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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented text appears to report nominations for the Calraz Hack Club pre annual event, noting dates in August and multi day sessions. References to August days and a calendar of nominations imply planning and timing for the upcoming activities.
Unclear text reports a race meeting with warnings from Abeir dismonart practices and notices about interference in the Scose Division. The fragment mentions betting odds and multiple horses including Levista and Bandeadcap with names like Garrick and Rosner in a race card style.
Albion Park signals a Sixth Division Handicap race with horses named Blizz, Rowdy, Glue Boy, Larval, Sunburnt, Archieara, Ver Cagle, Kea Gee For rraine, and others in a crowded field. Names like Reardon, Black Count Bey, and Undertow appear among the entrants as race day unfolds.
Sydney reports from Moorefield track showing a crowded day of races with multiple divisions. Notable performances include Congo Saber and Ge ix with varying margins, plus a three-year-old maiden race and a Georg es River Handicap featuring Moose and Avalanche among many contenders.
Fragmented catalog of horses, handlers, and race results with many illegible names. Mentions Dandenong and multiple horses such as Monarch, Excellency, and Riverton, with scattered placements and handicaps.
Melbourne August 3 First Aid leads in the Australis hurdle race at Caulfield as crowd anger rises over a crowd protest. The horse faced a reduced field and controversy after a disputed action at Moonee Valley. First Aid surged to the front in the closing stages despite opposition from Red Alder.
The article notes major bets on Two Grand and Columni in Cup markets and mentions owner statements about the Caulf ield Cup. It highlights strong backing for Bernborough and Black Law Genelia in Australian racing markets with large potential winnings and speculation on Melbourne Cup outcomes.
Sydney reports Charles Ashen aged 90 won against Joe Hall on a foul in a Stadium night bout. Gate money is held pending a report by Alexander Beate Malatan. Also noted: Pancho previously beat Ashen five weeks earlier but faded after 12 rounds.
The article lists results from a intersection regatta held on Saturday at ny Inlet, naming crews and stewards. Gratton section 1C with D. Sadner and F. Chambers placed, Dunlop bowl and Berton section Lewis stuppke with E Mondros 3, Evan Barron TK Smith woke L Lawn shifting. Gray 2, A Stanley, Gratton scion, W Funny, evke Co Kable, Blackwell 3K, Jackson Saltea crow Gratton mochon, and Grafton section Gorve crew 2.
Readable fragments describe Vihe Caims Rowing Club competing at an inter city rowing event. The text mentions coed participation across two sizes areas and a wall barrier, with references to race crews and practice delays. Names, places, and concrete details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A damaged OCR excerpt lists scattered names and numbers across a sports card. It mentions divisions, players such as Barnes and Coch, and multiple alphanumeric codes with unclear context or affiliations.
Winnum Professional captures Victoria Park Golf Club Purse in Brisbane. Competitor run includes Low Kelly of New South Wales placing second. lead changed through rounds with birdies and strong recovery. Local and southern players contested the purse in a tight finish.
The notice records a bowls event rescheduled from Thursday to Wednesday August 7. It specifies game timing and venue details read from the fragmented OCR. Strong entities include August and the midweek date.
Saturday results recap from Corner shows A grade matches with Brothers Ss Severn and Brad defending titles. Uniteds 13 and Penrith 1 draw. Jordanvale nil and Kangaroos 0 0. Details unclear due to damaged text but notes suggest mixed outcomes and league standings.
Sumas area notes list annual meetings for local groups including Geneseo Aust, September events, and October sessions. Entries reference several dates and committees with minimal context, highlighting organizational schedules and gatherings.
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