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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

2

Turf Talk Picks At Sydney April 14 Meeting

April 14 at Sydney features a crowded field with top trainer Maurice McCabe set to saddle Wirrafie and other contenders including Purple Heart, The Tiger, Cap Nediita, and Cape Nediita Nota. Scratchings and final odds to be declared, with several key runners omitted from today’s program.

Inelintudt Tiger Conse Abekina Camilereagh Gata Cape Nediita Castleneach Stendbroke Zambos Atherton Cinea Krory Ectrica

RANDWICK WEIGHTS FOR SATURDAY RACE MEETING

Randwick weights published for Saturdays race meeting list numerous runners including Gaelic Wing Valiant and Bold Baws with detailed handicaps across events. Notable names include Edward Lumley in the novce and various contenders such as Flying Hantucap Cragwman Grand Pus and Skil Dam among others.

Baturting Dewi Simone Eomart Conelae Brvatan Deepaoe Hogan Barware Tacrings Tau Orban Ta Sher Bothundense Beau Htm Gonpore Bele Edward Lumley Randicar Wenee Beau Bettys Pride Giessen Molly Bun Yolor Breetti Corvan Adnan Terni Arvin Taudue Avwianche Mentone Attien Speer Buryalue Conmie Perum Basane Dtem Prince Verity Furious Puram Maelstrom Shannon Sonelee Ranary Dosbarsugn the Doctor Rontom Repenet Blur Aiwrhume Buonarrot Everton Cartlerengs Ray Wareck Jay Moore Balnburgh Conadoua Port Raider Lackaboy Debenture Alex Calvigie Maslow McKechnie Severus Feet Peauham Ghatlock Skymaster Fort Dena Howitt Saumr Doomben Mr Ron Adon Bon Vile

Record Brood Mare Sales in Sydney Auction

Apr 4 Sydney brood mare sale at William Evorustia Inglis and Scone Newmarket stables. 127 lots sold. average 8 guineas. Prices included 1050 guineas for Karis Calla and 2700 guineas for Stithtut. Executors of estate and various sellers represented.

Sydney Uscae William Evorustia John Sliver Inglis and Sore Newmarket Alktee Macremagrem Puto Kalan Leonard Ot Mel Nourne Mar Kite Studia Bmi Stig Barre Plant Suineas Constant Boniment

Brisbane Cup Drawing Visitors Tone Tone

The report notes the Brisbane Cup draw and visits, mentioning April events in New Bouin Wales and a briefing by officials. Officials discuss venues and timing for the QTC Brana Cup meeting due May 2, with expectations of stable preparations and regional attendance.

Brisbane New Bouin Wales Tone Boa County Enntiee Querneland QTC Cowie

Advertised Events and Meetings Across Local Groups

A jumble of notices lists forthcoming gatherings and bids from various associations. Highlights include a fundraising discussion for a Betaln appeal, an auction at Hogers Tyrer Marenaboe on April 10, a general meeting of Babinda Central Min company at 10 am May 16, and tenders for a park booth at Per ramatta Park on May Five. The Trades and Labour Council invites bids, while a ministerial address to ALP members and Labour supporters is slated for April 17 at 1 pm on Hullehereane Street.

Brisbane Cup prospects and racing notes at Randwick

Brisbane training reports note Falcon right may miss the Brisbane Cup due to sprinting form. Sydney runners Young Vellmond and Concerta emerge as equal favourites after heavy backing in Stradbroke and Brisbane events. Concerta shares Brisbane Cup favouritism with Blue Boots amid strong demand for Victory Lad, Avalanche, and Golden Souvenir in related races.

Brisbane Anderson Falcon Sydney Young Vellmond Concerta High Strung Victory Lad Victory Concerto Avalanche

Boxing bout ends in close 12 round decision at stadium

Emory Jackson meets Sands in a spirited twelve round contest with Jackson using a strong right hand early and both fighters exchanging hard blows. Sands varied tactics to counter Jackson's offense while the crowd noted clear effort from both men and the referee warnings mid bout.

Lave Bane Aoi An Etto Emory Jackson Sands Jackzon Sandi Jackson Joe Wallis

Magnificent to Retire in Race Season Notes

Amid speculation Magnificent to Retire follows mixed signals as horses linked to Alas sire line show varied form. Injury suspensory linked to Amita injuries noted during a season preview with mentions of top progeny and racing prospects in Sydney.

Sydney Amitens Stara

Registration sought for Mr. Bernie colt in Queensland

An application by J. Bath of Wellcamp near Roowoombs to register the name Mr. Bernie for a colt by Bern Sorough from Miss Shirley is under consideration by the Registrar of Racehorses. The colt, owned by Colin Bach and trained at Dalbs, is to appear at Dalby races next Saturday and may parade before exhibitions. The Registrar in Brisbane confirmed the application was sent to Laney for review and will issue a decision in due course.

Brisbane J. Bath Wellcamp Roowoombs Mr. Bernie Bern Shirley F. Noblat Sydney Bernie Dalbs Colin Bach

NDRA Racing Dates and Annual Events Listed

A dated schedule lists NDRA racing events by location and date from April to December. It includes Mareeba Tanista Cairns Gordonvale Atherton Innisfail Georgetown Herberton and others, with several entries marked as annual events and various inconsistencies in wording.

Mareeba Tanista Cairns Gordonvale Caima Anda Onoret Georgetown Herberton Atherton Innisfall Vetta Anca Tanisfall Kalara Anna

Dakar Crash Victims Rise as Four Die in Dakar

London April 14 AAP reports four more passengers from the York airplane that crashed at Dakar have died. The British cable correspondent in Paris confirms the toll is rising with these new fatalities.

London Preac Paris York Dakar

Do Fuel Ruin Your Breakfast

A puzzling breakfast note complains of fuel-like fumes spoiling morning meals. The fragment hints at irritants or distractions during breakfast, with unclear references to filth and noise. No clear names or dates are present in this fragment.

Local School Committee Plans and Community Events

The notice outlines activities of the school committee including a purchase of sewing machines, a school grounds project, and a dance fundraiser. It lists committee members, honorary chairs, and attendees for a meeting held in April. Community events mention Arbor Day tree planting, and a schedule for a hall committee dance to raise funds. Local residents and families are noted with several names and addresses.

Sam Ape Piuptia Department of Munir Apel Gf Jr Eiligott HEALY Geddy Inn Pry Eure Aaethi Mchonald Doutrey Ieee Wolultey Beac AC Mitchell Sarene Criverice Tableland Reat Kuriti Orchestra Koon Indien Sehnaen Reltealeng Vitor Battenberg Mine Fy Johnson Meo J Andrews Mie NS Preey Fo Btivon

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