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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1942
Page
6
Australian horse racing summary notes several contenders and trainer comments. Baroda rides strong despite recent absence while Dewar and Rosehill rivals chase stakes outcomes. Selections focus on form, barrier returns, and potential outcomes for the Spring Handicap and related events.
Ballot takes many out with Neceptors deleted in the ballot while 39 were removed from the Yarraman Handicap. Two divisions of Yarraman loom with Philander and Grid Heard strong Derby contenders. Distinction and Tubitarata head Canfield Cup and Hurdle hopes, while Virile and Director look promising in Welter and Cup events.
Fragmentary notes show a schedule between local weather and venue with unclear wording. Mentions surface areas like Surya morning and Soyma with unreadable names, implying an upcoming game or practice. Details are too garbled to confirm teams or exact times.
Reginal track event sees Schmide, Staonensen and Walsh in close chase as several sprinters battle to narrow gaps. Stechensen edges nearer the leaders with a late surge, while Walsh and other riders follow through the final stretch. The field stays tight as the dock-markers and spectators watch the final metres, with several riders recording strong times on the tricky eight-tile setup.
September 18 results list Tollewine and Atherton standouts with names such as Cornish, Mymes, and Cv. Social VG Yount and Amolt figure in singles. Notable scores include Cornish 490.0 and Burke 98 while teams like Dawson, Kelty, Gearme, and Pewsey appear in a tangled roll call of players and placements.
In remarks praising Allied air power, Senator Cameron notes Allied planes match and exceed Japanese craft. He cites airmen with combat experience proving Allied machines superior. Australian Beaufort bombers in the north deliver complete satisfaction to the Air Force.
Canberra September 17 the report notes an approach to ban seprendiatees via the Sunday Telegraph. The Speaker Mr W Nairn indicated no direct approach would be rejected and would be considered if presented. Sir Charles Marr and Mr M Hughes were cited as others involved in the discussion about the proposed ban.
In Canberra on September 11 the Minister for Customs Senator Meane told Senator Sempson that an increase in soldiers war pensions based on the rise in cost of living would be considered and an announcement would be made.
In Rio de Janeiro on September 18, reports describe American actions as they place the nation on a complete war footing. The scene notes heightened morale and international pressure reflected in military posture and allied coordination.
Incomplete text discusses the capital of New Guinea and population estimates. Mentions oil and a company or website fragment with unclear numbers. No coherent events or quotes to confirm.
Fragmentary OCR text yields unclear memory of events. It mentions memes, a showy piece, and vague references to a court or authority. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
Sydney September 17 Employees at John Darling colliery stopped work to repair fowl houses and fences after a stoppage despite lodge appeals for continuous production. The mine employs 450 men and yields 1700 tons daily. Borehole seam at Burwood idle due to management issues while North Wallarah colliery sits idle from damaged power lines.
About 1900 male and female munitions workers are idle in two stoppages at Paget and another defence site. Strikers warn that without settlement up to 2000 more could be affected. The dispute centers on non unionists with one plant halting work over a dismissed worker who refused to join the union and allegedly insulted a shop steward.
In Mexico City President Camacho pledged to stay with democracies during a patriotic demonstration attended by six former presidents. He affirmed Mexico's determination to cooperate with democratic partners until victory is achieved.
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