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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1931
Page
10
In a lively summary of races at Scotia Marche Wow Lip and Moon dah Plate, competitors like Edensir Ove Handicapo and Watchful names appear among the entries. Winners and margins are noted with inconsistent OCR fragments but key horses, jockeys, and outcomes are captured with emphasis on finishes and places.
Betting on the Australan 10 Ancient Mariner and a slate of runners including Welcome Stranger Olina Congodia Polygonum Namera and others. Notes mention Waterline and Melbourne Cap amid steeplechase entries as purses and matchups tease a $4000 stake and doubles wagering in a chaotic racing page.
Wattles overwhelmed Ivanhoes 5 1 in a fast paced ladies field hockey contest. N De Jarlais opened the scoring, L Ross added a late second, and M Staines plus L Lauridson starred for Wattles with multiple goals as Gordonvale led the other clash 7 4 amid a rugged date of play.
Fragmented OCR reports Sir Sidney Kidman, 39, linked to vast properties across New South Wales Queensland and Western Australia. It notes cattle routes to Adelaide and meatworks, Windy price talk, and his stance on buffalo issues, with references to government investment and beef trade implications.
Sir Salney praised the Atherton Tableland as richly productive and well populated, noting farmers could improve paddocks with less effort. In Toronto, Joe Wright and Ken Mavers led the first heat in the Canadian Henley singles, Unser confirming finals on Saturday while Bobby Vearce defeated Hill Miller to advance.
Australian cable service report notes Sir Sidney Kidman and Lady Kidman touring North Queensland. They praise hotels at Tableland and Wolfabira, remark on Up-to-date Whi cars and courteous drivers. They plan hydro electric support at Barron Falls and recall a past visit twenty years ago with properties in Cloneurey and Western districts.
Bead-ORL and TOUR travel north with Mr C Stave as honorary secretary guiding a squad led by Herb Siemoert. Players from Townsville Cairns and Far Northern Queens are noted, with key selectors and coaches shaping lineup amid a tense match showing. McComiskie starred for Herbert River, while Tully’s sides impressed in early rounds but failed to overcome solid home defense.
Hillman and Co Tailors announce the opening of two Brisbane branches to serve a large northern clientele. They promise the largest assortment of wearables seen in the North and many patterns to choose from.
An advertisement promises fist-class suits from five shillings, with orders made up at Cairns Branch. It guarantees quality by SAM HULLMAN and Cutter and Manager. Also offers to copy patterns of any high class goods for a small charge.
The Melbourne Stadia Ring hosted a boxing bout between Pat Appletor and Leo Bandias. In round two both fighters connected with a right hand, Bandias dropped after Appletor landed a final quick punch. Sidney Reid and Mrs Reid attended with Lady Kidman, who has strong social ties and croquet as a favored sport. The audience included Mrs Red and other noted figures. the pair planned a return next year and head south by the Manupda today.
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