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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
2
Wellington reports say West Coast South Island miners will boycott beer as prices rise by a penny per glass on October 1. Licensed traders propose the increase amid wage disputes and arbitration court measures affecting costs. The move reflects broader discontent with elevated living expenses and wage adjustments.
London report on Sept. 1 notes the Wallabies Rugby Union team traveling from Cardiff to London with three nursing injuries. Details mention muscle bruising and weariness in the shoulders, with Dawson also in the squad facing muscle trouble.
Trig noted more evidence was provided to the committee after Hasmight won at Randwick. The betting commission was described as cleverly worked and auditors estimated losses exceeding £38,000 to Cerus Sealert, a commissioner.
Temeraire, a 28 year old colt from Bit, will be kept out of all Bit races and Melbourne Derby plans. Owners Mr Headey and trainer Cush chose to remove Temeraire from the Derby and return him to short distances after a disappointing season. The horse has failed to win in any race this term.
Fragmented OCR listing vacancies and meetings across hospitals in Richmond and Proserpine, land sales near Bryde parish, and a public auction notice on Upward Street. Includes references to agricultural petitions for a potato marketing board, tenders for staff housing, and a Cairns branch meeting of the Fare Association.
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