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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
6
The Catras Hack Club plans a race meet at Cannon Patt tomorrow with excellent nominations for the med at tn ak eve Pye Brot race starting at 2. Cairne depart 12 500 1 pam end 156 ppm. Bookmakers' stands drawing at 1 pam today. Riders must specify colours at nomination or borrow colours if lacking. Ingo weighted at 931 for the Division Heck event tomorrow.
At Albion Park Brisbane on September 16 Brumond won the hurdles over Gartilin and Imacus by three lengths. Final three furlongs were 41 seconds. Prince Eagle ran half mile in 82 seconds with last three furlongs in 40 seconds. Flying Admiral beat Tomahawks Hour by seven lengths over half mile and others posted varying three furlong times.
The board reviewed the Civil Defence Department particulars for employees. The August fires were reported with two drills attended and full crew. Repairs progressed, four members ready in equipment, and auxiliaries discussed. Accounts totaling £25 15s 2d were approved for payment. Present: McDonnell Whitchurch Armanatro Boyle Watson Wake-Ting.
The Tereton hospital committee notes the appointment of Sever BL Madde confirmed and the financial statements for August presented. Income £1709 approved for payment, with reports from the medical officer and matron received. August inpatient and outpatient remittances total 2 11s and 3s respectively.
The ACU boxing tournament is listed for Sunday at Bobby Crane Stadium Parramatta Park with weigh in at 10 am. Bouts include Laurie Prandolini 135 to Babinds v Harry Hammon RAAF and several 1b 1a contests among USA UK RAN and Australian Army fighters.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research announces a new BKB dressing to treat sheep blowfly maggots. It promises nonirritant, more stable action than prior formulas and can be prepared by grassers themselves. Manufacturers interested should apply to the Chief of Economic Entomology, CSIR, Box 109, P.O. City, Canberra.
A historical report outlines methane gas production and underground gasworks. Techniques include horizontal drilling, vacuum extraction, and burning coal seams to convert energy with claimed high efficiency. A Russian method pushes gas to surface via steam and oxygen combustion routes.
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