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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
3
The article lists teams and players across grades, noting two draws and matches cancelled. It mentions officials and umpires, with references to Bet and Pry, and includes multiple player names such as G. O'Neil, J. Chari, Metis, and G. Wit. It details scheduling and expected results for a busy weekend.
A new U S air service with a route between New York and Ireland begins its third week of operation. The 3000 mile crossing reportedly takes about 15 hours, roughly one seventh the time of the fastest ocean liner. Passenger fare is 08 for a single trip.
London October 4 AAP Concessions boosted Stock Exchange trades and renewed demand for British shares as investors welcomed cheaper money. The Evening Standard’s financial correspondent noted that excess profits tax cuts and a proposed income tax reduction spurred a scramble to buy popular shares.
The third swim of the meet drew a well attended crowd on Friday. Swimmers showed fine form led by Bentor and Gina with strong performances. The race produced excitement among spectators and officials. Tonight the fourth swim in the rest petite thal grades will feature new competitors. Novelty events diving and big gala races are on the card. Program begins at 7:30 pm with entries due in the club room. Handicaps announced for Tiny Tots and junior girls, with senior grades to follow. Roster includes Down, McInty, Wyer, Weatherborn, Nevins, Morrie, Newell and others.
In Canberra on October 25 reports describe army clothing as raglike and shabby, blamed on shortages and policy issues. Officials including Deputy Leader Clagett discuss defense fabric shortages and potential reforms for home security and supply chains.
Thousands of soldiers praise a powder for tinea and rashes, saying it relieves sore feet prickly heat and itching. The note mentions Bemishes and amazinkty, with warnings of scarce supplies and big tins appearing in war packs across areas.
Investment story notes Petersburg firms and markets with partial names and dates. Fragmentary OCR yields unclear entities but points to a Friday event involving gold and water stock fluctuations, with October 2m 1688 as a sprouting timestamp.
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