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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1951
Page
2
A speaker urges a son to pursue a career rather than a temporary job. A career in fields like fire, accident and marine insurance offers financial security and meaningful prospects. The example notes many Australasian companies originated from junior entrants.
Warm weather aided betting at Innisfail Turf Club. Raset results show Mull motor? payouts and club handicaps across six divisions with CYPRIOT LADY and STUART among top finishers. Betting odds and placings noted for each division, along with short boxtime mentions and race times.
After race 8 at the Turf Club on Saturday the Fa Bookmakers Association presented a personal gesture to Mr EJ Whiting on the eve of his appointment as a ceremonial steward in the NRA. The presentation was made by association president MCE J G Crowley with support from J Cronn and Mr Waning.
Thoroughbred meeting lists multiple handicaps with names such as Jonge, Penacre, Tinaroo, Storm Bional, Storm Signal, and Mono Spar. The card includes distances from 4 furlongs to 14 furlongs, with results and betting odds like 1.91-8 and 6/4. Notable runners include Magnet Prince, Engavony, Fortune, and Real Time.
Doomben crowds witnessed El Gamlito winning the December Handicap with a half length margin over Fort Day and Meelaman. The field featuredhorses like Venedis, Manwoument, Earl Wurrnn, Dans tae Gaiupell, and Mune Chater. The race ran over a mile with El Gamlito securing the top prize amid a strong finish.
A noisy summary of races featuring numerous horses across events at Rosehill and Parramatta. The card lists entrants and placements with odds, times, and distances, noting winners like Golden Brew and Conuton among many rivals.
A chaotic report from Melbourne details numerous horses and trainers in morning and afternoon handicap races at Moonen Valley Somerton. Names like Moreland Atari Gol sa Paporams and Avie May appear among a long list of entries and times, with belts of results and times including a 1 12 to 1 39 5 in various events.
An advertised events note from a showroom manager is garbled with fragments of names and places including McKimmisi Pty Ltd Towrmille North Queensland Farvilisers in Chemicals United Calms and SPEER. The text references a practice period from Monday and mentions eastward movement and vestment, but the meaning is unclear.
Results from a Grade A weeklong competition show numerous players named, including Revers Brothers, Foley, Boniface, Mash, and Munro. The narrative lists innings, scores, and key bowlers such as Banks, Evans, and Hepburn, with Wateriders and Rovers posting decisive wins and totals around 237 to 212.
Kangaroos defeated Edmonton by 4 wickets and 2 runs in a chaotic match. Gorcanvaia toppled kisi ty by innings, while Unitas and Rockkas edged a late win. Wickes delivered three runs as NCGM, Teipane, and Fans watched.
Results from Cairns Coursing Club at Parramatta Park present a list of dogs and handlers with placements and times. Notable entrants include Kulkinan Lad and Albert's Sprowl with diverse entries and finish times across courses, plus multiple dogs named in the Western division and related performances.
Unclear notes describe a district scouts carnival with swimming events and a timetable. Mentions include venues, participants, and the phrase World Jamboree hosted in Tratting Coummnaoe while referencing the Scouts’ appreciation for site arrangements.
Local bowling event at Cordonvale green on Wednesday December 8 features feeultes pairs for Men and Ladies with a busy schedule including grade matches and social games. A Christmas party is planned for Saturday December 15 with players and members invited.
Fragmentary OCR describes a crime tale in which a man named Sardi in Johnstrne area, ARs, claims a gang carried out violence until a moment when the group dispersed. The note mentions farmers and several names including O'Sullivan, Raeter Bray Patane and others.
A letter in The Times discusses Britain's radio and television power struggle as observers weigh which medium best serves public interests. The piece notes a persistence of media criticism by figures like Mazai and Daniel and references a 1980 claim by J. Carpenter about royal succession, illustrating ongoing contests over influence and authority in mass media.
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