MCC Dominate Rovers In High-Scoring Cairns Cricket
Prag Nin Al Hinech led MCC with 187 as they posted 485 for nine against Rovers. Colts beat Ivanhoes after bowling them out for 203, with Campbell and Khan top scoring for Colts and McDonald, Lazarus, and Furlong shining for Ivanhoes.
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Prag Nin
Ivanhoes
Collins
McKillop
Thornley S Hemilton
Thornley
McDonald
Campbell
Carr
McKavansyn
Hall
Furlong Low
Johnston
Low
Thorley
Lazarus
Olson
Carr Eee Schaffer
Creed
At Cummings
Khan
Colts and Railways triumph in reserve bowling clashes
In reserve grade play, Railways and Colts earned three point wins over C.Y.M.S and Rovers. Notable figures include H Davies and Harbourne for Railways, Lyons and Petersen for Rovers, and King 105 in 40 minutes for Blues v Whites in Folge Hill fixtures.
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Railways
Colts
C.Y.M.S
Rovers
H. Davies
Harbourne
K. Davies
Boniface
McCarthy
Lyons
Petersen
Cummings
Newman
Rice
T Anderson
Tyson
Hall
Heidks
Stevens
Folge Hill Association
W. King
Whites
Blues
McMahon
Hill
Lacey
Dean
Immings
King
Fang Yoen
Edward
Anderson Uree
Rees
Boland
Reds
Coates
Official Lottery Results for Queensland Casket N 659
Official lottery draw highlights prize tiers with top prize £6000 for ticket No 11275 held by Tucker J Lawdom Erisbane Queensland. Second prize £1000 to J O Rourke Regatta Hotel Teewang Erishane Queensland. Additional prizes listed with numerous ticket numbers and names across Brisbane Ipswich and surrounding areas.
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Tucker, J
Lawdom
Zerbos
Dudley Martin
H Dmne
A Lili
e+ & Gaels
Edward Street
Erisbane
Queensland
J O'Rourke
Regatta Hotel
Teewang
Erishane
Two Portsmouth Constables Sentenced in Looting Case
Two Portsmouth policemen, Douglas John Clark, 38, and Arthur Ednar Beeson, 73, were sentenced to penal servitude for loot and theft of a mink coat and a skunk coat. The case, reported by Australian Associated Press, notes a ten year gaol term.
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London
Tecumber
Portsmouth
Douglas John Clark
Arthur Ednar Bees Eon
Baer
Lootark
Beeson
Berlin to Welcome Soviet Minister Says Rome Radio
Rome radio reports Soviet Foreign Minister M. Cincar Ma is en route to Berlin to meet with Adolf Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop, signaling high level talks soon. The dispatch notes discussions aim to ease tensions as December progresses.
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London
Rome
M. Cincar Ma
Berlin
Ribbentrop
French Towns Raided in Indochina Incidents
Hanoi reports Thailand troops and planes raided Mekong towns on Friday with no casualties. Thai aircraft machine gunned Poipet twice while the French offered no response. A French plane strafed Vientiane’s wharves three times as officials vow to avoid battle unless Siamese forces advance.
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Hanoi
Thailand
Mekong
Vientaine
War Prison Problem In German Camps Mixed Food and Discipline
The Daily Mail notes 2.5 million wartime prisoners of many nationalities in German camps with early squalid conditions improving after organization. About 41,100 British captives face food shortages while diets compare unfavorably to British camp menus. Camp commandants enforce strict discipline. officers may work only if they choose.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Graham Stanford
Germany
Parcela
Alweys
Britain
Frantz Eofer
Frog Too Wins Eunawat Sprint at Sunday Races
SAILING results from Sunday afternoon show Frog Too taking the Montgomerie and Svendsen Trophies in 14 minutes. Diana and Rainbow placed in skiffs and silwarfies, with memory and Vulture also noted. full report to follow.
Germany shifts war aim to three prongs against Britain
The Sunday Times correspondent reports Germany abandons sole RAF knockout plan and pursues three fronts: direct attack on British industry and ports, a naval blockade via shipping choke near ports notably from America, and diversions in the East. Luftwaffe strength includes about 12,900 planes from France and Holland bases plus 300 Italian planes. night raids on Britain to continue. Ground preparations in North Africa after reinforcement. Coastal Command gains with new US long-range flying boats. The Middle East struggle grows as Greece shines, with a broader spring offensive across Balkans, Egypt, Africa, Norway, and Ireland anticipated.
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London
Sunday Times
Seronautics
Germany
R.af
America
France
Holland
Belgium
Egypt
North Africa
Britain
Middle East
Balkans
Arvin
Norway
Ireland
Roosevelt's military observer Donovan to tour Near East
Washington December 6 The New York Post reports Colonel Donovan, Roosevelt's military observer, will travel to Lisbon then Algeria to meet General Weygand. The trip aims to assess Weygand's stance toward Britain and potential cooperation or tension with the Vichy government amid ongoing policy disputes.
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Washington
Warington
New York Post
Expa
Roosevelt
Donovan
Near East
London
Lisbon
General Weygand
Algeria
Wergand
Viehv
Donoven
Soeet
Navy to Invest 200 Million in Vessels for Air Attack Protection
Washington December 7 The Navy Secretary Colonel Knox outlined a plan to synthesize 200 million dollars of alterations to naval vessels to enhance air attack protection. The project scope and methods were to remain secret.
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Washington
Navy
Knox
Con
Opening Cairns Greyhound Meeting At Parramatta Park
The Cairns and District Greyhound Owners Speed Coursing Club opened on the new circular track at Parramatta Park. Eleven box makers entered. owner J Hanrahan scored a treble with No Son White Chester and Vil. Mischief withdrawn for not meeting ground rule. Results list multiple courses with winners Irene Tolan Western Son Blackey Tempe Gold Ann Bells Rolyat Ming Lady White Chester Tiny Hawkie s Son Ally's Pride with times and margins.
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Cairns and
Speed Coursing
Parramatta Park
Saluiday
J. Hanrahan
White Chester
Thiam
Irene Tolan Tser
Mac's Gift
War News
Mise African
Andy's Bee
Miss Homer
Wise Boy
Theo
Romana Anne
Amber Lady
Vocacious
Paper Rufus
Whinger
Wild Woman
Tire
Temple Gold
Barall
Dream Boy
Major Giggies
Gay Rufus
All Glitter
Saltation
Royal Homer
Pec AD
Gayta Prince
Mr. G
Dennis
Friendly Faith
Miss Fly
Jolly Dolly
Mena Inner
Ann Bells
Autopay
Gold Bar
Glendola
King Merlin
My Hawk
All Cap
Silent Array
Brownfelt
Myall Prince
Silent Trixie
Conservative Triumph in Northampton By-Election
The Northampton by election result shows GS Summers of the Conservative party winning narrowly over Beampark of the Christian Parifist faction. The race highlighted local political shifts as the area contends with the resignation of Lt Col Sir Merven Manningham Bulle and its impact on regional leadership.
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London
Northampton
GS. Summers
West
Beampark
Cal
Merven Manningham Bulle
Rains Hit Palestine Camps During Winter Season
Palestine reports describe heavy winter rains flooding Australian camps in the south, forcing engineers to install drainage and maintain dry battalion lines. Mud becomes a major issue as wadis fill, roads teem with troops, and daylight limits training time. Leave programs and new comforts facilities expand for 700 men weekly plus hundreds more.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Treone
Jenet
Baldiera’ Club
Tel Aviv
Alexandrian
Hee
Elnh Te Horstine Noint
R.A.N
Armr
Tremor Felt Across Albany District Early Today
A loud crack awakened residents in the Albany district as a tremor struck at 3.48 a.m. damaging reports were minimal though shaking was reported 10 miles away. Officials doubt an exploding mine caused the event, noting the required size would be enormous.
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Perta
Albany
Honser
Ouca
New Zealand Volcanoes Seen in Active Phase
WZ, VOLCANO I6 MORE ACTIVE. AUCKLAND December 7 New Zealand's active volcano Newaru hee shows signs of renewed activity. Eruptive debris found by trampers and thick mud on slopes near snow covered areas. Steam rising from the mountain and venting increasing in volume. Nearby Mount Ten gariro shows thick ash deposits. A report that Nuauruhoe is crumbling will be investigated by experts, while Mount Ruapehu which erupted earlier this year remains covered in mud and largely quiescent.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Newaruhee
Eile
Tengariro
Celentiata
Ruapehu
Egypt Debates War Entry While Quiet Public Mood Holds
Cairo reports a draft royal reply seeks cautious stance on war with Egypt preserving dignity. Public opinion is split with some favouring immediate war over Italian aggression, while others warn such a move harms Egypt’s interests. Egypt expands defence, mechanises forces, and funds air raid precautions with new shelters and conscription.
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Cairo
Chamber of Deputies
Egypt
Wer
Graziani
Italy
Alexandria
Britain
Levptian
Berat
Eevetion Independent Daily
Brlagh
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Favell
BP Stevens
T James
Horwood Wishing
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L. King
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Gyton
E Schaffer
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Furlong Khan
Mic Kavanagh
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Miss Rose
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A Edwards
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Thos
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Monger
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Prines
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Casket Agency
Laresteast
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Indo
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Frog Too
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Svendsen
Valoreta
Race Club
Diana
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Silent Jack
Carefree Coin
Silver Stitch
Granny
Image
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Ming Ladie
June Daflo
Cheeram
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Master Craft
Jane Anne
Lenethe
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Bargeant
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H. M. Svendsen
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Airlines OF Australia
Australian National Airways Pty. Ltd
Townsville
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A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
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Electrolux
Griffin Bros
Aubete
Gordontale
Hook
Coux-May School OF Dancing
Smellie's
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P.O
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Nankivell
Skields St
Lewet Pice
H.r.kennedy
City Electric Light
Tel We
Bames
Sunshine and Massey Aarhdd Fustantae
Headrick Pty. Ltd
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Noel M. Ferguson
Britannia Bicycle
Bosanko
Aplin-Street
Jovelock
Jack Sheehy
Sally Willers
Desert Bedu
Hamens Adak
Parlement
Father Christmas
Calder Pty. Ltd
Lake Wtrest
F. R. Ireland
Lame-Street
Meakin
W. T. Uren
Icairns Steam Laundry
Lake Street
Miss Plain
David Jones
Sydney
Wella
Ck's
Balon
Ithe
Edmonton
Tin Sang
Speciine
Dalai Reid
Lars
Teret
Namrit
Toolina
M. Carr
Paris
Caieng
Superior Furniture Sale
Esplanade
Minnie
CEM
Genoa
Aleo Ford
Cairns Fish Supply
Shields Street
Comino’s Cairns
Tableland
Mosesman
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Ravenshoe
Taveland
Atherton
Malanda
Yongaburra
Malaode
Yungaburre
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Mossman
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Sunshine Mail
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Innistai
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Innisfail
Southern Mail
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WE. Morgan
Strand
Hides
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Gordonvale
P. Oversack
Lake Escham Hotel
P. Semmes
L. W. Battle
Malands
J. Bourke
Port Douglas
Jack and Newell
Mossman Kilden's Cafe
Grand Central Hotel
Queen's Hotel
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