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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
8
Melbourne January report details turf racing at Chatsbury with Standish Handicap results. Notable entries include Sir Gordon and Great Bear amid long field of horses and varied distances. Winners by margins described, with times and placements across multiple heats and handicaps.
Bill O'Reilly dazzled Queensland with six wickets in an innings and 14 for the match as New South Wales bowled Queensland out for 84 and 34, then amassed a large first-innings lead to win the four-day match by an innings and 130 runs. Baker offered stubborn resistance with 51, but the Queensland batting collapsed under O'Reilly's steady spin and pace.
Bradman scores 287 in Melbourne to anchor South Australia’s 610 against Victoria, the highest SA total against Victoria. He toted 215 of 404 at one stage, surpassing Hammond with his 14th first class double century. The innings featured 27 fours over five hours 40 minutes, with Ring and Waite among notable bowlers. South Australia win by innings and 130.
Queensland fast bowler Jack Ellis struggles with stomach and muscle pains delaying his performance in the country carnival. Officials say he may be unable to finish the game due to ongoing discomfort and medical considerations.
December 31 report notes Queeneland Tear and Got Brisbane, with brief mention of events in Brisbane area. No further details provided in readable text.
In the Brisbane Carnival opening event, 16 skiffs contested the Invitation Handicap. Rivoli NSW led briefly before Imp from Australia faced gear mishaps but recovered to challenge late. Finishing times show Blue Bird, Joy, Ton, Rivoli II, and Aidear among others with adjustments placing Tulip, Siren, and Valmae in the top three.
A restricted report shows Not Out narrowly defeating its counterpart on a turf route. The feature highlights the decisive margin, noting strong performances by key players and strategic moves that secured the victory for Not Out in a tightly contested matchup.
A local auctioneer firm announces a sale on Friday January 5 at 2 pm on the account of Mr. J Bard. The listing covers demolition of Barron Valley site, construction of a new morning fete building at Abbott Street, with bids sought from experienced trainees for hospital projects and associated carpentry and metalwork tasks at The Bower Himpita’s Beardineses project.
The report notes a disputed team selection controversy as Tasaoa refused to play after selectors, led by the captain Owing ers Falis, reseeded the lineup, and the match was not contested. The incident centers on governance of team roles and on-field decisions.
Remained in Sydney after a Queensland Shield match, players and staff spent the day wandering the city and sourcing meals. The QCA said staying beyond Sunday offered no reason, while players considered a strike but no meeting occurred. They would be available for the next match against South Australia starting Friday.
Paris dispatch notes a dawn operation with German fugitives departing to join the legion. The fragment mentions the region near Abbes and counts of participants, but details are garbled. The item conveys a recruitment or retreat event tied to German forces in France with date December 2.
London December 31 British Admiralty rejects German news agency claim that a U-boat sank the patrol ship Agathe on December 29 stating no British ship was sunk that day and there is no Agathe in service.
Fragmentary OCR lists bowling figures and scores such as W. Carolan 4 for 6 and A. Kenway 6 for 1d, with several names and teams like Gympie Marochhydore No. 1 and South Doan No. 1. The text appears to be a damaged cricket score summary from a local match.
Townsville batted first scoring 70 as Oakes Kenway top scored with 27. Bendixen led Maroochy’s bowlers with four wickets. Maroochy No 1 declared at 109 with Walker making 70 not out. Townsville 70 all out, Maroochy won by 94 runs on the first innings.
In Brisbane yesterday Townsville was bowled out for 72 with Thwaites taking five wickets. South Coast replied with steady batting led by Thwaites and Ekelund, posting a comfortable target as Ward, White, and Duncan bowled well. One standout performance was Marin’s century of moments, a highlight in an otherwise tight match.
The opening Gaines Coursine Club carnival at Pasra ours Park featured ten events with heavy betting and plenty of money reported. Winners included Some Won and Roaming Prince in multiple heats and finals, with close margins and times around twenty seconds for sprints and longer times for hurdles and miscellaneous races.
Report of a busy day at Herrematia Park with a carnival atmosphere and a crowd overrun by excitement. Key results include Lowe Conk's airth victory and detailed scores from YURET MEAT and HEAT events.
Third day program includes wine races consolation races fleet and second division finals and a hurdle race. A sweepstakes for dogs not won at the meeting is announced with entry at entrance rate. Heats listed for Second Division and First Division events with numerous dog names and numbers.
A scrambled race card shows Firebrand leading with 4 wins and Ally's Pride at 17 as top performers in the first division. Weave notes hint at cross divisions, penalties for pass requests, and box position draws for the final stage with Leos Tad and Sneesesth vying for spots.
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