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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary Paris report mentions an association or corporation of seers with a date fragment and unclear names. No clear event, people, or place details are readable enough to confirm specific facts or outcomes.
Innisfail on Sept 3 saw a boxing tournament by the Tundatall Boxing Association with several bouts. Cates from Gordonvale defeated Lynette Calish on points while other matches featured Dan Villalba losing to K Cifuentes and D Taylor retiring in the second round.
Report on Saturday afternoon greyhound meeting at Parramatta with race winners including Trojan Lass, Robin Artei, Smiling Nell, Tollal Wonder and Heavy Ale. Noted improving form for Sew Funa, close finishes, and a brush hurdle event won by Heavy Ale.
The Cairns City Council invites tenders for cement lining of water mains erecting twelve gable shelters for bus passengers and a motor truck with tipping body for garbage service. Palms City Council advertises for a garage truck hoist while a meeting of ASL workers award coverage is noted.
Medical note describes Nixederm 2 as a remedy for skin sores pimples and lich related concerns. The advertisement lists dermatologic uses and a radio broadcast promoting the product with brief claims.
The article reports results and entries for major horse races in Melbourne, detailing plans for the Caulfield Cup on October 18 and the Toorak Handicap and Sandown Cup. It mentions Miraji owner F W Hughes, Breaslayed’s mount, and trainer McCarten discussing Lomande and Roshi, with Derby prospects and a list of runners for the Epsom Handicap and related events.
A crowded race described with a photo finish where Oriental initially sought the lead in the straight. Oriental and Mad clashed with a late surge by Geesial Gib Pot. Ont emtal and Jia also offered firm attempts, though unable to seal victory.
Bandicep at Rosehill on Saturday will come before the A.C. committee. Details are sparse as the notice outlines the appeal procedure and timing for Mulley before officials on Friday.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at trophies and names like Geo Ernst Neuron Bros, Kenan, Fos. Readable bits suggest a summary of local athletics or award results with several named entities, though many words are garbled.
A mixed gala golf competition donated by Mr A Hastie saw many pairs win points with 21 points by Mesdames E Baden and C Beaver. Runners up included Mesdames C Daweon and M Keegan with 38 points and Mesdames G H Grifithe and W J Wright on 33, plus several other pairs finishing near the 30 point mark.
Ramblers beat Brothers in extra time after a 1 1 draw at full time. Hodgen scored twice for Ramblers while Horwood netted Brothers single goal. Farrelly kept Ramblers in the game with strong covering.
At the Court of Petty Sessions in Wareera on a Tuesday, George Shaw faced charges of armed assault. Witnesses testified Shaw attacked, drew a cockatoo, and a scuffle ensued with several men. Defendant pleaded guilty. fines and costs totaling £6 plus 1/4 were imposed.
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