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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
6
Cairns Haci Club announces race meeting on March 25 with nominations due by 4 pm Tuesday. Weights for Saturday include Encourge Handicap and home mile events, with names such as Grange and Seregoi listed among participants.
Greyhound racing at the Baisclava meeting on Saturday features Foutysmine dogs in eight races across two divisions. Heats list notable contenders such as Black Nugget and Port Main, with numerous entries including Neuvitic, Rosewin, Glide, and My Solace. The card details handicaps and racing order across the First and Second Divisions with multiple heats and listed dogs.
An executive meeting of the War North Queensland District Bowling Association announced a revival of the district championships at Gordonvale's green during the Easter holidays. The carnival will feature singles, pairs and rinks with nominations closed March 30 and preliminaries possibly at Atherton if travel allows.
Johastone Shire members debated council busines insurances with figures from Site Government Insurance One. Chairman Franklin moved to insure the first man and councillors. motion carried. Discussion noted risks and potential costs for coverage during duties.
Sir Earle Page ridiculed Curtis for broadcasting portions of a private 1942 cable on Pacific strategy. Page said the document, sent to Mr Bruce for Churchill, was secret and that Curtin, with ministry backing, exposed it, causing alleged scandal over malaria and military matters.
A small amphibious force from the Pacific fleet including a detachment of the 2nd Marine Regiment landed on Wotho atoll and was received with ceremony. A proclamation established a 3 member military government and food was shared in a ceremonial welcome.
A New York Times style bulletin notes the belief that the German war may last longer than expected while expressing confidence that victory over Japan will come. The report cites analysts from the Reward Institute of America and emphasizes cautious optimism amid uncertain timelines.
Strubb faced a Cairns Court of Petty Sessions hearing over illegal liquor on Christmas Day. He admitted entering the Crown Hotel bar to clean up debris and claimed Layton sought a bottle. police testified Strubb denied selling liquor outside hours. Convicted, Strubb fined 3 pounds 8 shillings with 14 days imprisonment in default.
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