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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1950
Page
2
From today Yeading jockey J Pure will ride Bernerice in the Regent Handicap. The horse, carrying 1077 in soldition, is set to face a tough barrier and favours front runners, with Saun Sell among the likely early leaders at House Vale.
The report details a Melbourne track meet with senior and junior events, noting Mick Gaver’s return to form, Cherie Mackedie’s improvement in the inter, and strong performances by Dornoch and Charlie Ivankovich. It highlights contenders like Rover, Selocg ar, and Phin, with Cairns Talent and new arrival in Melbourne earning praise for potential.
The fragment lists numerous handicap events and entrants including Ring Downs Stk 1281 Duke of Heel Amen Prevana Shanalsa Poltr-Year-OMt and many others acrossnovice and open divisions. It highlights riders McFarlane and Joan Ware at Bundaberg Carnival with noteworthy performances and betting expectations.
Excellent racing is expected at the Cairns Jockey Club meeting at Cannon Park this afternoon. The Fur a Handicap features a field including leading contenders while observers anticipate strong crowd support and steady betting action throughout the card.
Mareiba Turf Clum reports a year meeting to be held Monday with Wemen Jenenet as organizer. The notice mentions Mareen Fact Giube in connection with the event and outlines anticipated schedule and location details.
The club held bowls games on Wednesday December 2 with participants Mesdames Jobocon Dunne Mathews My Sues versus Mesdames Cain Tietcher Jones O Gorman. A function for members of the parent club is planned for December 3 with desserts and prizes noted for the ladies and cakes welcome.
Many Tableland bowlers enjoyed fishing and social play at the Breen as Atherton Club and the Dimmers joined forces for the Play cover. The Jerry Jones Cup featured top clubs led by Jum Gerachty and Bill McKeown with Col Jones and Shinor Malouf aided by Bil Predeccka Mitch Mitchell. Afternoon tea saw high but modest scores and final play continued past ten with a 47-45 result in favor of Rathty. President Arthur Owen presented the May honours amid lineups including R. Burke Clarke Darroch Dreghorn Fraser Cloutier Quilter HW Burke and others.
Public notices list J J Boyle auctioning items at 10 am in a Betbeigh area shed. Douglas Shire Council bids entries for Matron of Garnet Cottage Hospital Wyper Bron Lid. City and regional councils seek applicants for posts including clerk and hospital roles amid vacancies and closures.
The article explains thunderstorm flight hazards from downdrafts and updrafts, stressing vertical air velocity, acceleration, and turbulence. It notes greatest turbulence near cloud centers, dangers to pilots, and precautions during takeoff and flight to avoid stall and loss of control.
Old time horses and riders are remembered in a piece on a ten mile Australian race. The article recalls Hickenbotham and Carbine linking to the Melbourne Cup, describes the long distance match from Dubbo to Orange, and notes heat racing and stamina. It mentions wagers, odds, and a field of horses including Comet and Riverina with jockeys like Yeomans.
The article describes vast smuggling routes across the Ireland border driven by lower duty in Southern Ireland and higher English duties in the North. It notes numerous unapproved byways, trips for cigarettes and whiskey, and a thriving black market with significant profits. It highlights cases of seizure, large consignments, and the social impact on communities along the border.
A fragmented theater notice lists Tom and Jerry and other acts like Toon Mighty Move and Donald Pinto. It describes three daily showings, a TV airing with Danny Kaye and Viv Gaia Mayo, and a New Year dance at the Aquatic Dance Palais with bands, dances, whistles, and streamers.
Afternoon meeting at Parraquatt showgrounds features seven races with refreshments and a bar. Fast greyhounds expected include Ginger Flax and Benaden Led, with Paregan Lad as a danger. Selections list Nickiew Girl, Little Alfie, Baron Led, Auburn's Alone, Ginger Pima, and Beander Lad.
Sydney reports list England’s Len Autton set to play in the second Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bowler line includes Alec Bedser and Trevor Bailey. Australia’s lineup features Morris as captain, Morgney, Maley, Burk, Lindwall, Lambert, and others in a test preview amid injuries and team selection tensions.
In a muddled report from December 21, the Australian jockey Werte Bellacos makes his Amarwes debut with unclear results. The brief notes difficulty and lack of clear outcome due to garbled text.
Readable fragments show minimal details with names and places garbled. Unable to extract a coherent event, date, or persons beyond scattered letters. Summarization constrained by text quality. no definitive headline or factual summary available.
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