke Cunningham Morgen Sinclair Topliss Boden Wiseman Creedy Iser Ryan Bosanke Goode Toplisa Jensen Goode Way H. Purcell Les Skellern Cairns Townsville Skellern Mosaman Cocossman Lunn Rex Robbins Hodesdon Mooney Howard Cunningham Boland McClariy Mackay Wood Mischiewski Aghion Glasheen Aren Welch Cress Young Price Smith Thomason Malandhe Purcell Kerr Seo White May Kelly Thomacom Boland Barrington Welch Symona Love Cunningham Kelly Barrington Martinuzrd Bosanko Goode Gundey Morgag Creedy

Maebonic Club Notes Purple Team Triumph in Bowling Clash

Maebonic club reports Sunday bowling clash where the Maemonic purple pennant team defeated Cairns purple team. Match results list Cyril Skinner McFarlane Parry Wardov Jones Stephenson Jensen Thompson 30 17 in one pairing and a 32 14 score for another. Other lines include Lew Dimes Carroll Wilmith McKewen How ard McLaughlin Welch 24 30 and Thornley Shaw Patry Magers more. Further scores: Thorney 31 11 Jorgensen nee Mrs Blackmore Cecil 31 11 Whalley Healy Brest Gel Gack Wherry Box Gamble Cyril Gainer Parry Tremnpeer 33 Parry mnal Crowley O'Brien. Williamson Speed 36 28 Peters Dimes Richardson Carvolth Hoole W Mamgton O'Brien Jagerndorf 30 14. Friday there will be a sixes social evening for trophy presentations. Next Sunday is the annual Diggers day with luncheons for all bowlers and nominees urged to join.

Cairns Maxonic Cyril Skinner McFarlane Parry Wardov Jones Stephenson Jensen Thompson Wherry Richardson Brest Gamble Hollingsworth Roche Cuming Area Lew, Dimes Carrol Wilemith McKewen Howard McLaughlin Welch Masonica Cairns Ore ‘Thornley Shaw Patry Magers More Ts. F. Thompson Nee Jorgensen Oy Blackmore Cecil Aed Whalley Healy Gack Box G Tremnpeer Crowley O'Brien Williamson Speed Peters Dimes Richardson Carvolth

Atherton Beats Gordonvale In Purple Pennant Aggregate

In Gordonvale on November 23 Atherton defeated Gordonvale 75 to 34 in the Purple Pennant match. Players listed include Anderson White Pair weather Marsh v McKeowin Heegan Nixon Whitaker Dowker Louis Milla Townson Cowie Wadley Young Thomson Volp Parry Hesp Reed v Stewart Cloutier Cook Leinster. Atherton won on aggregate and two rinks.

Gordonvale Atherton Anderson White Pairweather Marsh McKeowin Heegan Nixon Whitaker Dowker Louis Milla Townson Cowie Wadley Young Thomson Volp Parry Hesp Reed Stewart Cloutier Cook Leinster

Cairns to Meet Tully in Far North Final

The Advany Shield premiership final for the Far North will be played next Sunday at Innisfail with Tully facing Cairns. Tully beat Babinda to clinch the southern division title, while Cairns edged a draw with Tableland to win the northern division. The final starts at 10 o'clock, with Cairns departing at 1:20 am by White Car.

Advany Far North Innisfail Tully Cairns Babinda Babinda-Inisfail Crirr Ball Tablelamed Stevens Olson Horwood Tableland Whittaker Wallere Budden

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