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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1947

Page

3

Cyclings result of Saturday's meet at Goldenvale

The final meeting for 147 at J urdonvale featured close races and multiple wins. top finishers included Brown, Tvankevick, and Cockrem with narrow margins and two-second gaps separating second and third places.

Jurdonvale Ftek Apes Talora Brown Tvankevick J. Brows Coatton H. Ford Ser Ke Ford Cockrem Faherty Anderson Hein Sand Stina

Weensland Beef Trade Prospects Examined in Australia

The report outlines a precarious Southern Australia beef industry with current policies unfavourable to expansion. It notes the near term reliance on Queensland beef and details surveys on coastal districts, crossbreeding trials, and export hygiene improvements to support future production and markets.

Wy. Fa Australia Queensland Reith Queensand New South Wale Council Mandar

Murphy Defeats Williams In Seven Rounds At Super Stadium

Welterweight Ken Murphy stopped Lou Williams in seven rounds at the Super Stadium. Williams suffered a damaged eardrum and retired from his corner after the seventh. Murphy mimicked style of Tommy Barns with aggressive body punching and a sharp left hook. Newcastle lightweight George won on points from George Pitt.

Sydnet Ken Murphy Ant Tans Lou Willas Williams Murphy Tommy Barns Vilaris Gaicely Bu Mar Sivas Newcastle George George Pitt

Local Bowls Event Schedule Amid Confusing OCR

Unclear text lists bowl events and players such as Mra Q'Gormay Mn 20M and Jon Wal, with dates hinting at December 26 and 27. Mentions are fragmented and rhythm of schedule appears garbled, making exact venues and matchups hard to confirm.

Mra Q'Gormay Min Heap Mullett Mentames Jonee Walfinden Jon Wee Rirkly Faithfull Fear McAlonn Bowen Header Meadance Sills Potgeron

Amateur Swimmers Shine At Atherton Meet Trophy Fragments

Across the Atherton Amateur Senior event, top performers include Lang, Conk, Wolfe, and Lee Lang vying for the Brat Nout and other trophies. Results show scattered mentions of winners such as M. Lae Lang, J. Nolan, and Susie with multiple districts and sub-juniors noted amid incomplete data.

Atherton Det Uhr Dma Seirundil T Conk Lee Lang Wolfe Orad Gok M. Lae Lang Z le Jalts Mo E Dames G. Coiman Auugt A. Tun Gul Wilkinecu James Agaregate Eanes R. Cook JoNclin Dotan A” Lahtinea Deadbeat Tor Toird Nolanara Dell Ead Te Dames J. Nole Susie Gies Andrewsfy Uty Eaninees W. Be Andress Schoutersts

Vee fier rcrity for prevention of iTH animaly onerrmied in Bow

A local report notes efforts to prevent unidentified animal threats in Bow with community actions and safety measures cited by officials. The piece underscores ongoing prevention work and public awareness campaigns.

Monsoon Warm Favoured in Sydney Boxing Day Cup

Monsoon warm favourite for the Summer Cup at Randwick on Boxing Day despite nerves about progress. Backers also push Teddyie Sweet Chime and New Very Bricily as bets shift amid trainer concerns. Warner Payten says nothing wrong with Monsoon, though nerves linger.

Sydney Monsoon Randwick Teddiel Sweet Chime Warner Payten Monsoon Tomor Mornine Wea Hetey Sweat Chine Cape Neddick

Shannon Store at Santa Anita Banmicaf Keeps Pace

New York December 22 AP report notes Santa Anita Handicap on February 2 with top candidate 84 and 26 foreign horses among 116 nominees for the $11,000 mile and a quarter race. World leading money winner is expected to contend.

New York Snannon Ico Monte Santa Anita

Gordonvale Turf Club Annual Meeting Details

Nominations for the Gordonvale Turf Club annual meeting were listed for a December date. The Cairns post notes the event will operate on local and southern races with admission set for men and women at specified prices. The report references the Tropical Corner Cairns venue and a race programme.

Gordonvale Turf Club Cairns Ani Efron Field Honimarkeere Rusteaves Tropical Corner

Drought and erosion threaten Cape Province crops

In South Australia and India connected notes, farmers face severe drought with hundreds of millions of tons of topsoil eroded from Cape Province. The drought worsens as rainless days linger, costing vast agricultural losses and threatening regional wealth.

Cape Province Beleutiste Brass Fidend Lindwall Bes Saas Kinost Poe Bow Atos Pico Cape

Greek newspaperman arrested in US case details unclear

Fragmented report describes a Greek newspaperman detained on Ellip Inland amid a 5000 dollar charge and press involvement. The piece references a protest by a "Calted Beater" and a "United Nations" action, with vague statements about release expectations from the State Department and the Herald Trivens.

Dee Essen Dt Shuetiberla Elsa United Netices United States United Aus Herald Trivens State Department Wyrisseden

Jockey Remanded in Hamilton Police Court

In Isbane on Monday December 28, Morgan 38 of Hamilton was remanded on a charge of grievous bodily harm involving a girl. The court heard he was the driver of a vehicle linked to the incident. The case proceeds on his own recognisance.

Isbane Morgan Hiamilton Basgo Simmons Patreig Mary Brasil Mores Ake

Fragmented historical mineral dispute report

The report from Wollongon notes disputed miner wages and a meeting of the federation branch. It mentions minister Sad to the new premier and references a gathering about wage and service adjustments. Names appear garbled, but the event centers on labor concerns and political leadership.

Wollongon Dee Jeurlonn Fred Pote Melle Foram

Communist Outburst Prompts Political Row

Fragmentary OCR notes recount a chaotically garbled clash over a breakaway movement. Mentions Bevin and Inader, with unclear references to a “nice boy” from a “h ileh Three Srpsined Ueserar Marshal,” suggesting a mid article confusion rather than a clear event.

Eroeet Bevin Terser

Towneville MLA Married in Brisbane Cathedral

Townsville area news records the marriage of Emily McMenamin to an MLA in Brisbane with ceremony at the cathedral. The announcement notes the couple’s names, wedding date, and local reception details, reflecting a notable union in the region.

Ieee Warzal OCU Aino Decreber Wits Bi Seria Brisbane Dee Aeyana Mla Emily McMenamin Big Etowda

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