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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1945
Page
2
Canterbury preparation builds for Saturday racing as entries include names like Staley and Sonne, with multiple horses such as Basan and Son- terence facing competition. Local bettors await details on Sandicap mile race and other events at the track.
Unreadable OCR text shows Mareeba Turf Club betting and event prompts for a Saturday race day in December and a January 1 program. Mentions 400 programme and roving, with garbled female and betting phrases. No clear names, dates, or outcomes usable.
Moscow December 2 The Physical Feature Sports Committee announced a prize package for an athletics event. A middle class prize of 30 roubles, about £1300, was set. Names mentioned include Kosareev and Saino.
Good stocks arriving weekly include 15 Cw, 1 Ton Aihtien W Cwt and 9 Ton Trucks with platform drop side stake side and tipping bodies. Some with mechanical hoists and limited hydraulic hoists and two-sperd axies. Also 3 Ton Trucks with four steel wire and 15 Cwts, four or single wheel drive. Wealo can supply 6 wheel drive and 5 to 10 Ton Trailers and Reconnaissance Wagons.
Insolvent listing notes CROSSLAND MOTORS CENTRAL MOTOR AGENCY ININNISFAIL, ARMSAMONG LEDLIE STILLMAN ATHERTON ATHERTON TABLELAND CO OPERATIVE BUTTER ASSOC MALANDA among entities referenced in further particulars.
Dimbulah races featured varied events with horses such as Dima High Hack, Dima, and Dimbular. Prizes included wins by Rainy and Raine, with multiple handicaps and notable performances across events chaired by officials. Notable horses: Garrick, Best’s fariime, Moonen, Red Valley, Opera, Limelight, Star Amber, Reckless, May, Harry, and Pindy.
The fragment records a sailing event with numerous names such as Catherine, NBA, Wier, Defiant, Hill, and queries with race times and positions. It mentions Winter racing goals, wind conditions, and multiple round results including Catherine leading and various boats like NBS and Winon posting times, with fluctuating standings and mid-race adjustments.
The Cairns side beat Atherton by 38 runs on the first innings at Malands. Cairns scored 135 with Atherton replies showing 40. Ball, the fast bowler, impressed for Queensland, while Dan Gillman led Atherton bowling with figures of 3 for 20 off 11 overs.
The Yeban AP correspondent quotes Communist Chief of Staff General Yeh Yin saying about 80,000 casualties have occurred in Communist and Nationalist forces since surrender. He estimates Communist strength at one million could sustain a decade without outside aid and notes 144 Nationalist divisions facing them. Major fronts include central and southeast Shara, East Chekiang, South Manchurian regions, and rail lines Peiping-Saiyuan, Peiping-Hankow, and Tientsin-Pukow.
The Sydney letter critiques prewar spending and argues for reform in New South Wales finances. It discusses federal funding, education, free medicines, and the balance of power between state and federal government, urging radical improvement in schooling and a stronger domestic policy. It emphasizes practical governance and citizen formation through experience and evidence.
A historical note recalls policy disputes in 1842 over a transport ship Wateriog carrying convicts to Tasmania. It mentions insurance cautions when bishops or others took part in wartime actions and cites a Pacific Victory exhibition in Sydney showcasing naval and industrial exhibits including Veleradio sets and lifeboat signaling gear.
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Tokyo reports indicate that the American Associated Press notes advance preparations to arrest prominent Japanese figures including former premier Kiyoshi Nashimoto and notable industrial, banking, and military leaders such as Nakajima, Takahashi, and Tari. The moves target senior Imperial household members and ex-cabinet officials amid postwar prosecutions.
London reports that the Streicher Estate is transferred to private Jewish charity. The property, fitted with modern agricultural machinery, will become an agricultural training school for Jewish youth, aiding relocation to Palestine.
New Delhi December 7 Indians servicemen will play a vital role in building India during wartime. General Auchinleck in his speech noted the Inter-services Victory Exhibit and called for a full record of India’s part in the war.
December ballots indicate near completion of electing officers for the Seamen's Union Queensland branch. Present secretary W Casey trails rival R Huod of Sydney by one vote as counting proceeds, with figures 506 to 505 and results expected to finalize within the week.
December 3 Brisbane reports an acting judge hearing a bankruptcy matter. Tollsmache Heriot Balle alias Thomas Henry Balick seeks discharge. The judge questions whether an acting judge has jurisdiction and adjourns to Wednesday for further study.
A garbled brief notes a second meeting between Now Again and Ca Casey in Calcutta. It mentions secretary aid Dee 2 CAAP Ifiandhi and a hoped reunion with the Govern at Mongol, with references to Mr KG Cases, Temle, and MP Rea. The report is unclear on outcomes.
Day by day postal closing times listed for Camns and Bundabera districts with towns including Sam-Tebleland South tn Tully Port tom OU age Spm. Tomorrow list shows Mulligan Petford Pine Cottons Sam Bieta Somto Mommus Towerville Ayr Mac way Burdabere Marsoar Ga Goipie Bre romrWOOT and other towns. Service hours note 230nm Bundabera and 204m Nip Bundabera with noted Saturday schedule.
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