World of Sport The Turf Meeting at Casrar 1
In a busy day of racing Kath ees stored and Hark Race op dominated early. Magik and Caplin ar led the field with Magik securing a notable win as official results listed in a crowded program.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1941
Page
7
Mystery Horses and Federal Stakes Read Like Faded Racing Odds
OCR fragment lists numerous horse names, handlers, and stakes such as the Federal Stakes and Handicaps. Readable portions show a crowded field with horses like Dashing Carli and Gold Salute, alongside many trainer and owner names, but specifics are fragmentary.
Cairns Post Letter Voices ACA Broadcasting Debate
A Cairns Post reader defends Dr Pleeker’s remarks about war bulletins and radio commnary. The letter supports ACA broadcasting reforms amid weather disruptions and calls for public utility service, urging Cairns to back the policy and criticizing Reach/ACE actions.
Various Handicaps and Entries at Flying Meeting
A lengthy list of entries and handicaps appears, detailing Flying Handicaps and divisions with numerous names and clubs such as SRS NT, Buen Fox Eatin, Kensington Sydney, and Huw. The text itemizes horse or event entries by division, including Welter and Novice handicaps, and references reactions from The Cairns Post about a separate London article discussing prosecutions and board activities. The piece mixes race listings with editorial notes and cross-references.
Labourer Charged Over Defaming MLA in Court
Anbar Bod Gunwate, a Beale Street resident, was charged today after allegedly threatening to injure MLA. The accused appeared in court with bail set at 2 and one equity of 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allsqed
Anbar
Beale
Cis
Police Promotions Boost Five to Senior-Sergeant
Five sergeants were promoted to senior sergeant today by the Price department. Named for the Brisbane district promotions are D. Brenays, T. Cullee, Weromum, W. Floy, G. Taeee, and C- Home’.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Price
D. Carrolls
D. Brenays
Weromum
W. Floy
Detler
G. Taeee
Maryboroug
C- Home
Southpart
Fragmented local notice from unreadable OCR damaged text
Fragmented OCR text describes unclear events involving people and business matters. Reads like a garbled notice or brief where names and specifics are missing, leaving only partial phrases and distorted terms.
A Leichhardt tree in Malvern Hills history revived
An old Queensland note discusses a marked tree on Malvern Hills with ties to Leichhardt Mitchell and Kennedy expeditions. Records suggest Landsborough markers and camp evidence near the site, with photos forwarded to Brisbane and a museum display at Newstead House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Halls
TB Watkins
Blackall
F. W. Bulenck
Historical Society of
Queensland
D. Purdie
Malvern
Hulls
Watkins
Wakins
Brisbane
Fem
the Historical Society
Bulcock
Watking
Malvern “Hills
Jaikine
Landsborough
Leichhardt
Mitchell
Kennedy
Nive
Barco
Malvern Downs
Downs
Burke and Wills
Gulf of Carpentaria
Timae
Rivera
Malvern Hills
Gregory
Moreton Bay
Watkins Lars ‘Gnot
Lelehard
College Chief Recovering After Spine Injury at Caulfield
Melbourne February 1 Professor J K Murray principal of Lattom College has been discharged from Caulfield Military Hospital after two months treatment for a fractured romance of the spine. He was injured in a fall from a Bren gun carrier during manoeuvres and has now completely recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
J. K. Murray
Primcipal
Lattom
Ondor
Scern’ Course i Kclbourne
Caulfield Millary Hospital
Camexs Club Sailor Event Draw Details
A Saturday tee event at Camexs Club lists participants and results for the lat rites. Names McDonald AJarr Lat TWUrMA and Mire KE Renwatt are noted among competitors with several heats and medals announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camexs Club
McDonald
Ajarr
Haven
Greyhound Racing Meeting Promptly Attracts Interest
This afternoon's greyhound racing meeting features many noted runners. The track conditions are described as excellent with a strong field of contenders including Gallant Pivot and other leading greyhounds. Local enthusiasts expect fast times and competitive heats throughout the program.
Sugar alcohol plan fuels debate in Queensland press
A Canberra sourced discussion in The Cairns Post argues for switching sugar mills to produce power alcohol as an alternative fuel. Proponents led by Bowen and Phelan claim technical hurdles are manageable and offer national benefits, while critics warn of reduced sugar output and economic risk. Local politicians and committees are urged to evaluate the proposal despite government restrictions on Phelan’s direct involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
Plotker
Ace
Allzimely
Bratty
Mir
Selom
Australia
Hin
Teggther
Phelan
Taitter
Callas
Neiver
Leagu
Phelam
Yechaica
Mackay
Pralan
Ram Furbiden
Gaveraiment Jrure
Tad Singmasio
Renenen
Abesbal
Suez Canal Blocked Claim Sparks War Talk
A German communique asserts that satellites show the Suez Canal is blocked following German air attacks since mid February. The report from an Australian correspondent notes concerns over strategic shipping disruption and potential retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreman cLane
Pri Loxdon
Suez
Tennare
British Parachutists Reported In Malian Action
A London dated dispatch says British parachutists dropped on Calaoria Monday night with armed weapons and grenades. The high command warned the public not to expect further landings and to stay vigilant for more parachutist activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aumrauen Amocistea Pres
London
Merts
Wnat
Ita
Calaoria
Tation High Command
Landine
Invisible bomber claimed by German air force
London reports a new German silent bomber, called an improved version of the Junkers RR, said to use transparent ginette material for wings and fuselage making it barely visible at 25 000 feet. It allegedly aims to be the fastest bomber with speeds near Xm miles per hour and a range reaching up to 260 hours of operation per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praga
London
Nropiane’ Aays
Britain
Ennion Uist
Empire air scheme delays training amid delivery woes
Ottawa reports a power shift delaying training as air deliveries from the United States and Britain slow. The disruption stems from logistical issues in relay aircraft, affecting operations and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ube Cnrted
Mixtas
Britain
Right to throne and Spanish succession noted
Lisbon February 1 King Louis XIV signals that his heir will be granted the throne under contested rights amid Spanish succession concerns. Chrysler profits reported in New York on February 1 with Italian associates. Prisoners in Bombay number around 12 000 as Western rings total cases are tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Aowtennien Kamwciaind Prom
Arseshte
Sanh Pa Deri
Mail Notices From Local Post Office Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows postal notices about mail delivery or hold requests. Key details unclear but indicates notices dated or produced by local postal authority.
Electrical work auction at Babinda Hotel event
Advertised notice invites teachers for electrical work at Babinda Hotel. A J Draper Pty Ltd, auctioneers, will sell at the ??? Abbott Street, Cairns. Cairns Hospitals Board calls for applicants for a full time position at the Calne District Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
A. J Draper Pty Ltd
Abbott-street
Sli
Saurney
ceenald_ property
Cairns Hospitals Board
Sheermeadent
Tough Luck Fly Problem Squashed by Quick Pyrethrum Fix
A cryptic note describes a rapid solution to a pest issue. Pyrethrum treatment reduces fly problems quickly, leaving the area smelling pleasant. The report highlights a fast acting approach that nullifies the nuisance as season progresses.
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Comely
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G. Ware
Panuus
Miresa
Allors Lad
N. Stone
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Martell Feliea
Benet
Fel
Boungoure
Veethe
Mahon
Dentree, Cay
Penfielc
Dynan
Federal Stakes
Hugh Titie
Crei Aims Sige
Brrasieg
Whisper Bartle
Cake
Pierre
Newton
Sanefell
Gurdmore
Eyrameay Cut
Heater
Leo Jame
Marnement
Over'y Rest
Coutts
Pooks
Naval Revue
Olsen
Orelia
Tap
Circus
O'Brien
Winston
Tristes
Preston
Manferd Bragg
Carli
Coun
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Bathing Beauty
Pecdral
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Puntler
Sent
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Wprant
Pleeker
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ST_GEORGE STAKES
Beauliyre
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Daghing
Cavalier Coutts
High Caste
Barte
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Mulgrave Road
Dalesbury
Bankshaw, Brown
Morris
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Campeman
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Badha
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Balpi Swertermann
B.S. Barnes
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Amarpalian Avapcunted Press
Sovice Randicap
Oumnus
Pocres
Kangone
W Fag Company
Mi Baktard
Bow
Stipperw
Brisone
Mionoee
Salphir G. Williams
PP Siorgan
Contention
Bennett
Spraipern
G Moore
Dpbwiwn
wurGmre Tor WennesnAy
Veneiin
Oir Srs
Buen Fox Eatin
Gistelle
Mier
Eton Bota Tava
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Gearon
Onli
Bonnie Sonneesimar
G Bourgoure
Tee Gous
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Citas Fens
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Gans
Bones
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Hockack Mtaanan
Baty Klerst
Sayer Pauusa
Sydney
Fost Moress
A. Knox
Crucell
Herefirs
K Cock
Pal
Gillard Cape
Manto Yong
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Dane Fourters
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Flying Handicap
Rive Bisisng
Brena
Es Atlas
Fueaines
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Tarn
Sates
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Colina Hisekey
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AL Fears Rowread
James Besuraure
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A. Frempann
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Rolie
Thames
Home Rule
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Maton
GC Whitney
Dyne
J. Z Dinky Morn
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James Sincia
R Payne
Any
Marconigreas
Gillard
Walterson
Rato
Sore l
Mariza Street
Tr Pieter
Onder -Tromteine
Eal
Audie
Te ‘Tenney
Eeplanads
Ceyras
O'Regan
Cairma
Barry
Smclur
Nde
Kant
Res
Dovenben
Tony
Busien
Leichhardt Tree
Malvern Mills Nigdoveey
Todat
Anom
Suez Canal
Empire Air Scheme
Lisbon
Pebruars
Lousaged
Asewad
Chrysler
Piven
New York
Atherton
EM. Brodziak
Gordonvale
Xenny We J
Bosettar Y. Oy
Mammoth
Cairns J. Hunter Martin
Welty S Oo Bomvers
Alfred Taylor Pty. Ltd
Lake Street
United” Paints
O.K
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
Pyrethruro
Derr
Hull Bros
Dunlop
P.O. Bos
Sue
Cratonns, Price
Brent Scion Deigan
Cees
Bos. Duck
Harris Lohse Eg
Penne
SPARS
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