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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1945
Page
2
A noisy session describes Saturdat's gathering with the First Division to Luna Deram amid blurred names and scattered remarks. The report mentions Abba, Tina, and various personalities, with weather notes and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented note reports a Saturday duty and a July fourth event at a local venue. Mentions bookmakers and a person named Amy Becratery boy on duty, with unclear details about location or organization.
In a tense contest Fricker edged Raysum as the race for a half ended with a slim margin. The event featured heats and numerous notable performances from local runners and supporters, highlighting a bustling meet with close finishes and competitive times.
INNISFAIL RACES SUMMARY OF RESULTS WITH WINNERS BEING STARLIGHT FRENCH SNOW LADY PATSY AND OTHERS IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS. RACING NOTES MENTION TIME 54.5 FOR ONE RUN. NEXT DAY EVENTS JULY 7 AND 14 DISCUSSED ALONG WITH ENTRY NUMBERS AND BROADCAST PLANS.
Albion Park track Brisbane reports a two year old maiden handicap over 64 furlongs with Wee Robin winning after a heated finish. Stallone and Colleague placed amid a field including Stiat Noreen On Deck Frei Tip Jovera and Royal Sill among others. Time and dividends noted with winners paying 45 to 1 and 9-5 in the second division Conquest and Royal Sill also among placed runners.
The racing card records Vermeil winning the fifth division amid a crowded field. Details show multiple horses such as Mansfield and Raider in the placings with noted times and dividends. The report lists numerous entries including Hezekean and Golly and describes the track events and outcomes across divisions.
An OCR fragment notes 14th Dividends and mentions Os and HLL with a reference to BR Par 43 and a date near 18 or 13. Details are unclear but indicate a financial or property distribution item in a local notice format.
Brisbane reports Billy Briscoe, Queensland champion jockey, rode four winners at Albion Park including Wee Robin and The Mansfield. It marked his fourth four-win effort in recent seasons as Briscoe extended a long string of trebles and doubles, reflecting his notable sprint riding form at the track.
At Albion Park an inquiry into the running of a horse and the handling by Tockey H. Anderson revealed evidence that a stake on the horse was invested by Mr Flanagan’s owner. The stewards adjourned the hearing until Tuesday to continue with the betting transaction investigation.
Port Raider's win in Brisbane's July 1 meeting cements hopes for the Poomben Newmarket and Cup. Jockey Peter Morgen seeks release to ride the horse in the Newmarket, despite Morgan calling Port Raider second to none in the Cup. Port Raider led early and finished four lengths ahead of Harves, with Trenitan beaten by three lengths in a near course record time.
Racing at Morire featured a Maiden Stakes won by Podmore ahead of Jon with March Winds and Yarrawongs among the notable rivals. Three-year-old handicap results included Marlborough winning Gold Ross and Waratah in the frame, with times around 1 4/16 and close finishes. Dividends showed win bets and place pays across the program, reflecting a packed day of Thoroughbred racing amid a crowded field of contenders.
A garbled list of race entries, horses, places, and results. Names such as WALLABALI, MORLEY, WITHERS, and ALEXANDER appear amid scattered event terms, scores, and ad hoc remarks. The fragmentary item references eager betting language and multiple horse names without coherent narrative.
June to Zalmo faces a fatal crash at Moonee Valley during the Grand National Hurdle. Steeplechase spectator and owner Duncan Atches witnesses describe the fall as Zalmon clipped a fence and died. Yor Emil and others compete amid the somber mood as track officials report the riderless horse was unable to be saved.
Fragmented scores from Cairns tennis show multiple matches with unclear pairings. Pairs like Thomas, Lewis, Temes, Gibba and others post varied results amid broken entries and missing context.
A cluttered list of race results and entries across multiple heats and categories. Includes names such as Browhy, Prinsen, Northage, Dwyer, and Libs, with Railway, Sheridan Street, and various clubs mentioned. Notes multiple scores, games, and participation details amid a dense ledger of events and participants.
Saturday greyhound racing at Park featured notable debuts and close finishes. Sages, the favorite Fea Guo, and new racer Bebinda's Image highlighted a field with strong performances from Calide and Rovels in the early cards. The program included multiple courses with near finishes and top times, including Victory for Bereford in the first and steady showings from Black Borne and Dixie Royal in later runs.
July 1 boxing card featured Billy Alexander defeating Las Brooks by technical knockout in round eleven. Sidney Hodgins stopped Bob Peters in the eleventh round, with Peters listed at 113 and Hodgins at 120. Result details are partially garbled but indicate decisive finishes at the Stadium.
Tenders invited for removal and four roomed dwelling at Gordonvale. Submissions must be received by July 12. Tenders will be considered and final decision announced. Address details not fully legible in the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Carine Absoctates Marpan Winkworth and Stinson Geeta, with stray phrases and unclear events. No coherent game or date details emerge from the scrambled lines.
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