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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
9
Officials establish time and dates for cricket at Frothall and related sports as part of a broader sporting calendar. Delegates discuss ceremonies, eligibility, and enforcement rules amid regional competition and organizational oversight.
A garbled OCR style note lists names and fragments from turf and racing chatter. Readable items mention Perr y, Salome, Yer Care, Perkinet, and Me. it hints at discussions of bets, events, and possible racing outcomes at unspecified venues. The piece reads as a collage rather than a clear report.
Six favorites dominated Allion Park with strong showings across events. Notable performances featured top contenders like Brisease Feh Samen and several leading riders, with several horses and jockeys achieving wins and high placings in tight races.
Melbourne report covers Mintec Valley Composition meeting with several named horses and riders. Results mention Kalkallu Hurdle divisions, Bright Prince and Lanneres in Fat, and multiple stakes events with times and placements. Other named entries include Moreland Handicap, Compensation Welter, Magdala Welter, Arundel Trial, and Australian Cup context with Futurity Stakes and First Acre notes.
A readably garbled racing card notes bets on horses including High Gus, Beards tee, Miss Ghetum, and Laddie. Won by one and two half lengths with ice between seemed and third time 148. Dies 8.
A New York field report lists country scores from the Olympic Games with Canada at 44, Sweden 35, Australia 18, Germany 12, Poland 4, and others. The article notes figures on the table and partial tallies from various events as recorded.
Sir editor outlines controversy surrounding Colts A grade team and antisocial member allegations. Two delegates per club will decide if a rival Rovers match will incur penalties, with Colts insisting they have not hosted any ineligible players. The executive meeting Monday will determine actions. Colts vow to play the final premiership match regardless of deductions.
Sydney news reports Feb 17 that Jane Clocks, who has held every New South Wales and Australia women's swimming record at various times, has decided to retire from swimming due to a strained shoulder problem.
Australian Cable Service report from London notes results with Tavis achieving 494 including breaks of S18 29 200 and 7 while SRE and McConachy also posted marks reaching 32 for the event.
A sensational air rover collision near Jewchar on February 16 1982 left a flying officer seriously injured after a machine ruptured midair at 1800 feet. The pilot Hicks, returning from a honeymoon, required emergency care.
Singapore February 17 Colonel Brinamand Australian Director of Civil Aviation arrived from Balghsk and sails for Mat Sear temorage on the ieee nor land. Although till weak he stood ee oarney well but walls with defailty.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Soviet cars and names like Reed and Ay, with garbled phrases suggesting a listing or caption. Limited readable detail prevents full context. main entities appear to include individuals Reed and Ay, alongside Soviet car mentions and a Gallies/Director reference obscured by OCR errors.
In a Canberra House session on February 7 the government moved to meet overdue interest obligations for New South Wales The Prime Minister stated the Commonwealth would pay the overdue interest on NSW but seeks immediate detailed data from NSW Premier Lang to determine exact overdue amounts and possible contributions The government emphasizes it cannot let NSW default persist and will proceed to satisfy the debt on the basis of Commonwealth information while continuing to request full cooperation from NSW.
In London on February 16 the President of the Board of Trade Mr Walter Runciman announced in the House of Commons that France has informed Britain of exempting British goods from a 15 percent surtax. The government would consider applying the surtax to other goods and maintain import powers if needed. The move drew cheers from Liberals and Conservatives and was seen as a test of policy arithmetic.
A disoriented woman was found wandering in the suburbs with a large amount of money including six £100 notes. Police report she claimed the cash belonged to the public coratoc and that it should be returned. She had drifted from Cadcoteture recently after months of wandering with the funds.
In London financial circles welcome the inter event with cautious optimism as prices edge up. Australian stock remains largely marketed with high confidence in the country, despite investor conservatism and a broker noting potential temporary default risk if no recurrence occurs. An authoritative New South Wales maturing in November would be awaited.
Reports indicate the Treasury was approached regarding Mr Lang and a key Commons inquiry. Some MPs favor removing New South Wales securities from the master list, while others resist drastic action. The Commonwealth and the Loan Council remain safeguards, with Britain possibly raised at Ottawa if arrears persist. Mr Lewis will ask Mr Walter Elbony to confirm NSW arrears and any Treasury plan to remove the securities.
Feb. 1 Innsi fails district reports cane crops suffered minor damage from recent heavy weather. Archibald of Embarrante told Post representative the Mul stare Mill will receive cane next month. Enbanangee residents plan tobacco greying and seed sale preparations for a promising coming season.
Melbourne coroner inquest into the February eighth accident at Mordialloc reveals car occupants drowned after a vehicle reached the pier. Royden Patterson and Mrs Ivy Darey perished as the car went off the end. witnesses note the pier end was not visible and the driver was unfamiliar with the area.
A short Ottawa note from February 15 outlines p or pio estimates for the budget. The fragment mentions Amseralian Cathe Service and a Canadian budget context with unspecified figures or actions.
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