Handicaps for Today Road Race Frag
Handicaps for the road race run this afternoon at 2 30 from the National Hotel Dains 0 Redlynch and return.
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Frag National Hotel
Dains
Redlynch
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1929
Page
11
Racing Notes From Warwick Farm and Melbourne Cup Echoes
J Menro will ride Fredwill Hazel Boy and St. Fa at Warwick Farm. J Toohey will ride Trimara at Warwick Farm, with Light booked to leave Sydney. References to 7.12 and 82 pounds hint at weights while Euston and Barringbup appear in brief race mentions, with Knevitt noted and Melbourne Cup history recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Menro
Fredwill
Hazel Boy
Warwick Farm
J. Toohey
Trimara
Mate
Sydney
Oohey
Euston
H! Knevitt
Inmate Miss Rualma in Fourth Heat Action Filed
A declaration action is sought against wardens and stewards to address wrongful detention and damages for defamation. The case, filed February 15 in Bane, requests relief as deemed fit by the court and names McGhie as a party in the action.
Oakleigh Plate Favorite Figure Faces Stiff Challenge
Figure Favourite, top pick for the Oakleigh Plate, faces strong opposition at Williamstown with several rivals like Whitta and Karuma Stakes winner Violian looming. The field includes other noted runners. analysts warn the mile distance may test Figure’s stamina while Artil lery options appear limited amid a crowded, competitive lineup.
Warwick Farm Selections Preview
Warwick Farm card lists a jumble of races and entries with ambiguous horse names and captains. Difficult to parse but notes multiple stakes including Fe Ha Spaghetti Oakleigh Plate and George Stakes featuring Gothic and Greenray amid a crowded lineup.
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Fredwill
Ead Eaton
Jobway
Reneil
Sweet Com
Finsbers
Vallino
Figure
Gothic
Welter Magnesa
Greenray
Oakleigh Plate Betting Prices Report
The latest setting lists betting figures for the Oakleigh Plate including horses Harry Gavin Greentine Lady Beth Stardent Victran Adjong Day Dreamer Parsee and Greener with odds and positions noted.
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Oakleigh Plate
Harry Gavin
Greentine
Lady Beth
Stardent
Victran
Adjong
Parsee
Greener
Highleigh defeats Mulgraves in Simmonds Caut Premiership match
Mulgrave 83 fans short of Highleigh as Highleigh wins in the Simmonds Caut Premiership. Key scores show Mulgrave batsmen including Lowther and Martin with notable 11 not out and 20, while Ireland and Jones contribute with wickets and runs.
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Mulgraves
High-leigh
Simmonds
Caut
Mulgrave
Isthnas
Mahoney
Stokes
Irvine
Iine
Jones
Kidd
Cash R. Carle
Ireland
T. ‘Lowther
Martin
B. Icallin
H. Hanson
W. Mayrtin
Local sailing trophies race set for this afternoon
The afternoon event features W A Collins Favell and T B O Meara among contestants in a five race series. Melody is favored for a trophy though rivals could force a dead heat across two or three boats. Handicaps and awards from Golden Vale Cafe and others are noted as the event proceeds on a two lap south east course with a shortened northerly course.
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Rophies
W. A. Collins
S. Favell
T. B. O'Meara
Ragemgh
Meron
Valme
F. Thompson
P. Laurens
DT Gheen
Golden Vale Cafe
Meintyré
Art
Tennis Meeting Called At Edge Hall Residence
A meeting will be held at the residence of Mr J Arbuckle Edge Hall on Wednesday night February 2 for the purpose of forming a tennis club or association. The notices specify a general gathering to discuss organizing activities and plans for local tennis. Proceedings to establish membership and decide on facilities are expected.
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Atherton
la 223 Esplanade
Toa
Foley
Tol Witure
J. Arbuckle
Edge Hall
Gas in Stomach Pain Warns of Serious Health Risk
A health notice describes gas pressure from bloating after meals causing nausea and chest pains. It warns that stomach gas can be serious, potentially fatal, and suggests prompt care. Samuel Alan & Sons Ltd. is listed as agents for a product claimed to banish gas.
Atherton St Patrick Day Sports Planned with £100 Event
A programme of £100 for athletic events is organized for the St Patrick's Day Sports at Atherton. A pedestrian double of £80 is included along with other attractions to draw record nominations and a large coastal attendance.
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Atherton
Norman Cricket Fixtures Delayed By Ground Unfitness
Weather and ground conditions delayed play as the Waratahs face Mercantiles and Rev ers play Ivanhoes on the No 2 wicket. No cricket was played last week due to the ground being used for a footrunning carnival and the schedule is three weeks behind.
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Cat Cree
Ivanhoes
Norman
Boundaries observed at Brisbane ground gathering
At the Brisbane Cricket Ground Mr. E Blackmore the veteran slow bowler attended a meeting of Cairns and ex Cairns players with many members from Victoria present. The event drew a large crowd and showcased regional cricket ties.
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E. Blackmore
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Cairns
Jockeys Renewal Refused by V.R.C. Duncan Rule
Urne February 15 renewal of his jockeys license requested by W Duncan was refused by the V.R.C. committee.
Smart storms hit Cairns with electric displays and heavy showers
A season of abnormal compression produced a series of smart storms around Cairns yesterday afternoon. Homeowners reported rain and varying lightning flashes followed by thunder, with near deafening aerial rattle during the storm activity.
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Cairns
Severe storms hit Herberton with lightning and heavy rain
At Herberton February 15 severe storms struck last night and again this evening. A display of electric sparks was seen and about an inch of rain fell in two storms.
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Herberton
Field Superintendent Report from Roma Continent No. 1
The Field Superintendent notes depth of well now S feet with a very good drill result for the week. Repairs to a downed pumping plant at sub-bore required shifting workers and carting water 34 miles for operations. Pump repairs completed and continued sinking expected. Gas emanations remain light.
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Roma
P.P
Hard drilling continues as water strike found at 350 feet
The Field Superintendent reports a very hard drilling depth of 447 feet with slow progress. Machinery runs well and drilling is expected to continue for about 60 feet more. A water supply was struck at 350 feet and pumping plant will be installed as surface supplies near exhaustion.
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