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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1947
Page
3
A fragmentary notice references Alfred Taylor established workshops for plumbers and tinsmiths and the Cairns Jockey Club. The garbled text hints at preparatory practice and local trades, with scattered names and partial phrases across the clipping.
The Ture Cairne Jockey Club advertises show axp heal meetings on July 25 and 28 with annual meetings on August 9 and 06. Fall events include a show and handicap races for horses classed 1s Lone bosige and lower, offering prizes up to £50. The schedule notes entries, weights, and matin events with forthcoming public notices for Friday August.
Murray Stream galloped well during morning exercise on tour at Rompery, ahead of rivals like Moray Biren and She'guine. The horse shows strong fitness as Brubene prepares for the Cup, with solid strides and good endurance noted by handlers.
Public sale notices advertise items from household furniture to damask tableware. Denny Dillon will conduct auctions at 68 Eabemtrest and Eat Palmereon on July 18, with bidders invited. Awards include sewing machines, chairs, and various domestic goods, with bidding terms and deadlines announced by the municipal commission.
Emeralds Green win a close Whittick Cup match as Bungalow and Emeralds Gold post strong scores. Sheehan shone in singles, Cairns A defeats Rage HU A, and Parkview, Railways, Edge Hill, and others report solid showings. Overall, Emeralds, Bungalow, and Railways push toward top standings amid a busy weekend of set play and mixed results.
Unclear report notes contenders Fairy and Champs in the Kings Cup at Eagle Park with Aug 13 date mentioned. Gate owner Mr. C Putet claims transport issues may delay entry. Porter comments reflect party plans disrupted by air travel problems and related arrangements.
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