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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
3
Report from Sydney telegrams notes Epsom Metropolitan Doubles and the turf agenda. Castlereagh and Buonae are listed with possible backing. the event details include 4 am Friday timing and mentions various races and cholera context.
Fragmentary schedule lists events at Gordonvale Atherton and Innlatast Dotoner Salen with dates September 1 2 and October 18. Entries reference annual meetings and a series of games with implied sports figures and venues in a troubled transcription.
A rally by the Cairning District Motor Cycle Club is arranged for Sunday to Lake Barham. Riders meet at 9 am at the High School corner, travel via Kuranda, and proceed to Kipande garage. Rewards include best turnout, machine, rider, and a lucky-number prize.
Entries gather for a Saturday boxing tournament with top contenders and prospects from the era. Notables like Mossel, He Lee, and Bert Healy are listed among entrants as athletes prepare for the event at a Northern venue. Competitors will travel to Saturday Fitness to compete in bouts that may produce champions.
The listing outlines seedings for the singles championships featuring players from Czechia Australia and Australia with entries including See Fe and J Drobay. It notes seeds and expected performances as the event approaches in a series of alliance notes from U S Tennis.
United States rail workers accepted a wage raise as part of a national arbitration award. The increase, reportedly to 18 cents per hour for maintenance and related classifications, was pushed by the bargaining parties and supported by union and management representatives.
Good nominations arrive as the Ma-Hookmakers meet to set the draw for stands at the PRIN Series event led by O'Donnell. WG Ddonnell is noted in the proceedings.
Racing summary highlights Esa and Asad clashes at Albion Park on August 16 in various divisions. Notable finishes include Beau Laurel winning a mile event and Duppes Laneed among top tastes in a fast-paced card. Previous week results show Terra In Albion Park Plate actions with multiple horses like Glittering Gar and Sir Standfast returning strong showings.
Fishing notes report some members have not eaten yet shows Antuur Priehard and party catching trout well. The notes list several names with scores or weights and say a meeting will be held tomorrow at the wallslphere.
The azure balcony will open to view two races for gifts and one for the trainee on opening day. A large entry fee will fund the starter and afternoon program with officials serving from the laries committee. Northern Builders, Mr Ted Woostord praised the event and early results show potential.
A jumble of notices lists a public meeting about railway rates and a tennis association gathering at REBALLA Hall. Also announced are a dentist sought for a special committee, a hospital board invitation, and a fall meeting scheduled for Thursday September 8 at 7 30 o clock.
Sydney reports Patrick detailing injuries and retirement plans after a boxing bout. He recalls near victory, blacking out, and planning future work while credits his strength and two children. An upcoming Dawson fight was announced amid retirement talk and venue notes.
A Sept 5 report from the Lamafal Chamber of Commerce president Mr RK McKay states that commonwealth subsidies on various goods rise with freight limits. Wholesale merchants and retailers face higher costs, and many may need to raise prices or cut lines. The piece notes potential impacts on hats, dates, and imported items, with carriers and price branches poised to add charges.
A pensioner's case was heard by Str. L Mansell at the Fenis ai Court of Pern Sessions this morning. The plaintiff, a Mercer from South Inn, claimed £400 and 2/1574 as money paid in advance for a proposed sale. The defendant agreed to repay £100 but failed despite several requests. The case was adjourned for two weeks.
The report suggests the Davis Cup title could change hands as contenders vie for supremacy. Details remain sparse in the fragmentary text.
Fragmentary report cites Premier Onin declaring no change after a US visit to China. Text mentions figures from the United Beatay Sea and references to various officials, with unclear context and garbled names.
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