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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
6
A neat meeting of the Marenbe announces New Year Day events. An attractive programme will feature mics and copies are now available. Nominations must be in writing and accompanied by fees.
Nomination details for Saturday race events listed with weights and entries from multiple horses. The document records expected weigh points, divisions, and standings, noting observers and handicapper marks for the forthcoming meeting.
QTC faces on SAP SEVERILE HANDICAP at 4 furlongs with Rone Myr FT Stan Bay seven eight entries. Names Mantes alias Ga one Valea FE SWee TE appear in the race card as participants.
A dated notices item lists a January 1 meeting with divisions and entry costs. It mentions nominees and a secretary, with multiple December and January deadlines. The fragmented text names WG O Donnell and Herbertton Hack, and references programme details for races and nominations.
Last Saturday afternoon's club event featured a stroke handicap with Van Dorwen netting the top score. J Gray led the field with a solid 40 while others like Gretna, Wills, Palmer, Mears and Grimme posted notable cards. Several cards were not returned as the day concluded with bogey rounds planned for the next session.
The report details sugar production pressures in Australia, noting fertilizer shortages, molasses demand, and limited sea transport. It highlights storage capacity gains, government subsidy talks, and anticipated price changes while warning of ongoing difficulties and regulatory strain on the industry. It also mourns the death of J. H. Jackson and commends workers and management for efforts amid hardship.
Handicaps announced for the Gaturlata Park meeting on Saturday with divisions detailing runners and yards. Notable entries include Sir Gault Waller, Scarlet Rose, Wingérean, Tauvolle, Blue Shelia Frail Lass Dusty Tamm, Baxter's Son, Scarlet Andy Medical Christy Rep Callise, and Meg Tolan Meg's Pal Lire Caesar Mickey Two among others in multiple courses and distances.
Reports from Rome and nearby depots describe crowded shops and rising prices as horsemeat supplies tighten. Officials plan site visits to assess stock, transport, and safety amid growing public concern and market speculation.
RAAB Eades, Royal Australian Air Force and Women's Auxiliary Air Force members in Northern Australia, Wallan, and New Guinea gain access to a new 2,000 volume library scheme. Boxes are designed for easy unlocking, with front panels removed to reveal indexed book collections across subjects like philosophy, history, travel, biographies, aviation, and general reference. Boxes are dispatched in groups of 100, enabling unit-to-unit sharing without disturbance.
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