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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
2
Activity details unclear due to damaged OCR. Readable items mention a seventh division club handicap with names and numbers, including references to horses or participants and betting terms. No clear outcome or full context available.
The first offspring of the famed Australian racehorse Shannon won today in a three furlong maiden race, defeating three other fillies. The young filly achieved early fame after being shipped to the United States and later retired to a Kentucky stud.
Promoter Sack Solomons aims to stage Bande a’s three fight contract for a world title bout. The plan includes potential overseas dates and a guaranteed world title fight if negotiations proceed. Burke reportedly faces three weeks of training as part of preparations.
Tonight at the Palace Theatre a fast moving comedy features Gene Autry in Beyond the Purple Bits with Jock Carson and Lela Aliteright. At the Farre Theatre a double bill includes Mile Train with Autry in the lead and The Violent Hour at the Rex Theatre, describing a drama about a young man holding a town at bay.
Cricket notes list Neth Miller among players announced for Easter Monday match at Carrs. Other names include Walker Bl O’Rely, Ray Kessell, Carroll, Laidler, Losth, Fiddan, and Ray Kiseff. The piece cites the team’s depth and past performances, including Haw’s age and form, with emphasis on defence and notable early entries.
Commercial Brisbane notes a range of prices for produce and fodder. Pumpkina cold ok Rameneret sold from 2M to £77, with inferior lines at £12. Onion sales ranged 28 to £44. Licerne chaff moved £33 to £58 and 5 most Moe claimed £ CA/S10/. Mined chaff and hay prices varied, with onion hay at £68 and hay futures around £36 to £3 10/.
Queensland wins by five innings in an apparent misread confusion during the game against B A Bimmer. Bow Ro archer kept pressure as late miscues surfaced, McCool scored well with 17 in the second inning, while Bow lay faced heckling from the crowd. The incident followed a week of tense play with Australia’s MEW ZEALAND series noted and the West Indies innings recovering later in the day.
Auction notices list a public sale of furniture and effects including motor mechanics equipment at multiple locations in Atherton Cairns and Queensland. Various firms seek clerical and engineering staff, part-time scoring for turf clubs, and nursing trained workers. Community meetings and council notices accompany the listings with dates in February.
An added weekly transshipping route will begin from Townsville on Friday. The Ronson, formerly Hayles Bros. vessel Merinda, is purchased by Baker Marine Transport Company and will be supported by Captain Allan Stagg. It will sail to Proserpine and Mackay, loading cargo in Proserpine and returning to Townsville, with deliveries planned on Friday and Monday for the cycle.
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