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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1941
Page
7
In Rosehill racing notes the Cairns jockeys and a slate of handicap runners are listed for Friday with several horses underlined as contenders. Key entries include Spear, Romera, and Bueulle among others amid a busy program at Rosehill.
A long, dense rail of names and race events appears with many horses, jockeys, and handlers listed for divisions and handicaps. The text shows entries for Maiden West and various handicap races including names like E McMenamin, Mount Melray, and Frampinn, among others, with numerous horses and officials across divisions.
The card details Granville Novice Handicap and related stakes with notable runners such as Lok, A Siler, Le Cape, and Hlattie in a busy meeting. Officials list purses and entries, including Bets on various fixtures and track conditions across the event.
The Parramatta Rugby League club discusses venue and funding worries as a major issue for the upcoming season. Chairman Frank Foxlee chairs a meeting proposing Norman Park and Parramatta Park use on Sundays for inter-school and league play while balancing council support and ground availability.
The event list shows racing meetings with draws and payments for afternoon and morning sessions. Officials and committees schedule Thursday and Tuesday programs with horse numbers and entry details.
Dispatch from Batavia reports that Java and Sumatra defenses are reinforced with outer-island fortifications. Dutch plans aim for impregnable Java and Sumatra, backed by air bases and sea forts, with heavy equipment and supplies advancing to strengthen island garrisons.
English cricketer Len Hutton breaks his arm during duty in Australia, sidelining him for the early part of the coming cricket season. University press notes confirm the injury will affect his participation.
Greyhound racing at Balaclava Park features multiple races including courses such as Sergeany, Nellie, War News, and Silent Mystle. Notable entrants include Arabian Speed, Blue stones, and Rock man with hurdles listed for Wollad and Glen Bow.
Advertised events list applications for apprentices in carpentry and bricklaying at the Majestic Theatre Malanda with details of dates and contact. The report notes expressions of interest and the upcoming cooperative and shire council notices along with a sector balance sheet report and honors for league officials.
The text reports Labor and opposition campaigning in Cairns with speeches by Mr. McDonald and Mr. Theodore as well as comments by Mr. O Keeffe. It mentions state revenue comparisons, education projects, Cairns Base, and infrastructure funding tied to the Labor administration and the Brisbarr Press reaction.
Fragmentary text references individuals, places, and events in a dampened 1920s style. It hints at a social gathering or household matters with scattered names, dates, and local activities, but key details are obscured by errors.
An official from the Intering Senator AE Foil) announced today a new RA AR servis flyne school to be established at Bundaberg at a community of ARAIN. Senator Foveld confirms the project and outlines aims for it.
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