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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1948

Page

3

Lights Club Boom at City Baths Amid Championship Conflicts

The Paina Amateur 81 Coe wi stage the third swim series at the City Bathe tonight. No club swim next Friday due to the North Queensland championships starting January 4. Nominations close tomorrow at 10 pm for handicap events and the championship. Main handicaps include Senior A 220 yards, Senior B 50 yards, Junior Boys A 20 yards, and numerous other divisions with listed swimmers and heats.

Paina Coe Wi Cats Club A Aitkens A. ‘James N. James MC Hawney Boundy W. Cook T. Hawney Cox A. Healey T. McLeod A Roach C Pry Morrisser K Burrows S. White Robertson Morin C. McNeal Hutso Robina Crittendener Hilton Hester L- Bondy Sinclair and Mayer Carne Fr Emat A Joinbesser C. Boothson V- Fina J. Wildman A.reys Bisampbell Ana C. Ogrady Bumble G. Mcktauge B. Crittendenser Bs.putt Gordon Pollard Jenson G. Perry Barr Mason X Coston B. MacCallum X. McKalige Humble W. Kiernan D. Batieber M Speed Price D. Wilkes C. Campbell B. Sinclair Adies G. Campbell I" Morrisser B. Cadman M. Reps C. Shellback J Harden G Patterson Hank Boland Gristen L Philips Flynn BR. Leary McKenzie A Gill Ang J. Reys P. Sidey T. Boor R Campbell T Porarty J Robine Sand Campbell Spe B. Josephs R. Hooper P Sidey Heatley B Smith Boland G Griffen J. Robinson Conan A. McKenne J. Reve R Hooper Tiny M Pollard Burren Fiona P_ Beard L. Shellback Mugen H Jonson Fomarty Piteron G. Smits Leary Harvey J Bean Anderson

Mirror Mockery and a Purported Digestive Aid

An odd, error-filled notice touts Pinkettes as a laxative remedy for constipation and sluggish digestion. It claims benefits for liver function and overall mood, urging readers to seek a clearer, happier reflection by using the product.

Wom Bismaben Pont Sethenot

Edge Hill cricket team lineup and match notes

Fragmentary OCR lists Edge Hill players including West Cairn F Hollett captain G Peterkin E Thomasson R Scarborough R Jacomen H McIntyre and others. Mentions J Grey J Edge BL Dean captain and additional names Grains Costes Turner Pirth Beedle Woodward Walton Tarr Conmay Woodward Peat. No clear event or outcome.

A. Om T. Yous Wile Moore Moors West Cairn F. Hollett G. Peterkin E Thomasson R. Scarborough R. Jacomen H. McIntyre E Ton D J Grey J Edge BL Dean Grains G. Costes Turner O. Pirth A. Beedle G. "Woodward Walton L Tarr C. Conmay J Woodward W Peat Sen Man

VIGORO VIGORO A Faint Glimpse of Local Track Events

Fragmented OCR lists participants and teams for an Edmonton area athletics meet with numerous names and affiliations, including VIGORO and Shamrocks squads, reserve lineups, and multiple individuals from schools or clubs. The passage presents rosters and event notes without clear outcomes or dates.

Tur series race for Mr Jones trophy at sea

SAILING On Sunday next seven skiffs will contest the second race at Tur series for Mr. F Jones trophy. The race will be over the usual course with sails displayed and results expected next week.

Hong Kong Officials Accused of News Blackout Policy

In Hong Kong on January 14, officials faced criticism over a supposed policy of news blackout. Reporters encountered a pattern of “no comment” responses and written questions often being postponed or ignored by officials, sparking concern about media access.

Hong Kong Chines Osiee

US to stay in Berlin despite Soviet hints

Under Secretary of State Robert Lovett stated at a press conference that the United States intends to remain in Berlin. He said there is no evidence of a pattern in Soviet hints and noted ongoing talks with France concerning a new economic administration in Western Germany.

Washington Jen Robert Lovett United States Berlin Lovett Frankfurt Questioner Inst United Stayian Germany France

Mass Evacuation Of Missionaries In China

Report from Hankow area states a mass evacuation of Western missionaries is underway. Approximately 200 missionaries from the large Lao bokow mission center, northwest of Hankow, are to be moved to Mackow via the GAT transport line. The move follows the murder of three missionaries and aims to prevent further killings. The details come from the local office of the Lutheran World Mission.

Hong Kong San Laphokow Sabrat Hankow Iocal Lutheral World Mieston Mankow Raision GAT Transport Gant Thie Laobokow Chic

Claims by Former Employees Over Financial Restitution

Reuters reports from Singapore that former employees press claims for severance and superannuation as they seek resolution at high official quarters in Washington and London. The chaotic filing stems from alleged wage and benefit shortfalls affecting large numbers of workers.

Hong Kong Jen AAP Reuters Singapore Inchington

Record Expenditure Approved to Speed Forestry Work

Grisbane Jan 18 The Minimer for Landa said a record expenditure of £1,412,000 has been approved to speed up forestry work to cope with growing timber needs. An additional £140,000 will be spent by the Main Roads Commission on forestry roads mainly in North Queensland. £586,000 covers reforestation to restore cutover forests to full productivity, and £500,000 funds harvesting and marketing of mill goods, piles, poles and girders.

Grisbane Landa T. A Foley Main Roads Commission Queensland

Cable Brevities on Ua Molitasy AmmasE Teifowl

Frankfurt dispatch reports United States Air Force officials stating that a Tripoli airfield will serve as a service stop. Maintenance teams noted small repairs and logistics support for the air unit.

Ua Molitasy Ammase Teifowl Frankfurt United States Air Force Euro Maliaha Sear

Unavailing Fight Aboard US Transport Halifax

Jan 14 dispatch from Halifax reports 71 survivors of the burning transport Connolly arriving in Halifax. Captain Bodeiman recalls the crew fighting the blaze for hours, abandoning ship as flames surged, while rescuers and supplies were diverted to assist.

Halifax Buret Joomah V Connolly Tral Union Benjamin Bodeiman coMna Europe

Indians Claim Against the United States Grows

Attorney General drafts multi million dollar suit against the Federal Government on behalf of Navajo Indians over treaty violations. Claims center on failure to provide promised schooling and livelihood supports. Relief bill touted as stop gap while litigation looms, with estimates of damages reaching into the tens of millions.

Lisell Stewart Inter Department Snthe Indian Rights Association Sia

Strike at Athol Bla Athol Mine in Queensland

About ten miners at the Bla Athol Mine go on strike on January 15 claiming non union labour was preferred over union members. A midday resumption is planned on Tuesday as the miners attend a meeting. Proposals for four memorials have been prepared for board approval.

Blair Athol Bla Athot Queensland Colliery Prendest Mit Moat Arive Iprwich Tormarsee ‘Iy Bristan Smo

Test umpires appointed Adelaide period

Jan 15 Meser. G Bor Hick New South Wales and R Wright Victoria were tonight appointed umpires for the Fourth Test match to begin in Adelaide tomorrow week.

Adelaide G_ Bor Hick New South Wales R Wright Victoria Uumpires

Alcohol from Horse Chestnuts

In a Turbulent report from TABOR Grmchoskvaria AP describes autumn petals harvest and experiments with horse chestnuts to produce pure alcohol. Early trials by Stepan Koudelie and the distillery St Flag show potential yields, with estimates suggesting 100 kilograms of horse chestnuts could yield about 30 liters of alcohol.

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