14 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented classified notice shows jobs and services sought from nursing to clerical to babysitting. Seekers list positions including waitresses, cleaners, engineers, and junior female clerks while noting preference for permanent, part time, or temporary roles across multiple urban locales.
A public meeting notice lists a session regarding discontinuance actions. The agenda references a board meeting date in February with plans to discuss a certain process. Further details are unreadable due to OCR errors.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various names, organizations, and areas in Australia. It mentions auctions, estates, and restricted areas, with references to figures like Mickey, Hickey, and Atherton, and to entities such as The Union Trainee Company of Australia and Australie Limited.
A garbled OCR summary lists a benefit race meeting programme with scattered words and numbers. The readable parts mention a race and prices, plus names and ages but lack coherent details or outcomes. The fragmentary text shows fragmented odds or entries and unclear event structure.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Colney Sel chara Wem Sutwerigtian and various names, places, and terms. It references weeks, ovens, Gates, and schools in a scatter of misread words, with no clear cohesive event or report. The readable portions hint at a regional publication but fail to form a discernible story or verifiable details.
Turf details from Albion Park racing card include Juvenile Handicap results led by Watchmaker and Distant rivalries. Notable performances feature Goats wins by Goats, and Crafty Clare dominating the Trial Handicap with Mire Rich Medal close behind.
In a February meeting at Albion Park a clear win occurred in the handicap race. Wiveland Sen and Se ane led the field though Hwan the caries offered strong challenge. Metter ran well but finished second as the rider eased near the final furlong.
An appeal by WH Robinson owner of Buzzarang and horse Wah weruch was dismissed after Reliant aid did not appear. The ban over the January 18 event at Albino Park remains. An appeal earlier by Sanson NR over Gay Rests running on January 22 is noted.
Racing notes from Moorfield feature multiple stakes events including the Nursery Handicap and Victoria Park Handicap. Notable runners include Prince Hea and Silverelda with varied placings and dividends, plus lines on Beaumond and other contenders.
In Sydney February racing news backed for £10,000, Lagoon wins the Flying Handicap under Ed Patenna. A summary notes Lagoon led from the start, with John Rallis closing in the last two furlongs. Diverelda earns a chance in the Moorefield Thousand as rivals prepare. Mr. G Sutherland notes Silverella’s Saturday run to test fitness for the coming mile. The field includes Neve Wis, Luther and Grand Princate as contenders.
Fragmentary OCR summary from a Melbourne Flemington race meeting shows references to hurdle events and various horses and times. The readable segments mention names like Gleaming Glory Orthodox and others, with scattered odds and place terms. The text is heavily garbled with misread words and numbers, limiting a precise reconstruction of outcomes.
Melbourne reports the Victoria Derby where Pharibee failed to win, finishing second after a strong early lead by Dut backer Capo Tok. Mob hie led early, but Ceail Godty and Mourseth challenged as Phil doll and Valeens Lumery trailed, leaving Murty Blakes to race next Saturday.
Tranquil Star, Australia’s top stakes hope, defeated Amana and Sun Valley in the St George Stakes. Tranquil, ridden by apprentice K Snuth, moved to the lead midrace and held on to win by two lengths. Amana may improve with the run, facing Simmering and Precept in coming events. Simmering, the early favorite at 5 to 4, loomed but could not overtake. The trainer of Precept, Pengily, remains confident for the colt’s next challenge in the St Leger.
Fragmented racing notes list greyhound entrants and betting, with dog names such as Grand Luck Molly and Shen Aree, plus times, placements, and odds. Multiple races appear with incomplete data on winners and order, reflecting a crowded event page.
Fragmented OCR notes list several players and teams with names like Norris, Rey, Gareas, Bebee, Ahdrshall, Mecaion, Lee, and Livia. Mentions a date near March and a series of game results or matchups without clear outcomes or full context.
Readable fragments mention a submarine destroyed in a wartime action. The text is garbled but indicates a sinking event and a nighttime or ongoing engagement context. No clear dates or locations are extractable from the legible portion.
The Malanda Shire Council discusses traveling work and land use, road and bridge maintenance, and fence removals. It approves limited slaughter allowances for light calf breeds and contemplates heavy maintenance on Wesley Road and bridges on the Johnston River. Local dairy groups and state approvals are noted, with officials to inform groups and seek funds for earthworks and drainage.
A fragmented notice from the parish council of Dietan and related associations seeks legal authority to cover outstanding expenses and costs. It references the Lake council, three authorities, and the Northern Local body, with a push to formalize funding and alignment. The text is garbled but centers on covering outlays and securing approval.
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