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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
11
Saturday acceptors listed for overseas horse meeting include many names and horses across events. Notable entries span MOOREFIELD HANDICAP Carlton Mile Katandra Two Year Old and Glen Huntly Handicap. A wide array of horses, trainers, and prospective runners are named.
Boxing and football sections outline Acworth boxing at Memam stadium on Saturday and broader district events. The report lists referees, grade divisions, and named participants like Greenwood and Greenwood, with references to Cairns Innisfail Townville matches and upcoming fixtures.
A string of sale notices and public notices lists April auction dates in Cairns districts with items including drapery fabrics, millinery, and farm implements. Also advertised are old-time dances at Edie Hill, a possible land lease request by Commonwealth Works Director Deishune, and various offers for lease of properties at Mevurl.
The readable text shows garbled phrases and missing context about a late night event or meeting. Names and places are unclear, making it difficult to identify involved persons or actions.
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