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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1951
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR style listing shows times and program snippets such as concerts, lectures, and sports segments. Entries mention broadcasts like Cricket notes, Australian composers, culture talks, and children’s programming along with musical performances and general listings.
On Saturday 35 CAMNE Associates took part in a natiorod bustcase match, an event featuring skilled players in a competitive round. Multiple teams competed with local professionals observing, showcasing strategic play across several rounds.
A report notes Williamson suffers a collar bone fracture after a fall at Boomer Valley. Details mention transfer plans and related suspensions affecting racing headlines and Melbourne Cup connections.
A rain affected Cairns versus Mareeba match saw Cairns bowlers led by Cairns’ five for 48 by Petersen and five for 62 by Blyton in a delayed innings. Opening partnerships stalled as conditions favored neither pace nor spin with batsmen Toll and Webb contributing to a 170 total for Mareeba while Cairns struggled to chase in murky fielding conditions.
A fragmented club notice lists members and opponents for upcoming events. Names include Mrs Milford, Mrs Kling, Mr McHarrie, Mrs Thorp, Mrs Crowley, and others with partial scores and dates noted for Thursday and Saturday play, plus references to Cock of the Walk and various pairings.
A transcription of multiple local notices shows vacancies and lease actions. Items include a warehouse sale timetable for October 31 afternoon, a stenographer recruitment in industrial sales and service, and a Matron position at Atherton Hospital Board with salary details and vacancy particulars.
In Rockhampton a weekly stock report notes record prices driven by drought and scarcity. A bullock sale and a standout cow sold for high sums, with buyers like JE Mayne. prices hit new highs despite harsh conditions. The record surpassed the prior two week peak as demand remained strong.
A Townsville court case over gaming instruments moves forward as prosecutors seek action against alleged illegal equipment. Details outline charges, potential penalties, and involved parties.
Local stamp shop advertises rubber stamps for every purpose with production within seven days. They claim to handle any design and text to ensure customer satisfaction.
J M Gray and Co advertise the Innisfail Turf Club races on Saturday November 10 offering a programme of races with purses including a wandicap and various division hacks and handicaps. The notice lists the club secretary box and telegraphic contact details.
Fragmented text references a wrestling claim involving Ray Robbe0 and Australia as a future home for a world title. Mentions Paul Cart and Jimmy Suavery with notes of past light and heavyweight champions and ongoing expectations for Sands.
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