Thundays tournament entries and cancellations noted
A garbled report lists players like McFarlane Werert Cowie Crowley and Mrs Riddell with references to handicaps and postponed events. It mentions competitions on Saturday and Thursday evenings with names such as Daly Murray Crea Barry Mindell and Mire Milord, plus notes on mixed pairs and a trophy donated by C Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thundays
Mandicap
Hartie
Daly Murray
Crea
Ais Barry
Mra Mindell
Milord Y Mire
Hynes
Cock of the Walk
Miry Murray
Til
Mesdames Barry
Thomsen
Lordan
Riddill
Walware
Wi- Mama
Handleap
Handleap Ans Crowley
Ony
Oper
Mire
C. Williams
No BOWL next Sunday mourns King George day
Clubs are told no power will be. In PNGDBA jurisdiction next Sunday February 17 a day of mourning for the late King George. A meeting of the match committee will be held Friday night to arrange the metropolitan championship. There are possibilities the championships will be held elsewhere and distant competitors may be accommodated. clubs will be advised early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powier
Pngdba
King’ George
Griainang Tha
Boldtay Werke
Jung
Dale
Ganon
Beater features ta beg Diarra to-night draw
The draw lists Sovereigns versus Rav pre and All Whites against Kham as the main men’s basketball program for tonight at 7:20. Referees R Proctor and J NUTS are named, with notes on guards and byes amidst the fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atures Ta Beg Diarra
Clocx
Sovereigns
Ravpre
R Proctor
J. Nuts
All Whites
Kham
Rocks
Sythe Ea
Dream and Diverse Names Compete in Furlong Handicaps
A cluttered entry lists numerous horse names and handicaps across multiple races including ENCOURGE HANDICAP, FLYING HANDICAP, and FEBRUARY BANDIGAP. Notable entries include Gay Arablal Origabs Proud Bam Sylvan Rona and Oceanic contenders like Great Puith New Air Omako Queen of Kanmore Torokin Wise Investment and Heroic Bavereim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Arablal
Origabs
Carenette
Proud Bam
Sylvan Rona
Gallant
Courteen
Gallant Joba
Lord
Pantee
Lacks Biter
Paloseel
Merdoo
Rimfelt
Winda
Foo
Acme Bay
Arco
Battle
Dream
Bon Fett
Ginger
Gowan
Jolly Ida
Uidtide
Owen + James
Lees
Joncrag
Hayome
Slarace
Lamros
Little Duke
Pacific Harvest
Gener
Sakrin
Major Prise
Thur
Cam- Wordsworth
Tenation
Bellamit
Claning Downs
Dark Sovereign
Inch
Gay Phalom
Great Puith New Air
Omako
Kanmore
Torokin
Vain Earle
Wise Investment
Spellman
Paul Bure
Toesin
Tulliallen
Voumely
Carapeve
Datarne
Binefield
Amery Til
Oakleigh Plate weights listed for March 1 Run
Melbourne race weights for the Oakleigh Plate include 16 entries listed for the Canlfield event on March 1. The document names weighers and horses though text is fragmented. Names and exact horse entries are unreadable but the March 1 Canlfield Oakleigh Plate is indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wome
Canlfield
Betting charge and court case in Townsville
In Townsville on February 11, a betting charge case concluded with Cherie Vet, Foy, and Yet Poy pleading guilty to gambling instruments. Vet was fined £50. Poy appealed for leniency amid arguments Queensland gambling concerns. Brisbane reports noted pumping market activity and onion and salt prices at nearby outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frur
Hermie Sovereign
Great Western Top
Prine Ben
Headia
Townsville
Um. S
Adr Mart
Queensland
Brisbane
Serere Nahi
Fennacsbert
Atd
Test of 25 Ties Firet Innings Inning Summary
Unclear OCR text reports cricket scoring with New Zealand and West Indies players Ramadan Ramadin Burtt and Mooney Gomes Beards Chrimiany, Ramadhin, Mohammed Raheem. Mentions bowling figures, not outs, and totals with multiple misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotdard Penn
Valentine Sutehite
Ramadin
Marshall
Tollmeyer
Bog Ous
Sundries
Boxing Brisbanes Offer Prompts Empire Championship Talk
In Brisbane on February 11 reports say plans are advancing for a major boxing title bout to be held in Sydney in March. The match would feature top contenders, with details of dates and venues still being finalized as promoters push to secure a high profile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Baxpire Chaominion
Sydney
Bacher
Don Jona
Masten
Fighting Century by Dansie Douth Australia in Good Position
Dense play filled with confusion as Queensland and South Australia traded blows. A brisk, error‑prone day saw key wickets fall, with Meckled and Toovey drawing attention before rain and misjudgments cooled the tempo. Attendance reached 1030 with receipts of about £133 as South Australia moved into a strong position in their second innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatralia
Dante
Dessia
Ragreer
Toovey
Langley
Queensland
Alures
Locke Defeats Thomson in Exhibition Match
In a Dorban Reach exhibition event Locke defeated Thomson in a three and two finish. Locke recovered from a morning 71 and moved ahead as Thomson struggled. Both players had five birdies, but the match ended with Locke securing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fei
Reuter
Capetown
Locke
Dorban'y
Thoreen
Tex
Thomson
Advertised Events Broadcast From Cairns and Beyond
Tenders invited by Cisu ce Jewellers Cora for the SS model Ford. A female clerk is rented to J Mt Johnston Pty Ltd Stratford Hawimifis Cairns. Skene Bros will sell by public auction furniture and effects at the mart Mainsiee Atherton Friday February 15 at 2 pm. Motor mechanics sought by E G Eager and Pry Ltd ST Newtian tractor plough and implements to be sold by W H Simms Southern Creek Mareen. To-morrow February 1 at 6 pm Keert Tuma Cairns city retail establishment shard to the library Lakestrest Turatny February 1h at 6 pm. A special general meeting of Cusessi and Loewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisuce Jewellers
Cora
Mealor
J. Mt. Johnston Pty. Ltd
Stratford
Hawimifis
Cairns
Skene Bros
the Mart
Mainsiee
Atherton
E.G. Eager and
Fom Pry. Ltd
ST Newtian
Tractor Plough
Owthan Implements
London's Pigeons Stir Curiosity In Festival Era
London residents and visitors discuss the citys pigeons amid urban life and the Festival of Britain era. Poet Laurie Lee defends the birds while critics note their bold roosts from St Pauls to Trafalgar Square. The BBCs The Great Wen weighs the long running debate on London birds versus countrys ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St .Paul's” Cathedral
Trafalgar Square
Laurie Lee
Lee
Country Waye
Rodby
Aly
Cowper
Pignona
Olympic Games Sydney February plan uncertainty in Australia
Feb 11 report from Sydney says Australia may delay the 1948 Olympic Games with Melbourne Cricket Ground unavailable. IOC officials cite lack of forthright commitment and no guaranteed venue as discussions continue in Oslo. Portisle town ends land lease for 30 years near Halnki Wassia region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bamtor
Olympia
Australia
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Hugh Weir
Austalien
Im High Plares
Melbourne
Arthur Hodsdt
Meteourne
Oslo
Portisle
Rimland
Hal Nki Wassia Des
Crothw Master Rae Catronist Sir to theee tae af excritant
Fragmentary OCR text appears to contain garbled phrases and names. It mentions a person or title and a possible discussion of temper and topical saving, but the readable content is largely indecipherable and cannot establish a coherent event or fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Cairns
Fem
Windy City Wins Gen Felipe Mandicap at Santo Anil
Trisheteed colt Windy City captured the Gen Felipe Mandicap at Santo Anil, earning 25 000 dollars. Rider Exilie Arcani guided the winner, as the grey eyes look to the Bente Anita Derby on February. Windy City already boasts a second straight victory and remains a top contender for the 190 000 dollars event on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Cal
Pet
Windy City
Felipe Mandicap
Santo Anil
Gantoff
Cairns Races Jockey Club Meeting Saturday Nomination
The Cairns Jockey Club plans a race meeting this Saturday with nominations closing soon. The article notes the tight schedule and the eagerness of owners to enter horses for the weekend program.
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MBLE
Dick Meehan Howe
Baachteldssteet
Tanear Smudele
Bedford
McDonald Motor Agencies
Tropical Corner
B.O
Edmonton Associates
Fonugets Games
Harris Brothers
Uae
Eva
Harris Brow
Bradmill
Sanfovisedirt
Aide Mirage
Oakleigh Plate
Firat
New Zealand
Dansie
DOUTH
Ems Gee
South Australia
Bowles
WR Archer
Tal Tense
Sanders
Badineks
R Archer
McCool Raymer
Archer
Mackay
Tower Oy
Wriahane Froduch Warkft
Oma
Jon ‘Turatny
Cusessi
Loewing
IRS
Felipe Manincar
Omlet
Swan
Grosvenor
Sir John Bennett
Lindsay Williams
Ak Bes
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