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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1945
Page
2
Albion race card details multiple Handicaps and maidens. Fume wins a turf feature at 8/14, with Ardverm and Diva Win among placers. Other divisions show betting prices and finish orders, with notes on rivals, horses and riders across a busy programme.
The Sydney race card reports a close finish with INCRE EM BEAT by a head over a rival, while other horses such as Native Bom, Crusader, and Frank Underwood are listed among noted placings. Bets and odds like 38/9 appear, with additional results for runners including Transerent and Cloud.
Reading shows garbled text and stray names with unclear angle. The fragment mentions locations, dates, and percentages but lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.
Race notes show Rapabot and Rewhet amid contested finish with bets on Inepred punters and favourites. The Doncaster Handicap drew stewards over mile ground queries as J. Coutts described outside betting risks, while various horses and dividends listed reflect a busy result page.
Victorian racing notes highlight Tranquil Star’s victory over Desert in the stakes and Ava’s backers amid a gray market of weights and entries. Accounts mention Zamhon and Centenary battles, with NZ champion Desert Thala losing to Ava at the Meadow.
Boxing recap notes Sydney bouts with margin details and mentions experienced fighters. Scores and matchups include Clinger and Brows among others, highlighting event results and participant performances.
A sluggish card at the course saw Pert Raiders win the Maiden Handizep while Durie and other riders faced barriers in the Third Division. Bookmakers reported mixed results as small formers watched in the crowd and J Bridgiend, idle since July, drew attention to the betting ring.
A detailed odds and results ledger from a Greyhound meeting at Baucave notes warm conditions and close finishes in multiple courses. Runners such as Midget Raum and Keevan bookmakers reported thin margins and lively betting with several prize categories including consolation auctions and early fastest times.
The readable parts reference a dairymen organization and mentions individuals and activities, but most of the text is garbled. It is not possible to extract a coherent event, date, or names to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragments show Meachcombers and Penguins in a long scoreline with players A Weddell, Bowline, and Mackey contributing. Teams battled through innings as bowlers like Plagot t and Hickson claimed wickets. Details of canteens and Provosts appear with partial score updates and player names.
The readable fragments describe a care warning about tyres and safety. It mentions drivers and maintenance, with references to costs, manpower, and rubber usage. Context is unclear due to garbled text, but the focus appears to be on tyre care and safety reminders for vehicle users.
Readable fragments describe events at a track meet in Canberra and nearby venues. Names include Rasaco RK Belton SA, 2 time Lie, 110 yards junior driver, Vines NB, Fravie P. Bropt Vie, Hagman, Praition, Be j Canberra, Paton with 10 yards and other scattered mentions.
Community members gather for a weekly swimming and service meet at the City Bath. Participants include junior and senior squads with multiple events listed such as medley and relay races. Officials indicate sessions begin nightly at 8 PM, weather permitting.
The text outlines a detailed, technical approach to battery care including avoiding overdischarge, ensuring venting, and checking voltage and current regulators. It emphasizes prevention of corrosion, proper vent plugs placement, and monitoring temperature and readings to prevent self discharge and sustain performance.
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