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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1947

Page

2

Nomination Meeting in Old Town Delivers Tepid Result

The committee to abandon the annual programme reported weak nominations for the race meet next Sunday. Only nine nominations were revived. Chairman MA Fandelaur called for stronger entries, and Mr Finaby noted support for Tom in riding a Seventh Division event, with agreement on the programme for the Inn Annual Seventh Division.

Kre MA Fandelaur Finabiy Tom An. Ee Gramme Anes Aertiog Wiovision Annua

Wartime boxing star and Australian cyclist in mixed 1933 era sports recap

The article details boxing purses with Dawson earning over £2000 for defeating Vic Patrick last Monday night, plus a long note on Australian cyclist Russe Mockridge winning the Australian road championship in Sydney. It references a variety of 1930s sports figures, media coverage, and a glimpse into a photographer’s role.

Mockridge Sydney Viewrie

Boxer Ken Bailey Money Side Fight Game

Ken Bailey takes a practical view of boxing finances after a recent scuffle over pay at a stadium event. The piece notes questions about his treatment of deals and the broader money side of boxing while recounting the Monday night Patrick-Dawson bout and related stadium tensions.

Ken Bailey Patrick-Dawson Coriais Patek SG Bnaly Watiel Bie Will Nave

Work to Be Resumed at Opene th on e Colliery

The mineworkers secretary Arthur Hamer spoke in a workshop blaming the press for sowing confusion and said the union faced government opposition. A government commission announced work would resume at Thorpe colliery after abnormal conditions and a 21st shift proposal, with miners unable to complete the old stint.

Arthur Hamer Prem Hall eNom South York Britain London Reuter Threr Et Grimethorpe Tate Inter Seine Githorpe

Advertising events and exam notices amid obfuscated text

Fragmentary OCR reads as a notice about examinations and applications involving names like Lorie, Marvien, Fasimel Inguatrs, Duly Clas ms, and Viet eet con fooaia pons. The garbled lines advertise forms and deadlines, with unclear dates or locations.

Sydney Mar Charged Prevectior and Possible Others

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Sydney Mar was charged withPrevectior and suggest that others may also face charges. No clear dates or full names are confirmed.

Sydney betting inquiry details unclear and incomplete

Fragmentary report discusses betting evidence and inquiries dated April 10. Names and places are garbled making specifics hard to extract.

Loss of onion crop hits Brigeane in rough season

Sept 15 report notes railway stock and supply issues affecting onion harvest near Brigeane. The fragmentary text mentions crops damaged and transport delays, with local traders bracing for lower yields and higher prices as crews work to restore shipments.

Surplus Bank Staffs Positions In Poet Option

Postmaster General Benster D Cameron stated notes would mark widtemeaL There are plenty if Hobe te be Atied in the Pu Comer is Barman. Government would satonigporate and insurance tom Paniee if not may anything.

Benster D. Cameron Barman Tom Paniee Oeaenans

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