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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
6
The Cairns Hack Club announces its second July meeting at Cannon Park with six hack divisions over four furlongs. Total prize money is listed. entries close at 4 pm on Monday July 12 at the secretary's office National Bank of Australasia, Spence Street.
A garbled report covers greyhound racing and a Grade Championship bout with Speed defeating May 238 to 218 in an event noting Morgan and Morghitel. It mentions Sekine and other names amid unclear play by players such as Katieany and Brown, Crowley, and Scott. The piece references Saturday’s card and upcoming matches with an overall sense of contest and result.
Melbourne July 7 racing gossip centers on the Grand National Hurdle at Flemington Saturday. Benghazi, youngest among 12 acceptors, carries weight and has won twice at Flemington, aiming to break the drought since Langlands in 1928. Isambard, Merridale, Gay Invader and Claudette are among top rivals as final acceptors list with riders and weights, race set for about three miles at 2 o clock.
Marist Brothers gained the upper hand after trailing early, defeating Tigers 3-1 while Navy Blues and Rockets settled for a 2-1 draw. Shang and Gibbs scored for the Brothers, with Horwood, Cameron, Clarke and Duignan excelling in defense. Petherbridge, Scott, McCulloch, Farrow and Hansen starred for the Tigers. Umpires were Mesa, Edwards and F Hollet.
Fragmented OCR text describes a game with Double D and eucalyptus themed terms. Mentions Navy side, Burnell, O Sulliven, and a second stanza. Several garbled lines reference scoring plays and rough play, with unclear dates or teams. Source readability limits precise facts.
Intercity match between South Australia West Australia Army combination and local side set for July 31. Rockets best players include O Connor and Aumuller while Broth era standouts were Boniface Duignan and Hyde. Election committee of three to select Cairos team.
AAP reports easing supplies and goods restrictions amid wartime controls. The notice highlights relief in import and distribution. government actions aim to stabilize availability of essential items and reduce shortages.
In London the Brazilian Ambassador Senor Araujo stated Brazil would dispatch an expeditionary force if the Allied Command deems it necessary. He noted the Brazilian Army numbers about 100,000, well equipped and ready, with potential strength swelling toward one million.
Box (8 on) defeated Men ses 13 on 31-23 while Willis edged Montgomerie 182-118 in the Alice Brand Memorial. Montgomerie improved in the second half, and Wills began strong, with handicaps noted. Weekend competitions listed. Tom Brand released from hospital. Innisfail results show Smith and Robertson set for final.
A horse bull and cow were removed from Freshwater and Red Lynch on Wednesday July 7, 1943 by order of the Mulgrave Shire Council. They were to be released on or before July 19, 1943 at the pound yard McLeod Street to defray expenses.
Caterpillar tractors clear trees stumps and rocks and move millions of cubic yards of earth to construct dam foundations. Multi scooped ditchers dig the pipeline trench while winches and sidebooms position and cradle pipe for welding and joining, then backfill completes the trench.
A historical note touts a peppermint cure labeled as strong relief for coughs and colds. It highlights perceived healing properties and advises use in routine remedies. The item reflects era interest in herbal and aromatic approaches to common illnesses.
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