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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
2
A labour motion in the House of Commons triggers debate over policy bans and parliamentary procedure. Lawmakers weigh proposed measures affecting industry and workers as the session proceeds.
A garbled list shows events: Cairns and Diiier Athletic Association in the show pavilion on Thursday. Metal Boat Club in the club house at 8 pm. annual general meeting of anti Force Association tonight. Cairns and District association to meet at X-AL Foane on Thursday March 1. Merriot Brothers Football CIS with the Reld In the Central Hose tonight.
Report on Parramatta event featuring cycling and coursing on a single program. Riders faced poor turnout but performances impressed spectators led by Rom Clawa who won the senior events.
The Souther team plans a Easter Monday match at Carrs with a provisional lineup including Keith Miller Syd Barnes Nell Harvey Richbe Beneed Jammy Burke fis De Coursey Alan Walker and W Davidson among Australia’s entertaining cricketers. The article notes the Don as a memorable figure and predicts light scoring, appealing for a ceasefire in the context.
In Cairns, Fox EATORDAT defeats ANDICAPS in a tight coursing event. Lasers from CAIRNS COURSING provide the night’s tech-assisted boost as spectators watch closely.
In a crowded program, Chris Bolton won the first heat and Dick Bolton placed high in Caraisen Tk while a handicap event featured Meg Holz trophies. The article notes Keith Leary, Carlton Wi, and several trainees in form ahead of Sunday championships, with Edmonton beating St Monica’s in a separate match and various bowling and batting figures listed.
Fragmentary notes describe Cairns Gun Club participants and scores from a local event. Names and precise outcomes are unreadable, but the report centers on a short competition with unspecified results and amid mixed commentary.
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