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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text indicates a local race event with uncertain details and postponement. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but mentions a Monday date and a venue possibly for a meet or carnival. No clear outcome or participants can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Local track action at Dayton featured Cairns and teammates competing in sprint and distance events. Notable performances included rapid legs from Sderling Yok and Veritas, with close finishes and evolving standings as observers noted care in pacing and strategic shifts throughout the meet.
In a chaotic midcard race, Rosita challenged Rob Roy who won by a short head amid protests over interference. Favorable odds saw Rosita at 2 to 1 and Bonus ill, while Rob Roy held a half neck lead at the post amid public reaction.
A scrambled note describes a horse race between Australian and Wee Mata with War Misie as a favourite. Backers rate the event midtable, andWT Shean’s followers scan for Aurtras Such, while Sir Finboraugh moves to third favourite after early betting drift. The fragmentary report notes volatile markets and unclear outcomes.
An obscured report from Bhisuale details an interstate track event near Albion where athletes contended for titles. The broadcast mix up allegedly misled listeners, with officials and club members remarking on the announcer’s mistake as winners were noted in a local field meet.
A fragmented Australian horse racing page notes multiple divisions at Albion Park Brisbane including First onais Pumice and a Six Division Handicap with entries such as Wing, Brown, and Rolle. Purses and dividends are listed with results and owners referenced, but many names are garbled and unclear.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous horse names, owners, trainers, and odds for races. It mentions Lady Charsung Beaten, Two-Year-Olds, Handicaps, and various horse entries with inconsistent spellings, reflecting a busy racecard segment rather than a single event narrative.
In a muddy race card at Marion meet, winners include Win 10 and Blas with two and a half lengths ahead. Showy marks by Chelsea Handicap field with times, fractions, and dividends. Moorabbin and Warrong meetings feature Deraj and Cacique amid a crowded card.
In Melbourne Feb 2 a noisy crowd surged at Mentone as Stormy Beas won despite protest. An Army officer in uniform led the crowd and threw comments at the judge, while police escorted the area. The verdict favored Stormy Sea over Gelien Buddy, with spectators divided on the result.
In Sydney on February 7 Hall Stand was defeated after heavy betting across the Revehill race meeting. Owner Mr C Turner reportedly faced significant losses as bets totaling thousands of pounds were placed on Hall Stand and rivals Cragsman and Chaganael Hall. The race details show large payouts and notable shifts in betting positions, with pace and straight-charging moves determining the outcome.
The report lists multiple events and times from a swimming meet, noting junior boys and senior sections. Names such as Burrows and Newell appear with distances including 100 metres and 200 yards, while placings and times are recorded for finals and heats.
A fragmentary report cites a government repudiation of false claims. It references readers, officials, and a commander in chief context, noting emphasis on truth and clarification amid alleged deceit. The piece signals trust restoration efforts and public accountability.
A fragmented report notes ongoing economic strain in Germany with scarce resources and social tension. While officials push for stability, shortages in fuel and food undercut daily life and raise concerns about public order.
A fragmented score ledger records a Cairns cricket match with many players named and varied figures. Notable bowlers include Horwood, Brady, McKavanagh, Las arun, Es Armbrust, Magrath, Booth, and Wallis. Team entries show innings totals around the 231 mark and multiple wicket hauls, with players such as Gibbs, OReilly, and Senn among others contributing in both innings. The report also notes a junior match where School and High School sides played to a decision, with ATC clinching outright in the second innings.
The Dains Coursing Club held two successful meetings at Parramatta Park Saturday. Nine races were run including Maiden Brace and Veteran Helmath finals. Derk Binthd led the early favorites with multiple winners noted, while Lady Blaistram Gesanger claimed the Consolation.
A New York Times dispatch quotes Takia and Kabito discussing motives behind war aims and possible royal proposals. Allegations surface of an imperial strategy and statements attributed to officials, amid Allied views on forthcoming actions and readiness for conflict.
Canberra reports the creation of an Australian Chilean trading coin to promote commerce between Australia and Chile. The plan includes Australian timber exports and Chilean machinery, with a nominal capital of £100,000 and government approval for the Tremberside enterprise. Aiming to establish a distributing centre, the project seeks to boost Latin American markets.
A South Australia innings reliance on aggressive boundaries sees 12 000 fans watch a high scoring session at the Cricket Ground. Regere batsman uses a borrowed boot to power a rapid display with several fours past the boundary, while Otis and teammates rally to post a hefty total as the crowd soaks in the pace.
South Australia bowls Queensland for a low first innings total of 108. The passage lists scattered names and incomplete overs including Dooland, Waite, Morris, Paton, and Beret, with partial scores and numerous garbled terms, indicating a fragmented scorecard and ongoing second innings for South Australia.
A garbled report from February hints at a London victory parade event with unclear participants and timetables. It mentions individuals and groups in fragmented terms, making specifics hard to parse.
Fragmentary report from a local match lists players Barntley and Gelling Mastamas with a likely score 34-38 and mentions King and Horton in unclear order. The readable text gives scant details on teams, venue, or outcome beyond those names.
An incident in Jerusalem involving Arab groups and Israeli forces sparked confrontations that left several children injured as security and local residents sought safety. Police described the event as a tense street clash with vehicles damaged during the unrest.
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