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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a morning at a secretary office related to a race meeting at Rosegouurne Telestone. Mentions Beokatew Care and Secrecy orcs as AE Dphens and other unclear names.
A Cairns Jockey Club preshow meeting outlines Desoral Wandicap race details with event timing set for 8 pm. Organizers emphasize competitor field, betting options, and crowd arrangements for the race night.
Dated notes show scattered discussions and results from a community gathering. Attendees include local organizers and members such as Fitts, Devaar, and Pepper, with mentions of dances and fees. The record highlights planning, social items, and a focus on upcoming events and committee actions.
Unclear text outlines two day racing events with handicaps and varied race names. Mentions Daninee Grafton Divisional Sandicap and Friday secrecy proceedings. Readers should seek clarified program and official notices for exact entries, dates, and results.
The notice outlines pre-show and main events with dates in July and August. It lists bow up on July 23 and 38 and the Cairma Cup run over nine furlongs on August 6 and 18. Nominations close as specified with pre-show at 4 pm on July 14 and other meetings on July 18 and August 1.
Cairns players and reserves will travel at full expense for an away visit to Towravile post Sunday. The Cairns squad will wear shine shorts and white cotton shirts and will practice at Norman Park this afternoon.
An athletic notice announces a regional N D R A gathering in early August with events at Gordonvale and Atherton, highlighting a community schedule and location names for participants and spectators.
The Maseeba Hospital Board and Cairse Hospitals Board invite applications for staff positions and announce upcoming meetings. Listings include a gatekeeper and storrman roles, a general meeting of a philatelic society, and the sale of used wooden spring hatchets. Local branches and branches of the bank note entrance exams and appointments for various posts.
Cairns A defeated Parkview No 1 by ten matches in a high order contest. Mawdsley contributed 24 to seven for Cairns A while Mesdames Mawdsley Sinclair and Richards dominated 6-0 6-2. Emeralds Green and Railways provide context as Parkview I, II, and Edge Hill teams compete for Mandaley Cup and Pennants with mixed results and nominations closing soon for Cairns District championships.
Site urna 104 93 2 an D aid Joe 32 1 dks Re Jago 107 30 Th Mist Martinuss 12 32 90 Mrs Adjeoek 122 4 86 Sister Mr Mamus 122 34 Be Mra Ferguson 124 34 64 Mise Lacane 122 FL 9 Mist B Wright 140 Ladies emt rom score Mie P Stewert Winners of the mined team were Ars Watking 08 Mrs Stewart 60 Mr W Chay 67 Mr D Adcock 9 Total 253 A putting competition was won by 34r Mayeard
The Tully Mill Club opened its doors with a modest ceremony as community leaders touted renewed economic activity. Local residents and officials gathered to welcome the new venue, signaling a potential boost for the neighborhood.
Ravenshoe shot practice in July yielded inconsistent results as difficult light affected aiming. Scores ranged from 300 to 500 points across attempts, with several shots off target and several near the mark.
A historic notice describes Woods' Peppermint Cure claimed to ease children's hacking coughs. It warns buyers about medicinal claims and reflects era marketing tactics and local health remedies.
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