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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1944
Page
6
Brisbane reports from April 21 note events at Albion Park with draws for bookmakers at 11 am and afternoon tea. Train services from Cairne depart at 1 pm, and coverage will be broadcast by the club. Melbourne items include sales despite a government ban and inquiries into Albury with four Victorian horse floats observed.
Brisbane April 21 report lists probable riders and six divisions for Albion Park races including Sixth Division Handicap and Fifth Division Handicap with riders such as Barybru, Persian Alley, Red Palm, Cavan Bor, Monash Chime, Frank's Lady, and Southpaw. It notes heat results from February to Easter and highlights contenders in Plate and Purse events across Fourth to Sixth divisions.
Racing notes describe Campus Star meeting Langley at a big weight disadvantage after a strong second to Middle Ages. Samaritan and Don Monash are highlighted as strong contenders in multiple divisions, with Campus Star and Don Monash listed as best prospects for the Purse.
The notice states nominations close with the undersigned on Monday. A race meeting is scheduled for Saturday May 13 featuring a programme of six hack dives worth £100. Proceeds will go to The Red Cross Society. Signed by the secretary.
Acceptances listed for Saturday Albion Park shows divisions with horses including Admiral Bare Boy and Samariean in the third division. Entries feature purse details and race times around 4.00 pm with multiple handicaps and yards indicated, highlighting a crowded program and key runners such as Rooney ap Gleaner and Royement.
From Our Correspondent Sir James Blair as Chancellor of Queensland University retains duties for 18 years while Mr Forgan Baith is set to understudy and relieve him as Deputy. The piece comments on education and administration amid holiday crowds and local commerce disruptions, noting limited shopping and rationed goods.
At the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 2, President Ralph extended a partial welcome to new member Mr. W. Paishawa and invited him to join deliberations to share advice on the matters before the group.
The club announces a four ball best two stableford event on the links this afternoon. Tomorrow the pending games will be played. A committee meeting last Wednesday decided to review all handicaps and players should check the amended listing in the club house before play. For conveyance details call Mr Grimths at 2153.
Cairns coursing club announces a four heat and final programme at Balaclays Park with sixty dogs nominated. handicapper has arranged pairs for first and second division finals and the Usual refreshment booth will serve patrons. prizes trophies funded by bookmakers acknowledged.
Readable fragments describe a dubious method to cure a baby’s cold by using eucalyptus on a handkerchief while the head of Baby’s cold is discussed. The text is noisy and nonstandard but centers on a supposed quick fix involving eucalyptus. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
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