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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1948
Page
2
International notes from Sydney and Melbourne report a string of scratched entries at Randwick and Melbourne meetings. Trainers and owners, including Murphy of Werribee, are referenced amid odd garbled phrases and racehorse movements.
The committee of the Cailue Amateur Swimming Club hails North Queensland Trimmers for prewar support as clubs from Bowen Ayr Townsville Ingham Louisfal Bartie Frere Mossman Mareeba Atherton Cairns enter. The carnival runs Saturday and Sunday with multiple events including 100 yard backstroke 440 yards freestyle and junior races for various age groups. Championship events include junior boys and girls and handicap races across all grades.
In a turbulent finish at the Richmond Open Championship today Harrison claimed the victory amid prize disputes and organizational questions. The event saw Von Nida place 18th with a 279 total as Shannon and other professionals faced a delayed payout over federation rules and tour exemption, while a separate financial controversy shadowed the event.
New Zealand loses to France B team 41 to 20 in a rugby league match played in London. In the rugby union game Australia defeated France B with noted scorers Allen Kearney and Broad Ton En a goal. Garrigues registered a try with Bebaregarry converting and Laugs field.
The head of an Hereford bull and a crocodile will appear on two new stamps named February 5. The bull will be on the new 1 3/4 stamp replacing the current 1/4 stamp, and the stamps will join the Australian series once current issues are exhausted.
In Sydney tonight Clem Sande loses to Lupe Peterson as Peterson floors Sands with a left hook in the 12th round and the referee halts the bout. Peterson bleeds from both eyes after round six while Sands is booed for head butting. Stadium officials will review Peterson’s chances at the Australian welterweight title.
Sydney Jan 12 The Test bowler Jim Toshack was passed to play in the fourth Test against India starting January 23 by Australian Board of Control doctors. Toshack's selection follows after knee injury sidelined him in the second and third Tests as a precaution and to test his fitness for return.
The report notes New Zealand athletes outshine Australians in middle distances at the carnival in North Island. Phier Mullina is flying to Auckland then Sydney to compete in the Australian national championships this weekend. Australians, however, hold higher standards in other track and field events.
Public notices list positions for a fitter or motor mechanic at Moman Hospitals Board and a generator and engine for supply. Includes a general meeting schedule with details of time and venue, noting dates around November and January sessions.
Country residents praise QD Flyspray as a quick insect destroyer solving a fly problem. Advertised as deadly to pests yet safe for the home, the product promises fast action when used outdoors.
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