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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1946
Page
4
Molloy July 7 reports a week of rain hindering work and boosting feed for cattle. Social events included a garden party with floral decor, a gift presentation to Mrs. Merison, and elocutionary performances. Euchre parties and dances supported Patriotic funds, with winners announced. Basketball season resumes, and local residents update on travels, visits, and family gatherings across Molloy and nearby towns.
London AP report recounts England's cricket stance ahead of winter in Australia. Joe Hardstadt stars with a brilliant double century, while Atee Berner impresses pace and accuracy. The piece notes selection pressure and the need to retain Hardstadt despite county form.
The report recalls Yorkshire players led by amateur wicketkeeper Paul Gibb and Cyril Wanbrook as they excel in a Test era. It notes brimming fielding, sharp slips, leg traps, and the courage of Yorkshire men while mentioning star horses and the Ascot Cup amid racing praise.
In a crowded market a plan unfolds as two locals Dink and Sandy scheme to steal a purse from a man with a matchbook. The heist ends with a scuffle and the thief subdued, but confusion over a missing item and counterfeit notes lingers as they depart toward a wall.
The article discusses slug and snail control using metaldehyde and bran balls, safe handling near children, and application around heavily infested areas. It also covers toad activity, plant care, and ornamental display tips. It details Armillaria root fungus signs in trees, root and crown treatment, removal and burn of infected parts, Bordeaux paste application, and soil turnover for two years to eradicate the fungus.
A fragmented ad style note touts a product titled Double D Eucalyptus promising multi use cold relief. It hints at dosage, bottle sizes, and a sales pitch tone, but the text is garbled and uncertain about specifics or claims.
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