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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1951

Page

2

Cairns bookmaker fined in court for gaming charge

In Cairns Court of Petitioner Sean Spoedwea Ore the bookmaker Charles Renry lanier was fined £10 for possessing gaming instruments. J. Bennett defended, pleaded not guilty, with evidence offered by Bob Inmrector and Jaques. Verdict noted betting had occurred in Australia, including bets by telephone, and authorities aim to stamp out racing bets. The defendant was described as a law-abiding citizen with no prior convictions.

Charcet Sith Haying Om Daren Xo Charles Renry Lanier ‘Lookmaker E Damart_ SM Cairns Pater Sean Serme Jaques Australi Bettina

England wins world table tennis titles in Vienna

England secured world table tennis titles at the Vienna championships on March 11 via Johnny Leech defending the men’s singles crown. The event also saw players Roenlind and Diane Rowe from Middlesex win the women’s doubles, continuing England’s success after the 1888 win by Whiter.

Vienna England Johnny Leech Whiter Rae Roenlind Diane Rowe Middlesex

Vetted Partner Offers Service After Event

A murky note describes a Vet Partner initiative and requires clearer details. It mentionsPamcyntaite and Lilnaie in relation to an ar event. Further context is unclear and the article reads as fragmented OCR.

Beverley Bandicar and Odds in Carbine Stakes Crowd

A garbled racing card lists Beverly Bandicar and multiple entries for the Carbine Stakes with contenders such as Free Rick, Sturpurchass, and Fant? plus assorted horses, times, and weights. Prolonged text hints at market odds, head numbers, and a long list of bettors and entrants, but specifics are unclear.

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Albion Park Brisbane Saturday 12-Weights in Handicaps

At Albion Park Brisbane readers report a complex program with multiple division handicap races over seven furlongs and shorter. Entries include notable names such as Royal Meteor, Desert Bell, and Benny Emr, with a mix of horses across four divisions and second division trials culminating in final placements.

Brisbane Albion Park Flandom Mighty Dollar Direey Line Ted Freweo Laredo Monashesa Pelt Ely Bats Hovany Hamlet Madelene Rio Ethua Blaiy Garris Mare More Tara Bandicap Cari Telan Tecmere e‘Durine Jean Sa i Pinsy Royal Metor Plosaignt Bureai'e Bay Bandren Chance SECON Nebona Microwadile Trenen Freseano Convedl Borat Nororiets Burrmgun Bismark Vo Indus Poe Rees Bartle Pua Rennes Aval Eilion We Bret Windanroth Bowy Bota Bolt Reval Greyley Royal Matter

Yearling sales in Brisbane yield top price at auction

Brisbane March report notes top lot priced at 1000 guineas. Bidders include Guthrie and Gatling. buyers from Warwick and Brisbane area. Sale highlights include a West Australian-bred colt and several notable yearlings, with prices reflecting steady demand.

Prisbane Mar Puineey Ealme Inlay Ley Brisbane Bint Bros Inn Walt Benther Inette Ettlan Guthrie Arazer Monash Pezgaite Bata Hagouah Helios Sana Woretland Archane L_Banaire Winum Tne Ty Mowry Ara Tor Gatling Warwick Brhahane Ectmakar Frank Dorks Doncerar Anity Roger Boone Aber Warwick i

Canberra advisory likely to study migrant housing needs

Mr J Frasar urged the Interior Labour and National Services and Immigration departments to examine Kingston area conditions where migrants live in sheds and tents with poor sanitation. He cited daily and nightly work in risky, unclear jobs and called for safer, proper housing for new arrivals.

Canberra Caberra Advisory J. Frasar Kuetraluna Rasael

Atom Tactical Developments Seen in Army Plan

The report notes progress in guided missile fire control and anti aircraft effectiveness. General Maria discusses the development program and increased funding after the press war, highlighting the start of main production of new weapons and the shift to an advanced all out level.

Seaman Berm Alex Maria Generuy Armyt Rimearch “Development Bureau

Shotgun Fire Incident Near Miriam Vale Ends in Arrest

At Miriam Vale on a Saturday night two men were arrested by Constable A. G. Bianchi after a disturbance. A loaded shotgun discharged during turmoil as one man, later identified as Martell, was restrained. The court heard the case and imposed several months imprisonment.

Bundaberg Nce Tang Tahd Bianch Miriam Ta Nontay Doha William Martell Shotaun Rabridzer Bianchi Aoerouham Donmuland New Sele Westenmes

Persian government crisis unsettles Tehran premier bid

In Tehran, a secret parliamentary session broke into confusion as Prime Minister Khalil Fahim faced resistance from Shah Rahmat. The acting premier and other officials reportedly refused to back Fahim, while Razmare and Musa Alatin remained sidelined, signaling a political deadlock and mounting pressure on the cabinet.

Tehran Khalil Pahimi Shah Tered Khalil Fahim Hminaler Razmare Ceva Persiy Wat Rel Iaser Meuter

Aero Club Notes Second Plane Pling Cited

Fragmented notes recount a session of the Aero Club with mentions of flights, pilots, and crew names in a misted report. Names such as Lana Surran, Kev in Milla, John Dwain and Captain Neville Rewood appear amid scattered references to planes, destinations, and events, with unclear sequence and missing context.

Aero Club Tiger Mom Fe Lana Surranjen Puaerger Cairne Shilapee Taniial Pil Tevine Kevin Milla Joh Dwain John Twine Neville Rewood Reidtwinas Tamain

Italian Ministers Visit Britain On Migration To Dominions

London March 1 Reuters reports Tealian ministers arrive in Britain for a three day official visit. Talks with Prime Minister Attlee and Foreign Secretary Morrison will cover defense in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, past and future arms discussions, and postwar arrangements. The visit follows a year of postwar policy shifts.

London Reuter Commonwealth Forview Herbert Morrison Cumin Ewa Teallan Rome Lorrison Mediterranean Atlantic Pacers Taltan Frente Tattan Britain

Police Inquiry Targets Senior Sergeant in Queensland Betting Case

A police inquiry in Brisbane examines two charges against Senior Sergeant George Schmidt over alleged involvement in SP betting. Schmidt, stationed at Mt Yar as officer in charge, was suspended February 20. The probe, led by Inspector P1 and to be held behind closed doors, aims to determine police ties to Gulf Province betting operations.

Bribbane Depertiba Potce Deiary Hhe Metelary 1 Tay Queensland al Mi Intimorroe Chan Agsicat George Sehmigt Ab At Snd Allege Oma Tals Nate G Fnellop Townavne Tor Glynn Saabe & Nlading Me J. Smith

Beial owned freighter Admiral Chase held in Sydney Harbor

Customs officials prepare to decide tomorrow the fate of the Beial owned freighter Admiral Chase a 1000 ton vessel held in Sydney Harbour after a weekend customs clearance refusal The ship bound for China was halted over price sharing and market concerns tied to planned trade with eastern Chinese ports

Sydney Mar Sydney Harbour Aften Yin Balleved Mterens

Red Cross Society in Brisbane Faces Unclear Crisis

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Red Cross Society, Brisbane, and transport services. Readable elements include a reference to men and a possible address 408 Wain, with fragmented phrases about aid, services, and estate matters. The overall coherence is low, but the fragment hints at organizational activity and staffing concerns.

Brisbane Nervie Witebere

Muddled OCR Notice From Unknown Source Reads Names

Unclear text lists several names and phrases with no coherent context or event. The fragmented OCR mentions Wey nop Wesnir Torre Wammen and Pavel Berries alongside scattered words like Reval Australien and Deane, with references to days Monday and Thursday of next week.

Sarenging Sccommnde Ion Cou Wey Wesnir Torre Wammen Pavel

Tralian Golf Events Advertised In An Open Notice

Unclear OCR fragment lists multiple notices about events and meetings. Mentions Machnade Mill and a Summer program with trades and trades schools, civil notices, and annual general meeting references. Contains inconsistent names and illegible phrases, hindering precise event details.

Child Labour Exploitation Highlighted in London Report

A London report by Women's Group of Pune Western and National Council of Somea warns child welfare agencies rely on cheap labor. It criticizes exploitation in migration and calls for central authority to oversee child migration and guardianship. The document notes high welfare standards and incomplete data on organizations involved.

London Mar Jt AAP Pune Westere National Council of Soea Wvt Regen

Long belated EECUG Lompon and desert campaign link

A garbled report mentions Captain Edward Bruce and a desert campaign of 1941. It references a payment of £360 and hints at a reception and a signing in England a year ago. The passage appears fragmentary and includes misread names and misplaced phrases.

Lompon Nicola Edward Biice Taco Rome Einfach Ms Ieee Nike Acaléaila Clair Recepntion England Fran Sear

French Operations in Indo China Report

Saigon reports French forces in Cochinchina conducting ground sea and air actions during the past year. They claim 24 casualties and 90 plus taken prisoner as Viet Minh units are said to be attacked near Saigon and the eastern regions. Details describe naval and army operations, with several hundred captives reported and ongoing engagements by French troops against Viet Minh positions.

Saigon Mar Cochin-China Mamuere Fortes Tebeis Ivan Thuchiinen Finruh Viet Minh

Japanese war crimes court reviews not delayed

Canberra dispatch reports no delay in sentencing of Japanese war criminal found guilty at Los Megres. Minister for the Army Mr J Prancis said the Adjutant-General would review the court’s findings, and they would also be examined by the Judge Advocate-General.

Canberra Loa Megres J. Pram Prancis Jodge Advocate-Ceneral

Cairns Joker Club Race Meeting Nominations Open

Nominations for Cairns Joker Club races close ahead of Saturday’s meeting at 4 pm. Officials urge participants to confirm entries and prepare for the event, with timing and track details to follow.

Cairns

Verrier Succeeds Again at Miami Beach Open

In Miami Beach, Verrier wins again as Sokal shoots a four under par 60 in the fourth round of the Open Calf tournament. Antlers and Sopa finish with strong showings amid nerves and tuning.

Verrier Beach Mar Aker

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