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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
4
At Canton Park Warew fans expect a packed program for the Turf Oateng races with horses matching in professional and amateur fields. The event features betting stands, ticket sales, and a schedule starting at 2 pm with announcements on entrants, purses, and a late afternoon programme.
Nominations for the Caiis Championseirs club swimming championships close at 1 o clock today as record matches pour in for the senior A 220 yards, senior B 50 yards, and ladies 50 yards events. Entries show strong interest in the breaststroke and butterfly, with numerous handicaps listed across junior and schoolboy grades and a festive schedule of Christmas novelty events planned for the swim season.
Weather ruins day one of the third Test in Melbourne as play is abandoned. Australian team members including Bradman and Brown are at the center of the truncated proceedings amid strong fan interest and rain delays.
Doug Moodie the sensational Mac kay setter will meet Carlo Prandolini tomorrow night at Parra matta Par in Cairns today with manager-trainer Geo Rooney. Moodie finished a 15 round sparring session, knocking out two partners as Mac kay fans back his upset bid against Prandolini. Carvilles wrapped up bick workout and arrive by Saturday morning. Williams and Raymond completed six round tuneups and back themselves. A Buser departs Tropics cry mar for the park.
A damaged OCR item previews the Face Culrane Memorial event where the senior squad will race for the Jack Culham Memorial trophy. It notes old memories of a gallant sailor and hints at participants, sponsorship, and course layout for the race.
The American Jock Club issued a statement clarifying the registration request for Shannon. No action has been taken yet and a records search is incomplete. Current facts will be presented to stewards when a decision is possible. Shannon is granted a permit to face under rule 58 of the club.
Riggs and Paila practiced at Brookyn Heights Casino in a pre season work out for the sessional tour. The New Yorkers Tribune notes Paul’s powerful serving and fast ground strokes as he faced a tough test against Kramer. Kramer defeated Segure 6-2.
A fragmented race programme for Cairns North Reserve includes multiple divisions with handicaps and prize money, listing horses, handlers, and expected participants. The schedule covers two days with distances from four to six furlongs and special cups named Gardenvale and Gordonvale, dated December 26 1947.
Trainees will run the Bert Butler trophy over the usual route starting at 2 30 pm. Subitions to the event are noted by LU who will be accompanied by Break Criiemon. The field includes Dora Qigle and Filet Ia, with recent performances showing mixed results. Weather impacted racing with some riders performing better under uncertain conditions.
Ten men from Atherton Presbyterian Mas Chih Vilted Mareeba on Friday. Players listed include Cowie Simpwn Kenyon Alliston Cocke Johnson Mareeba and others. Mareeba club’s 1090 score noted along with partners and local officials praising the pleasant evening and sporting spirit.
Rain affected play at Innisfail with Williams McLonnell and others winning several rinks. Jahlafall led four of seven rinks, finishing with an aggregate score of 18. Several pairings posted solid totals as locals prepared for next Saturday’s games and Sunday sessions resumed.
During the week a farewell was given to C Jone who returned to Ipswich. The captain ML Kus spoke. Mr W Camille presented a trophy to the club to be worn by Fletcher, R Hetn, G Kent, L Verevia, D Whaling.
Fragmentary quote attributed to Burger Lytton appears to discuss civilisational continuity across generations. The readable portion includes phrases about civilisation by the eterns and a linkage to a generational sequence. Further context is unavailable in the snippet.
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