18 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1943
Page
1
A flood of classified style lines shows items marked WASTED and LOST Wares for sale or disposal. Entries reference streets like Sherston Street and mentions of accommodations and posters seeking renters or buyers. The garbled OCR lists prices, dates, and contact hints amid scattered place names and items.
Public tender ads call for contractors for firewood supply and civil services. Includes notices from Brisbane Post and Telegraph Office on tender forms and submission, plus real estate and insurance listings. Names of agencies and locations appear but some details are obscured.
The report lists a Welter Handicap over one mile with several entries including Glendower and Lord Valentine. It notes odds and positions, with two horses said to finish near the lead and multiple contenders named among the field.
An assortment of garden and hardware terms appears with odd spellings and garbled phrases. Reads like a scan of ingredients and tools including fertilisers, coatings, metals, and household goods mixed with nonsensical phrasing.
MCC strength improves with K Laimer's flat bat and key scorers. Colts trail Wanderers after 1st innings 112 with 78 for 4, while Tigers face 163 in their innings. Multiple players named Batters and Bowlers are listed with scores and dismissals across both sides in this chaotic, fragmentary report.
A disjointed racing report notes a long time target at Albion where Explorer returns at 00 to 1. Demonstretor wins by a length as Well placed Explorer trails. Brdbane previews and a bookmaker shout accompany the field as Some Pale et al. fail to place.
Race report notes juveniles and maidens with entries such as FERVENT THE BASVER and DESTON. Results show multiple heats, with winners in juvenile and trial star classes and various placings including first and third in the handicaps.
SaIrbane reports the Albany Park races with multiple divisions and finish orders. Winners include some Pal in the 12 furlong division and Darks Mage in the second heat, with detailed placings, times, and dividends for win and place bets across several divisions.
In Canterbury’s Peter Moore Golf Cup, Salivant led early and held a wide margin over Rosovedt. Reported confusion and commentary followed as riders questioned early lead and race tactics amid weathered conditions and sharp breaks.
Mentone meeting in Melbourne features multiple races with varied odds and contenders. Notable horses include Blue Valley and Sorrento, with markets listed and results noted for several handicap events. The report lists participants, prices, and lengths, reflecting a lively race card.
A letter to the Tobacco Board cites Growers and brokers amid disputes over appraisers led by Mr Gilmour, arguing price biases favor manufacturers. The writer claims past price highs were manipulated by buyers and warns government support to growers was insufficient compensation for low tobacco prices.
An OCR fragment reports a Belfast manhunt with references to escapes and police actions. The garbled text mentions London and a January date, along with names and an auction at a location tied to The Penns and Kevan Ste. The article is incomplete but centers on a pursuit and related events.
Sergeant Thomas Conlon of the U S forces wed Miss Blian in London after a day of radio telephone messages relayed by a chaplain. The ceremony followed service in West Sreland with the Pentagon and Washington connections noted.
Deputy-Director of Man Power notes absenteeism among workers at Walvers Ltd after the Christmas holiday. The report covers absence records for the week including the director’s observations and management response.
Brisbane reports a government decision to release a portion of sulfate of ammonia for the agricultural industry while awaiting nitrate fertilizer imports. The Director General of Agriculture, Me Fw Bulcark, says 15000 tons will be released pending nitrate availability and government talks with the Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr J Beally, on importing additional supplies.
Melbourne based jockey Stubbletty came to New York years ago to ride for Smut. Riccess and Bristans with country Siac were noted in the Melbourne Cup winners scene. The piece reflects on Uberel bourne Cup and trainer links.
A crowded Balaclava Park on Saturday featured Dhole Moon winning the second heat amid lively betting and race day excitement. Other notes mention Dolmore Maid and Love Dream contending in later heats, with general crowd reactions and event chatter throughout the afternoon.
Brisbane notes reveal growers frustrated by tangled red tape in potato control. Delays in payments and questioned authority of the Director-General of Agricultural production spark calls for reform as producers fear widespread disruption and lost earnings.
The Perth War era piece notes shortages of household goods and hardware in Brisbane shops. It highlights supply delays, price pressures, and efforts by shopkeepers and housewives to cope. It calls for preparedness and uplift in community spirit as the war continues.
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