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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text outlines afternoon events at Festa rececourke with bookmakers and their clerks. It mentions first rece and broadest of all southern reces, tickets to Mr Ose, divisions and names like Laugh and Geil, plus divisions and rates. The legible parts indicate a scheduling notice for betting activities with refreshments and multiple divisions.
The Cairne Coursing Club stages a track meet at Parramatta Park this afternoon with six heats and two consolations. Dogs race in handicaps including Maiden, Handicaps, and the Flying Handicap while officials select Randicaper and steward positions. Lord Mayor reportedly in poor form, but China may improve after a recent second place.
Fragmentary OCR text lists divisions and names such as Third West and Fourth division, with references to Royal Bikoe High Barcent TeEAE and individuals like Prince Andrea of Third West, Lady Emborough, and Roderigh. The readable items resemble a tournament or organizational bracket but lack coherent context or complete facts. The piece preserves named entities but does not present a clear event, outcome, or structure.
A fragmentary report notes Polar Star claiming top spot in Tatternall's Cup with Swan River strong in the field. Mentone and rival riders face a challenging day as Polar fever and shorter distances influence outcomes. Other horses like Collamnisy and Colistana are cited for soundness and consistency, while judge Dudley observes the action.
A scrambled listing of horse names and handicap events appears. Mentions include Westminster Abbey, Pink Pearl, Anstey Dervish, Moondemere, and Caused Best prospects. Multiple divisions and heats with various weights are referenced without coherent results or dates.
An notice announces public events from Mesrt Woolward and Calder under Austaliann Army Cantasa Sctiree with details for Friday January 3. The message emphasizes submission of public euros for the planned events.
The records show sub junior boys final results with N Heatley and N Kelly among top finishers and times around 41 seconds. Senior 50 yard backstroke handicap featured Ro Wise and R Mewell with notable performances from Wiles and Bleck as others placed. Swinburn and Wise noted in relay or supporting roles.
Cairns Hack meeting program scheduled start on Saturday January 28 at 1 0 a0. Nomination events for Beth begin Monday January but fragmentary text confirms this community racing schedule with official notices and times.
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