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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1948
Page
2
Doomben races report a Brisbane event with divisions and several horses named, including Cranston and Et Blase in the First Division and Conel in the Second. The text lists saddle numbers, jockeys, and multiple placings across divisions, with times and margins noted for several handicaps.
Doomben flying handicap victory sees Nobleman triumph by three quarters of a length over Novel Ist as apprentice KR Watson secures first major win. Miatson had only one prior winner. trainer A G Anderson trusted him despite a late fade in the straight. Coombes Welter and two year old division results noted with betting details and a suspension for careless riding in the parade.
A muddled report notes a horse race incident where a mare began poorly, quickly went clear, and led briefly before confusion and out-of-place events disrupted the field. Officials considered the performance unusual amid the Ba Gourags Handicap proceedings.
A race report fragment lists handicaps at five furlongs and 14 mile events with horses such as NEWBOROUGH and SPFADY, noting times, weights, and placing guesses. Details are inconsistent due to OCR errors but indicate a midwinter program with multiple handicap races and marked performances.
A garbled Melbourne racing column lists multiple handicap events with scratched horses, lengths, and times. Names such as ALPRED HANDICAP NAUPLIA RELIEF HANDICAP and BENEVOLENT HIGH GHT appear, with unclear placements and numerous illegible details.
New York Sun reports Shannon named for the 50.090 dellara Pasqual Mandiena at Santa Anita on January 17. Sixteen horses compete in a mile and a half event while Thane ims Santa Anita workout covered five furlongs in 3B set on a rainy day in Ton Angela.
Officers of the Surf Lifesaving Association report that beach rescues in Queensland yield about 2.5 million pounds annually for insurers. They present statistical evidence showing 78 percent of the population carries an insurance policy, with lifesaving clubs in Queensland averaging about 2.20 per beacon each year. The briefing, dated July 1943 to June 1318, was presented by Bill Gollan, vice-president of the association.
The inter state scratch race saw a Queensland boat win the Wheat Memorial event with Chillie UL second and Neale Thmneend Joyce Grinbed in third. Twenty eight sails competed in very light breeze as handicaps were applied for penalties and time adjustments.
The report covers a Saturday resumption of premiership matches with OFHEES AND COLTS. It notes Mrothers defeating Seerthe u1rman and Colts beating Bo Bicoate 33 to 2 with players Hinsch Munro Horwood Felling and Divan contributing. The article reads like a rough score update from a local game with scattered names and numbers.
Sydney report notes a disrupted day with only light play. Bowler McKavanagh conceded 14 runs while McEorsmagh led for the Mronwich side with seven wickets. The C grade game saw Northa defeat Brothere by sight wickets as the British club fixtures faced interruptions from rats and weather.
Meavt Ale scores again in a crowded Parramatta card with several races listed. First race Godmeri Lad wins. second Bemadew Lad and Liver Yea place. third Sylvias Best and Babinda's Laat run well. Cairne Flyer and Trojan Lass feature in midcard. Smiling Hell leads the seventh race, with winners and placements noted across the card.
Crowds arrived by train car and coach to witness a British Cup tie. Woolwich Arsenal and Burnley provided rivals as Bradford’s Alliott scored a goal to end Arsenal’s hopes for a Cup double.
Reportedly Captain Thomas Mantell died in a plane explosion near Franklin Kentucky while pursuing an unidentified flying object. Authorities and witnesses noted the craft appeared to maneuver over Kentucky and Tennessee before the crash.
A jumble of public sale and vacancy notices outlines a public auction by Arnold Dillon and Co at 10 am on January Th for naval buildings removal at Karead Barracks. The South Johnstone Sugar Association and related groups invite bids and notices, with sub-branch personnel postings and vacancies across multiple listings, including dates and locations like the Babinds sub-branch and SE gRUCA.
In a rough golf result fragment several players are listed with scores including Mrs M Ksagun 25 points Mrs R McKauge 12 points Mr HJ Har gad Mees Jones patna and ara Wright 18 points Mise BM Rings Serv 10 pone.
Melbourne bout report shows Frankie Flannery defeating Pores in a featherweight clash. The card featured strong exchanges and a decisive win for Flannery as Melbourne hosts boxing action tonight.
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