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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1947
Page
2
Unclear draft notes describe a benefit meeting for the Turf Cairns Hack Club at Cannon with timing next Saturday afternoon. The fragment mentions a secretary, a jumper response, and funds for victims but details are illegible.
Gordonsvale track meet results list multiple divisions with names such as BEPOLO PRUDENT SOLO and BRONZE MERLE. Details include horse names like LOLLOROY and COLLOROY, times around 67 seconds, and betting figures. Overall, a dense, winner-heavy card with numerous starters and finish orders across seven divisions.
Race meeting at Mt Garnet April 12 showcased the Mr Giarte Amateur Prize, TRATHVALE STAKES, SEWELU'S TROPHY, DUNNAWARRA SHIFED, and WAIRUNAS TROPHY among others. Notable runners included Thomas, High Mist, Colleen, and Linda Lea with several sponsors and dividents noted across events. Local attendance grew as programs highlighted multiple disputing entrants and results.
A garbled OCR sample shows scattered names and items including places like Denton and Willem, references to readings, tunes, and what seems to be a list of events, measures, and scores. The legible elements point to a period newspaper brief with numerous unreadable segments.
Race report lists multiple divisions with 7 furlongs and 64 furlongs, names like Provo Bas Ca Bh, Guar Silk, Cabarita, Lapin Penchm, Wisco, Wise, Overvean, Breakaway, Southvam, Scotch, and others. Mentions durations, times, and various participants with fragmented OCR text.
Brisbane April 13 trainer Geovar Benn marred by penalties as Repshot scratched from the Pura Division Handicap at Albion Park yesterday after a late decision. Benn said Repshot would start but was informed the odds had changed and could not race.
Brisbane Ape 13 Avalanche won the Dangar Handicap at Randwick on Saturday and has been penalised. He receives a 1 lb penalty for the Brisbane Cup and Moreton Pandaea. He will carry 10 in the Cup and 7 12 in the handicap.
Advertised events note entries for risbanie trip to Stradbroke and Bas bene Chip meeting with horses named Victory Lad Concerto Alderman Invictus Clipper Golder Souvente Wellington. Public meeting by Red Cross society planned. Cairns hospital delays and Anzac Day not yet decided. Local tenders include 3800 Fubi yargs of screenines, painting and rebuilding works, and public auctions set for 17 cam tomorrow with multiple route sales.
In a tight race Bussarine Despatch and Despatch ager Ned Witton were among the contenders as the field closed with a dead heat. Retarat and Bier finished within a few lengths, the judges noting a photo finish for the final placement and a time around L474.
Summary of senior scratch and handicap races including participants Nim Cadman Mavore Boltov Doheriri and Combe with junior scratch races listing Boltov Ataimons Fuge Hauer and Newel. A detailed rent will appear later.
The Cairns Associates team dominated a recent stroke meet with standout performances from Meg Griffiths and EM Boden. Teammates Mendianie F Geittrhe and G Barclay contributed strong measures as the squad secured a decisive victory across divisions.
Melbourne stadium hosts a brutal 12 round bout between Tes Pulier and Pras Pinney. Both boxers sustained heavy facial damage as Pulier claims a points victory in a closely contested fight.
Race notes describe the Adrian Knox Stakes and related events with references to horses such as O’Bulli, Cant, Galas, and Prince, including pace details and final times. The text lists participants, odds, and outcomes across multiple events, with mentions of venues, distances, and notable performers.
Racing report lists Moonee Valley results with Foundling Plate winners, race times, and entrants. Names include STAR POINT, FOUNDLING PLATE divisions, and notable horses such as VAGRANT, RALPH, Dashing Beau, Chevalier Greeme, and Royal Comet among many others with multiple placements and odds.
Sydney April 13 A 20000 stable plunge backed Russia in the AJC Plate. Russia landed a head win from Proctor in a photo finish with Golden Souvenir three lengths away third. Trainer E Hush and jockey Munro guided the upset as the field faded.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals including Boden, Nott, Winkworth, Osborne, O’Connell, Fins, Stones, Terry, Stanton, Price, Bentiry Lewis Gortor and others. Mentions a memorial ceremony and a Thursday meeting with participants and locations unclear.
The Australian Soccer Council announced selections for a tour against South Africa. Players from New South Wales, seven from South Australia and Victoria will join the squad meeting in Sydney around April and schedule games against Adelaide and Melbourne clubs in late April.
A fragmented timetable lists race dates and places across Queensland towns including Cairns Gordonvale Mareeba Herberton Mount Mulligan Cooktown Georgetown and more. Entries show monthly events from April through December with annual distinctions and distances noted in fading text.
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