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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1946

Page

4

Woollen Industry Progress in Australia

Canberra dispatch outlines woollen industry growth in Australia, noting wool as the prime export and this sector’s expanding manufacturing base. It cites employment figures across regions, production value, and the broader secondary industries involved, with statistics for the year 19xy. The report details exports and imports tied to wool goods and related textiles, reflecting the industry’s economic impact.

Canberra Bert Lywaith Aze Iralia Winnet Stegne Australia St Say Fabers Tactary Runtaltiers Victoria New Sowlfi Wales Uy South Aus Queensland Tesmania Wien Aluitalia Iain Pee Tate Emmaler

Annual General Meeting and district event notices in Regal Hall

The first delegates meeting of the district association was held in Regal Hall with representatives from 11 teams. Upcoming fixtures include United Roywin at Cairns North and Warstabe Kangaroos vs Higa senod Rockets at Northy Cau Reserve, with play commencing October 5 and no later than 2:28 pm.

Inewoos Whero Assetutin Fae Regal Hall Delicates Vigara Stans Raya UN Are— United Roywin Cairns North Sezer Warstabe Kangaroos Higa Senod Rockets Northy Cau Reserve Shammacks Graylonvale Creerlotvale Y

Edmonton Boxing Tournament Preview With Notable Boxers

Local Edmonton boxing fans await a staged tournament featuring Cyril Jubinson and the Archer brothers among others. The event promises an entertaining display with a lineup including Artie Powell of Tully Jumbo and notable local contenders.

Tom Cyril Jubinson Irothers Il the Tablel The Archer Brothers

Mount Wilson Observatory Seeks Sale in Pasadena

The Mount Wilson Observatory near Pasadena is listed for 425000 dollars with Albert C. Chilis proposing retirement. The sale includes the mountain property and limited mentions of broadcasting ties while a younger successor is suggested to take over.

Pasadena California Mount Wilson Carnegie Institution Observatory Albert C. Chilis Mount Wilson Observatory Pews

Cairns Club schedules next week's competition games

Cairns Club lists upcoming matches including Sunday morning Consistency Handicap with McLaughlin versus Gabriela and Rae versus Jordan, plus other pairings. Sept 18 events note Werxsena at Atherton Diggers Club. results show Benham Quilter Fitchett 27 18 and 25 24 scores for various matches. Seymour Howe Cup reps named. next Sunday features Weesent'y rink three's event.

McLaughlin Gabriela Wiich Jennings Glasheen Rae Jordan Dillen Sor Rymer Sut Cliffe Norris Roach Atkinson Atherton Atherton Diggers Harties Estey Barnes Cormh Y Lee Benham Quilter Fitchett Bowden Lister Dreeform Stewart Gilson Arnott Stewart Edmonds Miller Shend Evert Nisbet Kallenberg Nixon Lee McCarthy Cornish Hart Benham Dreghorn Giosim Rrey Fitchette McLay Fayion Kaiienberg Mesh R. B. Dreghorn H_ Fitcher Smavclowe Sunda

South Africa eyes keen postwar cricket season

South Africa plans a busy Currie Cup tournament as postwar rebuilding gathers pace. Key players like Bruce Mitchell and Dudley Nourse are tipped for England tours, with Agrarian shifts in selection and new youth talent strengthening the Springbok squad.

Transvaal Wanderers Kieuermss Melville South Athos Wally Hammond Springbok Sloc England MCC Oxford University M.C.C Sussex Australia New Zealand Abe Wert Fruhes All India Abd South Arica Herby Wade Ase Bruce Mitchell Dudley Nourse Eric Rowan Xenophon Baiaskus Whia Wis ‘Che Ie Iniensses Wade Dotie Ate Ade Jen “Vujoun

Not Looking Your Best Pimples and Health Advice

Fragmented OCR text discusses pimples and personal care. It mentions health, digestion, constipation, and potential remedies in unclear terms. Names and concrete facts are sparse. the read appears as a jumble of phrases about appearance and treatment.

French swimmers set new medley relay record in Marseille

In Marseille on September 18 the French team led by Alex Jany Georges Vallerey and Alfred Namache clocked 3 minutes 123 seconds to break the Paeviois record in the 300 metres medley relay, with each swimmer racing 100 metres.

Marseilles A.ap Alex Jany Georges. Vallerey Alfred Namache

Edmonton Rout Hamble Victory Sets In Tennis Contact

The return tennis match last Sunday saw Edmonton win decisively. Players listed include Gordon, Humphrey, Trivett, and McMaster for Edmonton with doubles results across several pairs. Final score noted as Edmontons 3 sets to 1 and 100 games to 18, per report.

Hambledon Edmonton Gordon Humphrey Trivett McMaster Croker Kins May Smith King Trivett Humphrey Smit Kling Hancock Budgen Miss Sinclair Miss Hancock Miss Burton Meldanes Walker Mra Kling Macy Barton Mes James Walker Walker VoMr Mraikling Studate

Innisfail Telly Teems for Local Grade Matches

Local notices list multiple teams and players across Men’s A and B grades, Ladies and R grades for upcoming Sunday fixtures in Innisfail. Names include Woolley, Freney, Crestee, Duncan, Threlfall, Riley, Hanlon, Dignan, Gelvin, and others across No.1, No.2, and R Grade divisions with partnerships and lineups.

Tully Teins Iantafail Inetisfail Laie Crestee Barry Miss Duncan Mra Threlfall Riley Thele Hanlon Ftam Lairent Wildanet Henry Brian Templeton Sianivy Sounders Avii McKibban Rick P. Dignan Gelvin

Golf Innisfail Championship Opens With Slow Attendance

Innisfail golf opensits tour meet on Saturday with light entries and many notes. Competitors listed include Moe MeEvoy, Miss BH Cre, Mrs Eudie, and Mrs Tarner. Three cards not returned.

Ussoellen MeEvoy Moe Eudie Tarner Stewart Myre Lees

South Africa Golf Open at Glendower on Sept 24 25

Capetown 141 South Africa hosts the Glendower Club 72 hole medal event for professionals in SA and Rhodesia and top amateurs with scratch handicap. Prizes total across amateur and professional divisions include 200 for first and 180 for second, with various stakes down to 30 for eighth. Special prizes of 15 for best morning and best afternoon rounds daily.

Capetown South Glendower Chul Theianavaal Hatch Eis J Glendower South Africa Rhodesia

How Calling a Race Started and Changed Racing

Hollywood AP reports director Albert S Rogell recounts the shift from visual race calls to loudspeakers at the old Juana track in 127 with stars Buster Collier and Mary Astor. Fans cheered when the device arrived, boosting excitement and prompting promoters to refine audio announcing.

Hollywood Albert S. Rogell G Uy Buddy Treed Heaven T Juana Track 127 Buster Collier Mary Astor Rogell Roger Dbd Hwieser Inish Hullyway Sung Jim” Cotforth Sunny Dim

Cairns Amateur Swimming Club notes and meeting actions

The Cairns Amateur Swimming Club held its annual general meeting on Friday September 6 in the club rooms with many enthusiasts attending. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £1734 and a learn-to-swim campaign was planned open to all. The council’s permission to close the port baths was awaited as coaches planned further steps. The first swim of the season was set for October 4, with a subscription waiver for those eligible. The revival of the merchandise relay and overall club activities were discussed, with several officers and committee members named. A letter from the Bay Surf Life Saving Club was received about joining the Cours Clan, and delegates were appointed to forthcoming meetings. The season’s program, exhibits, and social events were outlined for the coming weeks.

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