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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
4
London July 18 speedway rider Dick Lentee suffered a spinal injury after a crash during the event at the exhibition track. Initial reports indicate serious internal injuries as doctors monitor his condition and teams await further medical updates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an unemployed claim petition to Premier with references to workers and insured rights. The text is garbled, but indicates a request related to unemployment benefits and state insurance concerns amid unclear dates or names.
Fragmented dispatch from Perth describes Lord Sempill engaging in aerial activity with a machine claimed capable of beating enemy forces. The account mentions a new plane and a presenter’s assertion of speed and range, but details are garbled and unclear.
Paris dispatch reports that talks among Locarno Powers will convene in London on Thursday with Britain France and Belgium represented only. A fuller meeting including Italy and Germany is hoped for September in Brussels. France will be led by Premier Leon Blum and Foreign Secretary Dethos.
An ambulance flight in Australia brought a patient to an aerodrome near Adelaide. The injured man, treated by a MacRobert station team, showed gradual improvement after hospital transfer. Details describe the journey, crew, and a subsequent effort to reach a safer location, with observers noting the patient’s condition improving over time.
Brisbane reports a Stinson aircraft under Pilot Virtue conducting three night runs at Archerfield Aerodrome after a test trip to Townsville and back. The craft clocked 1300 miles in 10 hours 15 minutes including rest. The plane, recently fitted with radio, will depart tomorrow for Sydney and begin a Sydney to Townsville service on Thursday.
In Grishane on July 19 an application was filed to seek a variation of the Jewellers Watchmakers and Allied Trades Crown Award. The request was submitted by the Industrial Registrar with a deadline set for August 6 for filing.
In a wind-affected center court match, Crawford edge Henkel 2-0 in sets and 3 sets to one when Henkel retires after 33 minutes. Crawford dominated with superb drives and precise forehand attacks while Henkel struggled with form and reliability.
Quist overpowering Cramm in a wind whipped Davis Cup singles clash as Quist secured the opening set and battled through a tense match. Cramm showed flashes of brilliance with backhand drives but Quist’s serving and late rallies swung the affair in his favor on the day.
Quist slips, injures right ankle, play halted five minutes for treatment. He recovers to push Cramm in a long singles match with dramatic rallies and late pressure, but the German dominates late to win.
Report from Malanda notes improved butter production and pricing with details of monthly outputs for May June and 1935. Quist and Von Deamm highlighted for service in matches, while export grading at Malanda factory shows 8414 salted boxes 93 points and 317 unsalted boxes graded. Inter-State and Shanghai shipments mark new market for butter.
London reports mixed opinions on Quist’s form in Australia as You Cramm dominates with precision while Quist battles through a strained ankle. Observers note Quist’s match point prowess, stubborn defense, and a decisive turn in the final stretch despite an injury that may hinder Australia’s hopes.
London July 17 report notes unsure doubles participation for Monday, with Crawford and McGrath possibly partnering against Cramm and Benkel and Quist needed against Hrakel Tuesday. Crowd appreciated Gwist’s fine play as matches proceed. Team England-America pair Budge and Grant defeated Haghee and Tucker 6-4 6-2 10-8. Austin beat Grat 6-0 6-2 6-2. Barge defeated Perry 7-5 8-7 8-?
The Atherton Shire Council treasurer presented the six months accounts for July showing sundry items, special rate and cleansing rate accounts, water and street lighting charges, current and sundry balances, and divisional balances figures for review.
Herberton July 18 council records June statements showing overdraft of £3754 3 7 and total balance £3790 8 10. Cash book, loan funds, and numerous division balances listed. receipts and expenditures totaled £322 18 9 with credits across water authorities and sanitation services.
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