Cairns Cricket Fixture Builds Toward Advan Trophy
Local cricket fans await Sunday's match between Cairns and Twesom to decide the Advanx trophy prospects. In the first innings Teanhoes hold a lead, Mayes and others not out, with Kennedy and Woodward yet to bat as six teams contemplate early knockouts and potential continued fixtures into the season. The season enters a stretch of postponed and rescheduled games as teams push to meet premiers after the suspension of the premiership Real.
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Woodward
Navy to Meet Australian Rules Team at Norman Park
Members from the Navy challenge the Air Force to a Sunday Australian Rules match at Norman Park at 3 pm. South Australian players Joe Sax Harry Perry Red Miller Bluey Davis and others will play alongside West Australian Fraser McDonald Tasmanian Max Gough and victorian Doc Rovash. NSW Roy Emmett Lionel Flemming will umpire and a large crowd is expected.
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Navy
Norman ‘Park
Joe Sax
Harry Perry
Red” Miller
South Australia
Bluey” Davis
Fraser McDonald
West Australia
Max Gough
Tasmania
Arthur Lethbridge
Doc” Rovash
Victoria
Roy Emmett
New South Wales
Lionel Flemming
ANZ
British Trainer Leaves Estate Worth 585790 Pounds
London March 24 British trainer Alex Taylor died in January at age 70 leaving an estate of 585,790 pounds. He bequeathed 20,000 pounds to each of the RAF Benevolent Fund the Veterinary College and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.
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London
Alex Taylor
Wigard
Manstein
Taylor
RAF
The
Veterinary College
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Horseshoe steel release eases civilian shoe shortage
From Canberra on March 25 the Minister for the Navy and Munitions Mr M C Makin arranged the release of large quantities of horseshoe steel for civilian use. The move should enable thousands more horseshoes to be produced weekly and is expected to relieve the present shortage.
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Canhrera
Navy and Munions
M. C. Makin
Axis priority on locomotive construction reported
The Times correspondent in London reports that the Axis assigns high priority to locomotive construction, indicating a strategic push in industry. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but emphasis remains on rail motive production and wartime logistics.
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The
Times
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Axis
Rive
Serious warning from British official on war effort in Europe
London report quotes Lord Strabolgi warning Britain and America about a second German blow. The dispatch notes Kharkov as a grave warning and criticizes transfers from West Europe to Mumma, urging stronger leadership of the United Nations war effort amid Allied concerns in Washington and London.
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Lord Strabolgi
Whitchester
Kharkov
Britain
America
Europe
Washington
Men Seek Guidance In Dice Advice From Officials
Officials advised the men as they faced a decision about continuing or altering a dice game. The exchange centered on rules, fairness, and potential consequences for the participants.
Platform Confirmed for War and Postwar Plans
Canberra reports a consolidated policy for war conduct and postwar reconstruction. A Federal Opposition meeting will present the plan outlining aims with the United Nations, ending conscription overseas, inflation control, and postwar economic planning and expansion.
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Canberra
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United. Nations
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Atherton Community Hairs and Military Visits Highlight Local News
Atherton residents gathered at a festive party honoring Sera. Neal with guests, speeches, and gifts. The event featured a dance by the GCWA and local attendees. Addresses to supply shortages and wire availability dominated the talk, with officials noting black fencing wire as a critical, shared resource amid shortages in Queensland. Private Doreen Murphy and other service members visited families, while residents prepared for Patrick’s night events at Wadmenday.
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Toige
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AAMC
Atherton
Cook
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Overman
J Bais
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Unt
Ramonds
RAAF
Beth
bin Wife
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Ure
C. Neila
Thar
Maryborough
Uber
Ailes Wallace
Cooktown
Kane
Ingham News Highlights Rationing Struggles
The Queensland Gun and Ration Board warns of domestic rations shortages as Australia faces supply limits. Officials fear replacements for worn equipment are scarce while the Rationing Commission considers equitable rate applications. Local chamber officials pledge to press for action and champion fair distribution amid ongoing shortages.
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Paris
Samant
Ingham
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