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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1943
Page
6
Brisbane race names show early acceptances at Doomben and Newmarket. Entries include Just Fines and Bovuben among several noted contenders. Officials anticipate strong fields for upcoming meetings with firm interest from owners and trainers.
Brisbane observers reported rapid auction action tonight as the market shows renewed vigor. The auctioneer noted a steady pace and strong bidding from participants, reflecting improving conditions after a slow spell.
Review of form for Doomben Newmarket 1943 highlights Emberdown as the outright favourite after strong recent showings. Vignotto and Gold Force figure prominently with weight penalties and potential for top placing. Adoration and Young Valais emerge as notable contenders from Sydney and Newcastle connected trainer Bill Reynolds.
In LisLus Charity Rugby League only two matches remain to decide honours with Dibs, Locals, Grattons and Tigers leading. Dibs hold a ten point edge over Locals, but any upset could reshuffle the standings. Sunday’s schedule features Bull's Eyes V RAAF and Graftons at Norman Park against Locals, with injury doubts for Cairns stars potentially affecting outcomes.
Everything points to a successful annual start as players are promised a pleasant weekend of golf. A varied programme has been drawn up with trophies donated for winners across events. A light refreshments will be available at the Club House for those not bringing their own equipment. Visitors should bring enough golf balls as they are not replaceable on the links. Members with cars are asked to aid with player conveyance and to contact Mr. GH Griffiths for vacancies. Early arrival is urged to avoid fading evening light.
The article lists multiple bowling results from a weekend competition in Paris with pairs like Smith and Robertson, Doherty and Stewart, Goode, Newman, and Anderson. Several matches show scores such as 10-38 and 16-24, along with names including Newman, Venables, Ring, Hughes, and Ross. The draw for Saturday is announced with entries for A Grade Singles and Pairs.
Dowling Evans and Caris will organize the boxing programme for a tournament at Babble Stone Stadium on Sunday July 11. Nomination submissions close Tuesday night at 130 oclock with the RSS AILA Esplanade secretary. Wrestling exhibitions are also proposed and wrestlers should nominate weights and performances.
American sailor Johnny Hudee stopped Art Davis at Brisbane Stadium in a twelve round fight. Hudee scored a 10.54 knockout style victory delivering a clear margin in a vigorous contest on July 2 in Brisbane, Queensland.
Under the new order, control of automotive spare parts is centralized. Distributors must be registered and manufacturers may supply only to registered distributors. quantities are set by the Controller. Purchases require declarations of license and priority numbers, and buyers must attest parts replaced cannot be reconditioned with a commitment to dispose of replaced parts as scrap metal.
All owners trainers and supporters are notified that the annual general meeting of the Cairns and District Greyhound Owners Speed Courtman will be held Sunday July 4 at 10 am. Regular business and updates on racing operations will be discussed.
Johnstone Shire Council invites tenders for uniforms including tunics and 52 trousers with envelope marked Tenders Uni Chairman owed Brigede Boerd due by 12 noon Monday July 1943. Also invites bids for two Yourton motor chamber with cab and permits to lay rally grade roads. general meeting of Catron ranch of the Australian Comfort Fund to be held at City Council Chambers Wednesday at 8 pm.
The Australian Wool Growers Council discussed postwar wool control and price policy. J Abbott urged delaying tenure to auction for at least three years to let world markets settle after the war and called for a wool growers conference with nations producing wool.
Canberra reports the minister of the army Mr F M Forde would study a suggestion to release surplus barbed wire stocks for farmers. If not possible, he would explore making wire available from other sources to aid agricultural needs amid an improved defence position.
Aloomba notes read unusually garbled text with scattered fragments about evening tables and results similar to Sars. The legible parts indicate a report on events, results, or standings, though names and specifics are unclear.
The ACF dance on Saturday June 18 featured base wares supplied by Mrs Simmonds and Mr Herb Dalton with extras by Mr Cecil Street on accordion. Prizes went to Mrs Bennett and Mrs Pritchard in euchre. door prize a casket kick et won by Mrs Morris. raffle to Mrs O Reiley. Monte Carlo won by Mr and Mrs Brown. novelty walls by Mise Mc Ree and Mr Matt Cunningham. Supper served by ladies. Leighton in charge of ticket office.
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