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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1943
Page
1
The call lists positions under the National Service Labour Bureau seeking women for stenography, clerical, and labor roles. Requirements include age 24 per week pay, with designation of female workers for stenographers and laborer tasks.
Public notice from Commonwealth of Australia and Australian Military Force about a shareholders meeting scheduled for March 3, with questions to be circulated four days beforehand. It warns against noncompliance and outlines procedural steps for the meeting including use of ballots and related matters.
In yesterday's IPME-43 premier match at Norman, Cairns Colts secured a creditable win over Atherton, with strong bowling by Horwood and Horwood for Ivanhoes and solid fielding. Key figures include Ianhoes & Sloul, Brian Gibbs bowling 28, and notable catches by Horwood and Punean, as Colts move toward retaining the championship.
Notice for Cairns municipal board elections under Local Government Act. Lists divisions, candidates for Division Nos 2 and 4, and required number of nominees. Announces election day on the first Saturday in May 1900 with polling places and ballot procedures. Names include Garrard, Kiernan, Nicholls, Shaw, and others.
Albion reports from March twenty details turn into a race-card summary with multiple divisions. I Will, Sper Amber, Carmini and others race across six divisions and a Turf Club purse. Turf results include Gold Boy and Windbrooke, noting times, distances, and place payouts amid a dense list of horses and odds.
The Queenland mare Triad defeated Yaralla in the Ratway Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday in a showcase of speed. Backers and bettors watched as Triad edged clear, while discussion turns to Triad’s Doncaster prospects and broader debates on private versus government enterprises in Australia.
The readable lines list names, addresses, phones, and terms like oil non electric and steam with references to X rays and a currency of unclear value. It appears as a scrambled contact sheet or glossary with scattered proper nouns and locations, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable event.
Talat claimed four wickets as V4 defeated their rivals in a damp, unclear match. Duncan and McKay contributed key plays while Cooper and Hawes added decisive moments. The side rested on strong bowling to seal victory amid a choppy scoreboard.
A large crowd attended the Saturday greyhound meeting at Raleclove. Black Gem won the first distance after a strong surge, with Molly Bawn and Marinda among top finishers. The program featured multiple heats including Molly Bawn and Red Pet in later races, with tight margins and notable performances across the card.
Led by veteran Foe Bar, Bulk Nave edges Ame Fence in a close match. Jate and Ue BAAD contribute key plays as Norra 4 Carey and Dor Ragas provide offense, with late momentum sealing the outcome for the winner.
Wiselwind surged to victory in the Doomben Plate Handicap mile event at Brisbane, matching a rack record with a brilliant late burst. The stewards investigated Wiseland’s previous performance in the QTC Handicap but cleared the result. J Con Guert rode Wiseland who finished seventh in its prior race amid controversy over running.
Katanga narrowly defeats Salardey by three lengths in the Railway Stakes at Rosehill. Tran and Tote leader shows strong form with Gambler’s entry and several others including Lance Cream, Brumaite, and Dreadnought among the notable finishers. Won by a neck separating Fe20nd and the leading contenders amid heavy betting and protest.
Melbourne March 23 features the Hollymount Handicap for five furlongs with top contenders including Meanto Ear, Baler Wings and Cavilette. Sherwood Handicap notes Heliantha winning second division, with Heatiant and Ad Pineri placing as main challengers. Moonee Ponds Handicap over one mile lists Athol Blue and Centenary as leading contenders. Woodlands Welter includes Puigats and Letite with Puigats securing a narrow victory by a head in a tight finish.
The entertainment dance organized by the Ladies' Ambalene Committee featured a full military band and drew appreciation from all. Passages included music by non-dancers and a notable mention of Mrs Zune and Mr Jack Ranety. Supper arrangements followed the event.
Fragmented OCR reads like a sports bulletin with jumbled names and vague events. It mentions families, teams, and a few places but lacks clear actions or outcomes. The passage refers to arrivals and returns around Calera and a Monday camp, but specifics remain unclear.
Babinda notes report a social evening at the Mabinds Convent with Girls Will Files Babs and others hosting. Guests from Carma Tanteland Nev Father Wecarthr attend, followed by a light supper and a meeting of the Younger Set. Financials show expenses and payments totaling £3 13s 0d. discussions include administration issues and a court notice involving Mr Dreyer and others.
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