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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1947
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment from an Innisfail turf club page yields unclear names and locations. readable terms include Innisfail and turf, but most proper nouns and numbers are unintelligible, rendering a coherent event description impossible. The fragment references races or meetings without conclusive details or outcomes.
Race meeting weights announced for Saturday March week with entries for diverse divisions including 8 fifth division hack and handicap events. Notable entries include youth provision and renowned steeplechase features as weights are set for the card.
A garbled OCR excerpt references Malaita and Latogs in a tense scene describing fires, cinders, and a three trace weapon. It mentions Felis a thre fara, Wetman Hrtel, and Muses Bale with unclear actions. No clear dates, places, or outcomes can be confirmed.
An OCR damaged item mentions dates and names in a scattered way including Sidnee Cam and Sondra Wor fraught with misspellings. The garbled text hints at a local event or meeting with references to places and figures but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
An Albion Park Rugby League annual meeting reports party officials including president Mr A Hughes patron and Mr J Burman as vice president with Mr Hanson as secretary and Mr Mears as auditor. A detailed report will appear later.
Fragmentary OCR reads list of players and officials linked to an Indian cricket tour. Names and places are garbled, but references to England and a board member imply a historical selection notice without clear dates or outcomes.
A garbled report outlines a quiz contest with contestants from various regions, mentioning an Austratian chordal event and a third security concern. It notes the competition format with four rounds of questions and references a contact or federation involved.
The New York report outlines changes by the USGA regarding amateur eligibility in golf, detailing restrictions on earning money prizes, endorsements, and professional status. It notes stricter rules for amateur players, including limits on cash rewards and compensation through roles like caddies, while clarifying what constitutes non amateurs and the impact on participations and rulings.
At Nor t Jarney residents complained about a man milking cows on the street creating a nuisance and manure, prompting Inspector M Carlisi and Agriculture officials to receive complaints. Councillor Orayenn noted numerous concerns and a delay in cow yard arrangements near a resident’s home.
An unsettled exchange on an open air fight raises questions about its feasibility. Pav Aorviow and Willie Synos advocate patience, arguing the event could boost world standings if scheduled. Debate centers on safety, legality, and timing amid contradictory plans and unclear venues.
A fragmented report lists numerous public meetings and notices from Alderman Collins to various associations. It mentions motor vehicle issues, public safety, and a court case in Innisfail with charges and a certificate of competency.
Queensland ministers announce renewed search for oil and gas, funding for bona fide prospectors, and a revived program to commence around May. The effort involves Shell Queensland Development, Australian Mining and Smelting Co, Carey Exploration, and government collaboration with the Commonweath and Queensland authorities.
In Canberra today Marth-Me CF Adermann pressed Prime Minister Mr d B Chifey on government support for the bore project. Chif said no promise existed for any "boring" and that technical advice had been given to others, promising latest information in due course.
Otago and MCC Otago battle to a dramatic draw as England’s Wright falls on the last ball of the day with two runs needed. Sutcliffe hit a century in the first innings, while Bedser led the bowling with seven for 39 as the Wit Bowlng era produced key performances.
A report indicates 110 fishermen including John Andrews aged 43 and another crew member were lost after their vessel vanished near an island twelve miles south. Salvage crews and authorities are investigating while sea conditions and fuel issues are suspected factors. Local names and a list of fellow fishermen are recorded in the fragmentary account.
A G Compon, a returned WWI soldier, leaves a widow and one daughter Mrs W Makeal of Ohio USA. Funeral details mention a casket draped with the Union Jack and representatives of the 7th fraternity and Burns Philp Co. The service was conducted by Rev Henry Presbyterian minister at MOBSMAN. The death notice notes a well known figure in boxing cities with funeral planned for Friday.
D W Bonar, longtime engineer and municipal figure, served in the line of duty and held posts with the Victorian Bowling Council and Moreland Bowling Club. He represented the Commonwealth Government and Australian Council of Trade Unions at a Brussels conference on municipal administration. He later resided at Sacred Heart Hospital Moreland Road, survived by a widow, his mother, five sisters and two brothers.
Report states a settlement in the Sydney waterfront strike seems distant as the relief industry union's Sydney branch pushes to admit 100 more members only if the order to suspend overtime is lifted.
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