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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
2
The record lists division specific races at Bee on March 15 with entrants such as Gin Felt, Penman, Hawk, Joins, and Raid among others. It notes declarations at Cairn with horses including Burdekin and Graceful, and references race terms like handicaps and specific divisions.
Market reports show higher prices for yearlings at Brisbane auctions on March 1. The average across two classes increased compared with previous sales, with notable bids leading to sales like a colt by Murray Stream and a price around 1000 guineas. Buyer details include De Halt St Mears and other consignors.
Ottawa reports Wille Bruentjen a German immigrant working on a Regina area farm tested free of hoof and mouth disease after earlier fears. No virus detected in his blood or tissues. Police in Suntaichewan announce more cattle and pigs found infected, with meat exports to the United States halted as authorities continue slaughter to contain the outbreak.
London reports the British Ministry of Food offered to supply Australia with seven ships of meat this year as aid. The move is seen as part of wartime food cooperation. Major G Lloyd George questioned whether Australia could accept the plan and suggested alternative measures. Last year the figure reportedly reached 37,000 tons.
A man was sprayed with burning tar during an incident that caused a truck to catch fire. Firefighters responded quickly, containing the blaze and preventing broader damage. Investigators were to determine the tar source and cause of the ignition.
In a tense A grade premiership clash, Brothers made 9 for 208 as K Langtree and K Foley added 77 in the last stand for Rov ers. Colts seek victory to seal the title while Norths eyes a possible playoff amid shifting results and lingering hopes of a grand final.
In a brisk opening day of cricket, overs tactics yielded swift gains as Hatfield fell for 17 and M O'Brien made 11. Watersidara slumped to 1, Hepburn reached 51, and T James contributed 31 with Gibbs top figures. Bedacti fell for Rovers after a declared 261 for two against Norths, while Dempster claimed five for 38 and James took 3 for 30. Boniface brothers dominated Lions Colts to reach 174 and declare at 81 for two, Boniface 101 not out, Gibbs and Fivdson also among early standouts. Colts declared four for 123, Banks dismissed for 118 second-innings, and Carkent took nine wickets in the match as Colts and Banks contested without major premiership impact.
Colts, minor premiers, save premiership chance by defeating Freshwater by six wickets on Sunday while aiming for a three-team grand final. Cotts set Freshwater 118. Joe Bettany 40, Bill Palmer 20 top-scored for Colts. Rovers beat Northe by 51 in the B grade. Worth 40 for Rovers, Ernie Brown 40, with three wickets by W Hawthorn and N Lederbose.
town notices show vacancies at Turner Agencies for Maur Lands and Mareeba with posts including engine driver electrical mechanic and welders. sales of dairy cattle by Atherton Tableland Agencies and others. public auctions planned by Draper Ply Ltd and Barclay Co. for furnishings and house items. meetings of Cairns District Referees Association and High School Pug Students Trania Association scheduled. Easter Monday ground selection and team invites noted.
Technicolor drama Barricade tells of a wee fist man and his plight. Dane Clark Ruth Roman and Taymed Masey co star in the full Shew where Captain Biocd leads Louie Bagward in the cast.
In Brisbane on March 1 markets showed weak demand for pumpkins with total sales ranging from 17 to 14 10s per ton for four lots. Other lots sold from 25 to 10s, and lucerne forward was of inferior quality. Prices reflected limited miles and poor quality onions.
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