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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
2
South Queensland defeated Mackay by six goals with Aur as the venue in Jeseburg. Left wing star Jeseburg scored three, Mathews and Bertelsen added goals, Mackay’s Nenu was standout halfback, and visitors led five goals before halftime but could not overcome the hosts.
A fragmented report lists results from early races including Quicksilver winning the Strathgordon Trophy heat and Civil Servant's Handicap with Quicksilver and Rosebud among top finishers. Other events mention Second Scurry, Ladies Bracelet, and the Monaghan Memorial representation cup with Lochiel Bootiaer noted in consolation placements.
Readable notices list vacancies in the Queensland railways for Queenland Railways, Mareeba Hospital staff needs, and various construction and public works projects. Also announced are public auctions by Charly King and Co, stock sales, and upcoming meetings for Cairns Aquatic Club, Cairns Amateur Fishermen, and Cairns Choral Society scheduled for August and Thursday night.
A rugged Mareeba golf weekend featured a houseful of results from singles and foursomes. Members Batley Grant led scores with several matches decided by small margins while Spowart and Finwick posted solid showings. The club championship rounds and a four ball event were on the horizon ahead of Far North Queensland duties at Haverahoa.
NAB defeated Latrobe 2 0 to secure a convincing Sunday afternoon win. Captain N Gitron led NAB with strong attacking play as Weber and Ball combined to pressure Latrobe’s defense while Wood and Wagstaff contributed chances. Latrobe’s efforts were hampered by offsides and sharp NAB defense, with Myer making key saves until full time.
At Eagle Farm today Maiden Handicap events lead the program with a second division and a first division feature for 1215 and 7 furlongs, including horses like Ground Work Thunder Cook Conan Wisma Arrow Head Crafty Douglas Ling and many more. The card also includes a First Novice Handicap and a Second Novice Handicap along with an Encourage Handicap over one mile with a field featuring Gallipoli Saltwood Paradal Denis Jay Craft and others.
Mareeba edged Ravesahce by 12 to 40 in a closely fought junior football match. Tries were credited to Miro Davis and Kelly for Mareeba with Bethel converting, while Frank Marr and Damelty contributed for the opposition.
A chaotic summary from a mid twentieth century sports page describes dramatic results in singles and doubles matches. Notable players include Boden, Morgan, Martin, Martindza, and Gebrode with intense races and comebacks shaping the day’s outcomes. The piece notes pairings and near misses, highlighting tactical play, endurance, and shifting leads through the events.
The Turf Cairns annual acceptances attract a strong entry list with many notable mares and sprinters. Attendance by key owners and trainers signals high interest for the upcoming meeting despite recent divisions and uncertain weather.
Fragmentary text mentions distances over 500 800 and 700 yards and references stages and a person named Peron with a plea to save me.
The report notes Bimpaon, who has had a strong run, leaves for Beisbene on Friday, with tickets arranged. Details on wage figures and program schedules appear in the fragmented text.
A Kuranea Club Kuranda practice shoot occurred Sunday with eight members at 600 and 900 yards. Conditions were windy and challenging, yet several records were noted despite the poor air of the day. The event featured Page HL 1398 and runner Nip Ww, with no shoot scheduled next Sunday as members will elect the Maresba Club for the day.
A garbled OCR line mentions percentage figures and unclear subjects. The readable bits reference a percentage close to sixty eight and indicate an incomplete description of a group or action, with no clear names, places, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
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