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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1933
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text describes horse racing jargon, furlongs, tracks, and named terms like The Sand Track. Mentions distances, horse speed, and race conditions with scattered proper nouns and incomplete phrases. Overall appears to catalog racing lingo rather than a coherent event recap.
Melbourne report outlines a high scoring session with McCabe and Darling building a long stand as bowlers like Larwood, Hammond and Sutcliffe toil. Key figures include McCabe scoring quickly, Darling steadying the innings, and Kirvera and Chaahans in the background as betting markets buzz for Futurity Stakes.
Fragmentary page notes racing and event results with names such as Brisbane, Buivelt, Joe, Stheris Khull, Weerhaven, Summeldea, and Amy, likely reporting attendances, placements, or times. Content is unclear due to OCR damage but preserves names and event context.
At Rosebery Park on Saturday fields included Winooks 3 to 2 and Chatham 2 to 1, with Waltzing Lily at 6 to 1 and Kovera 7 to 1 among others. Nightly weather warm and unsettled, turnout about 2,143. Newmarket notes highlighted Captivation and Eastern Chief as top contenders for Australian Cup with odds for Waltzing Lily at 12 to 1 and Captivation at 14 to 1.
The January issue of The PLLA Monthly notes a curious sailing ship mourning custom revived after the death of London ironmonger Mr Andrew Millwrath. A four armed Royal blue wreath surrounds the hall of the steamer Hewmet, with the ship’s mourning pond painted in. The display will stay for six months, reflecting an old practice largely faded by steam.
London dispatch notes uncertainty about Australia’s cricketing depth and future success. Critics from The Evening News say England lacks young talent and that Australia, while rich in cricketers, may struggle to produce fresh top players. Mentions Ranemtly, Michell, Bowes, and public school batting weaknesses.
G S Lee Chinese Herbalist advertises treatment for complaints with experienced hands and safe methods. He lists P O Box 103 and a phone contact 54, urging readers to consult for diagnosis and cure.
The writer testifies to the remarkable therapeutic value of Mr G S herbal treatment for his sons Alfred who had appendicitis and besie who suffered a complex of diseases. The testimonial is witnessed by Andrew Morne J.P. and dated August 1951 in East Barron.
The article notes vigorous discussion by council members about an area wide issue and their plan to call meetings in their respective zones to address a council request for dietary policy or electoral guidance. The details reference multiple councillors, their jurisdictions, and a push to formalize action in coming sessions.
Dr Thericy argues divisions are needed as Douglas and Cardwell shires already use them. Johnstone Shire elections show divided representation with parish divisions proposed to cover every area. Council plans protests to Home Department while awaiting government action and a possible vote on divisional representation in the shire.
The PLA Monthly for January notes a curious cargo on the steamer American Banker at King George I Doel. Bags held about two tons of dried flies, four inches long, caught in millions. The insects are used in fertiliser production.
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