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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1947
Page
2
In Mareeba the coursing event drew a light crowd under wet skies with about £240 in slacks reported. Officials postponed activities after heavy rain, while some events were continued later despite doubts over track conditions.
Fragmentary notice notes no action taken after inquiry involving Jas Scurmy and Monae in a Denman Evimese setting. Reading references to Rangwick and Saturday suggest a local court or police matter with unclear details. Further readable fragments imply an uneventful outcome and present limited, non-specific names and places.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Sydney field notes mentions Darby Maney and Ramndwiektraar with unclear references to Star Vite 10 and Pie Mervands. It lists names including Meas, Havoc, Siami, and Mulley with scattered terms and no clear events or outcomes.
Australia’s Temping mare Tranquil Stier aims to break records in the New Year program at Sydney. Owned by Mr Brien Chusley, she is slated to pass a record at the conclusion of Regem Sin Flight before being mated to Dbotl.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a race meeting programme with a BST division and listed items. Names and details are incomplete but indicate racing events, times, and participants, including a rover finh and a sale note.
A crowded old style card lists horses including Noble, New Tears, Parsonw, Tes Gown, My Discovery, Seventh Avenue, Barbudy, Descede, Float, Meri Gai, Phall, and Courage Mandicap divisions. The text details entries, odds like 9/2 for Penacre, times, and multiple division notes with several named runners and weights.
Randwick meet marks New Year with the Tattersall Cup and Nursery Handicap cards. Notable runners include Double Mint in the 7 furlongs and Mandova in the 8 furlongs, with weights listed and multiple horse entries across events.
Fragmentary racing notes list results and entrants for Stradbroke Stakes and multiple handicaps. Mentions include Bray, Aldridge, Salmint, Pandis, Robert, Quins, Badger, Birmingham, Pride, Monte Carenio, Tudor Prince, and Flying Fury among others. Odds, times, and distances are partially legible with several horses and riders named alongside incomplete placements and times.
Brisbane January 1 Noble Hero owner trainer Tindan revealed plans for Noble Hero to race at Randwick on January 5 71 after winning the £1000 New Year's Gift by a neck from Castle Frontenac at a pie Farm today. Trainer said the chores will be rombisted tomorrow for the Sydney meeting if reasonably weighted.
In a closely contested track event at dawn, MY DISCOVERY edged out rivals with a bold push near the final bar. The field, including Brown Trojan and King's Pride, battled through the six-strand stretch as Molly Busz and E Parsons contributed key legs. Molly SagAUEE finished ninth.
Brisbane January 1. An offer of £5000 was rejected as Sedona won the Baldwis Stakes with Sula Sidney among the runners. The Sydney crowd expected Seftonona Song Si to perform well, and speculation noted potential improvement beyond Seflona.
The Oxia Coursing Club hosts the final of the Christmas meeting at Perramatta Park on Saturday with several handicaps listed. Participants include Babinda Image, Gold Martane, My Respect, Pulse Prienda, and other named contenders in a bid for the Consolation and main event prizes.
Sydney footballer Arthur Clues, a forward who played in the 1946 Tests, is courted by Leeds Rugby League as they seek to strengthen for upcoming cup ties. If confirmed, he will travel to England to join the team.
Washington reports the United States intends to appropriate billions for veterans programs for all wars. The fiscal year starts in July and ends in June, with funds allocated for education pensions and other veteran needs. The plan covers veterans from World War II and prior conflicts through current measures and contrasts with expected yearlong budgeting.
Fragmentary 20th century report outlines Soviet religious policy shifts from 1938 onward, noting relaxation during wartime, restored church rights, and postwar limits. Mentions government directives against religion, clergy rights, and the Orthodox Church's standing within the state framework.
The Mulgrave Shire Council invites tenders for the construction of the Caldale Mutual Reserve Water Supply project. Applications are sought for the position of junior tender or junior assistant to assist in power excavation and concrete works at Mulgrave Shire. Proceedings outline submission deadlines and required qualifications.
A damaged excerpt reports a bakery facing penalties after administering unauthorised quantities of something prescribed. The fragment suggests strict punishment and overage warnings to ensure safety.
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