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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1947

Page

2

Active Coon wins Cairns Races in six furlongs

In a crowded Cairns meeting the favorite Active Coon snatched the six furlongs from Uprock with a late burst. The race run gate to wire saw Uprock briefly lead before Active Coon moved to the front and held on by a length with Despaten boosting the field. Anxious betting and crowd ardor marked the Seventh Division as runners battled to the straight.

Cason Asive Actife Coon Weil Ana Challergtry Eate Delite Lovato Fur Adrsee Bis Scary Admirern Allen Stall Atralent Raleigh Prr Jean Dawn Felts Aly Shumtts Persia Owen Brown Sina BP Awa Peran Tadavell Saal

Veritas Leads in Six Divisions at Local Race Meet

Veritas wins the VERITAS stake and RECABAT leads in the seventh division. In the fourth division John BED EUT and King Rally race to narrow margins with multiple rivals, while Idle Felt dominates the sixth division. Gaps between top finishers are small and payouts vary across divisions.

Boxing Auckland Match Report Highlights Erratic Bout

Fragmentary boxing report from Auckland discusses a January bout. Mentions a weight champion and a late fifth round exchange with Willie Jones and Wellington. Indicates a judge’s score or points lead shifting, with unclear details due to garbled OCR.

Auckland Sale Boe Ue Bell Wand Fc Willie Jones Wellington Jones

CLUDEN HANDICAP MEETING RACE RESULTS SUMMARY

Report of Cluden meeting events including Open Handicap and Anniversary Handicap races. Notable finishes feature Tune and Bay Wonka Day in sprint divisions, with Tw near necks and margins reported as lengths. Final times given for each division.

Cluden Ladeno Troyette Murphy Lea Cote Tire Franka Sister Mart Murphyl Bertrand iMatethews Hockaday Gomere Coughlan Holothurta O'Brien Roses Pride Franka I Rees Fender Taz Meaghan Keloftume Phentom

Ascot Races Delivers Wide Field Of Race Results

Across five furlongs and longer dashes the card lists multiple divisions and maidens with times and margins. Notable placings include Monseigneur in a short sprint, Flora Bell and Lady Lanero among two year olds, and Wild Buck in the foundation handicap with distances and riders noted.

Monseicneur Test Agen Boo Wyvern Little Karen Stang Mount Spec Cennebert Merry Hero Dookchar Tom's Wist Dark Ace Laurel ‘Tress N Allen Lumeridge Pendulum Droede Bagh Torokin Pate Corra Maroon Gus Seepy Tivbol Lord Jacks Top Marker Silent Lynch Hebmaid Calman Gilgal Hic Ous Dunnottan Lad Beaty Buszard Sineimry Ian Robertson Maonawones Stearta Loewe Buchan Lance Seneatio Ascrim Jeng

Wild Buck's Win Brisbans January 277

Wild Buck wins at Brisbane under Neville Sellwood's tactics as Stretton and other rivals chase. Sellwood led from the early stages, then accelerated to seal victory, with Wild Buck starting at 7 to 1 and drawing cheers from the crowd. Noble Hero and Frootenar challenged on the home turn but buckled under the late sprint.

Brisbans Queensland Tur Club Power Ind R. Etretian Neville ‘Sellwood Brisbane Sellwood Sangalo Timself Fir Stretton Wild Pink Noble Hero Frootenar Zere Abte Heast Buick Makurs Tne Seca Marinne Feof Southport Hood Ule Buck

Randwick Races Mark Busy Day in Queensland

A muddled report covers Randwick and Queensland racing with details of events at sea and on land. Names, distances, and stewards appear amid scattered horse names and results like 54 furlongs and One mile events.

Codicll and Right Royal Dead-Heat at Randwich

Sydney January 7 reports a dead-heat in the Anniversary Stakes at Randwich between Codicll and Right Royal. Digeer TM Nic Growdle rode Right Royal, while ex-Queenslander George Moore piloted Codie. A one-month suspension was imposed on Homeleish Dick for dragging Courier during the race amid heavy betting.

Sydney Tor Jenn Tin Anve Soar Apy Arenas Almonte Ial Emer Sonny Haneleng Juan Stoney Jon Mnex Nem Smith Wan Sra Ae Tine Ui Bellwood Erry Havilam Mandicap Bea Sea Spartan Walmaley Rid Karwchd Cance Rambler's Joy Miller Waymarket Sir Alex Ophir Ty Barnsley Winkworth-siree Mullane Auaibary Assalla Calene Annac Club Tumcay Mee Growdie Courter C. Podmore Peter Cairoy Raberdal Bendage G. Moore Emme Ital Attellan Faliaigisi Aa Dun Eachar Stalanss Mano’ War Magnina Gonip Seton Danny Mught Hoyal Fund Indies Digeer Growdle Noval George Moore Codie Opie Etry Ceariter Homeleish Dick Royal End Courier Karachi

Dashing Innings by Miller in Victoria Victory over New South Wales

Victoria faced New South Wales in Sydney on January 27 with Miller delivering a rapid 206 not out and a key 126 run partnership with Sehnawa. Victoria ended with 450 for the loss of three wickets while Miller’s bowling yielded strong figures as New South Wales struggled.

ASPRO Victoria New South Wales Sydney Muimer Sheffield Victoria Verday Sehinewa Nualagab Vietorle Miller Teoren Wen

Australia Day Handicap at Flemington headline results

Melbourne races report from January 77 features Hurdle, Foundation Stakes and Australia Day Cup results. Logical wins the cup with Sigeum and Bannerette in the placings, while Skyrocks, Chartist and Chuk also race to notable margins and times.

Melbourne Miller Dean Nawiilia Bholl Azores Lovicvile John Emery Calewind Startina Fox Badger Brensien Chanak Williamson Chethum Sams del Rose Skyrocks Smith Wandilow Purtell Blank! Music Hutchanson Amelia Red Fury Breach Prester John Irish Kulnhy Racaing Youth Fon Logical Bress- Jes Ty Peter Blank Hane Johan Sigeum Bows Stevelaun Miseim Fash of Fire Bannerette Moke Cherie Marie Queen O of the Fairies Talaria Manchester Panaeto Furs Ghisel Beace Guimare Star Shell Smart Noble Prince Burnevoke Reperia Neutron Silver Hocks Solray Moranix al Aary Linemond Nuteditor Lord Beaufort Breasley Early Love Watson Judith Louine Keplerian Anstey Sir Marfield Canada Basdell Scarlet Tol Matchimaker Beret

Kangaroo Track Meet Scuffle Noted By Officials

An event at Freshwater drew a large crowd as track officials, including umpire Adelaide and other riders, faced controversy over judging and conduct. Gibb led a late charge in the two lap, with C Teancoviteh and W Adair among top finishers as crowd noise rose and postrace scrutiny followed.

Adelaide Lake Skort Cnn Gallion Scott Bear Smith Coir Cycle Club Freshwater Wan iBo Umit C. Teancoviteh Wuner Bert Fuurrery Bette Tampire Tidera G. Stiloe Gibb Abu Ptherty N. Price W. Collme Rivat Aten Buchee Adale Juhge A. Sipowart Ford Noritmcite Rengsone Deeds D. Fister Lapa C. Tancoviteh W. Adair Meornwet Stiles Puna C. AvRnrovitehs Ernst Prine Orbers Adatt A. Boowart

Balkan trade charge reaches London in January clash

A garbled report indicates a Balkan trade dispute involving the Greek Legation and unidentified figures in London during January. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text, but a diplomatic exchange and potential price or policy contention appear central to the narrative.

London Janviang Meciers Co Balkan Jastuary Dulayine Elemer Legation Zadeainr Apollo Wr

Egypt to Appeal to UN on Sudan Question

Coury reports Prime Minister Mokreshy hur says Egypt will seek UN intervention to break treaty talks with Britain and present the Egypt Sudan dispute to the United Nations.

Egypt Lonwur Rester Coury Savy Mokreshyhur Earp Britain Sudan

New Zealand Runner Sets World Time Record Mark

A New Zealand runner appears to have set a remarkable time, competing against American and Fulton in a dramatic event. The effort was noted for a powerful burst, approaching a world record pace, with observers highlighting Wooderson as a benchmark in 183% effort.

Fulton Worl Wooderson

Violent quake shakes Managua and Puerto Lawton

A violent earthquake rattled Managua and the surrounding area near the Gulf of Fonseca. Tremors damaged buildings and disrupted utilities as shrapnel or ash showered the countryside. The Yaomano Conihagua region reported a notable eruption and ongoing urban fear as residents assessed damage.

Nicaragua Managua Paris Yoimano Conihagua Gulf Fonseca Puerto Lawton

World Trade Talks and Tax Debate Dominate British Session

Government worries over tax cuts and pension increases surface as parliament debates tax policy and social welfare amid broader World Trade Talks. Calls for steady review of taxation clash with parties pressing for wage and pension relief while officials discuss Bretton Woods era reforms and global commerce.

International trade talks and U S charter discussions noted

Fragmented OCR text discusses global diplomacy, trade talks, and a charter raised by the United States. It mentions Australia and Austria dernise and references Mr Wishart of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures, noting interest in eliminating preferences gradually. The overall tone reflects cautious, broad negotiation dynamics.

United States Chey Induvirien Punt Wishart Associated Chambers Pi Ftaeitartures

Malayas Government Arbitration and Coal Trade Report

Dispatch from Kuala Lumpur notes a Malayas government statement on Version 48. Japan agrees to coal use from Malayas, with the arbitration plan rejected by workers. The report mentions personnel, mining, and maintained postal and transport services amid tensions.

London Associated Prese Correspondoh Kuala Lumpia Malayas

Violinist Joins Australian Tour Amid Public Debate

A 24 year old violinist signs with a concert series in Australia as controversy surrounds the tour. The AMC faces questions over the musician's registration and movements amid broader cultural tensions in the country.

Gydney Semae Stern Nearia Pettaroema AMC Austraua Jae America

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