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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 03, 1947

Page

3

Etty Bay Surf Carnival Opens Amid Strong Attendance

The Et ty Bay carnival opened the 1947 season with unusually large crowds and high demand for parking as visitors from AYE Cams Townsville Toghimay and other districts attended. Local results highlighted Keswrand and Calas events with many juniors and senior races, reflecting a lively day at the bay and strong regional interest in surfing and related contests.

Ansiefail Thor Tive Rama Aye Cams Townsville Toghimay Duffin Katy Bay Pointe Calas Siwithy Murphy Claim Sax Ayr Duneam L.oriey Mimnian Piemir Bay Ray Baey Te Atria

Sailing Seniors Championship heats lead at Cairns regatta

The senior championship started with heats won by Blossom and Magnes Advan Trophy contenders. Sally Wood and Caroleen Fayreen show competitive form as trainees set the pace for the event.

Cairns Blossom NBS Iit Magnes Advan

Boxing Bout in Melbourne Ends Rough Night for Kemp

Melbourne November 2 A brutal fight at the stadium last night left Archie Kemp 1961, former national champion, in a punishing contest with Lee. Kemp faced a strong challenge as the bout unfolded, with the crowd watching closely for decisive moments and a possible comeback.

Melbourne Archie Kemp Shampion Lee

Bowling Notes and Winners At Local Match

In a dense scorecard from the local bowling club, Mrs. Gc Barclay leads in the A Division with a top score, while Mrs. E Boden earns the best tally in the B Division. Bowling highlights include J Horwood with three wins, Mrs. A Hastie and Mis EM Boden delivering strong performances, and a trophy donated by Mrs. J. F. tour awarded to the standout bowler.

Trurpsay WM. Warne Piret B. Miller Min. Q. Barclay Bundiss Ireland Hastie Sateen

Greyhound racing results and bets from Parramatta meet

A noisy Parra greyhound card recounts seven of eight favorites winning, punters scoring on Mult and Magram. Races note maiden wins for Maginib and Sou nl Sutin, with Black Rolitaire and Kwitt Blend among bold finishes. A lively day ends with strong pace, close finishes, and multiple prize placings.

Parramatta Pari Battin Ehu J? Ution France Maginib Sou Nl Sutin Rielwou Ricoate Apare McDionald Elcowte Aram Mutt Lary Bood Ad Peat Rolitaire Soolem Flire Moure Kwitt Blendets Consiatel

Bowling scorecard and player stats from Elcoave match

In the first innings Elcoave took two for 38 and Magrath four for 22 while McKavaegh took one for, Dmyson six for 19 and McDonald two for one. Northe, Fang Yuen, Shulry and Tyo contributed, with Dawron and Sundryie also noted. Five wickets for Diggers highlighted the bowling, Geraghey took four, and Snepperson was mentioned. In the second innings six wickets for nine, Petersen three for mine, Afflice three for, Wales three for Aulife 53, Walter 23, Rawnaey 18, Hurrison 12, McCauley 39, Hardy three for iv, Uniteds 19. First innings 73 Potts 19. Me jeraiders referenced.

Elcoave Magrath McKavaegh Dmyson McDonald Tar Orst Ruynes Geraghey Fat Snepperson Isayy Bal Ways Inbinga Ihree O'Nel Hoceing Gut Sod Hot Satin Ely Atek She McKay Meodrome Cannan Ave M Petersen Eign Petersen Wales Aulife Walter Not Our Rawnaey P. Hurrison Roy Out McCauley Hardy Uniteds Barths Potts Jeraiders

Bowls Club Trophy Match Delayed to Tuesday

In view of the NQDBA visit, the Bowls Club Trophy match between Price Bentley Lee and De Cora Forton Morris E Winkworth is rescheduled from Thursday to Tuesday November 1. Players list includes Ierney Keegatuston Healy Mestatoes Hod Wickworth and others. New members urged to attend at 1:45 pm with committee ladies meeting on November 13 at 2 pm.

Price Bentley Lee de Cora Forton Morris E. Winkworth NQDBA Lnsted Messames ‘Ierney Keegatuston Healy Mestatoes Hod Wickworth Inten Borne O'Connell Rae Birch Lewi McKinnon

Press Correspon dent Ordered to Leave Jugoblavia

Foreign Minister General Volebit directed a correspondent to depart Jugoblavia amid diplomatic tension. US ambassador Cavendiah Cannon reports the minister knew nothing of the action and promised to investigate the incident.

Beige Toreepondeat Volebit US Ambanador Cavendiah Cannon

Man O War Dead Le kingtom Ken Nov 1 AAP

Mas of Wer, America's best known horse, dies in apparent illness. The report from Ken details the horse’s status and its prominence in racing circles.

Lekingtom Ken Wer America

Young boy sentenced for three forest fires in Maine

A troubled youth, identified only by fragments, was sentenced for setting three forest fires in Maine. The case involved a weaponized claim of value and admissions, with the court ordering confinement within the state. Authorities aimed to deter arson and protect vulnerable forested zones across affected counties.

Bara Anny Maine

Boop Haul Report From Sydney Harbor Incident

A fragmented report from Sydney outlines a wallet con operation led by Second Collis in the Tringbor Nora Ingewight area. The incident occurred today at harbour Wy, with an evening dash described by witnesses and local authorities.

Sydney I ‘Collis Nora Ingewight Harbour

Turf Cairne Races Whgeta Tuesday Card

Raceday details note a fifth division event and a list of entries including Brave Beam My Fern and Princess Bick Bitly with numerous garbled names. The fragment suggests a Tuesday turf meet with multiple horses and numbers, but many words are unreadable.

Ada Song Iver Erige Saou Brave Beam Princess Bick Bitly Seth Gangsow Leaig Lady Fire Freuman Ben Gerry

Flemington Fields for Minor Events on Cup Day

Accents for the minor three on Melbourne Cup day outline entries and arrangements at Flemington Fields for the November program.

Melbourne

Joe Louis to Defend Title in 7OAR Rematch Fight

Joe Louis plans to defend his heavyweight title in a March bout if he retains it after the December 5 defense against Jersey Joe Wolcott. Wolcott’s promoter expressed preference for a rematch with light heavyweight Ernie Lasker or Lerner? The article confirms ongoing title defense plans and potential opponents.

Cadew Perr Amt Legal Service Joe Wolcott Couls Hi Maren Gither Lernevich

Russia condemns attacks on Turkey in London report

A London dispatch reports criticism of Russia's stance amid alleged attacks on Turkey. The piece notes condemnation of Russia's attitude as unjustified and highlights international reactions during the November era.

Russia Turkey

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