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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1946
Page
3
A jumbled OCR passage lists numerous personal names, places, and terms across many lines. It reads like an index of people and subjects, with scattered references to handicaps and divisions, but lacks coherent narrative or clear events. The piece preserves names such as ALBION PARK and various individuals, yet provides no resolvable news item or outcome.
The Northern District Racing Association board meeting on September 1 called on registered bookmakers and clerks lacking licences to appear by the next monthly meet. Following Mahallee Bee and Vente on McKinley, the executive was advised to impound McKinley 1000 and suspend others. Licences were granted to A E Husson and G Curre, clerks G R Dickenson, A C ure, and L Ganleskeys, with various racing dates set for the Georgetown Hack Club and appeals scheduled for September 18 to October 21 at several venues including Tumoulin Mareeba Innistail and Cerna.
The report covers OBA activities in Adelaide and upcoming Cairns events, noting J Reed’s reception, rising club formations, and plans to assist northern Queensland groups. It details a Masonic Club program, the FNQDBA Hay Cup, and travel and schedule notices for Atherton, Ingham, and Cairns districts, with names of committee members and Returned Soldiers.
Fragmented OCR text lists golf related terms and names, with references to players, fees, and matches. The content is garbled, making precise entities hard to identify, but hints at a scheduled event tonight with a special reception and possible player participation.
Melbourne race notes describe Gallant Gentleman at CaulfieldMentone featuring Black Law Anstey and Geronimo in the Meotherlie Handicap and other contenders. The focus is on Gallant Gentleman's prospects, weight drops and rival form as racing heads toward Mentone Cup and Caulfield events with notes on Anstey Black Law and New Yorker among key rivals.
Readable names and dates are sparse in the damaged text. The fragment mentions boxing, locations in Brisbane, and scattered names such as Dison Manche and Dewi Hawthornt but provides no coherent event details, results, or proper nouns to form a complete summary.
Fragmented report details members and teams in regional curling matches. Names such as W Stewart L Tyler Arvolt J Bulesch Cowie D Mier Narney Andrews Edmonds Kinner Accardy Liter and cycles of ends are noted, with Listers team building an ice lead and Edmunds finishing strong. A social games result is listed alongside match names and players.
Leinster defeated their opponent with a late rally, turning a deficit into a 14 point win as sturdy defense limited the rivals. Key players including Dengs, Malpas, and Singer contributed, with notable performances from Archdall and Robertson on the day.
A fragmentary OCR snippet mentions a location PQ Baw 640 with unclear context. The readable words hint at a street scene or domain reference but lack coherent facts to identify persons organizations or events. Further legible text is needed for a reliable summary.
The Emersiés club annual handicap tournament concluded last weekend with strong showings from juniors and veterans. Mayes beat Turner in a final decisive stage while Daly, Mawdsley, O’Neill, and Mawdsley claimed key wins in singles and doubles events. Nominations open for six club championships across three grades next weekend as finals details emerge.
A Cairns cricket notice invites organizations to submit applications for a junior fourth team. It lists youths under eight and mentions a meeting tonight at Resalla to adopt rules and discuss inter-association activities, divisions, and a potential B grade competition.
Greyhound racing at Parramatta Park features seven races led by the Fifth Race main event. Notable bets include Brick Boson aiming for another win after recent placings. Brindle Lass, Babinda's Idol, and Gala Far among contenders. Nola Gale and Reece also noted in early selections.
On Saturday last a bogey competition was led by Father Meagher with a 1 up margin. Other players listed include Bexvery Downs Turner Stockwell Waldbyoun Smith Kinaston Skene NeGrath and Gargas Sharpe, with results noted as 8 net for Gos and McGrath. The Hi associates’ division was won by Mire Pawsey with a net 1.
Innisfail hosts Associates Day on September 12 with Stes. Lees trophy to be contested. The 18 hole strike format requires a precise draw to pair players, and associates are urged to arrive early and finish teeing off by 2:13 PM.
Clippings recount Cliff Thiede, American wrestler in Sydney, training amid fights with alley cats. He endured cuts and injuries on hands while training for a fifth-division championship in West Texas, using cats as sparring partners to build speed and stamina.
Longtime reader Ray Ryal, a farmer from Wattle Retreat, Budauman, recalls Joe Palooka's battles and personal moments from the strip's early days. The reminiscence covers punches, friendship with Kaobey and Jerry, tender scenes, and legendary tall tales.
Advertised events invite applications for positions and works across Lackey, Dunlop, and Alberton areas. Notices cover removal of riparian vegetation, planning for baby restrooms and other facilities, with tenders due by September 18 at Shire Course Chambers Alterton.
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