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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1944
Page
6
The Herseron Hack Club advertises a meeting on July 22 1944 with a £1000 programme across six divisions. Nominations close Monday July 17. The notice notes distances for races as a feature of the programme.
July 7 report from Albion Park at Doomben Newmarket meeting forecasts a Peference field with Gold Force and Fort Law expected to start, Aucon injured, others likely to race. Market orders and track conditions noted, with several horses mentioned as possible choices for the event.
A fragmented report from Brisbane outlines trial handicaps and multiple divisions across flat and hurdle events. Notable mentions include Sixth Division horses Trenisan, Houkoon, and Port Raider contesting sprint and mile distances, with Kerry Belle, Aegean, and Beverswan in the Maiden Handicap. The Third Division saw Rebel Roe and Yum nit a competing mix, while First Division highlights Melfwur and Noble Mall in recent feats.
Priam Deombex reports Gold Force, aged gelding, winner of the First Division, praised after length behind the winner. Jockey E Parson to ride. Bahtheon a strong rival. other contenders include Abi, Danish Don, Eve Spearfelt, High Rank and Goondier. Weather wet, trials and heats listed for Grand National prep.
Nominations for the Erberrow Race Meeting close on Monday with events across five divisions including five furlongs and six furlongs. The secretary notes prize money and entry details for Hack and Mack classes.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to divisions and dates June 4 June 17 and events in a mile race with placements. It mentions a Sixth Division and a contestant named Pansda finishing third in a mile event, suggesting a mid June track meet with multiple divisions and results. The text is incomplete and names are uncertain.
The quarterly report notes profits and a donation to patriotic funds during the war era. It records a 61.90 donation and mentions attempted revocation of a firm’s representation for alternative military accommodation, which could not be granted due to lack of suitable space.
The Caren Golf Club announces its annual weekend tournament with popular competitions and trophies for winners. Play starts this afternoon at top time with a 10 am finish tomorrow. Trophies will be awarded after play and light refreshments provided. Players must arrange their own lunches. The course is reported in perfect order weather permitting. Several country visitors plan to attend, and inquiries should go to Mt Grimish by telephone.
A garbled early 20th century note describes a football display at Parke, with proceeds aiding POW prisoners. It mentions junior competition, matches across time, and a call for officials and tickets via Mr Sax Hansen.
Melbourne notes discuss widespread tinea infections in Australia linked to public showers and footwear, with Drivings of McEvoy’s Ltd warning of rising cases. The piece covers concerns about public health and a State Government water supply committee proposing improved water quality and storage measures for Dayville and Tapaugalawn areas to ensure summer adequacy.
The state parliament opened with Mr Cain seeking protest against Premier Dumataw using National Security powers to ban a gathering at Moonee Valley. Cain argued powers misused. Dunstan defended them as Commonwealth-driven. Shortage of coal and special trains noted amid transport concerns.
Greyhound racing at Bala Bala will host a four race meeting with three heats and a consolation. The programme features Beau Barron up Huss and Lone Dream or Pir tena in the first two heats, with Pawn Tolan or Exotic in the third and Sentients Pride or Orion Lars in the fourth.
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