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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1954
Page
2
Fragmented report describes a turf meeting with horses and jockeys racing. Mentions barriers, favourite choices, and a handicap division with various horses and handlers, including references to stewards and track conditions.
In a dense racing report the January Handicap Advocate details a series of turf events. Key horses include Whisey Benny Boy, Tiny Deep Channel, Royal Swell, Shab, Tem, Dark Prince and Regal Tip among others. The document lists Maiden Handicap, Parramatta Stakes and other races with odds, distances and placements, reflecting a bustling race meet with multiple endorsements and rider notes.
The damaged text records chess honors and player mentions including Holt and Tock, noting losses and a three week period of activity. It references a national form and a bet on standings, but the legible facts are sparse and fragmented.
Fragmented report covers a club gathering with table tennis and bowling results, names like Winkworth and Mrs. Santons mentioned, plus lists of participants and social games. It notes upcoming championship pairs and singles events, practice rinks, and social club chatter.
An afternoon of trotting featured five events in Parramatta Park with top placings noted. Betty Wilks led the Speed trotting to a close finish while Rosewood Girl and Woodera showed strong efforts in the Beginnings and Nursery Mile events. Speed and pacing thrills were highlighted as crowds witnessed early leads and close verdicts throughout the program.
The writer Bruno Mann discusses uprooting to Switzerland with his wife Rane and daughter, recalling past homes from Lubeck to the Baltic Sea and California. He explains his literary routine, writing by hand between 8:20 and 1:30 each morning, and notes plans for a modern trilogy and a continuation of The Krull story.
At Brisbane on June 1 Maiden Plate events featured Captain Kenny and Marble names among entries in seven furlongs races. The card saw Meteor win ahead of rivals with Beaux and Kung Gowrie among notable finishers, while other maidens faced close results and scattered placings across divisions.
Jan 18 report lists horses including Sclentum and Synchronise in a crowded field. Berwick Handicap details show Exerolme and other runners with scores and placements. card notes uncertain mare names and odds amid a busy race meeting.
In a small regional event, Armstrong, aged 36, earned top honors with a decisive win judged by witnesses. Camm Strane led the field early but could not overcome Armstrong’s steady pace to finish first.
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