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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1924
Page
11
An amateur racing report from Gordonvale covers a first annual meet with numerous entries and results across divisions. It lists horse names, riders, times, and placings, highlighting the crowd, program, and ceremonies, with notes on track order and postrace activities.
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The list names numerous acceptances for the QEC races including Beistane Aus 18 and Midnight Frolic among many others. Details include horse names such as Kristane Berbelle Sweet Colleen Ker Siep Fanny Nancy Cavase Dene Ti Ne Tinian Armenard Hay Merton Brain Moxy and more with numerous riders and connections noted across the long roster.
A messy report from the Johnstone River Tug Committee meeting outlines discussions on party politics and upcoming events. It notes Norman Mitchell presenting views, the SAACDA group and plans for a special train, with results and votes mentioned and a lengthy list of attendees and local figures.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous unreadable names and numbers with scattered phrases. No coherent event or source context emerges to identify a people place or action.
The VRC accepts entries for Saturday racing at Moonee Valley with many horses named. Notable entries include Shirling, Chante Moneth, Atala Sai, Tr C Tram, Exlvae, Valronn Anton, Earl Pom, Anguse Steeles, Kire Abbey, Daintulen, Skedadale, Lever pond, Mackwood, Wintdun Re, Royal Charter, Wild Oats, Cyprian, Trichord and several others across multiple stakes and handicaps. The list reflects a dense field across three year old and open races with weights and performance notes mixed in.
Fragmented OCR text lists teams and players such as Waters La Teant Tutinet and Chan, with unclear lines about a football game. Mentions BK Se Shortie and Gy Miner along with possible referees or commentators. unreadable portions prevent a clear game recap or score.
A Cairns district team will face Queensland legends at Noruma Park on Tuesday evening. Notable players like Aynaley Craig and German are slated to appear, with Cairns supporters urged to attend from 1:80 pm as arrangements include a hot meal and pre game ceremonies.
Townsville on August 13 reports visiting Shawn footballers arriving for a ceremony by the Mayor. They will tour Magnesie Island and attend a Towerville Torch Club meeting in the afternoon, with trains adjusted for the schedule and other events preceding February 1.
Brisbane over Victoria in a tight 1A contest as both sides produced a strong first half. Final scores show Brisbane held an edge with 12 points from Gristene while Victoria struggled in the second period.
Mohard on Aug. 15 reports Viewaria led by strong play as Victoria defeats Queensland in the Australian Rules Carnival Match, with Viewaria topping the QLD side by Rovio.
The report outlines a planned Rangers versus Wyreema match at Edgington Town. Players listed include Martin, Teasan, Mekinten, Hares, Cowan, Maries, Tribals, and Mareen Comnatly. A rescheduled date appears tied to Premiership decider timing.
Boland's Ltd advertises a winter sale on ladies footwear including white sno-back bar and tie shoes and Louis heels with pump sales. Cuban heel styles in sizes 2 and 3 priced at 8 shillings 11 pence and 10 shillings 11 pence respectively.
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