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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
2
Incoherent OCR text mentions Philips brand and lamp related terms. The fragment cites Philips lamp notes and a mysterious abstract line about a lid. No clear incident or date, but references to Philips and bulb/lamp items appear across rooms.
A fragmentary report from a race meeting at Cannon Park on August 16 describes jockeys guiding mares and horses in a card that includes divisions and notable times. The text mentions Second Division and Fourth Division hacks with scattered names and results.
An obscure Septambver morning report notes a withdrawn flight from the Enno wt 1194 clerk and references Metropolitan Ties, rumours of tax oil, and possible price extension. Captain Praunfelder leads a discussion on a long nineee, while the Metropol Bortasiin is mentioned in relation to the procedure.
Fragmented OCR text preserves few clear facts but indicates Newmarket sales and bidding, with references to multiple names and terms. The readable portion suggests a list style report of eight notable bids or sales activity, though many words are garbled. The probable item centers on bidding events at Newmarket with named participants.
Australian golf championships will be played next year as announced by the New South Wales Golf Council president Mr Bein Dales toe. The championship will be held at Kalang Griffith hamfenmin and will also feature the cane ray as part of the event.
Fragmentary text discusses centralisation and political branding around a Country Party figure, mentioning a Warren and a winking reference, with unclear connections to broader events or dates.
The Gordonvale and Cairns bowling clubs dominated a weekend meet with mixed results. Players like Alec McKenzie and Trent Alec scored notable wins, while Darley, Crowley, and McGrath posted strong performances amid a crowded slate of rinks and grades. The Cairns squad showcased depth, with staunch competition across sections, and the Masonic Club invited a visit for an upcoming match.
Local athletics feature a chaotic recap with names such as Gordonvale Babinda Atherton Inn-sis-fail Vale and Masonic listed among participants. Winners include Dave Thomas and a standout mix of athletes across rounds, with final notes on standings and rivalries shaping upcoming events.
Campbell and Horne spearheaded a tight contest as Campbell edged The Strange and Newt by a small margin. Horne won key battles with Mevner and peers, while other players like Shaw, Wolfe, Praner, Mayer, and Clarke contributed in varied roles amid the scoreline.
The Gordonvale Juniors secured a spot in the Lou Barnes Cup final after a hard fought match against rivals. The club benefited from generous support, with E2/2s donated by Mr Barnes to aid the team. Deep into the season, the team showcased resilience amid challenging conditions on Sunday.
Fragmentary OCR reads as bizarre lines about a cold double eucalyptus and a character named Grouody. Named entities are unclear and sources show garbled wording. no coherent events or dates emerge.
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