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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
11
Secretaries and others must lodge all weekly sports notices with the Post by 10 pm Thursday for Friday publication. Brisbane records note W. High Syer, famed Queensland horse, sails to Melbourne aboard the Kanowra at 4 oclock tomorrow.
Vallino, a five year old mare by Valais from Carthers, owned by Mrs. Pat Osborne and trained by Bailey Payteo, won the Tatteralls Handicap at Randwick on Tuesday. Despite limited previous wins she was always well ridden, and her victory brightens a string of recent setbacks. Holdfast will not run in the A C Sires Produce Stakes, with Wedge not nominated. High Svee left Brisbane for Melbourne as Karuma’s form drew scrutiny after disappointing weights and racing prospects. Karuma, long touted as a top prospect for six furlongs, failed to deliver and may need a spell ahead of autumn racing and potential Challenge Stakes. Carey suggested better days ahead if owner decisions favor autumn targets.
Sydney January 2 weigh list for the Warwick Farm AJ.C. meeting includes numerous entries across maiden and other races. The long roster names many horses with weights ranging from around 4.10 to 9.0 and lists numerous horses and adjustments.
The page records multiple race outcomes with horses such as Salutaris Bellscreet and Vagrant, noting finish margins from necks to lengths, and times like 1.47 and 4.6. It lists horses, handlers, and odds across events, with winners including Bellscreet and Vagrant and details of second and third placements.
Weights announced for the Albin Turk meeting at Albion Park Brisbane on SaturdayJanuary 2 with divisions and entering horses including High Justice Polydoras Bright Un Donati My Koat Olga Lal Leagle Gloras Humphrey Label Ceance Fairyona Nina s Boy The Cause Lemvale Zo teena Gooringin King Sere mont Wool Top Deer Gun Chirvaux Huntsman Bell s Folly Persse s Fox Piastal Sim Dallas Franula The Lomg tall Iry Biss Corwraith Black Tre Sun shine Sally Amberight Na Clays Desert Prince Willow King Le mente Swewe Lass Mireos Gun Broadsound Freehooter Chip D er Bramk Deer Gun Happy Valley Clairvaux Pianora Siverns Son Humphrey Smithfield Vannathan Belfast Warrinilla etc.
Brisbane January 1 two inquiries opened by stewards were adjourned to tomorrow. The second division of the Terat Welter, Bolivia interference led to a broken scepulo ftewar tet festruyed and evidence noted. Riders Babivia Katy Henid Fren Fravok were examined with denials of interference. further testimony awaited.
A chaotic Queensland racing trial meeting ended with jockeys suspended amid an incident report. Officials cited disquiet over riding conduct and penalties, with trainer Mr MacNamara named in the action while Walter at the gate faced related issues.
Cricket fixtures for the Cairns and District B Grade list matches in January. Suburbs versus Postete at Brophy's Freshwater versus Stratford at Freshwater Connor versus Bolands at Stratford Edmonton versus Cairns Timber at Edmonton Council versus Postele at Brophy's Stratford versus Edmonton at Stratford Bolands versus Suburbs at Edmonton Freshwater versus Cairns Timber at Freshwater January 20 Bolands versus Postele at Brophy's Freshwater versus Edmonton at Freshwater Suburbs versus Council at Edmonton Stratford versus Cairns Timber at Stratford
In Port Moresby on December 30 the Samarai cricketers lost the Shield to Port. Furler 44 not out steadied Port in a tense finish as three wickets stayed. A banquet and speeches by the Administrator Staniforth Smith and R G Kerr followed the match, with Port sending the visitors off on the Elevala at 2.30 am.
From London on December 31 the fortnightly timetable billiards match opens. Scores show Davis in play at 2084 while Lindrum trails. Lindrum displayed good form yet faulted by breaks and impetuous errors. Davis posted leading breaks of 495 207 and 310 unfinished with other threats from top of the break.
Davis leads Lindrum in a London billiards bout with 4391 to 1228. Davis has notable breaks of 593 434 265 and two. Lindrum’s best is 67.
Melbourne January 2 featured racing at Mentone in fine weather with a fair crowd. In the Novice Handicap Arley led at 7 to 4 but Russet Wings and Sir Lanius chased, while other runners included Red Javelin, King Tumut, Cosbeau, Molesme, and Remaformy among a wide field with betting on Shady Nook and Salutaris.
Sydney reports the Great Britain and Australia tennis test starting tomorrow with Britain scoring Austin Gregory Hughes Callins and Australia listing Ceaward Hopman Kolms Willard among the graded players.
Britain France and Italy were the only nations entering the Schneider Cup. America joined late with an entry received before the deadline. Germany considered entering but did not. Four countries represented thus twelve machines will compete in the race slated for August or early September.
Representatives in London of foreign states expressed gratitude to Britain through formal or informal channels after the British plane evacuated women and children from Kabul. The Indian Government through Count Rogers Di Villanova, its Charge dAffaires in London, formally tendered warm thanks.
The Salvation Army council debates General Booth's fitness and leadership structure as delegates split between supporting his continued duties and overhauling the constitution. Evangeline Borth says she will honor the council's decision if the general remains in office, but additional issues may rise.
London report notes General Booth barred from meeting Salvation Army delegates with sister Colonel Tuccer citing a refusal to inform him of the summons. The general would be told after the meeting if health permits. England’s cow stock grows by 82,000 over two years.
The Cairns Ambulance Brigade held sports at Woree on Saturday December 29 and at Edmonton on Tuesday January 1 with strong attendance. Funds are expected to reach about £90. Thanks are extended to Mesdames Meaney Bailey Rigg and Thomas for help at Woree and to J Down secretary for Edmonton arrangements. Events included figure of eight races handicaps stepping races tug of war and climbing games. Raffles will be drawn at a public meeting next week in Hrophy's Hall.
Advertised events list a public auction by Hotets Ltd for Mrs McLeod's household furniture on Wednesday January 9. The notice also invites applications for a medical officer position at Douglas District Hospital and mentions several local businesses and schools in unclear detail.
The Daily Telegraph reports a Christmas truce following months of election prep. Reliable opinion says the government may dissolve parliament on March 10. If impossible, the election could be postponed to October.
A correspondent argues against transferring 250 000 British unemployed to the Dominions and urges expanding land settlement in Queensland to create jobs and markets. The piece contends union leaders mislead Australia’s workers and calls for a policy emphasizing land settlement to boost manufacturing demand.
A compact reflection notes that Eve is identified only as a woman, underscoring a return to common humanity and the limits of distinction in identity. The remark settles on a universal perspective rather than a ceremonial or mythic framing.
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