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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1950
Page
3
The Cairns Jockey Club announces its show meeting on July 21 and 22 with principal events including the Abe Carival Handicap and the Show Handicap. Weights and entries are listed by division, with multiple Flying and Club Handicaps, and the handicapper notes a 10:35 pm post on Friday for the day’s final race.
Italy expects to field 200 American Mustang, Vampire, and Lightning fighters under a peace plan. Vampire jets to be built at Varese, Genoa, and Milan area plants with initial output of 100 planes in two years, replacing older models as new designs come online. Groundwork includes Italian plant restorations and a three-site production agreement.
Ernest Davies cites a government statement on Korea aid and Britain's stance within the Security Council. The discourse notes expected action by Britain and the impact of the Tayotian statement on international concerns about justice and policy.
Mexico eliminates Cuba in Havana as they win four of the Davis Cup singles matches. Observers expect Mexico to face Australia in the American Zone final after watching the Mexicans in action.
Racing show programs list divisions with hurdle handicap odds and entries. Second day events include Trinity Handicap divisions and show heap entries, with lower divisions showing smaller purses and entries.
In a fast paced game Cairns edged Innisfail 4 2 after a flurry of early goals. Weschett and Tole led Cairns with two goals apiece while Call and Veschetti added others, as Innisfail fought back with a late rally aided by Bremner and Calvatad but fell short before a large crowd.
In a tense encounter at Broth fry wing, North edge ANA with a late surge to edge their rivals. Notable scorers included N. Davis and T. Dutenen for ANA while Brothers featured Galt and Dooney orth leading the attack. The game featured fast breaks, defensive stops, and a shifting lead as both sides traded baskets and power plays late in the final period.
A fractured report notes Railway and Bellway showing improved form with goals from T. Pulling for Worthe and Daley for Bellway. Vallad’s scorers P Mimith and M Pasiry set pace as United eye a strong finish. Upcoming matches include Atherton at High School and a men’s John Downsy Memorial event with squads listed.
At the Ateeeton Club meeting rifle enthusiasts faced a light shower on the 700 yard range. Scores fluctuated with poor light and intermittent rain, yet Noel Elms and Vievers figures stood out for their accuracy while others posted lower totals in the Hunter trophy series final stage.
AAP reports that after a special meeting the tour managers' report on the second Test in Brisbane on July 11 was discussed. The council decided to send team managers a cable of assured support and wished them luck as incidents in the match were noted including the dismissal of Gee and Bradshaw. An embargo was extended at the request of the Australian Board of Control to include Australia.
Montreal June 10 AAP Australian Davis Cup team members Bromwich Row and Gregor practiced on the TV Grove tennis courts as Australia readies for the Davis Cup tie against Canada starting July 1. Captain Harry Hopman leads the squad with Wimbledon veteran Se-dgman and coach England’s Diane Crowning among plans, while form and selection remain unsettled.
Rabinils Sama to play against Tully at Tully or Sunday. Square and Sunday location uncertain. details unclear.
A report indicates Insole has been tipped to captain the Australian team. No official confirmation yet as selectors weigh leadership and form ahead of international fixtures.
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