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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1925
Page
9
A Gardanvale correspondence recounts a Monday Gardanvale committee meeting and a Brisbane shipment probe while Sydney reports on Australian Cup and Newmarket contenders. Heroic sold for high stakes, with jockeys Keenon and others facing disqualification and protests.
Mareeba racing notes recount the Mareeba team defeating Cairns Noranda with Night Patrol and The Hawk among winners while Night Patrol carried weight, and Fashion, The Hawk, and Teal 7 stakes are highlighted. Report details horses, weights, jockeys, and connections with colorful odds and travel plans to Melbourne.
At the first annual meeting of the Curie Oil Club a report covered December to December 1424. The club counted 4 gentlemen and 10 associate members with three gentlemen and three associates awaiting admission. Edgehill hosts a nine hole course, improving daily, with a year end credit balance of £20 1s 0d. Receipts totaled £446 8s 76d. expenditure £445 14s 3d. Plant and premises valued at £ Doh June 1934. A professional and a keeper were discussed. J Southcombe appointed as possible participant and W Roberson declined permanent joining. During the year eight meetings were held, no lapses for lack of members. Committee praised the loyal cooperation and proposed a reorganised committee for 1925. Officers nominated included President Warner, Treasurer Lordan, and Secretary Cleall. The report was adopted and the club’s constructive direction noted for the coming season.
Fragmented report notes a Brisbane and Hobart involvement in a yacht race related to the Forwer Cup. Names and dates are unclear but the text references crews, boats, and the event setting in Queensland with racing activity and possible results.
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