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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
7
A garbled passage references a person in the French Force and mentions decorations in the war. It alludes to a career with tours and performance notes under a figure named Bobby, but the legible content is too fragmentary to identify names, dates, or exact events.
Palaceava handicaps for Balaclava on Saturday show all courses at 290 yards. The greyhound slate features uniform distances and varied entries, with bettors watching closely for favored dogs and potential upset contenders in the event.
Melbourne July 31 Walter Lindrum neared his 2408 world billiards record but faced a brotherly challenge as he pursued a late session finish. The report notes a lingering cold remedy promotion for Double D eucalyptus and a dramatic finishing push near the bell in the afternoon.
The program outlines the order of races including FA Sod 6a Devo and The daw for bookmakers while noting that a limited number of tickets are available and early purchases are encouraged. Names and phrases appear garbled but indicate weighted horses and ongoing event details.
A garbled fragment reports Wallard and Roy Knight performing together in a sequence described as unique or notable. The text mentions a “Trays” and unclear setting with references to finishing together at an unspecified end.
Brisbane tips forecast for Saturday include Maiden Three Year Old Handicap with Romero or Rivalya, Trial Handicap, First Division, Oxley Valley or The Latter, Hendra Lad, Fortune or Mang in Seow Handicap, and Hackee or Java in Moorefield PyeI ds for Saturday racing. Sydney weather notes suggest undisturbed conditions, with raceday plans affected by wind and heat.
Melbourne racing forecast for Saturday highlights Dark David and Kavestar as standout starters. Moonee Valley entries show The Welter line up with Grandaon and Masrice among contenders. Steeplechase prospects center on Reef and Wanderer with Wanderer in first division and Wrest in second division.
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