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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1948

Page

2

Cairns Rages as Mevett Gift Wins Thoroughbred Race

A rough endurance of the track saw Mevett Gift surge to command late on the straight, narrowly beating Sir Fox and Sepolo Sepolo who pressed hard. Si Fox rode to finish ahead of Sepolo Sepolo, with Gold Gate showing early speed before fading to finish behind the leading trio.

Mevett Gift Sir Fox Sepolo SE Fox Iso Nevette Si Fox Senoi Fear Favorte God Gale Tewry Apport Qunvers Idol ‘Pal Gold Gate Hinzz Tamento Bias Tol Pal Gold Gete Tada Pal David Boy Brave Teu Lengeha Cerevite Falta Senost Cnet Ina Erlant Sun Wongtha High Tip Hett Gien Valley Yaremulia Yaramelle Om Olen Valley Sid Home Vale

Innisfail Turf Club Nominations Deadline Extended

Nominations for the Innisfail Turf Club meeting to be held Saturday February 31 have been extended to 4 pm today. The notice cites concessions for horses traveling 30 miles and over and notes race meeting timing changes amid unsettled conditions.

Thornfail Turf Club

Eagle Farm Brisbane Race Results and Incident at Anniversary Handicap

Eagle Farm yesterday hosted several races including the Risdon Nursery Handicap and Maiden divisions. Jean Burnard and Guiding Light were prominent in the Anniversary Handicap until a collision at barrier caused a dramatic incident, Shorts winning in 2:39, an Eagle Farm track record close to the Australian mark.

Brisbane San Pran Danesse Maddock Cook Merry Lint Mave Cherry Queen Cranston Dotterel Bunative Slane Hacciiffe Welland John Buch Rialto Star Priend Love- Die Markology Doris Turner Lady de Montfort Towner Mark Jack Railway Encourage Powder Boy Coon Manners Sims Parades Toast Bay Fox Monseigneur Richardson Welter Warner Othere Neve Harbutt Jean Burmard Pownall Guiding Light Middock Stertera Clayfield Plotsam Clarke Akbar Pometisi Jean Buszard Eagit Ahe Shorts J. Harbutt Jean Burnard Guiding’ Light Bleerda Firam Philp Ble Gove

Two Apprentice Jockeys Suspended at Eagle Farm

Brisbane reports two apprentice jockeys Joskeya Beat and Brows were suspended for one month for alleged careless riding at Eagle Farm. The steward cited Best's mount Appia Mark winning the Ball Fay event while Interfering with Gleaming Bark and Maddock near the seven furlong post in the Maiden Handicap.

Brisbane Joskeya Eagle Farm Bea Best Appia Mark Maddock Trump

Golf Phoenx Open standings show Locke wins with 268

Jim Ferner finished with 273 to edge John Palmer for fourth in the Phoenix Open. Bobby Locke of South Africa won the tournament with 268, followed by Loyd Mangrum at 270 and Jimmy DeMaret at 268.

Phoenix Jyreen Jim Ferner Fed Veiter John Palmer Bobby Locke South Africa Jimmy de Maret Loyd Mangrum

Veteran Sculler's Feat Celebrates Long Row

Veteran sculler Jen Guénay completed a 21 mile row from Manly to Parramatta in about three hours to mark Ale Walia Day. He described the voyage as his farewell race, noting the challenging route and steady pace as key achievements.

Guénay Planer Walia Manly Parramatta

Fragmentary note on indoor pest control device

The readable text mentions a device or method for killing flies and other insects for months. It references visibility, walls, and selling related items. Overall the fragment is incoherent but centers on pest control for insects.

Latomath Maeven Euriaina Sellings Ereedora Shew

Anniversary Handicap racing report from Brisbane event

The day featured several racing highlights led by Crusader and Smooth Action with long-shot bets and brisk prices. Gay Monarch and Keewatin also impressed, while jockeys Bailey Pay and Briscoe drew attention for early favoritism and a bold late run respectively. Royal Lad secured a strong payday for the stable as betting surged and results echoed the day’s brisk pace.

Mulley Crusader Bailey Pay Indarra Lenath Iar ‘Vite Sydney Smooth Police Wan Smooth Action Barrier Fe R Belking Bailey Prem Alan Mor Faby

Randwick AP Race Card Summary From 6 Furlongs

Wattle leads a crowded Randwick program with Grey Nurse and Kismet among top contenders. Race results note Wattle 41, Manabelig and Utherlady among finishers, with times around 2 63 for the mile trials. Havilah Handicap sees Sea Arrow prevail at 8 for m with offset finishes by Ward and Cranus among rivals. Australia Gay Handicap recaps show Gay Monarch or Cock in the mix, Star Vite close behind, Bain- winning one mile event.

Ward Grey Nurse Manabelig J. Thomann Utherlady Bulfiner Sea Kismet Chacala Berval Glamour Medalion Rornell Etrady Rae Bister Michael Cranus For GalBool River Gem Vagibond Spirit Supercharger Wanderer Sovereign State Ghrale Vie Belarde Bonn Bor Bursér Tome Smnotr Action CW Star Vite Martert Briscoe Bain

Sanctus Victory in Mile Highweight Race

Sanctus finished seventh in a mile highweight, but Wet forecast strong showing as money rushed in late betting. Black Law led briefly with Hutchinson facing criticism, while Aytar, rated stronger than Scotwyn, stayed undefeated in the two year olds race beating outsider Mads by a length and three quarters.

Sanctus Black Law A. Cooper Mors Hutchinson Black Taw Tile Tunestone Bu Aytar Scotwyn Vay Unga Madspy

Flemington to Sanctu Melbourne crowd at Flemington race

Melbourne January 26 Flemington hosts a crowded day of racing featuring the Summer Hurdle and Australia Day Cup. Notable runners include Sanctus, Gateake, Kindergold, and Royal Mzy Langit with varied placings and times reported amid a field of thoroughbreds. Officials note multiple contenders and the event showcases prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys.

Melbourne Flemington Azores Morley Wil Uimmason Novam Pipe Tream Rustic Prince Erebus Royal Academy Antonel Gulmore Gay Stegsie W Smith Monte Cassina Ulwemor Collins Pride Qateake Gilmore Ralf Auedes H. Badger Kindergold Amesoto Hutchinson Star Star of India Jalna Hartoey Baffin Bay Suipton Bray Taw William Tell Gilwell

Treloar wins 220 yards title at Australian meet

Jona Treloar, NSW sprinter, won the 220 yard championship at the Australian amateur athletics carnival in St. Kilda Melbourne. His 20.0 seconds set an Australian record, just one second outside the world record. J Bertram of Victoria was second with Herb McKenley third in a close finish. Plans and heat results noted include M Curotta and G Morris among top finishers.

Melbourne Jona Trevar Nsw Tralia St. Kilda J Bartram Victoria Herb McKenley Treloar Jess Owens M. Curotta G Morris Secon J Bertram McKenlay R. Hogan South “Australia McRenney America Aven Patton Eaplivax Bartram Brelnar Tater Ani Studeut Yi Sydney University Wile J. Pottage Sebwada M. Murottn Emil Ates Treloar Curatts George Avers Ramany Vearin White Auntraitay Raott Victoria Cauateahaa Bubba le Hurtin Sod Ladies Lomdos Fen Ianen France Abield- Vietorim Etna Weis

Australian track events lead to mixed results and disqualifications

Report covers performances and mishaps at a Sydney athletics meet with Treloar and Patton competing in sprints and relay events, Bartram close behind, plus protests over disqualifications and crowd reactions. Several Australian records and times are noted amid controversy and spectator support.

Association at Mall Athens Meeting Report

A gathering of the Nace Association at Mall Athen ton convened at 98 pm to discuss local affairs. FRSACE POOTMALLERS defeated EW SEALAND in a recent event.

Nace Mall Athenton Frsace Pootmallers EW Sealand

Melbourne Australian tennis titles in Brisbane?

Unclear OCR reads Melbourne today with results from the Australian teams championship. Singles winner AK Quist defeats Jones. doubles team Cands and McGregor beat Brophy and Rove in straight sets.

Melbourn Jam Bisy Melbourne AK Quist Det F Brommien

Queensland boat wins big event in NSW headlines

Queensland boat dominates major race with crew led by T Doyle of New South Wales and notable performances from Lance Watts and T Golding. The event drew attention from regional sailing circles and highlighted competitive inter-state participation.

Queensland Queenais Mane T. Doyle New South Wales Lance Watts T. Golding

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