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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1946

Page

2

Silent Duchess 3 Alm and Dasslin Mise Westsway 8 8

A race summary notes several horses including Silent Duchess 3 Alm and Dasslin Mise Westsway in a La Fuad Courier Hemisatere Haxton context. Other runners listed include Binnia Lasse, Constable Gay Ring, and Revenie Fee as part of a chaotic field for the Canteranry Handicap.

Alm Dasslin Westsway Maria la Fuad Hemisatere Haxton Gan Demamo Ea Staneetad Peanioalk Marie Athew Homeleigh Boonie Dick Pera Deliverance Chariock Scotch

Level Crossing Crash Damages Train in Sydney

Sydney November 28 The orange mail train engine and leading carriage were damaged when a lorry crossed into the railway crossing. Two men escaped injury as the wheels of the trailer caught and the lorry was crushed. the train bore on and the lorry area was damaged. There were 400 passengers aboard but no injuries reported.

Sydney

Summer Cup Double Weights Declamed

Sydney reports unclear notes about the Summer Cup with weights for a ribawick course. The fragment mentions names and events but specifics and context are obscured.

Sydney Walguts Ribawick

Bookmakers say sharpers defeat Brisbane bookies at racetracks

Brisbane bookmakers allege a gang of sharpers has beaten them for hundreds of pounds by backing known results. The irregulars are said to have exploited recent race outcomes, with bookies claiming ongoing efforts to catch the culprits.

Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Sharps

Cold Shower Inquiry Exonerates Wulley

A fragmented report from Sydnex in November details an inquiry into jockey A. Smulley and Cala Serbens, with mentions of Caeen Famese and Set Sang. The wording is garbled but implies Wulley has been exonerated after the cold shower inquiry.

Wulley Sydnex A. Smulley Cala Serbens Caeen Famese Et Wie

Watts Eastern Tour Exaberrations Reported In London

Fragmentary dispatch notes Watts Eastern Tour with military exaggerations. The brief mentions NRA Barr and London coverage dated November, with uncertain details and unclear attribution from AAP notes.

Watts NRA Ue Barr London Yeterday

Inquests Planned Over Labour Rebellion Rising Tensions

London reports two inquests into the Labour rebellion within government circles. The Labour national executive meets November 27 and a Parliamentary Labour Party gathering is set for November 22 to address clashes and restore party discipline.

London Labour Techves Zete Press Assocition Labour Party Atilee Morrison

Women vote in first election since liberation in municipal race

An American AP correspondent reports women voted today for the first time since liberation. observers say the results may indicate whether the female vote leans toward right wing social Christian or socialist liberal candidates, with legislative swings possible in the next elections.

Laft Maya Leopold

Assistant Attorney General knocks down anti-Negro group president

In Atlanta an argument in a judge's chambers spilled into violence as Assistant State Attorney General Dan Duke struck Emory Burke, leader of the Anti-Negro Columbiana Incorporated, amid a dispute over the state's move to revoke the organization's charter. Duke shouted he had taken all from Burke, while chaos followed and observers described the incident. The confrontation centered on accusations of delay tactics and alleged ethnic bias in the organization’s case.

Atlanta Georgia Dan Duke Emory Burke Columbiana Incorporated Duke Burketh Hey Burke

Dakota-on-Glacier Crash Lands in Alps

In Metainorn on November 24 a Dakota-on-Glacier crashed after being blown off course by a heavy head wind. Brien praised Captain for General Tate as the panel carried out inquiries into the incident. The pilot described the flight path and altitude challenges during the emergency.

Alps Ben Brien Tate

Door Jocks Standardised for Postwar Housing

Sydney report discusses standardised door locks and fittings for postwar housing schemes. Mr. D. V. Mill notes locks produced from dies will ease carpenters’ work, with corrosion resistant pressed steel and suitable Springs and Nevers. CARE food packages for Europe are described, including contents and delivery guarantees, with details on distribution and administration.

D. V. Mill Gtandarda Aameration Sydney Commonwealth Tomi Ileuder Australia Nevers Astralia Austin

Toy Market Booms Amid Postwar Toy Trends

Surviving postwar shifts push private firms to revive Christmas toy sales with American and local goods. New electronic trains and miniature cars join Mohair deer as manufacturers seek to spark a busy season while kids crave glamorous playthings and the latest entertainment devices amid scarce resources.

Meas Chilatmas Orting Australia Eide Queen Mery Elena Mayen Maine Dave Manta

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