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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1950
Page
2
Cairns Jockey Club prepares for a large attendance at Cannon Park with 67 horses entered across seven events. The programme includes the First Ten Thousand and details on divisions, amateur rider restrictions, and guardian permissions. Train and bus services are scheduled for departure times from Cairns and Woree, with transport options from the Tropical corner.
The bantamweight champion Whey Bennett knocked out American Vie Riva in the fifth round at the Melbourne Stadium. Jonany Kay defeated Siamese fighter Patia Perr by technical knockout in the seventh round at the same venue.
The race report outlines Lucky Ring as top contender over High Jip and Proud Monash with detailed opinions on barrier positions and form from Ascot Stradbroke Handicaps to recent Melbourne runs. Predictions name Lucky Ring, High Jip, Proud Monash and Spellman among likely placers with multiple sprinters and handicaps listed for the card.
A Bowls club forms at Tullys Hotel Lounge with officers Patton Alec Milin president J Tad man vice presidents J Tully J Mardwark B Miller treasurer J Wienert secretary MPotts pres cor respondent R Gorkill green superintendent D Maron. A land site near Barron River awaits Lands Department consent. In Mossman northern round results in men and ladies pennants with Edmonton, Gordonvale, Mossman competing. Atherton Diggers prepare for Matthews Cup first round at their green Sunday afternoon. 24 more players to be chosen for the next round.
Detling on the Doomben track latest betting order lists Sentiment Bumaark and Armour as leading contenders. Names such as Deep Gea, Coral, Radnock, Raya Pharon Banat, and Proud Man Wal appear among other entrants. The field includes several noted horses like Armou r and Bow Mooeratan with varied odds and expectations for the Doomben event.
The article outlines a two day race meeting held in August 1950 with money aid noted and a focus on early arrival and attendance. It mentions grand coen and six nights atited with references to Bush and ANA in the event context.
The Cairns Coor Club Held 10 Bats meeting at Parramatta Park starts at 2:30 p.m. Close finishes are expected in all events. First Course Mag's Last of Quim mando Bid. Fourth Course Jules Pick of Baron Lad. Best prospects Larry's Twlet and Rule's Pick.
The Cairns Associates golf pampemier announces a weekend event with sunny weather, 40 players, and 4 rounds. Play starts at 1 pm from No 1 tee with lively draws following. Numerous pairs and groups listed include Mesdames Dior, Lediie, and many others as participants.
Five-Eighth reports Cairns rugby squad to depart by excursion train from Gelras station at 7 pm for a league match against Ayr on Monday. Cairns aims to improve after recent results, with strong junior and senior lines expected to challenge Ayr’s improving side. The Cairns Rugby League president urged all players to assemble for the trip to Ayr.
A summary of last Saturday’s practice shoot lists top scores by Brian Keller Eric Ho and others at 300 and 600 yards with Keller 30 Hopper Stewart Bonnell 24 Toomey 21 Mackedie 20 Sambrook Lennon 17 and more. Zeroing shoot scheduled for Saturday afternoon starting at 2 with all members requested to attend.
Cairns Court of Petty Sessions heard two charges against Wasilie Betatio Condulles for failing to display price lists for cigarettes and tobacco and for charging above the maximum fixed price for a packet of 20 cigarettes. Pleaded guilty, fined £20 total plus 12/-, with default imprisonment. Judge J Bennett noted pricing concerns. other defendant Lee Moon faced similar price-display violations. Convictions recorded with penalties of two weeks imprisonment on each charge if unpaid.
Opening night of Cairns High School annual fete highlighted urgent fundraising for a school library, library improvements, and grounds upgrades. Colonel Clem Cummings praised volunteers as plans unfolded for a large modern oval, tennis and basketball courts, a playing field, and new library facilities to be built in stages.
A garbled historical notice lists multiple vacancies and tenders across hospitals and councils. It mentions clerks, storemen, shorthand staff, painters, and a range of civil and public works positions. Also notes calls for tenders and vendor invitations for utilities and construction projects at various towns and boards.
Mackay June 38 A farmer contends Pleystone mill for costs in a reserved pavement dispute. Judge Baker finds for the defense upholding mill rules on condemned cane and charges. The case involved A R Laan of Calen suing for 25 pounds five shillings and eleven pence over cane charged for transport and subsequent handling deemed unfit for manufacture.
The Inside Story stars Marsha Hunt and William Lundigan as Bex Theatre features Barbara Steinver and Stephen Acwally in Lady Gambles. Ace Theatre presents Johnny Belinda with Jame Woman and Lew Ayres. Anex-Beeted Guest with Willan Boyd headlines a program including news and cartoons at Aquatic Dance Palais. Saturday night repeats a social dance with new dances and community singing by The Merry Makers and Dane Bend led by Mr J Parsons.
An article echoing concerns from Dr Arthur Steinman and Breeden of the American Academy of Physical Education argues boxing causes lasting brain injury. It cites studies linking repeated blows to head to brain damage, affecting thinking, speech, gait, and emotion, with long term harm and possible permanent brain changes.
Brisbane reports all seats sold for the second Rugby League Test between England and Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Police set a 38,000 spectator limit and special precautions were arranged for the anticipated crowd. Ground staff watered sand and rolled the pitch ahead of tomorrow’s match as a perfect week’s weather raised hopes for clear conditions.
Crowds gather at platform 10 as passengers from Brisbane and Sydney arrive for a three week reunion at Charters Towers. Melbourne travelers also join, covering about 7100 miles to attend the event and meet friends and relatives.
Market week notes moderate fruit and vegetable availability with good air demand. Bananas scarce with mid to inferior quality at lower prices. pineapples light, pupaws moderate selling from 10 to 17 shillings. oranges, limes and apples show varied pricing, with high desert apples and Granny Smiths fetching notable sums per crate.
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