Bright on Terrene Triumphs at Brighton Racecard
In a crowded Brighton meeting field, Numdubbermere holds off Bright on by four lengths with Turenne three lengths back as betting favored Numdubbermere at 4 to 1. The event reports times around 1 33.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
9
In a crowded Brighton meeting field, Numdubbermere holds off Bright on by four lengths with Turenne three lengths back as betting favored Numdubbermere at 4 to 1. The event reports times around 1 33.
At Sydney on January 6 the AJ C Warwick Farm meeting produced a Maiden Handicap with Pecunia winning the first heat. Merryland and Wally K followed as runners up in a tight finish. Betting favored Pecunia and Merryland, with times listed as 1 4 for the race and various dividents noted.
Hardings Ltd Atherton advertise a land and six room dwelling sale with furniture fittings and effects to be auctioned by H McBarron on behalf of Geo Savdalis at the New Central Cafe 62 Shields Street tomorrow Tuesday 8th instant.
A historic notice discusses a telephone exchange setup titled Established 1914 Doubles Straight Out and Place Starting Price for all states and regulated by G Brisbane.
Mithras and Cave King feature in a congested handicap card with tight margins. Mithras loses by a head to Lord Lovat while Cave King holds off Spearlight and Palpy in a two length decision. Time formats vary across races with multiple contenders listed.
Heavy rain and waterlogged ground halted play at Ner tian Park on Saturday. The Cairns Cricket Association will complete the affected matches in a single day next Saturday with Waratahs facing Rovers and Mercantiles meeting Ivanhoes, aiming for decisive results.
The Gymnastics Club reopens at the Council grounds on Lake Street with a seniors’ practice night. The hall features parallel bars vaulting horse horizontal bars trapeze Todian clubs and punching ball with plans for a shower bath. The building cost about £400 and half is funded. public appeals via displays and social events are planned. A Novelty evening on Monday January 4 with the Lyric Orchestra and refreshments will mark the reopening socially.
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