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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1951

Page

3

Presbyterian Men’s Club Social Evening Recalls Rivalry and Plans

Members of the Presbyterian Men’s Club held a social evening featuring playing, companionship, and discussion of next events. Attendees included Hartley, Gradidge, Graham, Shearer, McNaught, Peake, Howard, and Desrness as well as other club officers. A guest speaker was invited for April, with plans for interclub rehabilitation events and upcoming games to be arranged. The committee met to confirm dates and note 45 attendees, 38 possible members.

Fagren Lore Bert Dearness Peake Alex Mc- Kenney Inblater Me- Naught Joe tcKensie Raid Howard Graham Shearer Anderson Gill V. Hartley Gradidgs Wilo Kenale Pearse Feld Shinervy Howard McNaught Rela Penrar Desrness Shearer Clark Peake Wildoe McKensie W McKenzie Sparenburd Gradidge Ales Stestancie Hartey

Rifle Mobeman Fev Ju deyen rifle auction results

Fragmented OCR lists names and numbers from a private sale or auction. Mentions bidders James, Leasial, and Downes with varied monetary figures and lots. Unclear details but indicates a bidding event with multiple participants and a combined total near 500 dollars.

Mobeman Fev Ste Moe Clarry Ana James Hex Bes Downes Wa R Sarbelin

Jet bomber delayed at Ander in transit from Washington

Washington reports the second Canberra bomber was relayed at Gander Newfoundland for refueling and delays in departure. Squadron Leader AE Callard stated he would delay his flight to complete routine adjustments and navigation checks.

Washington Gander Newfoundland Jours Toe Murrie Air Force AE Callard

Malden Handicap and related horse racing outcomes

Horse racing notes cover multiple handicaps and stakes with entries such as Earl Warrah in the 3.38 event, Fiendicap C4, and Berna Sour se. The text lists contenders including Werwich Giendican and Grand Monarch of Bir Raver Beir, along with numerous runners and second divisions.

Malden Earl Warrah Wortswards Novier Willerer Fulda Arnorrat Berna Sour Auidias

Cairne Races at Sommon Pare Tuee Meeting

Tom Oxia Sookey Chu hosts a Tuesday meeting at Sommon Pare with racing events led by The Dropramme comnuies and first event. Faye Hondenh tied to. Alan at Som The Woree Handicap. Eighth and Mint Deena will follow in order. The Five Handicap, Wares Haridieag and Seventh Division open to other professional jockeys. Admission tickets available at the club office until 11 o'clock. Buses depart Tropical 4 corner at 12 noon and 1 pm. Trains returning after the last race Cairne depart 11:10 and Woree depart 8:30 am.

Tom Oxia Sookey Chu Smmnon Parethus Starnoon Faye Hondenh Alan Som Bers Mint Deena Clube Cairne

Parisian style heavy event and auction notices in Cairns region

An OCR readable fragment lists a mix of advertised events and bids. It mentions a heavy goods auction, a furniture show with rental details, a weigh in for youth, and an invitation from local firms. The Cairns Base Hospital plans a final visiting consultation by Dr. Elias prior to March.

Northern Builders Supplies Pty Ltd Tequlite Plumbers San Francisco Mercer Barrie Bros Jom Levis Draper Pty. Ltd Cops and Co Babinda Andy Pasta Walker Walker

Cairns Co curbing Club tender notices and greyhound racing event

A dense Cairns page lists tenders for erection of a fence at Cooktown, multiple job openings including electricians stenographers and foremen, and public auctions. It also previews the Cairns Greyhound Club meeting with four first class races featuring top dogs, a broadcast booth, and racing program details.

Unclear Swimming Meet Results with Names and Events

Fragmented OCR listing multiple swimming races and times from a meet. Mentions participants such as Crittenden Pear ge time Parrett Far we Wren, and events including 10 yards and 96 yard finals. Includes scattered scores, relay hints, and several personal names like Robyn, Golightly, Harding, Barrett, Timms, and Glen, but few complete details.

Alga Dew Crittenden Parrett Wren Crenan Ginle Reblasom Archer Perry Tesaya Bubdunior Clbugga T Parsoan Pollard Rade Rtide Waa Ma Clea Firat Don Wood Shand Eees Robyn Clwson i Hamblen Golighuy MeKauge Golightly Harding Glen Barrett

Tulle Rowleigh Clob Associates Meeting Notes

Fragmentary OCR lists attendees and roles for a discussion at Gordonvale green on Wednesday. Names such as Mesdames Lawwn Mesdames Matiniee Thamiaop Alison Me Cipscombe Jofinja Sarte Carma Wwoltenden and others appear with many garbled spellings, indicating a social or club gathering. The text references a late afternoon session, pitcher and other items, but details are incomplete.

Gordonvale Weteaday Ander

Spirited boxing bout ends in early KO shocker

Dramatic three round fight as Pred Sinn defeats Bon Maier by knockout after a hard first round. Millar sustains a broken hand near the end and bleeds from a knockdown, with referee Hill declaring Sinn the winner as the bell ends round three.

Dane Bladiun Fred Sinn Bon Maier Bobby Sinn Rywelstit Hill Delared Bion Lechileve Neekout

Washington Dossier on Mrs Jolly Immigrant Tie

The Washington press discusses the case of Mrs Jolly and her permanent U S residence for General Harry Verh Jolly in a saga of courtship and immigration scrutiny. An Immigration official notes her refined demeanor and regular conduct while Senate committees review the request amid publicity.

Washington de Aubrailen Verotica Jolly Johan Secre Harry The Times Jolly United States Senate Vrume Peresa

Aeroglen Progress Association February Meeting Notes

The Aeroglen Progress Association held its February meeting with attendance recorded. Apologies were received from Mr. Pinch and Mr. Markey. Letters from the City Council and Department of Civil Aviation discussed improvements and the reclamation request for concreting part of the main road frontage near Ernats sub-division. The proposal to reserve a nearly five-acre area for public sports and hall use was debated. The council’s request by MLA Mr. Crowley was noted. January’s honor roll lists included Lady Mrs. P. Winterman, Mr. T. Winter, Mr Len Cuelle, Mrs BD Ahern, and Mr W. Crawtard.

Aerogien —Progreta Associationel Pinch Markey Varigur Department of Civil Aviation Chanel Macarthy Ceowley Aerogien Ares Plublle Halt Mme Prj Cornell Mra P. Wintelman Mr T. Wintela Fark Door Me Len Cuelle Tone Artaiton Mra BD. Ahern Mr W. Crawtard

Edith Cavell Lodge Held At Oddfellows Hall Webcrary

A report on the Edith Cavell Lodge meeting at Oddfellows Hall Webcrary featuring Noble Grand Sid Alley Vesey and officers. Attendees discussed entertainment plans for the function including festive board and cake, with praise for PG Se M Winkworth’s iced cake.

the Oddfellows’ Hall Edith Cavell Lodge Ofcere Noble Grand Sis. A. Wessey Is. B. Walsh Bia K. Whally ViceOnard Sie D. Powall V.G. Sia M. MacDonald M. MacDonald, Left Supporter VG Sia L Beotl Immedials Pass Bie D. Cor Soret Lective Secratary Bia BM. Nixt Sid Alley Vesey M. Winkworth Prenisbon Sisata

Cairns Market Report Mixed Fruit and Veg Trade

Market brief for Cairns shows Mori fruits to tea cun cameo band during the week with variable supply of vegetables improving slightly but overall trade weak. Bananas and tomatoes fluctuate with limited local sales. pineapples demand remains strong but many lines sold slowly. New South Wales fruit arrivals steady. overall prices volatile with few clear trends and several lines moved at limited quantities.

New Oath Wales Weatier Southen Querne

Britain and World War II Wartime Stance in Debates

London February 32 AAP Lord Ismay tells Parliament that Britons are resolute and united to face facts about a third world war. He criticizes wishful thinking as defence debates continue amid Cold War tensions and calls for renewed resolve without delay. United States policy shifts on Korea and weapons threaten Allied strategy as leaders weigh restraint and response.

London Lord Ismay Full Churchill House of Loris Semay Korea

Sister Kenny Says Farewell To Us In New York

New York February 2 AAP reports Sister Kenny plans return to Australia after a year in the United States. She describes U S work with about seven thousand cerebral palsy victims and notes that while despair arose, progress and peace accompanied a mission fulfilled. She will keep contact via weekly recordings of her method for U S audiences.

Marn New York Tal Sinter Kenny United States Bart Nas Ahr Wee Ahe Sister Kenny White Musical Benny Kenny

Table Tennis Series Begins With Several Grades Listed

The preparatory notice outlines dates February 26 to March 1 for multiple grades of a local table tennis series. Entries include Gaelng eS Andree St Jom and FCW Rormets Toe in varied divisions. The schedule lists "C" "G" "Grade" and "A" Reserve events with participants from Carlton and Beach areas and Rotary Rockets expected to play.

Gaelng Es Andree Carton Carlton Carian Sat Walonets Yy Rotary Rockets Beachieee

Elisabeth Taylor at the Bowery shows in New York

Elisabeth Taylor stars in a color feature titled The Sououeneiirta het with David Parmer Fae Tenses in a love themed night. The Ace Theatre presents On the Then and The un Comms Up with Aquatic Dance Fale See and a 4 day run featuring Sancelly MecPonala Ace Theuine and Freaiaser.

Elisabeth Taylor David Parmer Wumport Colowr Sancelly Ace Theuine Freaiaser St the Ace Theatere Ella the Saventures

Cycling machine at Racinewi meet disrupts practice

Fragmentary report shows a cycling machine at a Racinewi event at 2 am. The text mentions high wear, weight and form issues, with references to athletes like Nels O’Gannell and Ian Zenerallt. Details are unclear but suggest disruption of training and a fall affecting performance and timing.

Evani Ed Ray Divine

MAGE REARMAMENT WEEDS LONDON

Fragmentary text outlines a British rearmament program for 1901 52 with large budget allocations. It references ES4200 000 funds and substantial sums to defense factories and central contracts. The garbled OCR mentions budget figures and plans for capital expenditure and wartime preparation.

London Adalat Baedence Cag Sapitans Defence Centraetone

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