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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1928
Page
11
Ann Secretaries and others responsible are notified that all announcements concerning cricket football and other sporting teams for each weekend must be lodged with the Post not later than 10 pm on Thursdays for insertion on Friday's issue. Otherwise publication cannot be guaranteed.
Turret notes from the Cairns Jockey Club itemize additions received and discuss anniversary handcapes and listed names including Archer, Minwee, Conia, Lorel Kayaty, and others for the 20th instant event.
A Gordonwalf Bowling Club committee meeting at the Club Pavilion discussed secretaries, membership based on an open bay, and future events. The opening on the 28th was deemed successful with plans for town clubs and officials, including N J Draper and Cairns dignitaries, to support forthcoming arrangements.
Brisane January 1 reports fast gallops with Crowborough leading six furlongs in 1 14 and 4, Lilsland a strong mile effort by Montgomery, and multiple maidens including Vears, Blarney Lass, and Light Exertion showing good pace. Many thoroughbreds posted times over five to seven furlongs with several close finishes and standout performances across the card.
Sydney results and Randwick listings recount a busy day with horses and jockeys like Phres, Healaeny, and Black Dichess noted in event arrays. Officials discuss Shrapnel eligibility ahead of the January Handicap and Anniversary Stakes while Doncaster’s Melbourne picks shape the weekend’s races with hurdles and handcaps featured.
Selections announced by multiple papers including Daily Guardian and Globe for the Anniversary Handicap to be run next Thursday. Names cited include Just David, Valleno, Don Moon, Honan, and Tibbie among others from various outlets.
Melbourne January notes announce Bard of Avot 42 as an acceptor for the Anniversary Handicap at Caulfield. Nominations are invited for the Sheffield sprint and youths handicaps with details via the secretary. Also mentions Atherton sports on January 26 and Carnival arrangements shifting to Cairns January 27. inquiries to Mr MJ Hingwam in Parramatta Park.
Addressing the Science Congress Dr W Penfold of Alfred Hospital Melbourne announced experiments in cancer treatment showing promise. Dr Blair Bell in Liverpool reported 200 cases treated with 50 cured after removing part of the growth for testing. lead colloidal injections used. Penfold noted starting similar work at Alfred Hospital and Sydney General Hospital. Tests not yet fully proven but preliminary results mirror those from Kawland.
The Cairne Railway Band hosts a euchre party and dance in Aquatic Hall tonight. Assistant J Neill seats J J Walker. A visiting tailor firm plans stops across the Atherton Tableland and Tunisfail district.
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