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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
2
Fragmentary race notes list Leicester Handicap and Ascot Thousand Guineas events with incomplete results. Mentions Buteuon and Kinane among riders, plus Derby/Devon and Salaland entries. details are illegible, leaving only scattered horse names and placements.
The report lists numerous game results and player pairings including Dillon, Nuidng, Crowier, Martin and many others with scores like 27-18, 20-15, 30-18, and 25-24. It notes an uninterrupted week end and mentions weather conditions hampering later play.
In a government notice from Mareeba the secretary reports ongoing preparation of something described as an annual event. The fragment mentions ODONNELL and outlines preliminary steps for a proceeding or program.
A lengthy notice outlines bowling club delays due to green wear and heavy play. It details players' readiness, proposed formats, and calling for member names to selectors by weekend. The piece notes a one day event and assigns roles for bowls, skips and thirds amid disrupted schedule.
Whitaker defeated Townson to win the A Grade Singles at Gordonvale Club. The report lists multiple matches and players including Owens Parry Bennett Davies White Irvin Grifin Stevenson and others, with notes on schedules and club preparations.
The note suggests that events will be played this weekend with details unclear. It mentions ST eal via Pair ey and potential realy0 play, but lacks concrete teams dates or venues.
Local notes describe weekend clubs matches and forfeits among players Shaw Fasme McDonald McGregory Woodford Van Leeuwin Parinelli Connor McHugh Linton Archdall Punghard Cockren and others. Social games feature many players with 2 8 4 5 saaber and Fraser Newman Stewart. Jack Wolf Graded Rink event noted with preparations for weekend sets and Labour Day bowls at 10 am with lunch and dinner.
Cairns Amateur Club notes report a Baranie Munk event and Bar and State Trophy attendance issues. Mentions several members and a planned meeting on May 6 at the usual place with unspecified business and upcoming tournaments.
The Cairns Coursing Club lists handicaps for the Balaclava track event on Saturday across seven heats. Notable entries include Mark's Way Bel lana Belle Quaint's Image and Pride of Cairns in the first course, with multiple dogs assigned various weights in each heat.
The Hambledon Cane Pest and Diseases Board met on April 00 71 at the Cane Growers club with Mr M Mackellar presiding. Reports covered cane pests and diseases, top mould disease losses, grezhace grub impact, and future pest expectations. a Rhindell fumigator trial showed efficiency gains. The board approved subsidies for destruction of seid rigs and wallabies near cane farms, started a rat poisoning campaign, and passed financial accounts totaling 510 pounds.
Jury found Robert Jamice McColy not guilty after a December incident on Grafton Street. Witnesses described a failed arson attempt at a dwelling, threats made by McColy, and police investigations at the scene and nearby premises. Patricia Craik identified as occupier of the target property testified about prior incidents and the alleged motive.
The case against Thomas Simon and others concerns indecent acts with a girl under 12. Proceedings featured Mr F Quinn prosecuting and Mr ML Berry directing with counsel. The matter was adjourned during the session as reported.
The document notes that individual notices of listing are not yet issued to primary producers. Applications for renewal should be addressed to the Liquid Fuel Control Board.
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