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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1938
Page
8
A garbled Saturday greyhound meeting report lists numerous entries and results. Several races show winners and placing details including dogs named Power, Princess, and Gold, with betting notes and track conditions mentioned amid the unclear OCR transcription.
In a wrestling bout at St Suse Stacey, Meeske defeats Hirst in a decisive performance. The report notes the bout details and outcome, highlighting Meeske's victory and the competitive display by both athletes. The event adds to local wrestling coverage and athlete standings.
The bout between Richards and Covell at the fraternity meeting ended in a draw. Early exchanges saw Richards shaken, with Covell delivering effective light punches and a sustained guard. Covell appeared more aggressive though Richards showed a tougher defense, while lingering questions remained about impact and open scoring.
At Unity Stadium tonight a boxing match ended with a decisive knockout. Wesern and Walsh battled in a tense bout with a dramatic finish delivering a claimed lightweight title to one fighter. Officials noted a strong crowd and a rapid sequence before the finish.
Heavy showers disrupted St street fair activities Saturday keeping many participants home. Despite rain some teams completed games with Watt and Ieeland leading in early rounds while others paused. The meet resumed Friday night with new heats and changes as organizers sought to balance play against weather.
Brisbane police conducted raids on Hebiend Pack and Blaie ateees sites, arresting several individuals in connection with gaming operations. Officials described the actions as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit gambling activity in the city.
A chaotic late finish described as lackluster for first class standards. White's bats and Barnes pace contributed while Rogers Gia and Wy over rem Jathson added runs. Wisse delivered a dramatic tail collapse taking four for, giving McCabe's side a lead at 34 as players faced an extra day.
Fragmentary report describes a chaotic batting collapse with Ler, Tagg, Rogers among players. Key moments include a grand 60 by Hino, a notable stumping of Pearson by Harnett, and Riggs contributing with tailend support. Text mirrors a lively but garbled match summary from a cricket page.
In a rough start to the Cairns cricket day the match began amid poor conditions. Scores show a few valuable overs by Carlins and early momentum from St Telins, with mentions of key bats and a brief score at the crease. Weather and rain interrupted play, leaving the day’s results uncertain and the crowd awaiting resumed action.
London stock markets gain on improving copper prices and upbeat sentiment. Transatlantic shares rise amid talks of a syndicate buying blocks, while oil and rubber stocks improve. concerns over a possible trade recession loom as Roosevelt policy expectations shape the outlook.
An undercurrent of optimism exists in the butter market while spot movements remain subdued. New Britain shows some strength to the South Seas but prices lack firm establishment. Australia’s market is stronger, with imports for January described as light at 386,000 units versus 40.565 million last year, and forecasts suggest a slight near-term rise in arrivals though delays persist. Cheese remains easier with steady factory prices and broad supply.
In Sydney on February 2 Tack Milne and J van Prase suffered heavy crashes 100 yards from the start in the Beast Tempo race at Speedcast Latzecey. Milne appeared unhurt while Prase went to hospital. The heat was re run after delays and a second crash occurred in the Anniversary Mendicap line. Milne received ambulance treatment for injuries preventing further riding.
Ros Questa suffers head injuries in a motor crash during the opening day. Wickets, scores, and players such as White, McCabe, O’Brien, O’Reilly, Ward, Grim, and Barnett are listed with innings details and collisions noted amid the match narrative.
A Sydney man named Ryegan died after a lightning strike near a Carina dam while resting in his tent. His uncle J. Goodwin also suffered severe injuries and received hospital treatment.
Calcutta February 19. President Chamdis Bose demanded 2 free India in the opposing session of the All India Congress. He urged severing British control and pursuing future relations with Britain through treaties and voluntary alliances, aiming for an independent federal republic with provinces as willing partners. He warned constitutional devices from Whitehall could trigger civil disobedience campaigns.
An appeal to South Miliorain residents was made by Mr K A Butler urging support for the coming visit of an Italian warship. He warned the public of a strong national effort and stated he would not meet a deputation from the Trades and Labor Council or the State ALP to hear protests against the visit.
The Sydney dispatch reports an attack on an Italian resident visiting Melbourne. Minister for External Affairs Dr Acre acknowledges limited facts and says he will withhold comment until the Consul General’s reports are reviewed. The item names Raimondo Montecureol as the visitor and notes procedural steps.
London February 1 The Appeal Court ruled Royal Mail Steam Packet Co did not have to compensate White Star Line on share payments. The decision affects dividend payable on White Star shares, increasing the amount due compared with prior judgment. Australia was not a party to the case.
In Xambotr on February 20 the Megistrar Mr G R Porter laid the foundation stone of the North Coast District Friendly Societies Avonciation Hall. He announced that friendly societies contributed £1471 to the State, total membership contributions £510.47, investment income £79.04, with total grants £264.80 and expenditures £382,901 including sick pay £84.25 and terminal allowances £29.65.
Australian Associated Press reports a burglary at the London home of mining investor Alton Roc on February 19. Thieves broke a pane of glass, gaining access to valuables including pictures. Police are investigating the scene and reviewing security footage for clues.
Despatch records detail air actions by day and night to pressure enemy forces. The briefing notes that hostage situations and threats prompted submission. It cites long patrols, maintenance achievements, and first use of new air arms, with 283 killed and 449 missing or captured among tribal executives, and over 360 seriously wounded.
Melbourne February 19 two girls aged eight and ten, Alice Delaney and Betty Buchanan of Collingwood, drowned while swimming about 100 yards from a crowd. Police dredged the river and recovered Delaney’s body. Buchanan’s body remained missing as a witness described the sudden outage of their arms and silence. A small boy witnessed the event and alerted nearby swimmers.
Sydney reports the mysterious pink disease known since 1915 has reached Renwick Hospital. Eight children have been treated, one died, two cases arrived by plane. Dr Gertunde Grogan, medical superintendent, calls it the most enigmatic illness before authorities. The ailment, also called TT Aisense, appears in Australia every summer, with cases traced to baby feeding and light exposure.
Tasmanian miners at Launceston appear reluctant to return to work as protests continue over severance and wage terms. Negotiations with the mine owner persist while workers call for concessions and future employment safeguards.
Reports from Moscow recall the rescue aboard ice breakers as scientists completed a 298 day Arctic expedition. The Russian team, led by Papanin and crew, greeted by cheering crowds and a portrait of Rislik, then broke camp after 90 minutes. The Times praised the expedition leaders and volunteers for enduring Arctic winter conditions.
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