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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

2

Return bout in Sydney draws boxing crowd attention

The June 7 rematch between Ron Richards and Ossie Stewart generates interest after the disputed verdict of their last meeting in Sydney. Also covered are promoter changes with Pat McHugh selling Carlton eta firm to Alf Gadsby and upcoming bouts involving Kai Kong Young and Joe Hall, plus notes on Richards, Kelly, and other boxing figures in Australia.

Ron Richards Ossie Stewart Richards Sydney Stewart Agai Joe Wallis Pat McHugh Carlton Eta Alf Gadsby Tiny Nicholls Townsville Kimber Lee Karmber Sydney Stadium St. Voncent Leo Kelly Kelly Hockey Bennetl Kai Kong Young Land of Rice and Tea Joe Hall Sydney Arena Hall Jimmy Clabby Dave South South Bobby Gray Les Jackson Leichhardt Stadium Herb McCoy Tommy Uren Uren Sid Godfrey Denno Young Kong Jacke Wilson Australia Wilson Tommy Farr Larry Gains Joe Louis Farr America Joe Lows Tony Galento Ttle Galento Galenio Louis Ernie Roderick Kid Lewis Henry Armstrong Roderick Purcell England Jake Kilrain Armstrong Jock McAvoy Ginger Ladd Norwich Oat Fred Henneberry Fred Melbourne Henry Moreno Claude Warner Ford Hopman Bromwich Quist Boldiers Daniel Hernandez Eugene Tapia H. Nusele Wembley Donald Budge Budge Tilden Vines Inr Tilden India Hoylake

Notable cricket names and golf notes in 1938 Sydney column

The column reviews cricketers Jessop Tate Compton and others with 1930s tours, asks if Compton can reach 1000 runs this season, and notes family golf records from Bingara. It also mentions Gailes course humor, the British open changes, Von Nida competing, and Babe Didrikson visiting Sydney for exhibition golf with husband Zaharis.

L. J Armstrong Bingara W Armstrong TL. Armstrong Moree Gailes Queensland Sydney N. von Nida Babe Didrikson George Zaharis Westler Stadiums Ltd Aorangi

Local Radio Schedule Fragments

A garbled broadcast listing shows time stamps and program notes with unclear titles. It mentions local news at 12:55 and a close for other segments, but specific show names or content are unreadable.

VLE Melbourne Broadcast Schedule Note

The text lists call signs VILR and VLE with time slots before 6 p.m and after 6 15 p.m. It mentions wavelengths 25.25 meters and 31.32 meters and a steer 6 ppm adjustment.

Daily Radio Schedule and Market Reports Summary

A detailed June 1 broadcasting timetable lists weather, market reports, news bulletins, musical interludes, and programs from morning through late evening. It includes Australian and British services, sports results, Woodend races, Flemington VR C barriers, and weather forecasts.

Nationa British Official Wireless Stock Exchange V.R.C Flemington ABC Symphony Orchestra

Cairns Post Broadcast Schedule and Theatre Lineup

The Cairns Post lists a full day of sessions and programs starting at 7.30 am with Breakfast, Mothers Session at 8.00, Hymns at 9.45, Midday Melodies, Theatre News, and various music and drama slots through 9.45 pm. Notable items include The Crimson Trail with Geoffrey Hamlyn Tella, Dad and Dave, John Halifax Gentleman, Frank and Archie, The Women in White, Larry Adler, Fred and Maggie, Carrol Gibbons Birthday Party, and other theatre and radio features.

The Cairns Post Smile Club Iee Cairns Theatre New Geoffrey Hamlyn Tella Dad Dave John Halifax Gentleman Frank and Archie Larry Adler Fred Maggie Carrol Gibbons

Campaign to end battery hen housing in Britain grows

London reports detail the Animal Defence Society campaign against battery cages for hens. Activists allege cruelty, confinement, and lack of air or grass, urging a boycott while a British egg producer defends the system as growing and efficient.

London Animal Defence Society Britain Cmal Animal Defense Society Mins L. Lindar Hagebiy M Battery Tom Barron Catforth

Barber in Kent recalls royal hairdressing service and gifts

William Richard Uden runs a Chatham barber shop and once styled Royalty aboard ship. He accompanied the Prince of Wales on Canada and South Africa tours and received a crested cigarette case and £15 from the Duke and Duchess of York. He keeps memories private.

London England Foraver Toarine William Richard Uden Chathan Kent Duchess of York Duke of Windsor Prince of Wales Aden Canada South Africa Duke and Duchess of York Australia Duke West Fred

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