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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1953
Page
2
The text outlines advertising rates and classifies ad types including display notices and wanted to buy sections. It references double column web headers, weekly schedules, mining lease applications, and rate limits with per insertion charges and deadlines. It notes limitations on word counts and insertion rules for new accounts.
Turf notes list weights for Gordonvale Turf Club event on Saturday Tapuary Rand. Entries include Binder Tame Doan Ane and others on a 41 furlong program with Birth Division Handicap and Clare memorial handicap. Items read like scrambled race card data with misread horse names and weights.
Sykes and Anning stitched a last wicket stand, guiding Norths to a thrilling three run lead with four matches left. West coast details note a tense Divisional clash, Colts and Rovers vying for top spots as rain and pace alter play, with Norths edging ahead in a tight championship race.
A London based report describes a special meeting of One Northern Rugby League Club at Leeds where a proposal to amend the play the ball rule is discussed. The text notes onside positions and the impact on players behind the ball, mentioning time and player behaviour amid debate.
Cairns Jockey Club announces the Anniversary Race Meeting over January 24 26 with multiple divisions and added money events. First day features several handicap races across divisions with distances up to 6 furlongs and purses ranging to £75 while entry closes January 9 1955.
Queensland wicketkeeper McCool withdraws from the state eleven as he plans a February departure for England. Aubres Car Tran will take his place, returning from England to bolster the Queensland team ahead of the tour.
Bribery produce market report from Brisbane notes price movements for onions and related produce. Prices shown include brow onions and fine lines with prime grades selling around 3/10 to 15/5 per unit, market activity described as firm with competition and sales at varied bids.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a dispute at Rockhampton wharf involving the Watersiders, a boycott, and board control over prenibes near the city. Mentions an assembly, lease issues, and a Stevedoring Industry Board, with officials and pick-up operations affected. Names and precise details remain garbled.
Minister for Mines Jen Arisana announced a hurried survey by the State Coal Board of the Queensland coal mines. A conference was scheduled for Friday between central Queensland mine owners and the Coal Board to discuss the outlook and potential suspensions as miners face falling orders and job cuts.
Tan Ayre defeats Wilderspin in the quarter finals at Kooytorg Melbourne. The event features S Stevenson and others with Ayre leading 3-1 in the later stages as players vie for semifinals. Contests include men and women singles and junior doubles with several close sets and service exchanges noted.
Parig January 12 AAP reports a tie record set yesterday in the Rugby League Teal match between Praree and a Kangaroos side, with bets around £7000 showing financial stakes in the event.
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