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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1946

Page

3

Hairbreadth Escape Recalls Air War Tales From Timor

An Australian pilot recalls a dramatic escape over Timor after his plane was damaged by Japanese air attack. He survived a crash, watched three Zeros strafing, and, with a wounded arm and leg, crawled to safety through jungle with natives aiding him.

Denub Bun Zevon Darwin Gring Nouth Little Bane Ae Wales Timor Sidney “Waser Almond Grove Glandore West South Australia Wadey Wing JM. Larew 34Th Rabaul Slying Safety Arly New Gulses Japantr Noaether Hla Funoer Laren Mimido

Socialisation of industries urged by Lord President in Glasgow speech

London September 22 Lord President of the Council Mr Herbert Morrison said electricity and iron and steel industries would be socialised during the life of the present Parliament. He spoke at Glasgow.

London Electricity and Iron and Steel Industries Herbert Morrison Glastow

Brisbane Notes on Campaign at Fantert

Brisbane notes discuss election dynamics and public sentiment with references to campaign activity, wool auctions, and economic expectations. The piece highlights foreign buyer interest, tobacco and cigarette markets, and general economic outlook affecting Brisbane in the postwar period. Names and places emphasize Brisbane and broader Australian commercial factors.

Dutch Demonstration Against Troops Ends in Fatal Wounding

A Dutch demonstration against troops escalated as a guiding officer and a crowd member struggled. A soldier in the crowd sustained fatal injuries amid the clash, with authorities launching an inquiry into the incident and immediate medical response recorded.

Queer Society Case Involving Marchioness Daughter

In London a family dispute centers on a marchioness daughter linked to a queer society case. The fragment notes theft of household articles and names several individuals including Walsh and White in a late 19th century context, with dates referencing 1898. The readable text is fragmented but points to a social scandal involving titled figures and alleged misconduct.

London Duadler Mangan Townend Walsh Hady Bigabein Birrie Richard White

Bowls Cup Competition Brings Narrow Victories and Social Wins

The Bowls Setwour Bowe Cup featured tight matches with Catena edging Babinda for a late win while Cairns and Gordonvale contested rounds through seventh. J Reed led celebrations as the social luncheon followed. Matches on September 8 saw dames Howells, Busey, Beamner, and Coutts among top results in mixed events.

Ama Catena Hae J. Reed Cairns Masonic Editn Balefall Intell Gordonvale Atherton Digwre Cairns Tapldfall Atherton Atherton Diggers Madrids Babinda Cairne Masonic Aw Tonnetall Atherton ‘Diggers Mesdames Howells Busey Mewdames Beamner Coutts Mesdames Grito Caltna

Diggers Club Absociates at Atherton Nomination for Pairs

Social games held September 18 featured members and guests. Nominations for the Pairs Competition were called with a fortnight until play, nominations to be sent to secretary Mr Eirey. A social selector may be appointed, and ladies of Atherton Bowl Club offered catering for the Seymour Mowe Cup event.

Atherton Cumming Currie Andrew Bliss Mesdames Bellamy Lynas Nothling Eirey Nomingifena Pala Ba Play Or Forfeit the Nomination Fee Mra. Lynat Mire Iit

Atherton Amateur Swimming Club appoints officials

At the Atherton club meeting on September 17 Mr Mallory presided and named judges Robinson Pamand and others while MPL GriM was treasurer. Mr Barnes to attend the National Fitness Tea Cornell meeting. A long discussion on swimming life began with a plea for every child to be taught to swim and parental cooperation urged for pool attendance. Mr Barnes, an assistant Rural School teacher, will coach four year olds to pm. Ernie Hopkins of the Alpine Board will take over afterward.

Atherton Mallory Judes Robinson Pamand Polton MPL Grim Barnes Cornell NPC Ernie Hopkins Alpine Board

Bevin seeks early Big Four meeting to salvage Paris talks

London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin asks French Premier Bidault to convene a Big Four foreign ministers meeting early this week. Telegraph correspondent says Bri tain pressures for possible last chance to pull the Paris conference together.

London FE Bevin M Bidault Daily Telegraph Paris Bevin Byes Briain

Night of boxing thrills at Regent Theatre fundraiser

Remariton Amsteur staged two nights of boxing at Regent Theatre on Friday and Saturday to raise funds for GAT. Results feature Rookwood and Hansen in decisive bouts with notable performances by Harrie Hendrie and Delaney, and a crowd pleaser between Doth and Healy.

Regent Gimmonds I Saei Harrie Hendrie Geynan Cy Gana Marat Tully AM Larion Gordonvale Lang Teach Tonka P. Cleary Hasan II MO Eae Wal Frotbeer Yams Marin Sumbo Rookwood O'Kane D. Pitt Brown D. Rookword L_ Threfelt Pol Hansen Delaney J X. Brett McDonald Gi Mcdonald Brett B. Marrinan Abe A. Broart Aoatm Saratae Eae D Belton I Palin Healy Ballico Mendetitl

Cairns Archery Club Competes Amid Weather Challenges

The Cairns Archery Club met Sunday to face Archery Society of South Australia in a postal shoot. Wind gusts slightly affected scores while Adelaide team scores awaited. Junior members held a melon shoot led by Robert Sword, with others showing steady improvement. next Sunday features separate shoots for men and juniors across distances of 40 and 100 yards with varied arrow counts.

Cairns Cairns Archery Club Archery Society of South Australis Adelaide Robert Sword Gmrda Adler Unr

Fragmented note on dancers and producer

Disconnected lines describe discriminating dancers and a producer named Renae with garbled phrases. The readable segment hints at conflict or critique but lacks coherent context or full facts. No clear event, date, or location is recoverable from the fragment.

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