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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
A fragmentary report from Cairo notes Britain and Egypt resuming talks after a period of caution. Officials express optimism that progress may be possible while acknowledging unresolved issues and the need for careful negotiation ahead of any public statements.
At the Cairns Rotary Club meeting Rotarian Hueberbein extended a cordial welcome to visitors from Parra mata NSW and local figures L Barnes MLA Davidson Westyhall N Allen Butcher Maddock and Cleve Glmn Jack Lecie. Mil dura Victoria toast by Rotarian Amo Symons praised the Evening speaker Motorian Cleve GiMin who spoke on a troubled mind and current yard conditions. Ladies Night scheduled for the following evening at Central Rate. The president noted the scheduled speaker could not attend and the club planned to soak up policies.
The Cairns Show horticultural section plans a 42 exhibit display by Gordonvale and District Horticultural Society located in Remilien Hil. Stewards seek permanent volunteers to assist with rebuilding and improving exhibit space and facilities after wartime constrictions. The event features judged entries, with cut flowers and bowls among main categories, and a focus on bloom displays to outshine previous years.
Fragmentary text suggests a report or briefing about Russian relations committees giving advice to a body abbreviated DAA. The garbled lines mention Awbegnton and Ameren related terms, with no clear dates, people, or concrete actions.
Fragmented OCR text covers hockey action with stray player names and incomplete scores. Mentions Remsen, Moscow, and various sports figures, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
In a closely contested women’s cycling match last Saturday Gordonvale edged Univers TL 2 1 as Maher and Roll for Gordonvale led the scoring while Boutth netted for Univers. Post-match, plans called for continued racing events with coaches and officials awaiting the next meet.
The article presents a detailed, period description of football offside rules as interpreted by a Southern referee. It outlines when a player is offside, how contact and position relative to the ball and line impact calls, and scenarios like scrums, five-yard zones, and active obstruction. It also notes how referees judge players moving after kick interactions and the consequences of breaches, including penalties and onside replays.
Veterans groups report control measures for a surge described as Surra or Surra epidemic affecting army corps and veterans. Health officials note notable debility, respiratory and body weakness, with care efforts underway at several military centers.
The report lists players and positions for the Carlton Shield game, noting seniors, backs, forwards, and substitutes. Names include Wisely, Gillman, Frawley, Lewin, Anderson, Gulimen, Hanley, Heiden, Pullbeck, Lamkin, Norris, Sterbens, Duley, Tool, and Lexis among others. The piece details quarters and game flow with emergency notes and forward lines.
Badinda Bowls event shows a funked schedule with unclear play due to rain. Names such as Baden Haury Blake Ling Whitehurd Severin Burnett and Davies appear amid scattered scores including 32-1 and 33-19. The report notes no play on Sunday because of rain and mentions a Swendeon trophy on mepetilio and a resumption date in June.
Fragmented notes describe a fishing club meeting with tentative plans and notes on members, a next Simday event, and references to outings. Mentions include G Owens, Myiva Err, and Pat Peter with unclear roles. Reads like a diary of past week activities and upcoming fishing tone for the day.
Members of the Goondi Growers association meet to discuss the Central Cane Prices Board. Topics include price sampling devices, evaluation of penalties, and potential measures by the central board.
Fragmented OCR text details events and names for a local society meeting in July. It mentions new appointments, improved leadership, and prior changes. Strong entities are unclear due to garbled text, but references to dates and individuals suggest planning and updates within the organization.
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