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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
2
Critics note Melbourne Cup 1922 as the world’s richest handicap race. The event features heavy weights with three year olds denied advantage and a rising stake partly funded by Paris railway companies, promising a global headline in the sport.
In a tight inland match Mourilyan chased the target and won by 3 wickets. Key performances included McDoran and Roverts contributing vital runs while Shaw McGowan and Hassall added useful scores. The innings totals show Farrell and Cooper posting steady partnerships as the opposition struggled to contain the scoring.
The committee reports acceptance of the plan to lay a foundation stone for a memorial ward bearing the name Tableland for fallen soldiers. The projection includes a concrete ward and entrance features. The League supports the proposal and authorizes immediate advertising and action.
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