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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1945
Page
2
The Gordonvale Hack Club race meeting is set for today with a six event programme. The Third Division race starts at a noted hour and bookmakers stands draw will occur in the morning. Train services from Carlsy depart at 1 pm and forecast weather is noted as good for racing.
Brisbane April 27 acceptances listed for Albion Park two year old handicap heats. Notable entries include Appleman 7 Gin Casson 7 Secon Hper and Neveen PieTH with multiple divisions and heat specifics. The day features four divisions across sprint distances with detailed horse names and odds, reflecting a busy racing program.
Brisbane notes list Whittier selections with multiple names including First Heal Mustin and Second Heal Arcosy. The text mentions divisions and captains and hints at bids or provisions, with several unclear names and roles tied to Australian or English context.
Brisbane April 2 report lists probable starters for Albion Park races. First heat names include Dolten Union Parsing Colleague Packham S Bennett Powell Alcherney P Mary Grand Canyon Lo Murray Silk and W Broan Dem R Clarke. Second heat features Bret Argies W Briscoe Pearl Pin Power Wonwere F Lewis and Wint Too PF Morean Spear King. Other noted runners include Captain Fort E Fareyce On Show Firelock and Hanshaw Invible R Maddock.
The Mareeba race meeting has been postponed from April to tomorrow Saturday. Secretary notes the reschedule and urges attendees to adjust plans accordingly.
Racing notes list several competitors and divisions with names such as Conquest Rodenck W Briscoe and Third Division Handicap figures. Mentions include Durum Don Murphy Prince Eagle and others across Fourth and Third divisions, with various riders and horses cited in a jumbled lineup.
Special correspondent reports Nobleman, a former Queenslaver, favored to win the Flying Handicap at Morrows as Night Parade and Dance Time Silvereich Tray challenge. Night Parade is seen as a strong distance contender with stablemate Nobleman likely to lead early. Tas Aoesip and Bon Tere are among expected supporters in the Maiden and Welter divisions, with trainer George Anderson aiming for a treble.
The Autumn Steeplechase at Flemington features Winterset as the favorite carrying 120 for the race. If he fails to win Solecem, Caragons, Victory Masch or Parenteng may prevail. Intermission and Beau Vic Norse are also noted contenders with Beau Vic Norse expected to run in the Watslow Hurdle Race. Versailles and other horses show strong form leading up to the events.
The article profiles Jimmy McLane a 12 year old American swimmer tipped to surpass all world marks from the 400 metres up. It recounts the Williams Lake meet where McLane led Nakama and Maloney, edging Nakama for the win as other top swimmers competed, and notes his coach and affiliations with the Firestone Club of Akron.
The Brisbane card previews a Gayborough led field in the Albion First Division with The Image and High Rank as key rivals. Danish Don and Santee St Elmo provide late pace while weight and field size complicate outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Nekama and McLane, references to Hawaii, time, names like George J. Pataroen, and vague events. Readable content is limited. no clear incident, date, or outcome to summarize.
The Sydney column reports on coal shortages affecting Australian steel works and war production. It notes Newcastle BHP efforts to conserve energy, new coal practices saving vast amounts, and coke production details. It also mentions nitrate of soda safety issues and Soviet nerve transplant experiments as examples of wartime science and ingenuity.
A Cairn Courane Club greyhound program at Balaclava Park offers nine evens with seven consolations and new nominations for high standard racing. The track received a week’s maintenance and is described as first class. Refreshments and betting rings will be available for patrons.
An afternoon program outlines a Ford handicap event described as stable and to be played. The schedule also notes the usual social games returning tomorrow for community participation.
Country Party of Queensland leader Nicklin schedules supporter meetings in Alberton Cairns and surrounding areas. The schedule lists Sunday and Monday events in April with sessions hosted by the party and affiliated MPs.
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