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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
6
A fragmented advice note mentions corns and finger tips addressing pain and removal. It references throbing burning sensations, a chemist suggestion, and a remedy costing about 38 pence for corn care products. It implies using a small bottle and seeking chemist guidance.
At Ascot on Saturday an inquiry into the First Novice Handicap run saw interference as horses broke from the barrier. Trainer S Davison claimed the official verdict, leading to adjournment. The event highlighted a spirited battle between Ararban Eine Again and Siebel King amid a contested finish.
Adenetine programme held by the Marepha Hack Club for a patrione beardt meeting on Saturday December 21. The intel prize moves to EON Amderl imn Tony dict Sima with 1102 bendiian af ten divininns and Rominasioma ait einge om Minna De.
The Atherton Hack Club event held Saturday saw small fields but solid turnout with several divisions. Notable performances include Smiths NOR-EAST in the fifth division with Dora Queen and 108 IR, Cuban Solo edging rivals in the fourth division, and DOBBY leading the sixth division in a tight finish.
Elliptic report from Felicia inquiry session reveals explanations accepted after a jockey dispute during a Peliein Savion A race. Fuller, arriving from Casino, testified to stewards about advises and aid from Paley and Donleeee, while Felicja and Sern rasshorses are noted in the tense moment.
At Ascot this morning racing on rain soaked cinder Spearborn led Ave furlongs in 12 seconds with the last four in 82. Sleight of Mand beat Mt Batten by two lengths over half a mile in 81 seconds. Colours ran half a mile in 51.5 seconds.
London reports detail a lean year for British racing owners with Lord Derwins and Mrd Rank among top earners at £8400 and £300 respectively. Anatt, Bowne, Rosebery, and Mr Rank claim substantial sums. Dorothy Page and Harvey purchases noted, while Aga Khan’s entries shrink to Winter Falter and Turkhan in major events.
Remain of a meeting held on Saturday reports winners and times. Tolgan led wins in finals with Brighton Keen Bor and Gold Drew close behind. Silver Streak and Ramana also placed in consolation races. Betting and race order details accompany each heat, though some text is garbled.
Amateur marksmen gather for a December practice shoot at Atherton Gun Club. Participants test aim from fixed positions, with shooters of varied skill levels-to-bring stability and careful control. Local spectators note steady progress and growing interest in the sport.
New South Wales suffers one of the worst pastoral years on record as drought intensifies and conditions worsen. Producers report lighter weights, scarce feed, and plans for earlier sales as hope for revival lingers into the new year with an unarranged sale date.
The fragment lists racing fixtures and event terms with scattered names and dates. It mentions eDRI and several unreadable terms suggesting a schedule update or meet entries. Strong entities are unclear due to OCR errors but imply upcoming races and listing of participants.
J Redan auctioneer advertises a Friday sale of threshold furniture and effects of a resident, in connection with hospital and water department notices. The advertisement mentions W Soi and Co Cairns as chartered accountants and notes applications and purchases connected to local public works.
A brief obituary item reports the sudden death of Amos Hkester last night. The fragmentary text references his family and a local home, with unclear details about the funeral or exact timing.
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