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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a turf and track context with references to pregame activities and a possible score or event coded as 91 2) Ue Het AK tip. Details are incomplete and names or places are uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an Albion Parr approval or acceptance for a task or assignment. Names and dates are unclear but hints at March scheduling and a list of individuals or roles. The fragment references a public or organizational proceeding with unspecified outcomes.
Fragmented OCR lists names, places, and horse entries across divisions with references to patrons, horses such as Halo Girl and Marble Bar, and figures like W Briscoe and K Cavanagh. It notes races, handicaps, and event groupings in a chaotic catalog style without coherent narrative or clear results.
A garbled OCR snippet lists places and people with unclear roles. Readable bits mention Aiton Park, Wativar, Fourth Of July like references, and names such as Rusty Ramin and Deety Hue, but meanings remain obscured.
A fragmented Canterbury racing page lists numerous horses and figures including Sugere Hansteap Persian Prince and Sinclait with names like Hughes Son Bird Grand Fett Moore Kasay and Pape. The text references handicaps, placings, and multiple riders such as J Hickey and Rita Souaa with sparse event details and scattered race names.
A chaotic racing narrative centers on Courtship and Penthew, with horses like Pethesm and Freckten noted in midrace chatter. Trainers and jockeys are referenced in a dense field of names, with bets and likely outcomes sketched amid a backdrop of Rosehill spring sprint action.
Fragmented OCR notes describe bowl events, players, and scores with many misread terms. Key names and details are obscured, but reference to Stone, Owen, Baldwy, and several unnamed teams appears. Overall details are too garbled to extract a coherent report.
Greyhound racing notes show multiple races with contenders such as Babinda Les Stylish Prise Mion Christine and Sergeant's Pick. Bracketed form and odds imply a busy program with second-tier winners like Sparthine Gem Exotic Lady Romatic Tug and Satin Wonder among forecasts for forthcoming heats at Townsville Cairns and other venues.
Commodore Lordan presided at the Cairns Auvale Club weekly executive meeting held Monday. Reported on the Meat race results, naming BS winner, and a sub-committee was formed to organize events for the Easter regattals in Catena. Discussion covered northerly boating trouble and a proposed change to the south east course from start to north west mark, then to green light and Wo. Walsh’s Creek buoy, Hill’s wharf. The meeting referenced Queensland and Australian championships, with teams to sail December 20 and 30 on Brigbane River and potential Sydney voyage.
Private secretary to the Greater European Department Sir An Sinstersto will be secretary and Major General Sai Snel Orown, Reader Bullard, and Ambassador will join the party at Moscow.
London December 19 The Allied War Crimes Commission in Java lists 208 war criminals with four under arrest Lieutenant General ura accused of responsibility for the death of 300 British officers Lieutenant Colonel Anari charged with killing 1300 British and Australian prisoners Most defendants are Japanese with a few Indonesians accused of brutal treatment of women and children internees
December 13 dispatch reports Captain Shah vawadkhet from Punjab vying for the Pro-Vineral Assembly. The article notes internal party friction and the broader competitive arena as election fights sharpen.
A December dispatch from Batavia reports that the American transport 8.8 Vinton waits two days for underway scrapers and equipment for a cargo operation. The Brennthories have been employing Japanese pri b items with their own personnel.
Readable segments describe events at a last minute swimming meet with multiple competitors and placements. Names such as Bo Wise, A Auesnet, W Hughes, Murnane, McRay, and others appear amid scattered results and heat notes. The garbled OCR yields partial times and event mentions without a clear final score or summary.
Mareeba and opponent teams clash in a tight match with Mareeba’s Kennedy opening the scoring. O’Brien adds two, Cromther and Stokes deliver key overs, while June Malanda and Norris post significant contributions for Mareeba. The game features strong bowling and steady batting, ending with Mareeba securing a narrow win.
December 19 report from Berlin outlines a four phase plan by British authorities to transfer civil control from the military government. The scheme mirrors the American zone and moves civilians into regional and district roles while military governors step aside. Implementation is not expected before after winter.
A garbled British report from London dated December 13 outlines wartime rhetoric and prisoner talks. Names like William Tivene Wer and Lea Porter Cuilies appear amid broken phrases about loyalty, armor, and alleged demonstrations.
In London on December 18 the court sentenced Dachau criminals including four doctors Wiel Winter Frits Iermeyer and Curtwafle for killings and abuses in the death camps. The court declared Dacha and the inmates subjected to killings and beatings by the administration, indicting those involved.
In the afternoon session of a Dart golf handicap event, keen play was anticipated as competitors sought the best score. The top card will determine the winner, with Mr H Hastie named as favorite. If needed a playoff will decide the outcome. A social event follows, with details by telephone 2192.
A combined auction in Norman Ark and Cairns offers a sale of Army ammenities mock items in good condition with market variation. Units in Cairns receive a share of proceeds or refunds. the Motel Pacific reopens after four years of wartime closure, renovated to meet public needs and provide amenities for the community.
Odd fragmentary OCR notes report about Plymouths Lord Mayor facing a parliamentary plea or inquiry. Names and details are unclear, but context signals municipal leadership and potential political scrutiny.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions doctors or political terms but lacks coherent facts. No clear person, organization, place, date, or event to summarize into a proper news item.
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