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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
2
A fragmented note describes a Mack race meeting with expected report phrases. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable fragment hints at racing action and coverage but lacks concrete details on participants or results.
The turf scene features a chaotic yet lively racing card with divisions and close finishes. Heroic Dene and Ascot Lad gain attention, while Gumblet, Head Cover, and Me Lamare vie for positions. Multiple divisions showcase tight finishes, with Bold contenders like Ascot Lad and Lucky Head Cover contesting the post.
Local owners were reminded of the upcoming event with nominations closing at 4 pm on Saturday April 23. A three-year-old colt Little Tom finished fourth after a strong finish, while Mareeba racing news notes a meeting at Mareeba on April 21 with races continuing.
Albion Park Brisbane April 21 race card features multiple divisions with winners noted. BAY BEAUTY led SIXTH DIVISION with a four length win, while GAMBLING BERTIE and SALAMOA posted strong showings in their heats, and PLUTOCRAT captured the THIRD DIVISION. Details include times, margins, and participating horses plus dividends.
Albion Park reports Glittering Star’s victory stirring plans for Doomben Cup in July. Beardon noted big win heightens watch on rival races as connections gauge prizes and form amid a crowded milefest scene with GPT.
A garbled OCR excerpt shows a confusing scene where individuals argue over a name and role in a local event. The fragment hints at tensions between Bertin and Mengen, with unclear motives and a claimed tour choice influencing the outcome.
In Melbourne on April 22, a crowded program produced a Steeplechase division with top honours claimed by Diva and Victory Craft. Notable performances included Diva winning with a length margin, and Victory Craft securing place honors. Other races listed winners and monetary prizes, with detailed odds and times scattered through the report.
Melbourne April 21 A major betting plunge disrupted the Benet Highweight Handicap at Moonee Valley with Mister when Que 100 fell to third place. Early bets of twelve to one against him collapsed as weight money pushed the price down to two to one and upset the field.
The English Jockey Club panel recommends a season long use of a continuous filming camera at Newmarket to photograph race finishes. The decision aims to improve finish accuracy and official records.
Not Out briefly stepped in near the close of play after about 20 minutes but could not participate in other season finale games. The text lists players such as McKivalagh, Jackson, Kayes, Brown, Adame, and Harwowd with scattered scores and mentions a total and wickets, though many names are garbled.
General Madhgthur reports Fourth Division troops seized the Mindanese front, driving 19 miles to shore across the Min River to seize Tebeto and Tamoniaca. Northern beachhead near Palawsa established, with 45 miles to the northern tip of Bornes. Air and sea bombardment disrupted Formousit bases, railways, and petrol stores.
The Cairns Coursing Club held a rainy meeting at Bal Fate on Saturday with eight events and heavy going. Seven stakes were run, featuring heats and consolations, as Betting activity was brisk and several races were closely contested. Notable results included Quaint's Image winning the first course by two lengths, Cairns Flier taking the second, Korsely in the third, Bradmon in the fourth, Exotic Lady L in the fifth, Memory Lass winning the first consolation, and Wirea Band claiming the second consolation by a head ahead of Larry Domain.
Lost Wednesday II players named Cairne Associates with scores 4 to 48 and a reference to Mrs Wright at age 48. A fica will be held this Wednesday with unclear details and an Anse Dry noted.
The report notes Anzac Day holiday in Canberra affecting production facilities and war effort. It mentions planned service relief and volunteers for wartime tasks, with workers being called to participate in the national service and production support.
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