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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1943
Page
6
A government message urges Australians including service members and civilians to support the war effort by buying war bonds. It calls for fair play with fellow citizens and recommends occasionally purchasing an extra bond to share the burden, curb inflation, and help achieve a better tomorrow.
Sia Qordonavale races are previewed with horses Thunderdoll Ree Seen Lary Pup Bo and others in a Calera course inspection set for Tuesday July 27 led by handicapper L Carr.
In Pagnane on July 7 a horse named Ine Gallops set a pace in a series with a 174 furlong dash. The last four furlongs finished in 41 seconds, signaling a strong showing for the jockey and stable.
A lively Albion Park arena hosted a Saturday bout night with sixteen contests. Notable matchups included C Ronettan versus RRL competitor and Dowling versus S. Sneider, drawing roaring crowds and strong performances from Coughlan versus Davies and Koneman versus F. Smith, amid a series of decisive and close results.
Weekend results list Venables, Connor, Wolff, McGregor and Stewart with scores 31 23 31 21. Draw announced for Stan Ryan trophy next weekend including Newman Ede Wolffe and several pairings plus grade singles and pairs results in Tam Sie trophy events.
Members of the concert party who assisted in presenting an excellent night's entertainment were M. Oates, A. Reeves, H. Hayes, J. Gunn, B. Rolland, and W. Fitzpatrick.
Recoy nominated for lack of twos finals at Beleclava Park on Saturday with Wingstown and Gay Cavil Hero eliminated from second and first class wars respectively. Draw for boxes completed. Coral's Vic Victory and Wingston's Git among noted contenders in Class Final and Second Class Final. Decoy and Terminus Lad among decoy entrants with several dogs listed by yardage in early results.
Fragmented OCR lists a Cairns hardware stock line with items such as Rotary Pumps, Check Valves, Pipe Fittings, and grinding compounds. It mentions location at Smellie's on Sheridan and Smiéta Streets in Cairns with a contact number.
Community organizers urge civilians and military personnel to back the Cairns home team at an August 1 game. A Victory Party will follow, welcoming players from both sides and all local military units.
The Babinda column recalls the late Mr Joseph Jackson Babinda a valued citizen and carpenter who worked on local tram and railway projects and served as Ambulance Company member. Tributes note his public service, family, and impact. a large funeral was held. Also announced is the appointment of Mr T. W. Blake as Industrial Magistrate for Babinda petty sessions. Nearby social life covers golf club reports with results from a 40-player event won by B. Cook and runner-up R. Thompson, plus course conditions and upcoming events in Babinda.
Dimbulah notes report a recent cool spell with frost at night after a warm spell. The Agricultural sub Committee urges farmers to send labour requirements for the coming season to coordinate with manpower authorities. A Mareeba Ambulance centre benefit on Saturday night raised about £20 with several lady supporters serving supper. Also noted are visits by MLAs and local officials to Wolfram Camp and surrounding areas, plus a RAAF sergeant visiting his parents.
Innisfail court hears Graham Scanlan Porter and Phillip Joseph Tulley admitted unlawfully using a motor car without consent. They blamed drink for the joy ride to Digger Taxi Cay. Judge Mansell ordered £10 fines plus costs or two months in jail. Previous similar cases noted.
Hollywood reports Greer Garson married Enaign Richard Ney, former actor now with the U S Army. Ney, years younger, once played her son in Mrs Miniver. Garson previously divorced her first husband Edward S Melson, a British civil servant.
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