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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1947
Page
3
Atherton and surrounding districts report a bustling Turf Cairns meet at Cannon Park with a substantial crowd. Officials outline winners’ prizes, race divisions, and owner responsibilities while discussing turf club changes and forthcoming preparations for the new course and facilities.
The racehorse Kind Link, trained by Oriental or related stables, impressed at Moonee Valley by defeating Delano in 1.134 seconds for six furlongs. Ridden by W Williamson today, Kind Link shows early barrier draw advantage and strong finishing pace, with rivals Chisel Beach and Bravesia noted.
A rough dispatch from Feb 18 notes a Gaeth Airlines crash near the airport at 4st Wight. Three members of the crew were feared injured as responders rushed to the scene amid chaotic conditions.
A乱ble stream of OCR notes recounts Hugh Dash and spouse Ronnie James in a tumultuous sports saga, detailing bets of around £10,080, wartime hardship, and a long battle with brittle bones. It mentions weightlifting, Greek promoters, Australian records, and Tom Bruce’s chronic fractures, tracing a turbulent athletic life across cities, teams, and eras.
Unclear OCR text reports widespread strikes in Paris with demonstrations and disruptions to public services. Mentions underground workers and possible municipal interruptions. references to February events, a national authority, and Fiat ownership context. Details are fragmented and attribution uncertain due to garbled source.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a flock replacement for 184 and reference a Himalayan aim. The text is garbled, mentioning a 20 year gap and unclear figures, with scattered phrases about sheep and travel. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible.
In Brisbane, motor vehicle injuries and deaths rose during the pre-war period but current figures show a 20 percent drop from those levels. The record notes 233 road incidents with 2046 injuries and 169 deaths attributed to motor vehicle drivers as major offenders, highlighting ongoing risk and enforcement concerns.
At Parramatta Park this afternoon the Cairns Coursing Club held its weekly meeting with several runners including My Respect, Black Boston, Handsome Johnny, Cairne Flier, Marie Blend, Wonder, and Coot. Betting and field positions are noted as horses race through five events with Master Ray and Satin Werder among the contenders.
A two day Bundaberg Sports Carnival will be staged at Sandajurg and Mindy Mie mower arena. Events include sprint races and road races with prizes totalling S15. Details list venues on Routh Ave and Newcastle and call for ready accommodation and transport.
An unclear golf item describes a Tuesday afternoon event with a match between unnamed players, possibly at a clubhouse. It mentions Denes and others, a chance for each participant to showcase skill, and a gathering around the course with some confusion in the text.
The readable fragments describe a political formation and selection event. Named entities are not clearly present. the text is garbled and lacks coherent facts to confirm a specific person, place, or organization.
A confusing fragment from AP reports a discussion about the secretary of the Diggers Civ and potential fee reductions for members. It mentions Women Auxiliary members and a motion, with unclear context and many garbled names and terms.
The Commonwealth Disposals Car in Townsville invites offers for the purchase of Waters Street property, a Cairns mare, a Drake ewe, and a marine vessel. Tenders close March 7 for listed assets including a National Motel bar and hospital-related items, with formal sale terms to be issued by the local public centric committee.
Fragmentary note shows divisions and sums with unclear names. Mentions Onvale Mack Club and Fourth Division hack figures of 34 pounds and 3 pounds. Signed by emcretarins of splintet. Unclear event, date or organization.
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