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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1953
Page
3
Unfavourable weather forced abandonment of the Carma decker Grub's race schedule in Cairns. Whifflen's selections list horses such as Bundams Fine Mires and Mazajers Berend Murcery, with notes on horses like LeFiving and Ringsice in the eventful but cancelled program.
Twenty four bowlers are narrowed to ten traveling to Port Moresby. Aircraft depart Caius at 9 am on Saturday May 2. Sus Wil l has ANA uses 35.0 Sim. Passengers must board the Dus at that time. A crossing ration will be set down May 5. Bowlers are urged to ensure forms and declarations are complete for the East championships and Queensland Brisbane event in May.
The article describes a planned change to an exchange system for Maree residents. It explains subscriber lines, automatic timing devices, and a new recstver for calls. The goal is faster, more reliable service with trunk line timing and a trial hookup expected to begin shortly.
Cairns Associates held a Thursday best ball event with 32 members competing in the Cairns Goll jul tour. The Sinners included Mesdamet Wilshite Pederson and Sunon, with several other participants listed among the Ladies and Messrs in mixed teams.
A fragmented memo details international and national disaster relief planning. It mentions vaccines medicines clothing and food, rapid mobilization by volunteers and officials, and a focus on protecting mothers and infants while coordinating centers and transport networks for swift aid delivery.
Local club activity lists players and results with multiple minutes noted for Raxmears and others. Reported events include upcoming Wednesday matches, mascot trophies, and Mrs. Miles Keough competitions. global aid references appear amid scattered results and social notes.
The United States and allied organizations mobilized rapid relief after a disaster. Americans shipped serum, blankets, and medical supplies from England and Norway, with Holland and Switzerland contributing. The Red Cross and allied groups coordinated a 10 committee plan to speed aid for suffering populations and coordinate cross border relief.
Streaks and upsets mark table tennis results with players including Harvey Jang and Brydon across classes A and C. Rovers beat Kuranda 6-3 as Cairns region play extends, while Palmer and St. Josephs squads show strong showings in finals and casual matches.
Twenty four nations mobilize flood relief for Europe after historic storm in western Europe. Governments and aid groups coordinate shipments of funds food and medical supplies while relief agencies warn of ongoing humanitarian needs across affected regions.
A clipped listing outlines multiple race divisions with nomination fees, stakes, and distances. Included are detailed handicapping notes for divisions labeled first through eighth, with second and third horses, stakes amounts, and furlong distances. Names of divisions reference seasonal and course terminology, reflecting a historic bookmakers’ schedule.
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