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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1945
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe poet Raider Peralmad and mentions of races or betting terms. The garbled text references Sydney and a figure noted as 90 Mindesp and a possible price or stake. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Cal Aquatic Club hosted a Sunday sailing event won by Vision skippered by K Fitchett. crew included P Sisck and Larr Cadman with Wil Tredres among others. Several moments of tension occurred as some boats broke from the line and struggled with gear.
The report details a rough water race featuring Vision, Defiant, and Query racing across buoys and landmarks such as Walsh Creek and Hulls Wharf. Vision secures a strong lead, with Defiant and Query exchanging positions and times as they complete the long course, culminating in Vision crossing first and Query claiming fastest lap time among entrants.
In Froging case at Ringaroy on March 26, evidence alleged that a horse once labeled for life by the Downe and Western District Aiding Club was identified as Sweet Song Riverbra in a 1941 Brisbane registration. Witnesses from QTC and racing bodies testified of prior identifications and race appearances. The Crown Prosecutor outlined claims that the parties conspired to obtain money from John Tie, president of the Kingeray District Race Club, with the hearing adjourned to further narrow the case.
The Gordonvale Turf Club annual meeting in March shows a credit balance of £25027. C Feese was elected chairman after nominations. W N Thomas declined. Wil von Irvin elected patron. a slate of officers and committee members were chosen, with PT Clifford as treasurer and CE Campbell as chair. The Gordonvale Hack Club annual meeting in March reports a credit balance of £28418 and elects CE Campbell chair. Vice-presidents named Thomas, Grits, Bryce, Cocke, Parton, Cannon, Reese. PT Clifford as auditor. committee picks HN Whitaker, Boy, Cunt, G Bireh, J Woure, and Sunfi.
British and American forces push across the Rhine with a growing bridgehead, advancing toward Darmstadt. Reports say Second Army and Ninth Army join, air forces bomb and suppress German resistance while armored units drive east and capture towns near Gross-Gerau and Neu Siedt as the Rhine front tightens.
Report describes Allied bombing near Wesel and river crossings. Text notes destruction around bridgehead south of Cologne and Verdunde area. Fragments mention troops moving, prisoners taken, and civilians affected as bombardment impacts repair efforts and local streets.
Fragmentary notes reference a bridge building record and a claimed figure named Americar Enomnerd with mentions of Nike, Reese, and a veiled command. The readable text hints at a historical ledger or correspondence but offers no clear events or dates. Further context requested.
London dispatch reports a dramatic drop of American paratroopers with 30 British troops as a transport plane came under heavy German fire near the Rhine. The sky troops suffered casualties, with at least one aircraft struck and crashed near a farmhouse. The Associated Press correspondent, forced to flee, hid in a barn under shellfire before surviving with difficulty.
U S possession doubts retention of unilateral control over Pacific islands captured from Japan. Army, Navy and Air Force strategists say islands will be acknowledged as American bases for protection of Britain, Australia, New Zealand, France and the Netherlands, who may not accept trusteeship.
London reports say Allied advances along the Rhine are widening despite German resistance. Morgenthau's observers describe a strong push with Kemalring named new Commander in Chief on the western front. Reports from the Rhine are fragmentary but suggest improving Allied resolve and heavy bombardment.
An official from New Zealand criticizes the San Francisco talks as potentially momentous while urging nations to shoulder moral responsibility to curb war. He notes past failures and calls for firm action to pursue peace amid public pressure and global tensions.
Fragmented report notes Canberra discussions on cereal stocks and wartime food controls. References ministerial plans, price adjustments, and agricultural measures affecting supply chains and consumer access during difficult conditions.
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