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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1946
Page
3
Bookmakers in Gordonvale announce a full programme including the Pit Division at 1:58 pm and multiple hacks. The event schedule shows races named Second through Hack Scurry with namingations for the Hack at 1:38 pm. The craw for bookmakers will occur at TL o'clock tomorrow morning.
Cairns race meeting advertised for Monday May 6 nominations close at 5 pm on Monday April 29 as per public notice. The brief confirms event timing and submission deadline with local racing club referenced.
A historical racing card lists numerous horses and riders in events such as the Rous Handicap and Adrian Knox Stakes. It names horses including Bragger Western Monarch and Prince Ward, plus riders like G Moore J Duncan W Cook and A Mulley. The page document mixes results with entries and references to various stakes, plates, and handicaps, reflecting a complex program and a chaoticOCR transcription.
Sydney reports boxing notes with scattered names and brief mentions of fighters and bouts. The fragmented text references Walker brats Caltealx and Bart starlet Al HeBe with unclear results. Additional lines mention Mullen and Tommy Sewn in an improvised match sequence.
The report previews weight for age and handicap races at Sydney with bets on Western Monarch The Gaekwar King Midas Bowturn Decorate and Vigaro plus mentions Chaperone Smooth Action and Royal Jonette as notable runners. It notes heavy going, past form in the Sires Produce Stakes and Fernhill Handicap with a focus on final placings and potential upsets.
Race details show multiple events at Moonee Valley with horses like Propontis, Miss Prime, Accelerate, and Rangila. Mentions include prime contenders in ArdMILLAN Handicap and various steeple and hurdle events, with outcomes and placings referenced across sources The piece lists expected favorites and past performances for several races, including the Morbell and Three Wheeler showings, with several named horses and bettors weighing up top options for Saturday and Monday cards.
Local reports outline selection trials and upcoming matches. Names from Cairns, Townsville, and Parramatta feature, with senior and junior squads listed, incl. Jackson, Widmett, Ritcher, and Logan, as well as Marist Brothers and Gordonvale teams. The draw for Parramatta Park and the Suburban Cup squads are noted.
All players are required to be at practice Friday at 5 am. Coaches listed include Mester Wrean and Homan A Bunitae Cal Md St Tope Rewer and Hyon All players are to report on time and be prepared for drills and conditioning.
Labour Day programme in Cairns includes children's novelty races and athletic events with prizes, Coursing Club demonstration, and a Day Dance at Aquatic Hall. Adults invited to attend. prizes listed for frogs and other contests.
The Cairns and Pisiriet Hockey Association opens the knockout round in the men's section tomorrow afternoon with the first game. Women’s fixtures start next Saturday. Umpires listed include Smyth and Downey for Grade A, and others for Grade B. Registration and team lineups feature Roahaty Rovers, North Muriel Breerey, and multiple players from Bellwaye and Bentnes amid a bustling schedule of matches.
Chun 7 Race Meeting details show first division events with visitors and local riders. The Atherton Town Club hosts an annual race meeting with entries from Pu and Sidi Brethad and local tracks including Aie and Der ain forts.
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