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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
11
Officials and team secretaries are notified that all announcements regarding cricket and football must be lodged with the Post by 10 on Tuesday. Ensure submissions reach the Post office for official recording and publication.
Townsville reports suggest the bookmakers trouble continues with five bookmakers set to field at Cluden for the first time, using the new Huvlson automatic device. Rumors circulate of a late machine evaluation and mixed prospects for the day’s wagering.
The Towne ville dor t Chul's Antiml meeting opens with heats and main races planned. Principal events include the Cleveland Bay Handicap over six furlongs, the Town Plate at nine furlongs, and the Townsville Cup over a mile and a quarter tomorrow. Accepted runners include Lina way, Molicastes, Hivivelia, No Tramps, Amberedge, Eastern Lady, Preebooter, Wenonah, and more, with Helvetia the favorite and other long-priced contenders. My selections lean to Helvetia in the Cleveland Bay Handicap and Poleastro in the Townsville Cup, alongside other top contenders like Scholar y and Memerait.
Bookmakers in Townsville threaten to attend the annual meeting at a daily fee of 20 guineas while the organizing committee faces drought related funding limits. Delegates reportedly pushed for cuts to 18 guineas a day as financial strain grows amid refunds not assured if the meeting succeeds. Royalty of figures listed include Cleveland David and other names trailing in betting circles.
Sydney betting patterns at the Epsom and Metropolitan meet show a muted mood due to injuries. Sans Cathitte and Keon head the field with Powel Pt ts supporting, while Kiowa leads preliminaries and Mel Harner reports on early inquiries. Valparaiso and Rienscoup surface as popular long shot contenders amid wagering chatter.
Sydney officials announce a horse racing ruling with a horse and owner disqualified. The New South Wales Trotting Club stewards address a year ending decision affecting a driver and mount amid ongoing racing events.
The readable fragments mention a driving figure and a court proceeding with unclear names. References to judges, a driver, and specific people are incomplete, leaving the core event and participants uncertain.
A fragmented list of horses and handlers outlines the Moorefield meeting, detailing acceptors for the Saturday program. Entries include Hurdles over about two miles and numerous horse names with odds or times, reflecting a dense handicap of contenders and potential races.
The Latest betting lists Chaumont Namora Epergue Clan Robert Nvangay Minterne Mailman Derision Mergeetual At Oral Treaty Last Night Formidable. PL O'Hanlon, the apprentice rider disqualified for 12 months in the Proken Boll case, will leave for England by the Lares May next week. O'Hanlon's be in England.
In a letter from the Lower Burdekin Rugby League to the Eacham Rugby Football League Atherton the writer commends the match for its clean sportsmanlike conduct and fair play. The secretary Jacotson notes the distance between centres prevented renewal until next season and extends best wishes for the challenge match in the UA. Local Sunday football results include Sulurs and brothers drawing 8 all Sanibel defeating Firgross How, Suburbs with Sip playing for Sip, Souths beating Brothers 6 to 4, Estates over WIELA 2 to 1, and Longreach defeating Barcaldine 14 to 1.
Keen interest surrounds Sunday's fixture as Cairns meets Townsville at Tiwnaville. This opening clash kicks off the series with local fans lining up to watch the season start and assess both sides.
A garbled report describes Crawley and Cardanvale Stave Sebel preparing for a Saturday match against Con vent School at Cairne. It mentions Gordonvale Schoolboys and lists players like E Salter L Richardson and J Skene, with notes on rail routes and a sleeping car for passengers.
The Post lists Cairng team members Pyne Rourke Coglin Rosa Davie Hearderson Miller Wanda Franks Murphy Johnson Patrick Uirraney eppinas and Meer for a Saturday afternoon match against the Railway Band at Norman. Railway lineups include File Innes Fry Moore Lowcock Cleary Murrin Hosunke Taylor Ian J Vayhor Holtin MecDonumeh.
England narrowly defeated Newcastle 19 to 17 in a rough Welsh style match witnessed by over 10,000. Newcastle players Cody and Dolan were sent off, Hewman of England also dismissed, as England gained the upper hand after a tense second half. Half time score was Newcastle 12 England 9.
A fragmentary report details a July meeting about Kyogle Line work for Ex-Boldiers. Representatives discuss lingering ties and issues from prior discussions, noting several items unresolved but later deemed satisfactorily addressed.
London reports Britain maintains force on the Rhine to safeguard the Saar district. Officials defend troop levels as necessary to uphold the treaty. Military presence emphasizes ongoing enforcement and readiness amid postwar arrangements.
A lively description of the game Postman Knock, its simple rules, and the cheerful anticipation of receiving unexpected mail. Hiller's chocolates are promoted, noting fast packing in Sydney and same‑day dispatch to Queensland, with a full pound post free for five shillings.
A compact notice lists rPhones Town along with a trunk line address Box 200 and mentions established doubles and an out price. The fragmented text also references a starting price and a response segment segregated by Drishane Courter for all states.
Fragmentary report indicates debate on restricting coroner powers in a London matter. The text mentions officials and procedural limits but lacks clear names, dates, or locations due to OCR corruption. The piece suggests reforms or oversight discussions affecting inquest authority and scope.
Fragmentary garbled text describes an unseen tribunal report amid references to a home secretary and unnamed figures. The passage mentions preparations for a weeklong tabled tome and various nonsensical phrases suggesting a damaged historical clipping with no clear events or dates.
Messrs Woodward and Calder pioneer dealers will sell at their rooms on Saturday July 14 offering motor bikes with towars surrog. Wiard and Calder will hold on aceurne City fort Saturday July 14 at the rear of the Comiell Chambers yard selling draught horses. A. T. Nevitt or Cn will sell at Abbott at Priday July 20 freehold property. The Meurilyan Sauer Club dance has been postponed to Friday night July 20.
The Townsville selectors named a lineup including Cook United Paterson Lantbs Robinson Mebbe Weicovers McDermott Clarke Joomline Ebrington for a clash at Inland Park. The squad, with several changes from the victory over South Whited, aims to beat Cairn there, kickoff 10 am. Lifeguard Cup match follows at Crordgvale kickoff 2 pm.
In Sourabaya Hill 12, the Australian sorter defeated the local Fliers 4 goals to 2. The Australians dominated the first half, stretching a 2 0 lead, while the Excel scorers added a tally when the Australian keeper rushed from his goal.
London reports on the Brisbane City Council loan with lenders receiving AY per cycle of the issue and the terms outlined for the debt.
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