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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
3
A partial OCR sports roundup includes scattered names such as Parramatta and Monaro with references to Harold, Briannic, and Geckos. The legible fragments indicate team mentions and match notes without clear results or full context.
Brisbane Feb 13 reports a strong Albion Park program with Bulldog and Glittering Star delivering top performances. Highlighted is a mile and 7 yards race won by Bab and Glittering Star, narrowly beating rival records, with notes on performance, weights, and forthcoming contenders in multiple divisions and races across the card.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and events with uncertain spellings including Caulfield, Barry, Randall, Robes, Ben Knockarlow, and Ben 18, with references to a Saturday session and a federal note. Details are garbled and unreadable.
Race card style listing shows horses and jockeys with placements across multiple entries. Names include The Artist, Gay Mus, Rom, Kille, Bell Tower, Tolway, Bundoro, Male Maid, Movara, St. Placid, Bo Crowne Chast, Susana, Star Knight, Hearmey, Thrust, GL Fairy among others with varied numbers and affiliations. Details appear as a fragmented handicap or trial results from a federal States meet for colts and geldings.
Fragmentary note mentions people and an 18 year old reference with unclear context. Entities are incomplete but indicate names and a possible event or relation. Further readable details are needed for precision.
In a closely fought bowls contest Davies and Boden faced adverse conditions as rain affected the green. Davies edged clear late to win, with the match described as competitive and weather hampered by running bowls. The club’s annual meeting is set for February 01 with aims to boost participation and announce a new programme.
A Queensland educational tour for a team faces delays due to a hold up in Malin though most travel dates remain. The group plans stops in Cairns, Toowoomba, Warwick, Southport, Murwillumbah, Coolangatta, and other spots before a Bristol match on Sunday 17th, with visits to several clubs and players listed, aiming to foster ideas and problem solving.
The Woodpeckers Club holds a meeting next month for the agenda of important matters. Langue will be held on the 18th inst with 88 delegates attending to discuss regan and club standards.
Fishing notes from Cairns Amateurs discuss weather delaying planned outings. Members are urged to report lost gear, replacements arranged, and penalties possible for noncompliance. Barney Saunders resigns as secretary after seasons of service. focus shifts to timely reports and safer fishing practices.
An ultimatum issued in February led to reallocation of event dates for the grass track racing meet. The revised timetable lists six dates including June July and September 14. The official approval from BAVC confirms the June 1 end date.
Fragmentary item reports a greyhound racing gathering called The Cams Coursing Cub slated for Saturday. OCR muddle mentions four siven Beste and one cons Jaton Thenashicaga with delays and track issues. Names like Rosie Cuait and Beltane Belle appear amid uncertain details.
Brisbane reports from February 1 indicate Queensland grocers and wholesale merchants note only slight gains in trade. The Queensland Grocers and Retail Traders Association says demand remains weak as wholesalers face rising stockpiles and delayed orders, with no clear signs of expansion in market activity.
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