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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1941
Page
7
An anonymous note references Abe Dee Ervin and a CVeeT raters group in a veiled report. The fragmentary text mentions names and actions without clear context or dates, signaling a partial public notice or archival clipping.
Fragmented entry from Albion Park racing notes lists Saturday acceptances for Altwon Park and Sanir roves permose events. Names of horses owners and officials appear with scattered bets, stalls and timings. a long list of riders, trainers and sponsors follows with unclear connections.
At Alsion Park a Maiden event produced several race outcomes with horses such as Wyre Raptine and Gunadorss in early divisions. Reports mention Fourth and Third Divisions, purses, and anticipated tips for Saturday with notable runners like Mount Batten and Mount Gunafran.
Melbourne police report an alleged attempted murder at a Carlton tobacconist. Patrick McCarthy, wounded, describes a deadly assault with a pistol or blunt weapon at the counter, as bystanders describe a chaotic struggle and escape. Authorities search for suspects.
Licensees are advised to lodge applications to operate at the Carne ocker Clube Race Meet today. Notices warn that licenses must be applied for with the Feereary and provide deadlines for submission.
Sydney February 7 The Australian Jockey Club Committee revoked the licence of jockey Dart Munro after his appearance before the committee. Munro will miss rides in autumn Melbourne and Sydney meetings. He said he was surprised and would consider a short holiday before returning to gallops and race meetings to give evidence on statements by a backer after Cryon inquiry.
A garbled listing of racing entries and participants for an event at Pitrumatte Parade on Sunday. Names include Golden Sun, Glen Tulip, Lady De Luze, Gollen Penny, Andy's Bee, and many others with horse and rider notes, race positions, and course details in a busy, OCR-like transmission.
Melbourne guide lists probable Moonee Valley riders for Saturday including Electric Handicap entries Depver Badger Low Bartle Portfolio Tomkwell Grelane Smith Milne Newton Merry Ransome Owls Rest and other stakes names. February Trial Handicap features Crulley Chamberlain Williamson Red Lyce Gilmore Gaelic Hall Mim Veronica Sellars Monica Furrell. Wyndham Handicap includes Carpentier and Wave entries. Orr Stakes lists Beauuvre Coal Sal ura Creighton Istoran McCarien Sun Valley and more.
A scrambled report references S.A. foundries idle amid February market shifts. Various names and phrases appear jumbled, with mentions of traders, courts, and possible hearings. The text hints at financial strain, production pauses, and ongoing industry uncertainty impacting suppliers and workers.
The fragmentary text lists names such as Clarke Balzer Archer and We dae fe UTP Hoane, W. Dapane, TRO Meare Wk, WA J. EWenkea W. Canoplia, and others like Gommow Grifithe Me Kar t rngs Biater O’Meare Wareer Griffiths Hostie Podosky Jewnep Stallard.
A chaotic incident is reported involving German internees overpowering a guard during a disruption at a facility. The report mentions several improvised actions, with inmates taking positions and engaging in clashes, while authorities move to restore order and secure the premises.
Fragmentary reports describe Greek forces repelling attackers in central sector clashes. Further details mention tanks, armored cars, and heavy shelling as Greek and allied forces struggle amid tense exchange and disputed casualty counts.
The text notes a swift change in import quotas affecting chassis at North American facilities and mentions a team led by Mr FJ Darrian coordinating a distribution plan. It references SRAM and a governmental inquiry into warehousing and delivery of parts, with limited readable names and locations.
Fragmented notes describe Brisbane trading, prices, and worker sentiments. Mentions beef, potatoes, bread, and marketing shifts, with references to suppliers, dates, and renamed streets. The text hints at reform expectations and broader economic pressures shaping local commerce and labor.
The fragmentary text provides unclear names and items. No coherent event or details about people, places, or organizations are readable to form a complete summary record.
The Red Cross society report details branch finances including small donations and a 12 shillings levy for headquarter funds. It lists members and officers, describes knitted goods in production such as golf socks and cardigans, notes laundering requirements, and mentions a meeting scheduled for February 11 at the CWA.
A garbled city record notes a 33 milestone amid raids and legal jumbles. It mentions court steps, a local work scene, and scattered names while embedding noisy fragments of unrelated events and people.
An inquiry set for Monday follows a railway accident involving a material train. Details remain unclear as investigators assess debris, damage to asset and potential injuries. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with information.
Fragmentary note describes an event at Wageemw Vajine Marsunally with unclear speakers and missing details. Readable names and places are sparse, leaving the core action and participants difficult to determine.
fragmented OCR text reports a pilot killed in Willington with scattered phrases referencing a February event. readable items mention a teacher or trainer, a taser, and unclear names. no coherent timeline or corroborating details emerge. core facts cannot be established from the fragment.
Tenders invited for purchase of stock in trade plant fittings and freehold property at Mossman in the estate of Hong Choy bankrupt Separate tenders invited for upkeep and painting of residence. Public auction to be held at Tidesmore on Saturday February 71 1941 United States dollar values and location details included among the readable fragments of the Mossmandis estate in the cane district.
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