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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1929

Page

9

Christmas Handicap Results and Acceptances Listed

Race card shows Sagot Handicap 14 miles and Christmas Handicap 64 furlongs with first acceptances. Entries include Merab Greensborough ae Le Cheosan Anton Prince murti Second Grace Chumree Jacobin Polo Miss Constance Spang and others with weighing figures such as 10.0 8.12 8.12 87 13 67 638 67 67.

Merab Greensborough Itor BE le Ieee Oo Oa Cheosan Anton Prince Murti Second Grace Chumree Jacobin Polo Miss Constance Spang

Quote Interest Sparks Curiosity Across Readers

A line cited for quotation draws attention as readers express interest in the spoken remark. Analysts note the line reflects broader themes and prompts discussion about context and meaning.

Doncaster notes and Moonee Valley racing updates

Patchy report from Moonee Valley in January outlines withdrawals and riders for the William Reid Stakes with horses such as Dalston Bel Astre Beckwith Mag netic and others. It also mentions Varalbe racing under trainer T J Nierker and lists horse weights and divisions for the Mareeba Handicap and related events at the meeting.

William Reid Moonee Valley Dalston Bel Astre Beckwith Magnetic Tieccups Seccessor Gesto Wish Wyse Reosus Sion W Ruffier Varalbe Randwick Brisbane T. J. Nierker Folly D. Lewis

Doncaster race results and charity meeting notes

Butler Welter and The Tyrant lead a Caulfield charity event with horses such as Plate Land of Nod Santorb Sassaby and Dalguise scoring across a mixed card. Notable placings include King Shere Love Token and Jenny Cos with various positions and the Royal Parade finishing among top entries.

Caulfielt Ay Sle Ae Ne Feat Aoe Ugo King Shere Se Ee Land of Nod Santorb Sassaby Dalguise Bob's Lack Whith’s Hich Love Token Xates Beas Cherry Rizona Man Barratray Ie Spandreytention Jenny Costela

QTC Holiday Meeting Weights Listed at Brisbane

Brisbane December 1 weights for the Q7 Boring Day meeting are listed with entries including Lou 89, Mise W Jolowa 7.2, Vern, Mag 74, Crazy Molly 7.9, Silvern's Son 6.10, Bomdea, Chipiste 6.7.

Brisbane Ite Jolowa Meen Laseeres Vern Eters Tre Us Crazy Molly Silvern's Son Bomdea Chipiste

Weights Declared for Melbourne V R C Meeting

Standish and Bagot announce weights for New Year’s Day races at the V R C meeting. Entries include Treat 9.5 Footie Hand 9.4 Reonui 9.2 Strogof 9.1 Lacie Manette 9.0 Spanish Galleon 8.2 Bonny 7.12 Star Warden 7.10 and other contenders such as Faramandi Bec TM Apis St Lucie 7.2.

Melbourne V.R.C Treat Footie Hand Reonui Strogof Lacie Manette Bower Enahasi Brookwood Faramandi Det Bonny Star Warden Gatea Cep Taty Fit Apis St. Lucie Bec

Final race capsizes and close finish in sailing series

In the final race JALAL led early with a strong start as Memory moved ahead of Sylvania. Sylvania capsized after trouble at the mark while Memory edged Alma. J.M.H. finished narrowly ahead of Lily with Memory winning by 43 minutes over Alma, other boats following in order.

Sylvania Itay Joe Maa Senhose Melody Venius Smith's Creek J.M.H Lily Malva Alma J.alh T.B.O.M Sunbeam Valmae Memory T.E.O.M Thomson Londen Iin

Trophy points and junior fleet race report

Valinac leads Memory and J M H in trophy standings with Alma and T B O M close behind. The junior fleet opened with four sharpies led by Chance under R H Gamble, Adelai Sprecher, and Ark Jr. Ny starting under a north east wind, Chance led early, Adelai moved to second, Ark Jr. challenged, then a squall levelled positions and a crew mishap affected Adelai.

Mr. Wilkinson Sharpies Chance R. H The Adel Howe Ae Jr Adelai

Boxing Day Programme Set by Herberton Sports Club

At a recent club meeting Herberton Sports Club finalised arrangements for the Boxing Day meeting. Events include the Novice 100 yards, 6 and 75 yard races, and the Open Rock Berl Comedy. Adelai, Ark Jr, and Chance figure in the top placings with Adelai narrowly missing a first in one sprint. The day promises strong participation from the Tablelands and local supporters.

Nomins Norm. H Hersley Adelai Herberton Ark Tablelands Ark Jr

Championship bout to spark rattling contest at Gordonvale

The article previews a boxing evening featuring Hargess versus Vaines and Jimmy Stager versus Jack Ireland. It notes Ireland won their last match, both fighters improving in form, with nominations closing tomorrow at Box 55 Gordonvale.

Hargess J. Lisha Gordonvale

Gordonvale Amateur Tournament Boxing Night

Gordonvale hosts a two night amateur boxing tournament at Sutcliffe's Theatre with fighters from Jones Inglis Fishery Creek Cairns and Snowy Proberts Clyde Maher and other regional clubs slated to compete across Thursday and Friday evenings.

Gordonvale Sutclife Thursand Bette Sarco Josepheas Jones Inglis Fishery Creek Cliffy Maher M. Kapor Snowy Proberts Cairns Vie Josephs

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