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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1943
Page
6
A fragment from a turf section notes a subtest event with unclear details and partial identifiers. The readable items suggest coverage of a local race or field competition, but essential specifics such as date participants or results are missing.
A fragmented Brubame report from a first division Saturday at Albion Park covers several races including the Two-Year-Old Handicap with contenders Gleaner Gold Coat Lady Morden and Jenfelt. It notes weight changes, previous form on January dates, and discusses likely contenders across divisions with betting and distances referenced.
Fragmentary OCR recounts Albion Park events with race results and notable performances. Mentions January races, Calimon and Doric’s Hope in handicaps, and Don Dusk and Crafty in distance events. Highlights include William Lennon as an 80s-era top bowler, praise for a four Weight apprentice, and a reminder of the upcoming annual meeting chaired by Mr George Speed.
Melbourne reports Zonda, strong sprinter, aims for the Futurity Stakes after a near win in the Oakleigh Plate where Millais beat her. Burberry and Law Student also figure, with Reception and Ye Valley noted for potential placings. Weight is a consideration as Zonda and Millais receive top backing for the mile contest.
Rabinda Club and WeEsanp Flay feature in a February 18 lineup with Brisbie 17 and Fontana. Lelson Mellick 30 and Steger Breda 6 v Brown May Davis 23. Burnett Watson Whitchurch 30 Vara Pleratii Ling Hannah 38. Associates consistency Meadamey Gal 2.5 Hanush 100 Whitchureh 1 Steger Whitchurch Walon 18.
A lively article notes a sporting and entertainment event at Topical Theatre tonight featuring rival boxers and a gala nearing Saint year. The piece highlights Carlo Pran as a rising star and Nix brillant displays in BEBALLA club roma Miloi re miller Auter, with preliminaries arranged and no postponements expected.
FBI special agent Conroy announced the arrest of 11 men connected to a New York war plant producing nearly all parts for the armed forces. The plant president revealed a salary around 5400 dollars a year. The president and his wife were detained in the raid.
A Navy communique reports raids on Ballale in the Shortland Island area and Karili air field on Bougainville. One Liberator with escort bombed the Japanese air field while another escorting plane failed to return.
February meeting chaired by Goon CS. rll, with Tom Ker and KW McLean present. Directors approve vector of cane variety results, major premiership aims, and policy shifts. slow bowlers to be used sparingly as teams push for points, with MCC facing Souths and Colts clashing with Ivanhoes in critical rounds.
The Innisfail Cycle Club held an eight mile race with winners led by J. Pricreen at 3 minutes 18 seconds and Leo Etephenses at 1 minute. W. Stephenses finished in 4 minutes 38 seconds among other starters like Young Schmidt and GC Grima.
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