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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1946

Page

3

Cairns Aquatic Club fleet wins sec ind lap in tight final

Sunday’s sec ind lap saw eight boats contest a tight finish. Winorj led early, Phantom and Miss Dignity trailed, with Mavora and Blossom close behind. Nim and Sally ITl battled for positions as buoy turns and gusty winds shaped an eventful race.

Cairns Aquatic Club Blomom Hill Kev Doherty Mavora Danny Bolton Migs Ity Nim PGS 8 Ee Phantom Fred Black Ed Lewis Wiwart W. Coombs W. W. Bolton Digniae Atkinson Sally . Laycock Me Mavora D. Bolton Blossom K. Doherty Oith Nim S. Cadman Nas Missa Winori Miss Dignity Sally I Oenes Walsh's Creek Seshed Bony Hill's Wharf Sally IT Mavers N.B.3 N.B.S Winorj N.B Miss Ty Sally Ettom

Ballooner race results amid rough Brisbane skiff event volleys

The report describes a skiff race with multiple ballooners and groundings as Sally III led, Nim and Mavora chased, and N.B.S. timed fastest. Brisbane results follow with Irene, Heather, Joyous placing in 10ft skiff. Oxley Trainees and Queensland Training Squadron events show Guinea Gold Marris and Debonair in the training fleet. other boats include Coleen, Bea Witch, and Clip W John.

South Brisbane Irene E. Ware Heather Lucas Joyous G. Milne Sap Rose Seen Ch. Reon Srpera Minmael Oxley Sila Queensland Guinea Gold Marris Debonair Miers Leoni N. Johnston Perth Bea Witch N. Wright H._ Sorina Misra Helen C. Pittman Mowbray Park Clipper W. John Whit Willo Strights W Bay Sumy

Bermuda Church and Motor Controversy Sparks Debate

A fragmentary note from a church magazine discusses a Bermuda legal controversy over motor vehicles and church presence in the islands. The piece hints at religious figures and local attendance debates amid evolving transportation norms.

Bruce Am John

Cycling finals recount with Mc and Garrone leaders

In a multiheat cycling event the senior and junior divisions feature P Mc, Brown, and Gercene among finishers. Final results show Garrone and Ivancovitch placing second and first with close margins and laps between top finishers, plus multiple heats with times around 1.3 to 1.4 and decisive wins by Garrone and Ivancovitch.

P. Mc I. Brown G. Swanesteh A. Martin Gas P Mc Brown Berm Graham R. Clauss G. Tyenoowitch H. Garrone Wee G. Ivensevitch G. Stiles Clauss Haat I. Garrone A. Martin J. Sorbello J. Glendon Sean Dee E. Hyde Nash G. Matter Agi Ferd R. Melvin On & i E. Robin- Tine

Open welterweight crown goes to Les Fox at Hibernian Hall

The Gleaner reports Les Fox of England won the open welterweight amateur crown defeating F Lancaster Mossman in the final after three rounds and one minute 48 seconds of the fourth. Other winners include P Flood C Verevis Henderson J Walker in various four to nine stone divisions and semi finals with Fox by knock out in the welterweight bout.

Pyarighe Hibernian Hall Les Fox England Fox F. Lancaster Mossman P. Flood A. Hayes C. Verevis Henderson Ore Ix Colleton M.B J. Jarred J. Walker Martin ‘Ryan T. Rookwood P. O'Leary T. Eales T. Fallon MLB Malcolm Brown Edge Hl Snowy Johnson Tedcaster Momrman C Conway Toowoomba R. Hayes V Lesina L. Fox Kid” Josephs Mosman Mex Fraser AIF Oren

Petes LO Event Shifts to February 8

Local league hosts a petes event with teams and participants expected February 8 at the community center. Organizers urge attendees to arrive early for registration and standing-room-only seating.

Political Prisoners A Dutch Problem

The Raque reports about 60 to 76,080 political prisoners in the Dutch situation. They detail internment periods exceeding one year and note executions of Anton Mumert, leader of the Dutch Nazis, and Maz Blokzijl, a Dutch Goebbels figure.

Nesis Anton Mumert Nasis Goebbels Maz Blokzijl

Social life at United Nations Club in Washington

In Washington the United Nations Club hosts a lively social scene with Embassy Bay style events. Members, including Myron Taylor and other international figures, use the big house for dining and hosting, while fees vary by age and residence.

Washington Unitedations Club Dancas Washington Socie Era Society Embassy Bay Myron Taylor Ee Esmons Healee Peele Sete Coun

Military Training Report From Bombay Oct Thirteen

In Bombay on October thirteen a military training report notes preparations for both boys and men. Officials from the Work’s Ministry state ongoing efforts to maintain readiness and discipline across groups.

Bombay

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