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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1945
Page
2
Readers see a garbled note from Mareeba Turf Annual describing opening day features. The fragment hints at racing names and horses but text is unclear. No reliable details on events, outcomes, or participants can be confirmed from the legible portion.
The Atherton District hack club outlines a meeting schedule and funding efforts. A committee reports substantial expenses and outlines steps to enable operation, with plans to seek support from owners and local workers to activate the project.
The report outlines selections and odds for the Albion Park Handicap meeting. It mentions riders, horses, and race details across divisions, naming participants like Weiss Tune Brumond Rossernok and Bramble of Young Nufield while noting stakes, entries, and notable contenders in a dense, era-typical racing battue.
The fragmentary item lists names and roles amid a period style, naming Bardwice and prospects for today. It mentions voters or figures such as Bayatley and Dijore Bereard, with references to elections and local figures like Prince Ringat Wile and Piven Teall Eeene.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Moet F Smith, Morr RBar, Avie Fannie Rein RAMS and Harwood. Details about the event, team, venue, or outcomes are missing, leaving an ambiguous sports fragment with several unreadable names and terms.
Mr A Leyden outlined eligibility for training under the postwar reconstruction vocational scheme. Former servicemen and women, including those who served before age 21, could apply. By June there were 290 on training in Queensland. EF Rouler, chief administrative officer, was expected but absent due to urgency.
The report notes a busy day at the local links with anticipated strong turnout, weather set to be fair and players ready to compete. Tomorrow features an open day with focal games, and officials urge attendees to contact the secretary for particulars on tee times and arrangements.
The Balaclava Park greyhound meeting is cancelled for today marking only the third such pause this year. Trainers and owners will use the respite to rest dogs and prepare for next Saturday, as course improvements and lane changes promise a refreshed track and peak training.
A local notice lists dates and places for annual events in Mulligan and Coolstown. Details include a marshalled river region and river stretch names with a slate of concurrent activities and community reminders for residents and attendees.
A corrupted OCR page outlines RACF meeting notes for a Saturday with divisions and prize money, listing dates and officers. It references an opening day program, prize money across divisions, and a note about nominations and the next meeting under Secretary Carr.
The account describes naval air crews aboard a carrier preparing for a striking mission. It portrays high readiness, tight routines, and the weight of responsibility on sailors and marines as they service aircraft, brief for weather and targets, and queue for takeoff in a tense, disciplined prelude to combat.
The Cairns market reports a mixed week with damaged carriers and war related disruptions in transport. Bananas apples pears tomatoes and cabbage show varying supplies and prices while mandarins and oranges show reduced but steady demand. Heavy fruit deliveries and dumping persist as buyers adjust to wartime conditions and weather impacts.
A proposal by Mr A Turnbull of Tstenaarra advocates planting lucerne across Brevacenteres areas to reduce erosion and act as a firebreak. The plan envisions five chains wide belts spanning from Portiest to the southwest, aiming to protect property and reduce fire risk. Government and regional support are sought, with debates on land suitability and cost.
Vague notice lists a pest control fair in Greenfields with vendors and citizens invited. Event scheduled at the Bad Room on Wednesday evening, date unclear, seeking public attendance for demonstrations and promotions.
Fragmented ad style text warns that excess acids and waste harm kidneys. It mentions 15 miles of pithen? and Ritarn terms, and promotes DOAN'S BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS as a chemical remedy. Contains nonsensical words and promotional tone typical of damaged OCR.
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