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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1951

Page

3

Last Nights Events at Sprintex Meet Finish

The article details close finishes featuring Fon Clause Len McFarlane and Bernie McFarlane with Clause edging ahead. Senior mistime gives Bob Ford a free win for a tongue while Bill Attree shines in the unions and Hobsome wins a treble. Ladies division sees Pat Sands Ray Fisuss Ved Webb triumph.

Iuie Fon Clause Len McFarlane Bernie McFarlane Bob Ford Aft Bill Attree Aivision Pat” Sands Ray Fisuss Ved Webb

Cairns Cup Day at Cannon Fair Stirs Attendance

A crowded Cairns track set for the Cairns Annual Cup Day with a 9 furlong Exhibition Handicap race and other southern events. Broadcast coverage promises a high standard day with riders to be restricted to ninth division entries and admission details posted at the club office.

Far North Cairns Jockey Club Cannon Park Poe Cairns Chuile Poe Eigen Clube Tropical Theatre

Sandgate Handicap prospects and trail of contenders

The report previews this week’s Sandgate Handicap with notes on near and far prospects. Forge in the field appears a lead candidate, Persist may struggle to lead, while Comedy Beese and Star of the South are among other chalks.

Gay Pelt Weduering Muccens Forge Learaway Fort Day

States Steel Shortage Arkarings Hurdle Event

Race report from a mixed card noting entries such as King Walk Hiatus and Chatsworth Plate. Mentions Ansiad Daisked States Cuutha Beat Catubrie Piste Lohengrin for Laurie Hussar with Fira St Aubin Bandleay and prospects Steel Heroic Lad Gay Saint and Lisitiillo.

Arkarings Chatsworth Cuutha Laurie Hussar Fira St Aubin Bandleay St “Aubin Bea

Track Forecasts From Melbourne to Brisbane

Weather reports from Eagle Farm Chaterbury Caulfield and tack envy indicate fine conditions across venues. Tracks listed as good or fine suggest favorable racing surfaces for upcoming programs and events.

Brisbane Eagle Farm Chaterbury Caulfield

Boxing Bantams in Gruelling Bout Ends With Close Draw

Sinn clipped Cole with a sharp right in the tenth round sending him to the canvas. Cole recovered and, after a lengthy count, fought back to regain dominance as the tenth bell rang in a tense toe to toe duel.

Cole Sinn Primich Simm

Mikus Outpoints Barber in Melbourne Tilt

Australian boxer Pras Mikus defeated Billy Barber over 17 rounds at Melbourne Stadium in a noted bout. Mikus led throughout the bout, earning a points decision in Australia.

Mikus Barber Melbourne Auk Pras Mikus Billy Barber New South Wales Melbourne Stadium

South Africa Faces Warwickshire After Slow Start

South Africa were out for 77 in their first innings replying to Warwickshire's 230 on day two of a friendly match at Birmingham. Warwickshire, who did not enforce the follow on, were 182 for five in their second innings.

London Warwickshire St Birmingham Warwick Shire

Thelma Duffield and Rayleen Wreford Return to Fleet

Thelma Duffield returns to the fleet and Rayleen Wreford is noted for a strong performance. The report highlights a Saturday session with secure outcomes and visible improvement in the lineup.

Thelma A. Duffield Rayleen MM. Wreford

Rockets Ramblers and Past Students Play Time Muddle

Unclear OCR text shows two games with umpire notes and times mid afternoon. details fragmented on field numbers and officials. No coherent outcomes or full team names available.

Rockets Ramblers T. “Thomson Brochem Rely J Cronin McOm I ‘Umpere

Advertised Events and Sales Highlight Local Auctions

Public auction set for Earlville on August 2 lists household furniture from Charlie King Burnell and Co. and partners at 3 Thomas Street on a Wednesday sale date. Also notices include job hires at Pioneer Sugar Mill and McRionmine Ltd with roles such as shift engineer and window dresser.

Vacuum O51 Company Pty Charlie King Burnell and Ca Aucop Earlville Bey Charlie Kine Burnell and ‘Carry, Ltd Thomasstreet Wednanday Pioneer Sugar Milla Pty. Ltd McRionmine Ply Ltd Ei Et Laren

Cans Associates Aitting From Xo10 Tee

Cans Associates appears at Xo 10 tee showing a possible misprint or data entry note. No further context is provided to confirm event or participants.

Cairns Coursing Meeting at Pscramatia Park Track

Today at Pscramatia Park a Cairns coursing meeting features a single track event this afternoon. Star dogs include Youns Ema, Pick’s Master, Tin Lad, and Mantie with Alfie and Percy Alert among early contenders as bets shift on times and placements.

Pscramatia Park Severs May Cersteer Iret Kilterran Alfie Percy Pick Yale Company Tin Lad Vince Curry

Dodged Police and Customs Barriers Reported

A brief from London details an incident where authorities say suspects dodged police and customs barriers. No further details available in the fragment.

Tolice Ane

Tennis Titles at Ten Titles aT wer the Best

The fragmentary OCR note references tennis titles and a best test, mentioning a venue or event. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm specifics.

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