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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1929
Page
9
Sydney racing notes list betting prices from Doncaster with Wollsom and Robe involved in a volatile front, Tra cery horse to carry 10 lbs more than Soultline in the Newmarket Handicap and the Australian Cup contenders including Banker 14 Brock Duchess Finsbury Gleam Impartial Pitoota.
In Dunedin the totalisator showed three quarters of bets on Regier. After a passing sprint Regier led by a length at the first furlong, with Limerick and Aussie close behind. As they rounded the final stretch Limerick and Aussie were even, then Limerick surged ahead and held the edge as betting intensified.
A moderate turnout at the Cairns Rifle Club range saw stages at 500 and 700 yards. Lep scored 92 overall with 45 at 600 and 47 at 700 while Kennedy posted 46 for pride of place. Harry Stock also reached 90 with 43 and 47, Currie faced a cartridge issue, and four shooters tied for the bars including Farr Stock Maurer and Dean.
The article reports on the Department of Public Instruction travelling Domestic Science and Manual Training courses hosted by Mrs Edwards. Miss Williams and Mr Steggell run the training for 13 girls and 12 boys, with cookery, laundry, sheet metal work, and leather training. It notes limited attendance due to weather and rails, and mentions railway plans and local holidays.
Jockey Hill corroborated Mr Shean testimony at length about betting transactions on the horse. Stewards spent about an hour and a half without a decision and adjourned to tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a discussion of telephone trunks and establishment dates, but the text is incomplete. It mentions a starting price and regulation issues without clear actors, places, or outcomes. The readable elements point to a telephony infrastructure topic rather than a named event.
Melbourne report details handicaps for the V.A.T.C. meet to be run Saturday. Present Again returns at 6.12 while Khan carries 9.0 and Thracian Belle and Zp are among other entries.
A race described as highly discussed ends with Limerick, a five year old gelding, losing under penalties. The start featured two rivals under equal conditions as the Australian runner led early, while the other horse began from third. The narrative highlights the dramatic moments and the outcome of the event.
A terse contact line lists 32 Abbott Street with phone 347 and Box 185 and residence 764. The entry provides no additional context or event details beyond the address and numbers.
Saturday's race saw Miss M Hull and Memory contend in a calm South-to-North test off Sylvania. Memory finished near Miss McGhan and Malva with delays from a fouled boat as Parrott led TBC and Sunbeam in a tense regatta before the winner Adelai claimed the Miss Fox's trophy. The club plans a picnic next Sunday.
The airman colonel Fesman makes a historic 1500 metre ice sprint in two minutes forty seven seconds to top a London meet. His bold effort echoes wartime drills and showcases speed and endurance at the event.
Sunday cricket by rail motor to Goondi Hill for Cairns versus Innisfail at Goondi wicket. Captained by Tom Roberts the Cairns side faced Johnstone River Lodge with lunch and refreshments provided. Innings figures show Glynn McPherson Metcalfe and Roberts among scorers, while Innisfail’s bowling included S K Page and W Bow. Second innings saw Brooks and Murphy contribute, with final totals and bowling figures listed. A return match is planned to try to turn the tables.
Canberra February 18 Mr. T. R. Bavin Premier will arrive tomorrow to talk coal policy with the Prime Minister and Premier. The miners’ share in the price is seen as crucial to success and Mr Bavin offers full assistance to Parliament.
The Premier Mf at left Canberra to-night to discuss the cord cre ke hie Bruce. Mr. Bavin might be done. to 'oat teat at threeteped by the closing of the mines made in the State and fight the issue to. Two collieries on the Northern field have not issued dismissal notices, the New Greta and the Wallerah. has given the miners the impression it 'the 'owners are not united.
Messrs. A. Draper will sell furniture and movable assets at Esplanade today Tuesday and again Friday proximo. Sale lists items in full as part of the estate of Charles Thomas Kidner.
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