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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
3
A WD meeting at Innisfail heard debate over open prize money and nine furlong Cup, with Sir Ede and Mr Martinen leading calls. Reports show stewards’ questions, attendance concerns, and financial figures including program revenue and concessions.
The Sydney Saturday fields list for Canterbury include races such as Two Year Old Colts and Geldings with entries like Doubie Man, Clipper, Denali, and Denali, plus Welter Handicap divisions and a Folie race. Notable entrants include Rae Welgata and War fon Town, with barrier details and race times noted for the July 10 program.
Melbourne July 16 race card lists lawn handicap and several divisions with barrier positions and entrant names including Amy Chatfield Home Jarwen Gereward Jung Banadur Dual Gift Prince Bussard and others. The document records horse names contestant lineups for two year old and hurdle events and notes track arrangements for Saturdays meeting.
A compact OCR fragment lists horses and placements such as Wiley Park Weller Sanad Hou, Golden War Chantilly Bam mer and Bakoare Pedina with numbers 3 4 8 12 13 17 18 20, plus references to Duncan, Brendien, Lackaboy and El Grandes in a race listing. The text is incomplete but preserves event-like ordering and participant names.
The Daily Mail notes W R Hammond tops captains list as England selection acclaim rises. Cricket writers hail Hammond for experience and strength, praising his leadership as MCC backs seasoned players and a balanced team.
In Forest Hills July 9 round two of the national professional championships Fred Perry beat Jerry Adler 9-7 6-1. Donald defeated George Lee 4 7-8, Kavies defeated Leonard Hartman 6-4 0-4 6-4. Trompaon and Riggs beat Thompson and Kerr 2-4 8-4 6-4. Budge and Minko defeated Wood and Richards 6-2 6-1 6-1. Tilden and Richerda defeated Adler and Bandenbosch 6-2 2-6 6-? London July 6 second round of the British championships saw McCable, an 18 year old Dublin University player, defeat by 6-3 6-4.
Coursing Te Cournine Clin holds weekly meeting in Parramatta Park next Saturday then recess to Aus 4 WIRE. First Race features Tolsal Baby yor Rocks vill Queen ser Red Pet 1 Yard My Mime 2 My Solace 2 Palsy Jay 4 Sinker Ways 4. Oaks section lists Owen Callent Buus Gevacdoe Miss Christi Belen Compact and others with multiple yard and place indicators. The rest covers further race entries and names including Lorn Rose Maranel Lex and more entities.
The fishing club reports its second outing of the Tos Taes series held last Sunday. Members discussed species like grunter and barracoula and noted the big turnout for the season. Bob Sheppard, Chucky Mac, and Sen. Trenfield were mentioned in lineup changes and event details.
Day old chickens shipped in special cartons were exported from Sydney to Singapore as part of a limited freight effort. The report notes shipments to Malaya and other Far East centers, with mentions of specific import routes and export practices.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a U S appointment involving China and a president, with garbled names and unclear details. No clear actions or outcomes are readable, leaving the event and participants uncertain.
A garbled Queensland report mentions mal administration and a RAF related matter. It references Mr J Pronets and a person named Jenner without clear roles or dates. The text is fragmented with uncertain entities and lacks verifiable details.
Sydney reports Allied personnel discharged in Rabaul and now employed by civil authorities. Clerks drivers builders carpenters and video technicians were sought by civilian authorities in Rabaul. Some remained married or single with pay and tax relief promised. families to join once transfer sites available. Captain Lee noted many would stay at hospital during the transition and a holiday in Australia followed by potential return to Rabaul under new conditions.
Innisfail hosts Army Nursing Sisters Florence Trotter Jessie Blench Michael Syer and Joyce Tweddell welcomed by Red Cross representatives O J Duffin and G P Bellamy after recent return from Japanese POW camp. They departed for Townsville in the afternoon.
July 9 report from North America energy managers ordered regional coal controllers to purge workers showing absenteeism and indiscipline. Controllers found many guilty and recommended removal from industry. Fewer than 20 would be drafted to the services. Instructions stress the National Coal Board to hire only willing workers ready to maximize coal output.
In Babinda on July 0, the Tanita Juniors defeated Babinda 4 to 1 in a handball style contest. Early in the game Babinda showed tears but improved as play continued with notable moves from "Bablade" though fatigue affected them in the second half. Referee: amuay.
In a muddled report Mire Nte Barris and Mire Trimble lead wins in Division A and B with scores cited as 2 1 and 7 1. Final matchups for both divisions are set for competition days near Wednesday over 36 holes and include listed pairs such as Mire W Patinec versus Mrs dP Griffitha and Keegan versus C Woodward among others.
Fragmented report from a wartime column mentions NO STOCKING STRIKE in Brunich Germany and references AE Malt and Wasp. It notes refusals, recon demands, and a second bat rahi style phrase, with unclear dates or clear actions.
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