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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1946
Page
2
Albion Parl hosts a busy morning with hurdles at ten feet and races across distances. Final Edition wins a sprint by three lengths over Gold Ear with Hebrus three lengths behind at a half mile. Walle Bar also runs, San Diego noted as maiden performer with a two furlong display.
Melbourne news reports that the Oublieh Plate at Calffield on Saturday will not be divided. Mr Norman Astumon, the VATC chair, said there will be more entries this week for the 5 furlongs Garrier and stewards noted 28 new acceptors. Last year 27 accepted entries. no horses were balloted out.
Local bulletin lists weights and entries for Saturday events at Albion Park. Prominent participants include Drevion Maronsreats in group three.
Five boats contested the Northern Butleey Supplies trophy second race with Catherine leading early and Sally II close behind. Catherine and Sally II battled through gear failures and splits as NBS and Wiwor showed progress, with Catherine ultimately taking the lead near the final marks in a tense finish.
In a tense boxing program at Cairae venue, Siti Traedeuil faces tough competition from Sergeant and Johny Beet in a bout that hints at a rematch. The event showcases skilled trades and a double-oil programme ahead of a pivotal test against Conway, with Prandalint noted in the lineup.
Two men were arrested after goods and drapery were hurled from a moving Goods train near Center Tigne on a Brisbane bound shipment valued at 350 pounds. Detectives traveling on the train pursued the suspects who fled down an embankment as the train climbed a steep grade. The detectives drew revolvers and forced the men to retreat along the line.
Britain plans discussions with the Dominions in London in May ahead of a US led conference later this year. The imperial conference seeks a united Empire front on trade policy as Prime Minister Attlee and ministers prepare.
In Ottawa on February 1, Reconstruction Minister Howe said Canada reached the halfway point in postwar industrial conversion with rising employment and plants taking on postwar complements. About 300,000 in armed forces and 250,000 unemployed noted. motor industry strikes and plant closures cited. Exports exceed required levels for full implementation as domestic demand grows. 1646 housing construction planned but hesitation to buy prewar homes persists amid material and skilled labour shortages.
At the monthly Board of Management session of the Northern Dia Weier Recog Association, the meeting discussed allocations and related actions. The record reflects committee decisions and pending approvals.
Feb 12 report notes Mr Harry's status and whether he will be able to appear.
Melbourne dispatch notes confusion as an Australian occupation force lands and proceeds toward European assignments. Report mentions weather delays and uncertain communications between Australian officers and the Foreign Office while awaiting further orders.
The board ruled Cockings could appeal his CPS service case amid disputes over division placements and lengthy service time. Details reference prior injuries and intended Australia stay, with examinations and extensions debated in the proceedings.
The Australian Minister to Moscow Mr TJ Maloney arrived by air from Moscow and said he would fly to Australia on February 16 with his daughter Miss Val His Suilsa Begebon. He spoke of his time in London and described aspects of postwar food conditions in Rup, noting his needs and wagers. He indicated possible assistance to UNO while in London.
A raucous, garbled report describes a steamer in distress off Duncumbby Head during a violent gale. Lifeboats and coastguards respond amid 8 to 60 mph winds as the ship battles dangerous seas and wider trade fears surface in Britain and Ireland.
In tentative notes a scheme outlines initiation of a program for alcoholic content control with a two year spread. It mentions a 21 day start, a free sed minimum, and a maximum of 100 shares. The board would decide first hole location likely Brisbane with potential extension to provincial centers if successful.
London reports Dr. Benes told the Provincial National Committee to stay alert until real world peace is won. He warned that difficulties with Germany, Poland, and Hungary would continue for some time, noting parallels with postwar periods when calm seemed like a dream.
In a hotel scene soldiers and Prices Officers argued over liquor sales. A soldier claimed a gin bottle was handed to him and a civilian witness denied it while officers pressed for calls. Civilians testified they saw a bottle sold to a soldier, but others denied involvement.
Nicolaides testifies in a black marketing case that he transferred the Criterion Hotel licence to his wife before a complaint was served. He recalls two bottles of brandy in a storeroom and discusses government and foreign policy angles cited by Mr Brown during cross examination.
New Delhi on February 1 AAPI report notes Philip Musas telling the Central Assembly that sentiment favors clemency for LNA members. A resolution by Pandit Malayire calls for their release and the abandonment of Shelr tea.
The American delegation in London expects the first meeting of the joint commission with the other country to discuss an aviation or trade accord. The talks aim to advance commerce and reduce barriers between the two nations.
London February 11 Deputy Parliamentary Secretary stated in the House of Commons that Captain Randolph Churchill, son of Mr Churchill, is currently in Spain serving in the Ministry of Information capacity. The remark came during a ministerial question session regarding war duties and government representation abroad.
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