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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1947
Page
2
A Noble Hera trained by Sy Dave competes at Easter event preparations in Brisbane. Early morning training notes indicate the horse is set for the Tow Easter Handicap.
Randwick weights released showing Tamaron favored for Doncaster with Columnist and Humber in pursuit. Sydney race notes list horses like Bomber Grand Promoter and Crown Mine as contenders with strong early betting and notable sums under wager.
The narrative outlines the annual general meeting of the Mareeba Rugby League club with reports on season outcomes. It notes officers elected, financial balances of accounts, and upcoming executive meetings. It mentions the North Queensland Post League delegates, a Tysshow football event, and plans for an excursion train to Mareeba, with team preparations and jersey arrangements.
Readable portions show public auctions and gatherings in Mount Sururine Atherton Tableland and nearby towns. Items include dairy products, meat, and farming goods offered for sale at Mrw Lane’s farm on March 2 with additional notices of dances, meetings, and community sales as announced by local organizers and law enforcement.
An unclear report describes a near shore incident involving a person named Thom Coarter Tondos and a sex murder claim. The fragment mentions rescue efforts and a crowd near the shore, but details are obscured and uncertain about the events or the individuals involved.
Apparent list of bowlers and teams with Thursday play details. Names include Lewis White, Biden, Melvinee, Horton, Winkworth, OConnells, Starten, McKin, Keerth, Goodell, Homan, Batth, and White. Mentions of times, venues, and likely score notes appear in a crowded, OCR-like entry.
A Department of Commerce report notes German industry favored machines over labor, slowing conversion to war production. It claims workers faced stricter control and less safety effort as Germany pressed for maximum output, with machine use dictating factory practices.
A chaotic sequence of events led to the abandonment of the Tomianill event as athletes and officials scrambled for safety. Rations foiled further delays, and the crowd dispersed amid persistent problems, with organizers concluding the meeting could not continue.
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