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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1945
Page
2
In a concise note from a regional paper, participants competed in a local cane race with community attention and informal results. The fragment lists participants and locations, underscoring a small town gathering and festive spirit.
Fragmentary OCR item reports an embanced event with limited readable facts. Names and precise details are missing, but the snippet indicates a notable incident or notice with unclear identifiers and numbers.
A fragmented notice appears to reference a local matter involving Clauson and a party named Pras with a terse addressable phrase. Details are unclear and no concrete dates, entities, or actions are readily identifiable from the readable text.
Fragmentary notes from Sydney racing events show scattered names, owners, horses, and places with late captions. The text lacks clear events or outcomes, leaving only a jumble of persons and terms without verifiable actions or results.
Fragmentary OCR text from Randwick area listings mentioning names Seema Rock Heat Teree Beta Clement Deb Ry Parone Sean etc. Includes scattered phrases about tenants and editorial notes with unclear context. No coherent event or clear date or place beyond Randwick and generic names.
A fragmented match report centers on Cairns led turns and key plays by players including Jago, Carroll, and Meewan. Bradford faces a stern screen as Calton and Seere push forward with tactical moves, while crowd reactions mark the tense halftime and subsequent scoring exchanges.
Fragmentary text shows names and items unclear. Mentions Bruce Weed Gla Laay Mineavai Drew Win and Pek Tees in a mixed sequence. Unable to determine a coherent event, date, or place from readable content.
The page lists a busy race program at Mentone with numerous entries and results. It notes horse names such as Lord Badder and Meriden, plus jockeys and trainers, detailing handicaps, distances, and times. A long table presents CHAPTER 347 and race results, with performances around 1 minute 37 seconds for sprints and other events.
Old Barney, a 70 year old stadium cleaner, recalls his late dog Dinky tied to his long standing church visits each September. Dinky accompanied by a litter of pups and Dinky’s mother created a small family of dogs near the stadium, with Dinky performing circus like acts during nights at the stadium.
A colorful archival portrait traces Old Barney from circus roots to fame as a top comedy clown. The piece recounts his early escape to join Wallalla Bros and later tours, his diving stunts, camera work, and rise to headline status with international circuits.
A long fragment recounts featherweight boxer Joe Bissaker as a youth in a 150 foot film cut from a newsreel nearly ten years old. It covers his early boxing exhibitions, family ties, and coaches, noting his later triumphs and a state featherweight title bid.
An English Test match crash left Wild Bill Rogers with leg injuries and gangrene. An acetylene torch freed his bike as doctors prepared for a potential amputation. Night-long vigil followed, delaying surgery. Rogers later fought back with several more sprint attempts and a planned comeback at Sydney Sports Ground.
Riverina teamster W Bubs Mazoudier recalls a near fatal mudbank rescue of a foal at the Bogan River about 400 yards from a landmark. The incident haunted him yet also brought pride as a crowd cheered the save. Over the years he faced regrets and moments of joy tied to racing, horses, and a notable Parkes meeting ride.
A garbled OCR fragment references government actions, prices, and trade in a wartime context. It mentions "VP Day," industry plans, inter state trade, and prices, with unclear names and dates. The readable portions suggest record of economic policy discussion during a conflict era.
The text blends scattered notes on wartime topics and a Stableford golf competition. It mentions names like Sam, Mrs Polley, and O'Neill, with references to Britain and London landmarks, and hints at wiretap or microphone activity. The golf section lists players and scores from a Stableford entry, including Bree, Grimins, and Mornin, alongside incomplete race and route details.
A garbled account notes a crowded Parramatta Park greyhound meeting on Saturday with mentions of Cherie Seales, Sergeant Chris, and multiple course names. It references betting odds such as 3 to 1 and references various dogs and handlers, but OCR errors obscure exact details and outcomes.
At Atherton on September 3 the Cricket Club held a meeting to decide team leadership and memberships. Nominations named Roger Browh and Joe Walker for captaincy of the two teams, with selections for other members and committee roles discussed amid protests and confusion.
A fragmented OCR of a horse racing card lists numerous names and races by course number, including horses such as Scarlet Rose Midee and Tara Chief, with various lengths and placements. The garbled text shows times, distances, and private notes on several seventh courses and consolation events, typical of a race meet program.
In a compact clash, Warm suffered a narrow defeat in a tight match as spectators watched a gritty set of exchanges. Despite the close scoreboard, the effort highlighted key moments and tactical showcases from both sides.
A garbled report notes plans involving Veest planes and Grunny Cogan with references to RAFY and possible Fer and Taly entities. The text mentions December and Dalathonng Tester and implied deliveries or actions.
The record lists calendar dates for action items under NDRA ACTA with unclear entries including names like Barents, Donia, Alberto and Teta. Fragmentary OCR yields uncertain event details and locations.
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