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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 09, 1954

Page

2

Canterbury Proposals for Tomorrow At Randwick

Race notes describe horses Half Past, Queenalander, Antwerp, and others in a busy meeting. Jockeys OG Moers and F Smith, trainers and weights appear amid a long list of Maiden and Two Year Old Handicaps, with details on entrant Horses, odds and race conditions at Randwick.

Nis OG. Moers Aioe F. Smuth Smith Randwick Lee Queenalander Port William Rendwich Verona Fort Willian Devils Wind Weeteesaay Sy Tanner Gay Orum Antwerp

British Open Tampons Flighted Mixed Event Farewell

Club members May Yowarth and Tom Grumtha join a mixed best ball draw at the venue as preparations begin for the British Open Tampons. The event features a stroke handicap format with plans for a farewell to the two popular players and a likely attendance from Sundates and Snembers. Strong entries from Falters and famous players are anticipated as the Adelaide event nears in February with few blanks remaining on the roster.

Jaiis Yowarth Tom Grumtha Calrins Tanens Rat ‘Ashport Sundates Snembers Beth Sinrees Ben Boran Fia Saner Wx Rie Beier Thompson Fortien Blavere Bayer Gegina Will Gale Cairn Adelaide

Edmonton Associates Handicap Players List

Edmonton Associates posts Thursday and Saturday entries for the Campbell handicap event listing Mrs Favelly Mrs N Cadman Mire Sieuanntie Mira Puer for Thursday and Mrs G Cadman Mrs M Barry for Saturday.

Mra Favelly N. Cadman Mire Sieuanntie Mira Puer G Cadman Mra M. Barry

Australia’s sugar and crops plan dominates New South Wales notes

Canberra dispatch reports on agricultural strategy tying sugar and cotton to northern Queensland crops, with emphasis on irrigation, transport of produce, and aiding Australia’s export capacity. Mentions North Queensland, Tablelands, and river districts, plus potential Empire Sugar Agreement output targets.

Outage and construction plans disrupt Douglas Shire area

The Douglas Shire Council announces temporary closures and service diversions as an interlinked project progresses. Officials outline work on drainage, canal and bridge routes, with targets centered on February to March operations along Sandia and Jerre Cres Bourdes corridors and adjacent areas.

Samuel Allen Sona Sandia Rot Conliy Inia Prodcton Dourlee Mienoa Beach Ares Meckwill Henrico Jerre Cres Bourdes Keon Woolf David Peerless Prince Ai Bey Strever Tulle Renneay Vales Timlia Varun Wancington Crouse Dingle Preiic Patehs Topham Dalrymple Tgmaci Roman Rucket Sui- Mould Goknell Olads Valley Aa de Wouter Lord Scoretouk Thalsbe Biberg Deeg Baeto Jean Proseven Prajack Oserst Beraoa Governaye Cradige Biairgernes Gina Ianten Tee Wardicap Merry Nk Patiib Lad Tote al’ Benneeney Ms Skermso Renard River

Irrigation expansion and land use in Northern Queensland

The article discusses large scale irrigation schemes in North Queensland including Burdekin and Lower Burdekin areas, Bowen and Ayr, with potential to reclaim tens of thousands of acres for tobacco and other crops. It notes river capacity, dam construction, and storage needs to support expanded farming and to stabilize production in a developing agricultural region.

Gienland Lobaeen Srier Querneland Burdekin Ayr Jobastour-ierbert Bowenigtet

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