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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
3
The Cairns Jockey Club announces its annual meeting schedule on August 1 with events and participation details to be confirmed. A program teaser notes entries, qualifiers, and a special session for members, highlighting key figures and organizers for the Cairns racing scene.
A fragmented line from an old page mentions unusual names and a phrase that reads like a local shorthand. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear context or dates.
Cairns Jockey Club hosts its annual race meeting on a Saturday in August. The blurred program lists racing events and prize money, with references to attendees and participants. The readable text hints at a busy program but lacks clear results or schedules.
The 1951 Cairns Cup at Cannon Park on Saturday attracts many novices to the NDRA area. Carram, a leading open handicap candidate, figures strongly with notable contenders like Princess Vicky and Sondaran in a wide open race over nine furlongs. Crops of scratchings are few as racing crowds expect one of Cairns annuals’ biggest attendances.
Calendar lists Cairns Cup victors and details from various races including Roebridge Oil King Norma Brown Propense Frail Balloon Come Along Belle Dentrum Braziers Ena Buzz Bellicose Leslie Lad Komikos Totem Star Rumand King Young Monarch and other entrants. The report covers race results, handicaps, track notes, and notable performances across events at Baine and Gordonvale with references to locations and owners.
The text outlines Saturday field events for the second day of a meet, listing accepted entries and solon clues for the fourth division. It notes results expected in the track sections and hints at divisions and classifications used in the competition.
A cluttered section lists events and races across multiple divisions including Eighth Division FR Udang, Cy, Barelas, Cawn ett Dunmore, and Cairns Cup highlights. It notes a Masters event, a public meeting, and race entries with times around 8:20 and 10:30, plus Handicap and Juniors divisions with horses and participants like Turtones, Galaen Jara Araen, Cherry's Britrm, and Dawtie Rivertoes.
Racing report from Eagle Farm details results in multiple events including the Novice Mandicap and Carnival features. Notable runners include Bagi Pope, Finest ax Cow, and Grand Vaies, with country names and horse affiliations noted amid mixed garbled OCR. The card lists numerous horses, trainers, and towns, reflecting a busy meet with varied outcomes and purses.
The document lists racing dates and locations in a scattered, OCR damaged format. Entries mention cities such as Cooktown Atherton and Casina with dates in August and September, including annual races and events. The exact events and sequence are unclear due to transcription errors but indicate a calendar of forthcoming NA racing meetups.
Ravenshoe notes detail an Ambulance Ball event on August 4 and 5 with prize checks, waltzing, and a chaotic night of dancing. The program featured Revelers and Ambulance volunteers, with multiple heats determining place getters, and a large attendance that met expectations despite some weather and entry challenges.
A report states two gangsters were shot dead in an early morning incident. The melee occurred near a rear water area, with officers investigating the scene shortly after 1:84 am. Police have not released further identities or motives as the inquiry continues.
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