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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1942
Page
6
An unclear clipped text references ballots and auctions with amounts such as 880, 300, 800, 600 and 1000, but context and entities are garbled. It mentions groups and shares and measurements, likely a fragmented notice or financial item without coherent names or dates.
Windbrook wins Campsie Handicap at Roshill with bets including 88 to 1 and 2 on win and place. Amberspear and Spearare show strong Sydney form, with Amberspear tipped for Summer Cup and Tattersall Cup. High Rank wins at Albion Park. Tranquil Star eyed for Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with Beasley in pursuit of leads and race strategy.
Bowls at Innisfail on November 18 feature results from the Invitational Green Bellary Willems. Matches include Robertson against Connor and Meyer versus Pupchara with scores 19 to 9 and 23 to 25 respectively. Other pairings list multiple winners and upcoming semifinals with the Wright team to face the final winners.
An excerpt describes a pitched clash in Rio de Janeiro with police fighting Japanese settlers in San Paolo State. Japanese elements are said to have ambushed, attacked, and cross examined people as police surrounded and jailed three yellow angels.
Atherton board at The Cairns Peat discussed hospital service after the death of Mr. Pran and reviewed subscriptions to support the Rewpilal fund. They approved direct monthly remittance, planned repairs, maternity ward discussions with the Health Department, and staff changes including Sister Jordan’s resignation. Financials showed October activity with rising subscriber collections and hospital occupancy statistics.
Melbourne Cup items listed include Priv a, Tranquil Arar, Trader, Veluciy Wilaar, Souiar, Mere Bay Panain, Colon Wear, Prainedaie Ronative Isarbard D Munro associated with a racing event. The text references an offered item and a list of names, implying stakes or entries in a horse racing context.
A United States court report indicates Mane Haupt, a member of the cited group linked to U-boat activity, was arrested amid treason charges. The fragmentary text notes involvement with a broader conspiracy and legal actions ongoing as authorities pursue further details.
The King wore the Admiral of the Fleet uniform and took the salute from St Pauls steps after a Civil Defence Day parade in London. More than 1500 officers and men marched while thousands lined the route to Cathedral services. The King and Queen appeared amid the national event.
The Atherton Ambulance Transport Brigade held a dance at the newly opened Shire Hall on Wednesday night to celebrate the Queensland Ambulance Brigade anniversary. A large attendance from town and nearby areas, with servicemen present, heard remarks from Mr Mason and tributes to former superintendents and long service in the ambulance.
The ceremony saw Mira Gordon receive a framed Honour Certificate from the ladies entertainment committee president in gratitude for her extensive work on behalf of the Brigade. Mrs Gordon was given a standing ovation as the certificate was presented, with speakers praising her energetic organizing across Atherton Ravenshoe and other centers, and noting ongoing efforts to promote welfare and support.
A garbled wartime address emphasizes fighting for liberty and rights, urging national unity and readiness to wage war in defense of the nation amid unsettled circumstances. The fragmented text hints at principled resolve and duty to country.
Disjointed OCR text lists terms like Carboniferous, Strait of Bonifacio, investment stocks, banks, metal gold, gun shares, and a November 17 1941 reference. It includes scattered names and fragments such as Clarke, Australian, Bowen, and what appears to be trading or quotation notes. The readable content is sparse and ambiguous.
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