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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
9
A fragmentary update from the Gordonvale Turf Club outlines train schedules to Cairns for next Saturday’s annual race meeting, with multiple heats and acceptances listed for QTC races including trial heats, metropolitan, and carnival handicaps among a long roster of horses and handlers.
Brisbane gossip lists betting odds for the Metro pelitan Handicap to be run at the Q T C meeting tomorrow with favorites including Rolates Scotch Brae Warwick Gun Ray Rivers Ship Syree and others such as Albius Silastre Polardee Warwick Belle Purissima and Woodripe.
At Kedron Park this afternoon Folly Handicap winner Phyllis A at 7 to 1, with Abandon and Troutveil prominent. In the Kedron £50 Handicap first heat Kenilwin and Sir Danaus led, Danisky and Drove in the second heat, final Kenilwin ahead of Danitos and Hell. Flynn Handicap saw Melon leading Earl Scotland and Refused. Third Division results favored Hip Giat over Perfection. Football notes cover a Carlton victory over Kennedy 6-3 after a tight match with goals by Nelson and Spuwart.
A long report of a Cairns vs Innisfail rugby match details player positions, injuries, and multiple tries. Cairns led early, Innisfail fought back with key runs by Lindey and Treacey, while Treacey and Gabriel scored for Cairns and Innisfail made late pushes with McGovern, Connors, and Lennon involved.
The match ended in a draw after a late passing rush failed to secure a win for San day, with Stan Ryans's try sealing the near finish. Weinen McGovern and Lyne starred among junior backs as Innisfail and Townsville efforts were noted amid team changes and injuries. Kennedly, a senior from CES, leaves for Mackay in a promotion, with teammates sending best wishes.
In Norman Mark yesterday the athletics meet drew keen races across age groups. Herberton pairits and Cairns pupils posted strong scores with Edge Hill and Cairns High School in hot pursuit. Tennis saw Herberton defeat Cairns High School by four sets to one in the afternoon, 42 games to 46. The second football match is scheduled for 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Cairns Aquatic Club holds its annual general meeting this evening in the club rooms. Members are urged to attend to receive the annual report and balance sheet and elect officers for the coming season, including the senior flag officer Commodore. Three nominations have been received for the position, and the vote is seen as guiding the club’s leadership and example. The report references other items and upcoming duties.
Entertainment page previews a midweek Cairns Theatre show headlined by Sylvie Breamer in Thundergate with an all star cast including Owen Moore and Virginia Brown Faire. A second feature Alias the Night Wind stars Hingram Howard about a youth falsely branded a thief, plus a 2 part Scarecrow, musical numbers and an orchestra. Also showing at Wallace Theatre is The Copperering Flower and The Conquering Power with June Mathie, plus Jack London Patrol story Buffalo Two and travelogues.
A euchre party and dance will be held at Aquatic Hall tonight with footballers expected among the attendees. Many novelties will be introduced and a large attendance is anticipated as plans for the event unfold.
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