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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
2
A convoluted sequence describes a series of hacks across divisions from first to seventh. The text implies coordinated disruption within a hierarchy, noting repeated breaches and an attempt to mask the origin. No names, dates, or locations are provided in the readable fragments.
The Cairns Hack Club announces a race meeting on Monday May 4 with nominations closing at 4 p.m. on Monday April 29. The notice outlines entry and timing details for participants and spectators at the event.
The Atherton District Hack Club schedules two race days at Mareeba racecourse on May 4 and 6. Nominations for both days close tomorrow Friday at 4 pm, with owners and trainers urged to lodge entries promptly.
Brisbane reports on the Ascot track this morning. Wee Robin, engaged at Albion Park on Saturday, sprinted three furlongs in MY secs. Golden Union ran a half mile in Std secs, with the last three furlongs in 39 secs.
April 4 Albion Park announces weights for Brisbane race meeting with multiple divisions. Notable entries include Jasmine Hale Lady Lorna Street and Ballantine tied to various furls and yards, highlighting key contenders such as The Novelist and Turkish Fort with race distances spanning mile plus notes on purses and allowances.
Randwick lists for Saturday include riders and horses such as Bragger Oberaun River Hero Monarch Peters The Gaekwar Aberdeen France Kabsus and more. Other notable entries feature Harry Knox Stakes contenders Proctor Harvard Invincible, Champagne Stakes horses, and Champagne Stakes prospects including Monarch and Brager in a crowded card.
Moonee Valley on Saturday lists acceptances across eight races led by the Coblack Handicap and Dundonald Highweight. Notable entries include Upheaval, Portlaw, Heather Rose, Lincoln, Geronimo, Revol, and Crowned runners such as Fugleman and Victory March.
A crowded card lists Barrier Fpositione and Pam's Dream in the Ardmillan Handicap with Joy Stream Fly Beam Yadava and others. Coburg Handicap includes Rainbird Three Wheeler and Pro pontis, while Dundonald Highweight features Aggressor Bravesia Audacity Grand Le and more. Pickle Trial shows Doughboy Royal Scot Manchester and Miss Primi Greenbank among entries.
Melbourne April 24 Attley may not travel to Brisbane if the weight assigned in the Ahern Memorial Handicap is excessive. Norman Sharpe, husband of the colt owner, said the decision hinges on the handicap weight and would cancel the trip if the burden is too heavy.
Melbourne April 24 J Accola the Mentone trainer L Hare the New Zealand jockey and the horse First In were disqualified for 12 months by the VEALCC stewards for alleged improper practices at Mentone on Saturday First In finished sixth in the Ascot Easter Cup and started at 25 to 1 The stewards opened the inquiry and after a two hour hearing announced the decision Accola and Hare lodged appeals while owner Mr S Taylor of New Zealand was not charged.
Sydney April 24 Proposals for the purchase of Moorefield racecourse by the Sydney Turf Club have been approved in principle and are expected to be ratified by Moorefield shareholders within a week or nine days. The price is not disclosed but rumored to be £100,000. TC chairman Mr W Wye stated that even if Moorefield is the buyer it does not imply the property would become the club’s principal course.
The Cairne Coursing Club plans a Perramete Park meeting next Saturday with seven greyhound races. Nominated dogs include Lady Christeds, Bright Prize, Dena, Lone Dan, Mischied Leeser, Rockville Queen, Terminus Lad, Sergeant's Chins, Golden Can, Derk Bin, and King Orpe's Git.
Innisfail hosts Easter championship games with Cairns club delivering a standout performance winning Finks, pairs and singles. Morgan loses singles final 29 31 to Shaw after a strong run. officials praise hospitality and sporting spirit amid ideal conditions.
Masonic Club members celebrate a historic hat trick at the Easter weekend carnival in Innisfail, winning the singles, pairs, and rinks titles. Joe Shaw takes singles, with Cid Grand and Fred Jorgensen leading the pair and rink successes, while Cam Montgomerie and Clarrie Willis perform strongly. Additional results from Babinda bowls show wide participation and ongoing competitions.
Fragmented OCR mentions weak kidneys and flu watch with garbled phrases. Key named terms include Owen Ville and Jorge, but the text is mostly indecipherable. No clear events, dates, or organizations are discernible.
Visitors from Townsville and Port Curtis join Bowen and Cairns crews for a keenly contested carnival. Orme Butler wins the Skiff Championship named in Fred Latini’s memory. G Mawhirt takes the Veejay title. Townsville clubs dominate prize money while Elvie and Medcraft lead Bowen fleet and Sally I plus Catherine headline Cairns entries. Next race features ladies committee sitters with Drawn boats listed. Miss Dignity sold to Alf Atkinson.
The Good Friday fishing session for the J Ruddell trophy yielded excellent results with new records in fish count and weight. Ridley and Ridey led with strong finishes, while Tiger Henueuron claimed the red bream main for the Causon trophy amid a cold, gusty tide and creeks proving best grounds. A Northern Builders’ trophy event was postponed to Easter Sunday next, with a boat draw and a meeting planned Friday evening for member coordination.
The HW grade grand final between minor premiers All Blacks and major premiers Brothers will start Sunday morning at Norman Park at 9 o'clock. Officials are C Johnson and Mpa. The match aims to produce high order cricket as both teams seek the Whittier Shield, with all All Blacks members required at Norman Park practice tomorrow afternoon at 6.
At the PGA offices Von Nida arrived four hours after the draw. The committee said they had no objection to Von Nida acting as a marker but approved him as an open player, with Richard Burton cited in the decision.
London reports the cricket season to resume May 5 with attack as guiding word from Finlay commission 1937. Noted batting strength with Hammond Hutton Hardstaff Washbrook Edrich Compton, while fast bowling names are scarce. Indian team visit adds interest. India strong in batting but lacks pace. team to arrive soon.
A fair crowd witnessed two grade matches on April 21 at Atherton oval. In juniors Malanda won 8 to 5 with standout Atherton players Fitzsimmons Grige Joe Sue and Arbouw. in the aerial match Malanda prevailed 23 to 8 with Atherton’s Wisely Fredericks and Hamilton shining.
In Scarborough, Harper and partner Malfrey defeated Kho Sin-Kie and G. E. Godsell 7 5 6 3 to win the North of England hard court championship men’s doubles. The final match concluded with Harper securing the title in the single’s final against Kho Sin-Kie.
A garbled OCR list of annual and government subject event dates across Cairns Mareeba Atherton Gordonvale Innisfail Cooktown Coen and other towns from May to October. It references annual shows and government approvals, with many misspellings and duplicated entries.
In Kendall County, about 30 miles west of Chicago, crime waves fade as the grand jury reports no indictments for the third consecutive year. No new charges were brought, signaling a rare period of apparent quiet in the county.
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