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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
2
Nominations for the Tanisfail Turf Clubs July 15 meeting close today at 4pm. Horse owners are reminded that Cairne Jockey Club preshow race nominations are due for tomorrows event at 4 pm. Brisbane card lists handicaps and runners across divisions with results and prize details including Doomben Cup and Wander stakes.
The report lists numerous names and scores across A B and C divisions and notes matches and upcoming fixtures. Winners included Mrs Lang an and Miss Jane s with high points and trophies donated by Mesdames Stone and Thomas. Matches were set for next Wednesday and the trophy event is planned for the weekend with Mrs Stevermon’s trophy as prize.
Canterbury Park race results report the Thimble securing a victory in the Handicap event. The card lists two year old maidens, the Botany Bay stakes, Flying Handicap, and a detailed reader of horses such as Gold Blaze, Royal Haven, and Ocean Coronation Gift among numerous participants.
Melbourne July 9 result from Flemington races shows Porilla's Pride winning the Grand National Steeple as part of a long, eventful program. The field included notable horses such as Leaderdrillo and Sir Valent, with endurance and speed factors highlighted by margins and times across several divisions.
Scores led by Mhareheer highlight the Cairns Archery Club event held on a Saturday. North Queensland Archer Association members aided by Mackay entrants prepared for upcoming tournaments while juniors andVaried targets were set for an afternoon of practice and competition.
Public notices advertise vacancies and auctions including the Mulgrave Central Mill, Cairns City Council appointments, and lander invites for breaches and removals. Items cover property sales, plant assets, and court-like actions, with references to Port and Mill works and local tournament developments.
The Board of Adult Education will conduct a meeting at the Goines School of Arts. The subject is the Pale mont Zi, with a focus on the Busn Children's Health Scheme.
In a bowls contest the Masonic Club faced a lineup including Frane Pant, Bron Cayvaltnn, Weiners, Willemaon McPaclane and others. The match featured Skinner and Gamble with final scores 28 24 as players like Tawee Murray and Fennell engaged in a charged round.
Cairns Associates notes a briefing by Rewulia f Bley on Twamday morning at Pike ba Ste RE Clarke Tae Gumi. The event is scheduled for 3 pm with Mastay present.
Railway A topped Digwers A by four in the aggregate after a hard fought match sequence. Key performances included Callaghan 128, Allan 114, Shepherdson 122, and Croghan contributing strongly as the night’s standout moment featured Gaba leaving with Sod brew. The duel between Gaba and Shepherdson drew the crowd, with high scores and persistent effort across both sides.
A fragmentary report notes a cycling sprint champion and a qualifying event. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, but the piece references a sprint title and qualifying round in a newspaper snippet with missing context.
A chaotic note lists Treen Theatre performances including Arlene De Maven and Tom Drake in comedy, Gene Autry feature, and a gala opening on Monday July 17 at Baveldessteast near the Ratl Way Motel. Cinderella screens July 2 at 2 pm, with dance numbers, band acts, and a varied program from musicals to operatic showcases.
The fragment discusses a public safety item linked to the Fie Jone trophy and mentions fans, individuals, and a competition with various names and figures. It references matches, scores, stage progress, and an annual meeting at Dell Mall, but the text is garbled with many nonsensical sequences, lacking clear events or outcomes.
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