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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1942
Page
6
An OCR damaged page outlines turf racing notes with scattered phrases. It mentions a possible winner and judges who move on the track, noting delays and a race that extended beyond expected distance. The text is fragmented with incomplete names and dates, limiting precise details.
Racing coverage notes horses such as Cloudless Billet and Peaceful God with injury and training setbacks. Mentions Golden Melody Beston Saari Ozone Highweight Handicap details, Decoration mare and Billy Cook near Flemington. Mentions suspensions, jockeys Thorny and Thompson, and bets on Warwick Farm meetings around Christmas.
The Sydney race inquiry concluded with explanations from involved parties regarding the November Handicap at Albion Park. Silver’s carrier won the race after a strong finish, with margins noted and prize money distributed. Langwin M. Renny, owner trainer, faced stewards over Sydney’s poor form on November 1 and gloves and conduct questions were addressed.
Sydney report notes declarations for the Summer Cup event at Wairhte and the Villiers Stakes slated for December 19. Details include participants and expected field, with emphasis on horses and trainers connected to the Summer Cup.
A Mulgrave Shire Council impounding dispute over a horse at Mason’s property is under examination in the Court of Petitions before Mr Ewyer. Witnesses describe duties of council staff and Mason’s threats, with authorities showing a paper of authority and ongoing proceedings on October 2 in Freshwater and later at the city pound.
Mulgrave Shire Councils herdsman Baker Roll and witness describe October events claiming Mason took horse from Yorkeys Knob area and later released it to paddock. Mason disputed ownership and warned impounding force, with trial adjourned to December 8.
An unnamed incident reports loss of a left wallet and a cape during a disturbance. Authorities note the event occurred near a street intersection with no injuries reported and no suspects identified at this time.
The fragment lists ideas and prompts including thick-skinned traits and clove scented pink notes, along with references to abolition, A V E R Y I N G requirements, and Hanels. It also advises avoiding leaving him in a closed room as a precaution.
From our special representative in Canberra November 18 the minister for Beus notes a strong interest in a strip of synthetic rubber sent to him by an industrial chemist who produced it in Sydney and filed patents not for patent. The inventor claims Australia has abundant raw materials for the rubber and seeks tests to assess viability. Beasley and officials discuss formaldehyde methanol and testing arrangements while noting no obligation to any party.
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