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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
2
Albion Park racing wrap details plans and bets for a Gaturrdat event subject to development. Mentions Py Bird Silent Valley Deter Bent Valley and Be, with results and penalties shaping the meeting. Notes divisions and recent form across multiple horses and upcoming clashes at various distances and tracks.
Cairns Jocker Club reminders announce nominations for a two day annual meeting. The events run Saturday and Sunday with August 12 closing at 4 pm tomorrow action to elect owners and officers.
The weights for the Atherton Turf Club's upcoming race meeting were issued and published ahead of the Saturday event. Grand Coon leads the list with a weight of 11.0, reflecting the current handicapping for the meet.
In Mareen, a Junior Vago rugby match saw NiNi firmly reach a record with Laniinbe 45 in a Sunday fixture. Referee A halted the 1E18 game at Ivanhoe amid venue changes. Senior matches note Kangaroos fixtures and referees Hawrey and Kelly with afternoon sessions listed.
Fragmentary OCR lists many surnames and initials with scattered place names and dates. The text appears to be a damaged clipping with multiple personal names including Babinda, Muhinn Fatt, Reever, Donnelly, Chandias Boyle, Win nid, Coffey, Henly, Pringle, Fraser, and Gibbards, but no coherent event or story emerges.
The West Indies defeated England to clinch the third cricket test in London. England were bowled out and forced to follow on after a dominant West Indies innings total of 584. England's batting faltered as Molsweyer and others fell cheaply, with tight West Indian bowling keeping pressure throughout.
Cairneabil district primary schools parade at Parra matte Park Wemerrow morning for an interschool athletics meet. Competitors will run relay sprints in the Cairns Texan, aiming to outpace surrounding districts at Motaman on Saturday September 2. Winners receive certificates in each age group. The event opens with bell and overhead ball games. many close results expected. Parrematia ladies committee will provide catering with free admission for children. grounds will stay open until close. Officials named include Mr Beaton, Mr Woot, and Mr Mekand among others. Representatives are chosen for the Northern Queensland Athletic Championship at Mow man on Bathaay at 3:30 pm.
A fragmented report lists players and results from a bowls event. It names Pariane as runner-up, J White and Richagéon near the top, and Heath including T Williamson and P Book among graded contenders. A note mentions a Devil visit to Gordonvale and several players rejected.
Edmonton hosts a ceremony announcing the Tuckatt Cup for the best improved player. C Archibald SneP Bynes Therophy accepted on behalf of the winning team. Mr Wr and Mr Larry Gordon spoke as Edmont on RRL welcomed officials and attendees.
Due to rain the Crete team could not produce a complete lineup as the ground was soft. Railways struggled elsewhere with competition stifled by showers, while the Brothers squad, led by Norm Hawikorn, pressed on and edged a tough contest.
An unclear report recounts a Ramblers win amid garbled text. Mentions players Sewell Black and Loylan and a railway team, with distorted phrases suggesting a tense departure and clash.
Local tennis event features a packed Saturday schedule with multiple matchups led by Bergman, Bayley, and Brophy, plus numerous umpire assignments and partner pairings. Readouts include Diakon, Richards, White, and Otley among players, with spectators urged to attend the Cairns Amateurs championship rounds and future club affiliations noted.
Report from a local ladies match notes Josephs defeating Ramblers with a strong scoring run led by J Davia who netted three goals. Townsville set to host matches next weekend in the Vatdan and Moxy cup fixtures with Cairns awaiting the holders. A junior Catrna side struggles in the Roxy Cup as Townsville eyes a rematch, while South Queensland plans a Cairns tour August 12-13. A Geetate meeting is planned at Youth Centre and delegates gather on Thursday for key business.
Three defendants Miyatawi Pukaye and Sakamoto were found guilty of murdering an American airman. They were recently arrested and sentenced in a trial held in the wake of the crime. The case drew international attention and highlighted wartime tensions and legal proceedings abroad.
Fat Mafao, a leading horse trainer in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, died this afternoon at 4 Yelock, aged 88. He trained many winners, including Valparalen, and was famed for his success at Brisbane races.
Two racing events headline Caulfield and Melbourne as Cups action intensifies. Trainers and jockeys prepare for feature sprints and handover wins at the two meets with expected strong fields and close finishes.
The Times reports that Sweden and Denmark protest limits on territorial waters near Moscow. The notes recall centuries old four mile limits and discuss extensions beyond this to keep the Baltic open for navigation without interference.
On Saturday afternoon at Cairns links, members competed in a mixed doubles golf event. Teams were paired for the competition, with a row of pairs forming the roster for the Mosman club.
In the town’s meeting notes Cairne Associates and several named figures discuss a local compare analysis. The document lists attendees including Neine Mundynes, Loreen WJ Wright, Woodward Mt, Mellick, Mrs W Booth, Mrs W Peters, Mr Anthony, Mr Hendo, and J P GruIuhe Wordewoth. The session notes a town visit and a 115 pm appointment, with discussion of a match and related concerns.
A set of divorce petitions is listed with parties and divorce grounds. Cases include Chillagoe v Matherland, Nissen v Weinert, and Weinert v Hazel Weinert, detailing marriages in 1948 1940s and grounds such as desertion and noncooperation. Proceedings note adjournments and lack of collusion.
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