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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
1
An OCR readable fragment shows scattered names, places, and numbers including what resembles a public notice or listing. The readable elements mention a farm, a festival, and multiple unclear references to individuals and dates. The passage lacks coherent context or complete sentences.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a nonsensical mix of terms. It mentions marine items and purchasing phrases but yields no clear event, people, or organization to identify a coherent news item.
Fragmentary text mentions Mead Basinemsen Rute Cate Gord and Posty at an attractive price. The garbled lines reference arrangements and a pattern of names with unclear context.
A Dalmatian pup is missing near Specacina and Edmonior. A reward is offered for its return. Please notify Box 626 with any information about the dog and finder details.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists scattered names such as Gertie Sesrine and Deront Gracie Bevine Blades along with partial lines and stray phrases, lacking clear context or a cohesive event. The readable bits resemble personal names and stray words rather than a full story.
Members of the Queensland Dairymen’s Organisation discuss authority to conduct a vote on levies at a conference led by Messrs Barnard and Re. The issue prompts community notices, fundraising events, a dance at East Barron, and a list of upcoming tenders and legal notices.
May 4 At Almon Pare Matilda and Barney O Hay led in a half mile event with 38 seconds, Barney showing best work. Paulie Idle Green and Roy Kaun ran a four and a half furlong dash in BM, while Roy Knight had no partner. Gurfilla posted five furlongs in a brisk time.
In a crowded handicap round, players such as J Grigtine B Meffernan and J O'Connell Garmeret posted subpar results with several tied or near ties. Notable performances included Mamie and O'Mawre and a pending reduction in handicap awaiting finalizing scores. Next Saturday features the slated stroke event.
The Comforts Fund tournament drew a large crowd as bouts showcased emerging talent. Notable matches featured Crake and Revolta, McDonald and Omand, and De la Torre vs Segobin, with praise for pacing, technique, and crowd reaction to the entertainment.
In a Saturday fixture two teams battled through a tight contest with a single goal separating them at full time. Banovich led the Rockets forward line and Both teams produced periods of heated action and strong defense as the match swung around the field. Clarkes sneaky dribble and Smyth’s weeks of work kept the Tigers within reach, while McCulloch sealed the win for Selly with a late goal.
Walter Henry and Kenneth Boyd Wall were tried in Cairns Circuit Court before Justice Douglas for breaking into Hoge Mr. Bennett’s warehouse. Hague, Watt, and Wall faced multiple prior convictions and affiliations with other criminals. Hague, born in Cairns in 1835, claimed work in Charters Towers, with Watt paying board in Totnesville. The judge noted prior wanderings and lack of legitimate work, sentencing Hague to 12 months hard labor with a 50 pound surety, and Watt to 10 months hard labor.
The court heard a February 18 inspection at a Mrs Rathorne’s residence where detectives found three wireless valves and related packets. Witnesses testified about ownership and possession linked to Dr. Hewitt and Mr. Anthony, with alleged plans to return or dispose of the items. The accused faced questions over access to a wireless set and related hardware, with testimony detailing sources and handling prior to sentencing considerations.
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