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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1952
Page
2
A large tiger shark, estimated at 304 pounds, was hooked off Long Reef near Watson's Bay during a Bay of Islands holiday. The fight bent a stainless steel gaff before eventually being towed to the boat and brought ashore for official handling.
Ambulance records multiple injuries at Innisfail during March. Eawan Winkietian of Mourityanerona sustained punctured wounds to the left foot. Braithwaite of South Johnstoneville suffered a dramatic fracture. Wanepooled and Toombe both received lacerations and cuts. George Kane and others received first aid before hospital transfer.
A garbled list of horse names and odds appears to detail a plain handicap event over seven furlongs. Entries include Pacific Lew, Bill's Port, Major Prise, Queen of Keamort, and several others with varied odds and placements. The fragmentary text hints at a horse racing card with multiple names, prices, and Bally details but lacks a cohesive narrative or finalized results.
A fragment mentions a Tuesday court session with coaching guidance and an endgame phrase. The text is unclear but implies a scheduled evening event and game-related instruction. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Amateur club results from Babindk area on February 28 include Cock of nail Mra Blunt Mra Crane 64 and Mesdames Stokes Crane Eddleston Reynolds vs Blunt Blunt Jensen Whitekurch 31-16. February 26 shows walks led by Mra Blunt with teams Blunt Jensen Bernoldy 5 indausen Stokes Gallet Eddieston Whit church 38-14. Sundey events list many names and upcoming matches with final scores and notices for association play and routines at the Masonic Club visit to Edmon ton on March 12.
The Irrigation Department and Mr Foley discuss Clare settlement finances and crop outcomes. Officials note some settlers struggle to pay rents and taxes, while War Service Land settlement provisions aided many with good yields. Up to date no defaults recorded among tenants.
A partial sports fragment mentions players and clubs including Manly and Sydney with unclear events. References to records, matches, and a Swedish connection appear tangled, limiting precise details or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a standings update or player note rather than a full game report.
Multiple job vacancies including welders carpenters plumbers and electricians at Plinert ann Inkerman unit Campitelli Marsa Hospital seeks matron sisters midwifery trainee and wardsman Kynas and Andrews seek plumbers Exiaiy H Williams Ltd advertises experienced salveman Atherton Crowh land to be sold April 1 Cairns Land Office March 7 Moss man April 7 Campier Sunsail auction Innisfail March 8 land for cane farm Northern Builders Supplies seeks hardware staff Cairne Wheelmen announce a branch meeting tonight at Baldock Ambulance Centre
Sydney today heard Mr Justice Maxwell and Dr W F L Dovey QC condemn anonymous communications to the Liquor Commission. Dovey said anonymous letters had reached his chambers and questioned influence from wine and spirit interests. A special meeting was planned as revelations about unlicensed operators and possible corruption circulated among members of the New South Wales Wine and Spirit Merchants Association.
A distressed American freighter Rachel Jackson, 7000 tons, was battered in a storm and torn gear. Naval transport Dubihmn and three Allied ships rushed to the scene about 300 miles northwest of Ber vonide. The master is seriously injured and condition unknown.
Malay authorities announce General Sir Gerald Templer has decided to merge the Federation of Malays War Council with the Federal Executive Council. The move, effective immediately, aligns with the appointment of the new Commissioner and aims to unify emergency and state affairs under a single federal instrument of policy.
Nominations for Cairns Jockey Club races on Saturday surged as entries closed this afternoon. The meeting slated for 4 pm today drew strong interest from local riders and stables.
Western New Guinea talks between Dutch and Indonesian officials were suspended with plans to resume later. An announced Feb 2 statement said both governments would decide on resuming discussions on governance and the Indonesian Cabinet crisis as cooperation talks continue.
Gladstone hosts a weekend of yachting as crews arrive for the Gladstone Yacht Race Week. Civic leaders pledge a warm welcome, and preparations are underway to showcase the harbor and events for visiting sailors.
The American Associated Press poll named Vivien Leigh as Marion Brenda for best lead and Kari Malden as best supporting actress for performances in 1951 films. Lee Grant received praise for a supporting role, while other titles such as An American in Paris and The Ben hur were noted in discussions of top performances.
A brief note from Washington reports the development of a new automatic pilot system for 25Ts. The announcement highlights progress in aviation tech and potential improvements in navigation safety and efficiency.
The Cambe s club hosted a mixed lawn bowls event at the Cactus inks Balarddy on a Tuesday afternoon. Winners were Morrie Botan and Mrs C Diwnem Band with 28 points, beating Corry Hastie who posted 38 points for third with partners Barnes Cain Copelin Landy and Oakes. The report notes strong attendance and broad participation with several pairs contributing solid rounds.
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