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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR text references teams and weekly notices but lacks complete names dates places or outcomes. The readable bits mention football and scheduling with lodging and insertion rules, but no verifiable details to confirm a specific event or notice.
Glorious weather aided a strong day at the Uniones Jockey Club meeting with Coleman riding three winners. Golconda’s Ford received an ovation after victory as Atharias led late in a tight finish in the Cairns Cup. Others included Kayabra Croydon Lassie and Dusty Con in close, competitive renewals with top weights and varied betting.
In a tight hurdle context Falmaere edged Lianda by a half length after a fast finish, with Altenic fourth and Durange close behind. The event featured a large field including Bonnie Angus Gordon’s Pride and Citrange, with Lianda feeding from the start and Minnie Poppy among the notable runners.
August reports from Eagle Farm detail the QTC Exhibition carnival opening day in dull weather with large attendance. Results include Kingslane winning by a sheet neck, and Wedding Eve defeating Kitty Paddington to take High Sree. Betting and dividend figures list several horses and figures, with other participants named in the crowded field.
The Harvester's selections for Albion Park teenie and major races list alternatives for Third, First Division, Cth Five Hundred and other events. Betting has been light on the Metropolitan with one leading bookmaker quoting several horses such as High Syee Soulton Cramer Stronghoew King Osric Rawhetu Coin Nut Sim King Lord Eiffel Black Pardelph and others.
Messrs A J Draper Ltd auctioneers sell today August 6 at 11 am contents of Auckland boarding house Lake Street. Robertson Bros auctioneers sell Wednesday August 8 at 11 am a cane farm. Cairns Hockey Association hosts euchre party and dance in Aquatic Hall Tuesday August 14. T J Reddan auctioneer sells Friday next August MW household furniture for Mr M Duignan Martyn Street. Plain and fancy dress ball at Prophy's Hall September 13. A J Draper Ltd auctioneers sell on account estate W J Mune on Thursday August on premises Abbott Street Hillman tailor shop fittings etc. A J Draper Ltd auctioneers sell on account Mrs J M Turner on premises corner Gatton and Severn Streets Wednesday August 15 furniture and effects. Cairns Aquatic Club announces annual trophy distribution at couch party and dance in Club Hall Thursday evening August 23. Trophies on view in Martins Ltd window.
A M Todd introduces new phone based services to towns, including trunk line access and box 200 routing. Established 1914 in an era of regulated communications, the venture markets doubles straight out and place options across states under Trishane Corie oversight.
A tumultuous Saturday at Warwick Farm featured heavy weather and tight finishes. Pigeons won by a neck, with six lengths to second, amid a field including Knight Errant, Rock, Pindariss, Treasady, and others.
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