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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

2

Albion Park Racing Prospects At Saturday Meeting

Albion Park previews Saturday racing with fields including Brigbane, Moritz, Lady Gey, and other noted rivals. The program features two divisions over seven furlongs, with contenders like Gumposlar Rinwarrs and Tre Vike aiming for major prizes. past form shows notable performances at Albion and Doomben.

Brigbane Albion ‘Park Wilner Macy Proud Monash Riou Walley Albion Gieiaine Mach TV Tash If Glainh Petevary Lain Deere Annaber Limeder Moritz Doomben Beau Falcon Gronker

British boxing titles tied and won in London

British boxing report from London on March 27 notes Jack Gardner defending the heavyweight title with a crowd pleasing win despite a tough start. Dan Oncke captured the European belt by defeating Albert Yvel of France after a long bout. Other British champions Randolph Teepon and Eddie Thomas held titles as the sport showed a strong hold on several weight classes.

London Jack Gardner Gardner Wen Min Dan Oncke Albert Yvel France Ogning Lester Ae Randolph Tiepn Ae Welaht Eddie Thomas Westsi— Weient

FISHING NOTES CAINS AMATEUR TIERER MEN'S ASSOCIATION

Fishing notes describe a weekly Raster Sweepstakes outing by HW Shameme and other participants. It notes a coded catch weighing various fish, mentions congratulating a good angler, and lists a future log cut and a Friday event. The piece references a fundraiser style trophy and a Sunday start for West virlines with RAOB trophy.

Cains Amateur Tierer‘men's Association Wight

Fourth Jim Bourke trophy shoot held at Mossman

The mossman event saw Downes score repeatedly in fair conditions at the first range with light wind and mixed results. The report notes two birds in Downes score and mentions Will Anish and Francis, with next Sunday’s final shoot shaping the trophy outcome.

Will Anish End Downen End Downes Francis Borate McClarey I Ruewee

Masonic Club Notes Leads To Narrow Victory Doubt

Rein interfered with companion play ended in a narrow win as Williams and McFarlane defeated Whalley and Pranamman while other pairs faced relentless pressure in the championship rounds.

Ovesk Grednd Shen Tom Wiliammsen Raiph McFarlane Jon Whalley Deck Pranamman Convineitaly McFr Wiend Ieaa Ehanionchip Arimthe Gamate Ward Shaw Bundy Jenean Gra Yoarmeen Vo Janes Broats Peters Barey T. Willinmaas

RANDOM WICKET STAKES AT RANDWICK AND OTHER RACES

Racing and cricket brief from Randwick and surrounding tracks. Montana stars in mile events with close finishes, while England and New Zealand play test innings amid other races. Key names include George Rowe Handicap, Champagne Stakes, Ocean Bound, Sea Wolf, and Freedom in a busy program with multiple winners.

Stones Medi WiltaNcToy Randwick George Rowe Montana Cook Pondicherry Sues G. Mare Premman New Zealand Camidy Bumghipe Peter Flute Policers Tuitermil Star Cotmedian Turant Nonda Chiathlel Beavaids Royal Pretender Threy Jengihi Poow Kinglund J. Thompton Donegal Munco Tim Ferrer Tam Munen Decert Cl Kerang Munro

Greyhound Racing Briefs From Tem, Some Pursuit

Greyhound racing notes from Tem show several chase events and minor races. The field includes Mille Prinkle and Last 14 in short heats, with varied finishes and tracking from local tracks.

Cairns Bowls Club Receives President’s Pennant Tribute

Representatives of the Far North Queensland District Bowls Association honored Cairns Bowls Club with a presentation of blue and purple pennant badges after Cairns won inter-club championships for the year. President-elect Farry Burke praised the club’s 40 year contribution to bowls. Mr Duck Reed, retiring FNQDBA president, received appreciation gifts and best wishes for future success as he plans to move to Brisbane.

Queensland District Bowling Association Juriediellaw Wxehda Tully Mosman Hercerton Jenatior Cairns Club Cairns Igsa Duck Reed Brishans Reed He Sant Kee Farry’ Burke Sr Norman Drapery Ite Axeete Tomathee Mecrela Gaoree Jensman Hha Catmax Ack Merrie Rich Harvey Alectanle

Historic Station Sold in Warwick Transfer

A historic station in Warwick changed hands with former owners including Sir Francis Needbat and MF William Alla MLA. The sale involved locals in Larendale and noted past ownership dating roughly years earlier.

BILLIARDS Trophy Debut Night At Local Club Event

Billiards will commence on Friday in the club billiard room for a trophy donated by a merchant and presented annually. The ship shaped trophy honors former players and will see all ready attendees. The evening also honors moniker trophies awarded to Clarrie Willem and Dave Rogers, with Fred Sorgensesi winning and Hector Gamble finishing as runner up.

Ion Auamen Orgsnad George Melvilla Brose Monker Clarrie Willem Dave Rogers Fred Sorgensesi Hector Gamble

Send-off for Mrs Reed at the Palm Lounge

Edmonton Associates host a send off for Mrs J Reed at the Palm Lounge Hotel Pacific on Wednesday morning. Mrs Winkworth and others praised Mr Reed's long association with Far Northern bowls and present a small gift and bouquet. President's Day on Thursday March 28 includes entertainments and a year’s reprieve. Other notes mention weather and club games with various attendees and results.

Hotel Pacific Dant Winkworth Reed Chubr

Local Advertised Hiring and Tender Notices in March

Advertised events list job vacancies for foremen mechanics joinery and engineering roles at multiple firms including Lunn Mossman Red Draper Pig and Balliste Atbar. Also notes tenders and construction work pending at New Wealth Bank Balliste and related welding and mechanical engineering apprenticeships with required first class engine driver.

Benco Fruit, Export Co-Operative Association Ltd Faam Lunn Mossman Calrae Gunetrorum Sn Peirre Atherton Bank of Australia New Fen Balliste Atbar Cook Socoltal Bart Ench Red Draper Pig, Ltd Pwapere Oetmer Partsars Johnston Pry. Lad Mortem Flycapda Poy Ltd Iter and Turner

Australian pilot rescued by US helicopter in combat zone

Melbourne reports an American helicopter saved an Australian pilot trapped amid combat near Korma. The aircrew guided by ground observers navigated damaged skies, pulled the pilot to safety, and returned to base as rescue teams and allied units patrolled the area. The incident underscores joint operations amid hostile fire and ongoing relief efforts.

Melbourne Teres Mrishene Kaas Korma Americas Australien Buy Feliconear Apis Rau American Tigers Brant

Foreign submarine scare unsettles Canada and coast reads

Ottawa reports a scare over foreign submarines seen off Canadian shores last summer while no actual threat is confirmed. The defence statement notes ongoing studies of coastal waters and mentions a secret navy file read by an official amid rumors of submarine activity and reconnaissance.

Ottawa AAPI Elliot Navy

First Award for Some MRC Men

Brisbane dispatch reports the Mackay Division presenting initial honors to the Man Rina Communications team for its display. The piece notes awards and timing tied to northern division events and a six week extra period, with emphasis on a commendation for marching and leadership.

Brisbane He Maan Ewart Vomrading Paynile Mackay dl- Wisin

Pickworth Beats Rees in Melbourne Golf Match

Pickworth defeated Rees in a Melbourne golf match played at Kinerwood course this afternoon. The greens were slow and Flees lost many shots as Mer pawned at Rem 1p and 3 to play.

Melbourne Mer Kinerwood Btn

Obituary of George Anlees in Palmerville gold fields

Obituary notes the death of George Anlees on a Saturday near the Byernoon and Palmerville gold fields. A longtime Peninsula contractor, he left a widow and one child. One brother, Charles Ahlers, co-owns Strathoun station Bear Com. He died near Maylown with other family details mentioned.

Byernoon Palmerville Elinabe George Ab Ablers Loesimon Peninsula Charles Ahlers Strathourn

Tremor Shakes Wellington As Force 3 Hits City

A prolonged earth tremor struck Wellington at around 157 pm causing shaking reported across the city. Witnesses described a strong jolt affecting buildings and streets, with no immediate injuries or major damage noted. All services were alerted as residents sought safety during the quake.

Wellington Baater Pan Ta Entey Waioupu

Fragmented OCR yields garbled protest quotes and misparsed lines

A garbled OCR passage presents a jumble of voices about safety and policy. It references Sweden, camps, and figures like Haan, with scattered phrases on complacency and a push to evolve. The text is largely incomprehensible and lacks clear events or facts.

Sweden Malatetames SC Haan

Action Against New York Trial Reveals Ford Relation Claims

In court records a suit cites plans to invent and merge tractor features with alleged past discussions involving Permwou and the late Henry Ford. The plaintiff asserts no prior agreement between Permwou and Ford on mating factors, while noting that Patmoit claimed involvement.

New York Rita Fred Ty Pepe Perpatunis

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