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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1952
Page
2
Tonight at Plaza Theatre audiences will see Broken Arrow with Jimmy Stewart and Debra Paget. Also showing are Hide Out at Box Theatre and Kid From Texas at Box Theatre. Blonde Bandit stars in another featuring listing.
In Wyandanch New York a boy rushed into his blazing home to save his siblings after a fire broke out shortly before dawn He saved two sisters before perishing from burns His father Robert 140 reportedly wandered dazed while mother Suspected to have killed the other two children The boy died after aiding Donna and Waly while Joanne Lind e and two younger children were removed to safety
Fragmentary data from a New Zealand market notes chilled beef prices per ton for first quality and higher grades. Incomplete figures suggest 2138 and 223 per ton ranges, with comments indicating higher demand or supply factors affecting the price structure.
A noisy entry list outlines Verunts for Satu edat handicaps with numerous horse names and odds figures. It lists major prize contenders such as Nighter Thundering Willyever Welcome Saddle Grand Yona King s Peace and many others with numeric marks like 7.9 7.7 7.3 and 14 12. Includes Young Buck Novice Handicap entries with Legal Lad Bf Butsarobe Ava Beau Gay Arabal and more, interspersed with misspellings and partial terms.
Cairne Races announces scheming and preparations for its upcoming race meeting scheduled to run on Saturday with entry close at 4 pm today.
Thomas Samuel Greenway a labourer appeared in Townsville Court pleading not guilty to arson related charges. He was remanded for three months for a medical examination and to determine if treatment beyond prison is needed.
Official report from Brisbane on the marmupial thing today notes lower rates for gray Ean ratons and a decline in certain prices. The document lists Brisbain figures and references tele events in the federation.
Saturday play at Monton Club featured Mire Rouge Flam Lee McCracken Winkworth Mrs Luce and others with scores like 22 12. Daly Tumi Mrs McFiardle and more. Upcoming Saturday afternoon finals include G Barry versus Murray in ex pairs and teams led by McFarlane Cowie Weinert Wallwork. Sunday morning fixtures list Pyne Whibley Evans Stark Ure Luce Casey and more.
Last Saturday results show handicap singles 33 to 11 against Wallwaré Weer. The fifth annual Monton Memorial meeting was held in club rooms with D Fuller presiding in Bartam's absence. President highlighted year’s improvements, new dishes, a new outing mace, and a 12 week club closure amid ongoing repairs.
In a compressed score note Wellington trailed after a fragile start as Ramadbin faced fear for a dollar and Mardan posted 14 with Weswen contributing a two. Mooney appeared unsettled, and Nous showed a limited stay as the innings progressed.
A novice rider Earl Thompson 21 suffered severe head injuries in a Moonee Valley trial fall. The un named A Dark Felt colt was ridden by apprentice L Thompson who escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred during a trial session, with Thompson shaken but unhurt enough to be released later.
Olympic heavyweight Carl Fitzgerald of Warwick used rushing tactics to outpoint London champion Albert Gall at the Stadium in Brisbane. Fitzgerald sent Gall down three times, including a second round spill through the ropes, in a brisk, action filled night.
Victorian Railways cable to Geneva to probe how migrant workers fare 176 was calculated. Fifty two German migrants refused to sign a pesage money bond, claiming the fare was exorbitant. After talks with union officers most signed, but some refused and had pay halted. More German migrants head to Australia by wallwave. Also notes fighting in Korea with anniversary subdued.
A drunken student caused a disturbance at St Albans station waiting room. Police charged Mel Curwe with disorderly conduct after the melee in Melbourne. The incident occurred during a late evening commute and resulted in minor injuries to a bystander.
Disrupted unloading as rain halts work at Townsville docks. Ships, bullion, and cargo await resumed operations while crews stand by. officials have not named a cause or timetable for restart.
Australian Swim Team members compete in Melbourne as the Australian Swimming Union records times. Vic, West Australia, and other regions are represented by Denise Norton and Garrick Agnew among others while postrace notes highlight emerging talents.
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