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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
6
A garbled World of Sport page notes betting prior to events, with scattered mentions of Devon Pen, Seton, and various earnings. It references a close finish with a margin of victory and mentions of patrons, frames, and online betting. The text is heavily corrupted, containing numerous incomplete names, numbers, and phrases.
Beaulivre won the Rand Handicap at Epsom amid a crowded field and betting activity. The race featured a 34 handicap for Beaulivre and commentary on returns, dividends, and other runners including Happy Returns, Glen Prince, and Stalaw as the event unfolded with close margins and time notes.
Fragmented OCR notes show racing events at Moorefield with multiple hurdles and trots. Mentions horses, trainers, dividends, and standings across several races, including references to a Grand Handicapping event and various stake names.
Melbourne July 14 racing notes report Cheery Jack winning the main event with odds even.bureaucrat Dark David Harley and others placed, detailing two lengths and five lengths margins. Other races listed include Prairie Prairie and Flying Comedian Hurdle with times and final margins, plus a Grand National Steeple with Blackford and rivals.
The article lists numerous horses, jockeys, and race outcomes with scattered names such as Ramble, G. Rovers, Sebald, and Diekpoo, noting performances, seconds and third places. It mentions replacements, trials, and upcoming matches affecting teams and towns, with references to July events and town movements.
Innisfail Kennel event drew praise as two pomeranian dogs and a grand champion were shown. J. M. Tenant’s entries from Gairns earned top terrier and champion awards, while H. J. Prince’s cocker spaniel Blue Lady of Sprydon also secured a notable placement.
A storied harness meet at Dawinben showcased Beaulivie charging to a career best, finishing with a rapid 13 3/4 seconds split. Gittoun and Keurah trailed as the field pressed for position, while Brown claimed the Zama prize in a dramatic stretch run. The meeting highlighted top speeds, tight margins, and a standout performance from Beaulivie against a strong field.
An unclear report details a close game or contest labeled GUN Chet with a 12 to 35 range and a nine to eight sequence. Mentions dividends and a figure 21/570 with currency notation £3/0. The text cites a wind tied to a second period and a final time reference.
The Albion shooting squad led by A Mein and W J Meintyren scored heavily in team and individual events. Awards highlighted by H Farr and A C Parr with strong yards and long-range hits. Upcoming cash shoots and annual meet planned with promised prizes and markers to boost attendance.
Last Thursday in the A division several players competed with Mrs A volute leading the field at 27 points. In Abra division Wy Aye Gilleth topped with 31 points while Balzer and Barrie led others with 27 and 22 respectively. Overnight results show Mrs Boden and Mrs Lines posting 38 and 38, with Mrs Boden reaching 80 in one round and Mrs P. achieving 98 in another. The gathering included multiple players across grades and ties, with notable scores from Miss Higley and Mrs Laggan as the event closed.
Boxers from Mossman Cairns Babinda Tully and South Johnston vie for state amateur titles at the Fiberaian Hall next Friday evening. Winners advance to the Tableland zone finals and then Brisbane in September to represent the Far North. Public attendance is urged and entries close with Secretary Bro Baptist.
In Atherton last night the Tableland Queensland Championship bouts drew a lively crowd. Fitzgerald defeated Haddaway on points in ten 10 minute rounds while Bar Face Grege of Atherton was outboxed by Ramaay of Mareeba. Brady of Mareeba beat Yurgamuere, with multiple bouts featuring contestants from Atherton and Mareeba as the program proceeds.
Disorderly text outlines a Saturday event at Buinclavs Park with betting and speakers. Names and exact details are garbled but mention of four bookmakers and a list of participants or horses appears, suggesting a racing programme and betting activity.
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