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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1947
Page
4
This issue teaches a progression for advanced dives starting with a front dive from a stand and then from a springboard. It stresses head position, body alignment, knee and back leg actions, and a controlled entry head first. It notes upcoming guidance for back dive, Swan dive, and front jackknife dive.
The Trinity Beach Progress Association meets at the Double Island Hotel to plan beautification of the beachfront with shade trees. They support a shark proof enclosure and rock pools as attractions, with electric lighting to be installed soon. Social notices mention Mr and Mrs Y Maslin and daughters visiting Tubieland.
London report states Canada’s High Commissioner Norman Robertson submitted written views on Germany to Foreign Ministers Council and notified that no Canadian representative will attend the London meetings.
A garbled literary notice reviews Garland Hoare Wake of the Red Witch and other sea adventures. It praises tropical bandits, treasure hunts, a brutal octopus scene, and romance within perilous voyages aboard ships like the aged schooner and the yacht. The piece hints at thrills and exotic locales, with emphasis on high adventure and dramatic action.
Australian edition highlights Jacob's popular city novels and Woolas themes. The piece notes Australian wool as central, with a chief character on an Austradine farm and a king for strong features. It mentions medical readers and Margret Morrison's nursing service inspiring a Sears novela for children.
Canberra dispatch reports a January 31 notice from Canberra about acute shipping conditions affecting Queensland trade and navigation. The item notes heightened concerns over supply routes and maritime operations in the region.
Cairns cricket schedule lists matches in A and B grades with several games set around Norman Park, Cairns North, and Worman Park. Key fixtures include Tyas vs at Norman Park 3 o'clock, Guts Rovers vs at Cairne Mortis Reserve, NOL vs Readways at Oster North Reserve, Uniteds vs Readways at North Reserve, Mot Rickat at 8 o'clock, Wateruders Brothers at Norman Park, Blacks vs Northe at Gairs North 8 o'clock, and Norths Brothers at Worman Park 2 o'clock.
A fragmented report lists residents and families returning from holidays and gatherings. Names include Mr and Mrs Edward and daughter Mesie, Miss Merie Edward, Sister Hewitt, Mrs Bonning and family, Wakeham and children, and others at Lucinna Point and Port Me. The item notes dances, games, and music as events attended by students and local residents.
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs C Johansen and a Ayr return by last Friday, with references to trends and daily routines. Details are incomplete, lacking clear event, persons, or organizations to establish a complete news item.
London Jan 90 The government plans to raise the allotment to about £30 000 for British Soviet exchange to meet the needs of the forthcoming visit of key Supreme Soviet members.
Lottery draw results show first prize of £6000 to number 27406 Black Awake Hyd with multiple prize tiers listed. Several names and numbers appear for second to fifth prizes, with amounts ranging from £1000 to £300 and various ticket numbers. The readable portion includes numerous garbled names and scattered figures.
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