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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1952
Page
2
Opaque entry notes and scattered names describe a sweepstakes event and voting style at Melvin's Line. Parson Tara Ciet and Jeanne Ew are mentioned among participants. Nonspecific dates indicate nominations close tonight for the next Saturday meeting.
Fragmented notices show several hiring calls and openings including hospital staff vacancies at Gallinville and Hughenden Hospitals, junior office roles at Taylors Wilcotts Pty Ltd in Cairns, and a bid invitation by B Mars Qs Fey Ltd Calene. Additional items reference a panel day at Lae and a misread ad for Murdock.
Scattered OCR text lists horses and figures for a racing program. Entries include Regal Stand and Amber Stream with assorted times and weights, plus names like Gentto Hea Nay and Canine Wedborougs. The fragmentary notes hint at a handicap event at one furlong with mixed odds and horse names, but details are incomplete.
Fragmented OCR text describes Grout succeeding as operator, noting boundary issues and a 17 minute time reference. The passage mentions reputation concerns and a scoring reference, but details are unclear and specific facts are not fully readable.
Cairns cyclists trained hard at the Sundaberg carnival where Ron Clauss stood out for Cairns with strong showings. He defeated rivals in handicap races, leading to high expectations for Clauss and the team as they prepare for the South ratings.
Fragmented OCR notes outline a men’s basketball draw tonight with teams and times obscured. Mentions All Whites versus Hovers and a second match on Thursday with details partly unreadable.
Queensland announces selections for the Australian championships at Exhibition Grounds on January 26 with three Frawley brothers Der Uravelin John jammer and discus and pay 1p step and jump Two country athletes and another likely to be chosen Joe Tooma from Maryborough earned selection by clearing a pole vault in Sunday competition Jim Achurch from Nam. hour third in NSW javelin Den McNiven from Nambour to face a further shot put test next Saturday State athletes named include N Mareen L Eastreughffe G Arnold along with Ferdoulys Loveday Paull Smith and Wardies Paul in various events including hurdles sprints and distance races
The article notes heavy rainfall ending after 34 hours at B mm, the heaviest fall of the tobacco season, beneficial for curing but more rain is feared to worsen the dry spell affecting the crop and field conditions. It mentions eroding care for the leaves and mood toward the growing season.
A Mareeba club gathers for a year end reception with thanks to volunteers and donations. The agenda includes presentations to committee members, a summary of November activities, and ambulance service notes. Local residents travel by car or plane for holidays, with post office staff praised for handling Christmas telegrams amid rising charges.
Amuse event featuring many contestants listed by names such as Walker McFarlane Sudgen and Winkworth occurs on New Year Day with wide margins and various matches including vignettes like Walker vs Crowley and McFarlane clashes. The Patron versus President contest is set for January 30 with entries due by 1 30 pm and play starting at 2 pm with trophies for some participants.
This week at Edmonton Associates Mrs Murray and Mrs Cowie are noted in a light hearted cock of the walk event. Mrs Tompen is mentioned along with 74 players receiving some form of recognition this Thursday.
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