This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
6
Telegram from Prime Minister Curtin cited by Northern District Racing Association chairman W. Thomas indicating a potential exemption from National Security Racing Regulations to permit racing in the area. Curtin hoped to allow a decision later in the week.
Ten Doomben Newmarket contenders took part in a half mile gallop at Albina Park during the semi finals ahead of Saturdays race. Gelding forces and Blazing covered the distance with times around 12 seconds for the first furlong and 1 34 for half mile, while other top contenders like Geondier and Auction also featured in the morning workout.
Readable fragments describe Albion Park racing with events titled Maiden Handicap and Welter Handicap. Names such as Bonnie John Ewer Startes and Kerry Belle appear among list of entrants. The garbled text also references conditions and riders for the day’s meetings.
Final acceptances announced for the Doomben Newmarket and Cup races at Albion Park. Listed horses include Commodore, Mischief, Bluenew, Noble Wall, and The Warrior among others, with July dates referenced for events and entries.
OConnell and Welch tied for best combined four ball stableford score with 64 points each as Armstrong Carman 60 and other pairs followed. A club annual tournament schedule features four ball bogey mixed events and hole competitions, with trophies to be awarded at the close.
Chicago July 2 The playset for the Victory National golf tournament showed Jug Me Sranen scoring 70 and Ben Hogan 73 in a major event tied to the 1944 season. The result reflects ongoing wartime adjustments to professional golf standings.
In a spirited Davis Charity League warm up, clubs arranged Geta and ready for Sunday play. Locals trained yesterday, junior players to provide a donation display while Liam Kingfishers lead. Matches feature Eurekas Woodpeckers Wanderers and Marist Bros teams with scores and players listed for a busy week.
After heavy rain the green improved and members rolled up for practice games yet competition was hampered. The match committee plans to push on with competitions including the singles championship now open for play. Notable results include Lawler Whittaker versus 23 Hampton, Bishop, Phillips Burke 21 Potter Gib son McKeown. Leinster 30 McCarthy Young Cook Tait 20. Keller Hagen Dawson Arnott 20 v Stewart Murphy Johnson Cornish 19. tart Draney Fitcher Pawser 40 v Winkie man Wilson Kallenberg Suan 11. One Sard not returned.
The Edmonton QCVR held its annual meeting at Cuser Hall with officers re-elected and reports presented. Members reviewed the years activities including fund drives for prisoners of war, the CWA and hospital supports, Christmas parcels, and welfare efforts for service members in Australia and abroad.
Readable fragments mention St Mary's Girls School and names such as Brenda Jones Joan Fuller Chapman and All Souls College. The text is heavily garbled with unrelated strings and place names, making a coherent event unclear. No clear action, date, or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.
London June talks between Britain and France on civil administration and currency wrap up. A draft text is prepared for approval by Britain and the French Committee of National Liberation. The aim is a basis for broader agreement and possible U S subscription.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.