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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1919

Page

4

Turf meeting at Ascot yields multiple short races results

The Q T C February meeting at Ascot produced several finishes with Brows For 67 and Eiffel among winners, and Modesto in a strong showing. Scratchings included Miss Sane and Dexol. results span trials, flying, and February handicaps with tight margins and repeat names like King Vol and Nodmayne noted in the day’s card.

Brisbane Q.T.C Ascot Ayo Bergerom Goteon Casiest W. O'Neilly Davia Miss Sane Dexol Goodacre Eiffel Drotsie How Golden Casket Mumolgun Oe Bows Fox George Foote Sear Onward Way Polar Wewan Gaines Miss Sa Seer Robe Daves Modesto Sarrail Broadacre Sasung Modeno Star Robe King Vol Nodmayne Masses Delavel Fume Sir Syee Davis Bowes Lad Hennett McKel Wes Lad Mithrou Nouville Bergstrom Lady Muskerry Exton Paris Cannes Bochess le Bastie Page Aoe Bennett O'Neill Mintes Deis

Racing results and selections from Brisbane and Melbourne meets

Australian racing notes list scratchings and betting for Brisbane events including Flying Handicap and divisions at Kedron Park and selections by Woree. Melbourne and Wellington results show Wolaroi scratched at Newmarket and notable placings in the North Otago Cup and Wanganui Stakes with margins and times.

Wellington Killowen Jonsovs

Melbourne debate on easing racing restrictions lifted

Melbourne sources report racing clubs hopeful the State Cabinet will decide next week in favor of removing influenza related racing restrictions. The Victorian Racing Club faces the decision as flu concerns subside and racing resumes guidance.

Melbourne VRC

Racing meeting dates hinge on lifting embargo at VA T C

The VA T C plans to race at Canifich on Saturday 11 March if the embargo ends. Final acceptances for the Oakler Plate and Futurity Stakes are fixed for Thursday at 4 pm. If racing proceeds, minor-event acceptances due Thursday and second-day acceptances by noon March 2. The V R C races March 5 with potential date changes if restrictions stay.

Va-T.c VA. T.C Canifich V.R.C Cork

Henley Regatta May Include Solitary Race With NZ Canada

While securing services is viewed as valuable, hopes rise that Henley Regatta will feature a solitary race. It is certain that teams from New Zealand Canada and America would compete if the event includes that event.

Dinge Henley New Zealand Canada America

Wimbledon and Paris to host tennis championships

London reports that the covered court championships will be held in Paris and that the lawn tennis champion from America will compete, along with Olympic competitors, at Wimbledon.

London Paris America

Inquiry into Sardinia troop voyage reports

A Court of Inquiry delivered its report to Defence authorities on conditions aboard the troopship Sardinia returning to Australia. The inquiry found revolver threats against troops by Captains Trebilock and Turnbull were proven, cited discipline failures, and noted space and food issues while dismissing gambling and some overcrowding complaints as exaggerated or unfounded.

Trebilock Turnbull Come Ita

Successful Trainer Triumphs in Brisbane Races

BRISBANE February 23 W J Noad trained Brown Fox Orcadian and Glad Rags to victory in three races on Saturday marking a successful day for the trainer.

Brisbane W. J. Noad Brown Fox Glad Rags

Horses and Chances for VATC Meeting Start

Reports indicate racing may resume next week with the VATC meeting set for March 1 and fixtures opening on March 1. Trainers prepared horses with track work over ten days. King's Treasure and Yoorala posted 1.3 and 1.19 pace on sand, while Molly Malt and Chal ran steady times. Tragic Star showed dash on grass 1.5, Lord Allan ran 1.4, and Nightwatch completed a steady mile amid unconfirmed impressions of its mission.

Melbourne King’s Treasure Farlenes Im Ta Remmon Yoorala Molly Malt Chal Lord Allan Nightwatch Stacey Cop

Newman in Play at London Event

In London on February 24, the play by Newman is noted with catalog numbers 55347 and 4351 referenced in the brief paragraph.

London Inman Newman

Australian Rowing Eleven to Represent Australia in Seine Race

London Feb 23 Colonel Watson supervising Australian rowing selection accepts Thames Rowing Club invitation to use Putney headquarters. He hopes a strong eight will race on the Seine at Paris then Henley. One aim is to adapt the Australian stroke and body swing, with possible need for an Australian coach.

London Colonel Watson Thames Rowing Club Putney Australia Fasies Henley Fitzhar

Homeward Bound Melbourne Shipping News Item

Admiral Clarkson issued a dispatch noting ships Anchises Orca and other vessels planning sailings in March. The report mentions destinations and upcoming movements of British regualr fleets with references to ships and routes.

Melbourne Admiral Clarkson Ae Armagne Khyber Nevaska Pinssy

Bank Robbery Accused Appear in Court at Middle Park

Appeared in court today on armed robbery charge at Renate Bank, Middle Park. Accused, including teller Herold, committed for trial with £150 surety. second charge of conspiring against two persons not pursued. Trial set for fortnight. For latest sports Gewn read the Northern Herald.

Gr Seous and Panne Bank Middle Park Jhail

The Changing Oman and Other Nova Stage Scenes

A Nova feature highlights Nina Gerant in The Changing Oman touring South America as a celebrated prima donna. Johnny Arm Ni returns later to forge a romance amid plutocrats, wine, and smoke while Mary ie damghver stars in The Innocenes I Love Ligette.

Nova Oman Nina Gerant South America Johnny Arm Austral Mary Ley Cory Page Granny Paul Henry

Melshausen Tragedy Reported In Murky OCR Fragment

Fragmentary news item references a tragedy involving a child named Abe, and a fire or smoke incident. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but reports a fatal element and a young victim around two years old. Additional entities unclear due to poor legibility.

Sugar Shortage Rumor Dampens New Zealand Trade

Report from Enon dated February 3 notes public concern over sugar supplies. Colonial Sugar Corp official says imports are ample and no shortage is expected, though records handling issues create confusion.

New Zealand Sac Corp

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