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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1945
Page
2
The fragment mentions Harry Hood and a license matter tied to a QTC arrest or related case. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item centers on Hood and a licensing action connected to a person named Clay Tage.
A noisy grid of greyhound races at Parramatta Park features My Dusy close in the top brake with Black Boston failing to keep pace. Idol and Novelty Mise Valiant Ta it present strong challenges as races unfold with vivid descriptions of lapped dogs, back pacing, and strategic moves. The report covers third place, consolation events, and the final results across several heat races with multiple named dogs and drivers.
October 2. Alee Buxton knocked out Frank Duittl in the first three rounds at a Melbourne bout. Bernie Dunn scored a victory over Ron Brain last night, outpointing him.
Fragmented text shows names, teams, places, dates and scores in a chaotic sports page. It mentions Pawel, War prep, River, Brag a River, and multiple unverified figures, with references to matches or events and several personal names embedded amidst the garbled OCR.
An eclectic racing summary covers Brisbane bets on Big Bet Om St Fairy and Gliver Link, with mentions of Ralbane Porter, Clive Marsh, and Reamnbird Punetine. The report notes Great Victory’s performance, Melbourne Cup prospects at Flemington, and various punters’ wagers, including substantial sums at Randwick.
Melbourne October 1 A Burwood Handicap event results in disqualification for the trainer and jockey over the Are Bacchus and Solita lineups. The race featured Viva and Solita among the contenders with various horses listed under jockeys and trainers. Final times show a close finish and multiple horses contended for the win.
Melbourne Cup outcome reported from a rain affected day at Flemington. The field faced a slick track and the winner emerged under challenging conditions as betting and performance marked the event.
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Fragmented OCR describes Operation Pluto pment around local wartime anxieties. Mentions Lord Louis and Continental eyeing operatang Yea, with engineers and cable laying across the Channel. Notes challenges, machinery, and plans for vast cable making capacity.
Fragmented OCR reports describe trials and testing around the Operation Pluto project in Britain. It notes pipe manufacturing, welding, and engineering challenges, plus references to ships, the Mersey and Rhine regions, and the broader wartime industrial effort supporting D-Day.
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Elias Carles known as the iron man of Merion and a former president died in Mexico City on October 3 at age 68. He led Merion communities and was recognized as a longtime public figure.
An early report describes two way radio systems enabling vehicle to vehicle and vehicle to phone network communication. Bell Telephone tests in Philadelphia and other sites show compact mobile radio units powered by car batteries, aiming to extend forwarding lines across the country with relay stations and private car installations, signaling a shift toward in car telephone service.
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