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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1951
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Kellogg's All-Bran as a health food and blood tonic. It claims benefits for digestion and daily vitality, noting iron and vitamins for nerves eyes teeth skin and general well being. It suggests use sprinkled on cereal or eaten plain with milk and sugar.
Brisbane listing Doomben weights for a Saturday card across multiple races. Two year old handicap shows Continuity top weights with other contenders such as Meet Man and Mali Maid. A separate Flying Handicap and January Randicap detail entries including Prince Andrews Minnie River Vimy Ridge and General Wep.
In a crowded meet on the strip, Dynunio Mick Gmiet staged a strong finish to hold off Ron Clue and Revi Mose in the final sprint. Len McParlane claimed victory with a hat trick of strong rides, while crowd favorites like Stoley and Jorkey posted solid times. Flores’s riders and other local names featured prominently as racers battled for positions and points.
Jockey A Atkin of Toowoomba was suspended for two years by the Dewnt and Southwertern District Racing Aviation atipendiary review after an inquiry into the handling of Enamour at Corree Park on New Year's Day. The steward stated he found Atkin guilty of interference and disqualification, with a right to appeal within ten days.
Fragmentary OCR lists dates and place names such as Cabra Treaty Mareeba Yanters Clerdonvale Atbar and January entries. The readable items show a schedule or notices with dates from January 18 to January 30 and references to towns. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret outside a full context.
Jan Farie of Australia makes his world amateur pursuit five debut as he captains a team striving to catch a French squad over four beats. The event marks his first appearance on the professional circuit and highlights the sprint for victory.
Atherton and Atherton Diggers club stage the Austis Day weekend bowls event as part of the Atherton Shire Jubilee Celebrations from January 27 to 39. Consolation fours prize £4 and a consolation event for teams eliminated early. Entries with fees are invited from individual bowlers by club secretaries to aid selectors with grading.
Los Angeles on January 7. Henry Ramom held lead after three rounds with a one over par score. Widdicott, Doug Ford trailed by three strokes. Sam Snead, nursing a broken bone in his left hand, posted 32. Perrier failed to qualify for the fourth round. Total scoring stood around 290 with 227 required to advance.
A garbled report notes multiple bowler movements toward McC’s squad with references to Tara’s Sy Brown Tavterm and replacements. The text hints at season context and league routes but lacks clear dates or outcomes, leaving the main action as player transfers into the McC team during current season.
Fragmentary OCR shows a note on migration figures doubling in Canberra. The readable text mentions tenets and months, with figures around 190,038 persons and 8,647 private arrivals contrasted with permanent relief donations, but the overall meaning is unclear due to corruption.
A report from Tokyo details a 20 meter event and a forceful blaze in the eda Marnie area, with warnings of ongoing risk. Authorities describe a tense scene as flames threaten nearby homes and infrastructure.
The Korean conflict began June 25 with North Korea invading the South and was named the year's major story by Associated Press editors. Reports mention MacArthur, UN forces, and rising tensions as the war expanded with Chinese involvement and strategic developments shaping the global crisis.
Readable fragments recount political fights, including McCarthy’s charges against Dean Acheson and the State Department, calls to dismiss the secretary, and debates over defense spending. The text references postwar tension with Russia, rearmament, rationing, and notable figures in government.
A garbled notice lists required staff for Northern Bousers Supplies Pt Lia and The Tully Mill, plus a public auction at 23 O'Leary. Details mention January 1 and a sale at Chunetly yard with various items including firewood and household goods.
Report from the Chicago Monitor describes the iceman's continued relevance despite modern fridges. It notes shifts to vending and home delivery, calls for greater service to 41.5 million American families, and claims iceman sales at 44,000,000 tons yearly, with ice still essential amid cooling trends and realignments in the industry.
The government plans multi million pound improvements to training camps in Britain and abroad. Measures include better barrack accommodation, completion of new facilities, and expanded trainee programs. The Junior Rank Club will establish training centers with writing and lecture rooms to reduce boredom and maintain interest during working hours.
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