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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1951
Page
2
A crowded Coen event despite the VLU epidemic saw veteran racer Bob Gordon present and judged as a success. Local entries included many visitors. officials noted steady participation. The day featured various heats and crowd reactions amid health scare coverage.
The report notes a planned Shield League fixture with Erenar and SQis in attendance. It mentions players like MeAuitte and Jonnstore, and a focus on game pace and open play. Observers include Fast Shoes and Tre timeset as officials while Altendorf and Smith feature in noted play sequences.
Fragmented notes describe Cairns coursing prospects and upcoming races at Parramatta. Mentions riders Silvey, Nick Git, Jules finish, Petrone, Kudare, and Mickie Gist with references to Auburn and Master or Tay Lee in a racing context.
A garbled notice sheet lists a sugar millers association seeking maser for a northern sugar project in Eisior Caurna and a tennis tour in Cairne State High. It mentions tender calls by Public Works for Cypress pine fencing and stumps, with auctions, meetings of the Sal Cairns Sea Scouts Group and Gordonvale ALP, plus a Scouts gathering on the Esplanade and a Crest Northern Hotel meeting on August 24.
Attendance expected at Cairns Annual Meet at Cannan Park for Seventh Div event timed to start at 7 pm. Sixth and Fourth Divisions, President’s comments, and Ninth Division runners to follow. Southern entrants and others featured on the programme with ad tickets 6d at the gate. Morning buses from Tropical Theatre at 12 noon. trains return after events with departures at 1.10 and 3.50 pm.
Handicap race results list Trumps winning Dinanda and Veiled Art placing, with detailed selections and lineups across multiple handicap events including Three Year Old Handicap, Da re Warrior stake, and Spring Cup. The page notes race conditions, jockeys, and horses such as Haven’s, Reed, and Mindiet, reflecting a busy racing card and potential rematches.
An OCR garbled report lists results from a golf event at Wareeba Club with multiple players and scores. It mentions prizes, several names such as Mies Jones, E Bennett, D Bowie, and J. Bail, and references to a men’s stroke competition won by Mr L Wiper and a chub trophy presentation.
In Cannes the SOAS hockey matches drew strong crowds as players from Queensland Hover Association spoke on policy matters. Key figures including club president and managers addressed the audience amid a busy program with premiers and other dignitaries. The event highlighted ongoing debates on national representation and league governance.
A fragmented report discusses a visit by the French Rugby League team to Australia. It covers matches, tactics, and comments from Mr. Gorman on players Lyons and Aubert, noting the French side’ s pace, skill, and potential impact on Australian play. It mentions a $4 timing fee and references a future witness match.
A tribute session in Cairns honored a former Rugby League president Tracey amid memories of community service. Speakers highlighted his leadership at Townsville and his role in developing local rugby ties.
A fragmented screed lists performances and figures in the area including Jane Wyatt Ranaeips Fins Theatre Wille of wien and upcoming showings at the Hibernam Ball scene. It mentions Future events at UT Cart Sieben and a production titled The Femrare with notes on scheduling and participation by local talent.
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