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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1946
Page
3
A fragmented set of scores shows N middle initials and players Mids Pickworth and HL Pickworth achieving marks, with numbers 72 60 70 7 0 7 indicating a sequence of results or tallies from a local game or event. The readable items suggest player names and numeric outcomes in a concise sports brief.
A collection of fragmented answers includes Ronald Cotman and J Drobny from Czechoslovakia, Yvon Petra of France, Pauline Bets of the USA, plus Sir Percy Blakeney. Items mention natural vegetable jelly, Malcolm MacDonall, and a reference to the 1th century. Australia appears among mislaid entries with notes on praise, a bird with fined family, and garbled phrases about vocabulary and dates.
The report covers A Grade action from the fifth series at Rovers with Mulry, Welch, Bergman, Hinsch, Boniface, McGrath, Boniface, Turner and Armbrust among players noted for dismissals and partnerships in First Innings. The fragment cites fielding and bowling notes including catches and bowled dismissals.
Thure Parker and Streames led a high scoring game with 25-17 while Rae Favell and Gorton showed form in another contest. Atherton beat Topaz outright in Tebleland competition. W. Russell 38 and Gillman 3 for 21 anchored Atherton’s first innings. Topaz replied 108 then 112 with Kenton 44 and J Seth 7 key, Atherton remain on 24 points.
Fragmented OCR lists dates for events in December across locations including Melbourne Melbourne December 19 20 and Sydney New South Wales. The text mentions Queensland South Australia and Eastend South Wales with scattered day numbers and place names missing clear context.
The Cairns Coursing Club held its annual meet at Parramatta Park on Saturday with seven events. Why Worry, unbeaten in two starts, narrowly lost to Lone John by a half head in the main race, as Bright Hazel finished third. Other heats featured Cairns Flier and Soolan, with finals to follow for Gillam Handicap divisions.
In Buenos Aires Premier plans a five year program amid economic pressures. The cabinet will act without reference to Congress, relying on presidential authority. Proposals seek a 50 cent tax increase to fund aviation and tourism, and reduce costs on certain imports.
A fragment from a Brisbane hotel council discussion argues for relaxed dress at public functions. The writer urges council leaders to drop coats at next event, noting men in fighting forces favor more hygienic living and questioning hotel dress at gatherings.
Allied headquarters report says Nane repatriated after the war, Tomio AP dispatch notes the vessel returned to the Pacific Ocean region as operations ended.
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