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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 07, 1947

Page

3

Gordensvale Races Nominations Extended at Ascot

Nominations for the Gordovals Feet Clubs meeting at Gordensvale were extended to Chin today with Brisbane reporting. At Ascot this morning a two year old track timed five furlongs in 1 4, the last three a 224. Monty’s Porce ran six on the mae truck in 11s, the half-mile in 58. Wirralie ras six in 133 and was never at finish.

Sabur Gay Nest Chin Brisbane Ascot Monty Porce Eix

Mareeba Races Weights For Saturday Meet

Weights announced for Mareeba Turf Club race meeting on Saturday May 10. Second division Flying features Merry Democrat and Momenta amongweights. Fourth division Flying lists competing entries. Glemalang Dawn noted among division entries with Borndim and Rabay specifics.

Mareeba Turf Club Merry Democrat KFH Glemalang Dawn

Policy Debate on New Guinea Territory Conduct and Welfare

A debate highlights dissatisfaction with governance in the Mandates Territory of New Guinea. Speakers argue for better housing, sanitation, and conditions for natives, critiquing white settlement policies and advocating incentives for natives to improve living standards while questioning expenditure and taxation.

Balaclava Grosada Aonabel Delonge Sydney Mr. White Moeh Laughtar Papas New Guinea Tex Hare Australia Stoenses

War era production and employment shifts in the United States

The text notes wartime acceleration in industry and shipyards, citing prewar output, limited shipbuilding, and evolving policy limits. It mentions 150,000 private U8 workers, with 40 in repair roles, and expectations of merchant activity resuming postwar.

Cairns Show Association Ad For Tender Concrating Area

The Cairns Show Association invites foreign bidders to tender for concreting a section at the showgrounds labeled Neg 20d.

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Blue Boots Wins Beabane Cup in Brisbane Race

Blue Boots led the Beabane Cup in Brisbane with Kralaee of the Marvog Rete team among the contenders. The standout performance came from the Beabane winner, while other notable runners included pelt Force and Right Royal, with weights around 71 and tenes Handicap factors affecting odds.

Brisbane Blue Boots Beabane Kralaee Marvog Retemm Gay "Wands Wey Pelt Force Asa Wndicap Hannaly Right Royal

Russia Withdrawn From Moreton Handicap Plan

The report states Russia was withdrawn from the Moreton Handicap today and will be given no months spell. Twenty eight remain in the More, but the number may be reduced before the event. Spearmain in Melbourne will not run, and Gajakeda is an unlikely starter. Victory Lad and Hinkler are also uncertain.

Russia Spearmain Melbourne Gajakeda Elington Hinkler

Boxing Fate Declines Bout After Long Delays

Boxing news notes a fighter facing delays and a postponed bout with an American opponent. The event, set for night time, is uncertain with unclear dates and arrangements, as the boxer's camp weighs next steps and potential rescheduling.

Wrens Top Tigers 17 14 in Weekend Play

Wrens defeated Tigers 17 to 14 in a weekend game in Edmonton. Leftaindreves scored 17 points while Sir Mery contributed 4. Trochun was held to limited impact as the home team claimed a narrow victory.

Aeape Wrens Tigers Edmonton Leftaindreves Sir Mery Trochun

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