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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1943
Page
6
The Herberton Hack Club warns Rofee owners that nominations for its December meeting close on Monday December 30 at 4 pm. The event is set to be held at Cairns with departure at 10 30.
The Queensland Turf Club announces a four race program at Albion Park on Saturday December 11. Notable entries include Guirmme Bandicap with Sable Heras Neon and Namoi Maid, plus Maiden and Open Handicap heats featuring Gold Coat, Freelance, Wise Gait, Guin Midas, and Baklod. Abruzzi was favored in the Plate last week but had a rough run.
The report outlines a handicapped race where Abram, the sacred favourite, carried 3 pounds and then 7 pounds to a narrow win. Eve Pett finished second behind Badford in a long nose finish, with Mirage The Warrior and Speed Lad among contenders for the winner. Third place in earlier divisions is noted for Mirage and The Warrior, while Warbost and Currawillk also feature across recent seven furlong and one mile events.
Probable riders for Asien Fark on Saturday include Noble era Briscoe Numot Maid W. Brows Maser Gaine Eos Sehulle Gaine Meddeck Walcus Powell Soft Steel Parsons Maid en Handicap candidates Fit Diet Parsons Simms Auriferous Find Wurphy For elite Anderson nomi em secretary Dwret Joan Tip P Powell Hack Gold Coat Callaghan Gay Fox Jean Ker Ardvern E Magnay SeLUB For Paraons Congest Logie O Buchan rence T Will J Conquest BOS Cur
Modulation eyes a return to form in Rosehill’s Quality Handicap following a standout course record. He faces Hesione, with speculation on Grand Prodige and Merrimba as possible threats as rivals sharpen for the Ned Crom Cup and sprints off a busy season.
Balaclava hosts an excellent post‑midday card with eight first class events and keen betting. Bookmakers face stiff wagering as patrons seek close decisions. Liquor, soft drinks, tea booths, and a double pacing meeting on December 27 and January add to the day’s interest. Selections by Rocklea feature Scarlet Rose Beau Barron Constok Above Blue Shelia My Fourth So's Cash Sol's Young Kildare Flirt's Idol Callide Robert's Hero Timid.
An amateur golf note outlines a four ball format to be played this afternoon at the local Unks course. Players must form their own teams and the write-up admits limited experience with match conditions and scoring procedures.
Tournament excerpt lists players Coyle Parinetti Mayon Connor Gallant Bellary Stewart Watt Venables Robertson Dulin Andronicus Farinetti Bettamy Waa Geode Martius and other lowercase grade mentions joining weekend fixtures for A and B championships.
A fragment notes that details of the clothing stocks scheme will be announced on January 1 next.
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