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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
The Mareebe meeting lists the draw for Dewmmaberst as of Friday with a potential winner named Bata Ay. Officials note a pace and distance context for the event at Mareebe, aiming to field competitive entries.
The notice reports the Nareeda annual event at Marotta, scheduled for today at 4 pm, with all events awaiting changes or confirmations. The language is garbled but indicates a schedule and potential alterations affecting both days.
The second outing saw six anglers record several catches with salmon and black bream mentioned. C Neilson won with a large catch while other names appear in scattered notes about weights and upcoming events. Weather and trips ahead are briefly noted with a focus on angling results.
Grade Sangaroos and Barriers play at court No 1 at 130 pm refereed by C Bourner. Trochus Bar play at same court at 230 pm refereed by P Doyle. Grade AAtoms meet Jets at Gordonvale at 230 pm. Ramblers play Josephs at court No 3 at 190 pm refereed by A Pitt Freshwater Ty PAL at court No 2 at 230 pm refereed by E Joloe. Preshwater Tabre.
Van Ayre, the 79 year old Queensland singles champion, headlines the Far North Queensland Championships in Cairns. The event draws a record 433 entries across open singles, doubles, and mixed doubles with Cairns players restricted from certain events. Ayre’s victories over Skentar and strong results against Mervyn Ruse and Harry Hopman position him as a likely Australian class contender.
The fragment details Mollie advancing and multiple matches listed for a golf event. It notes Langan defeating Mrs Bogen in the 10a round, a final due by Wednesday, and a Stableford competition won by Mrs C Evans with 38 points. Various players and scores appear in a period newspaper style card.
Readable fragments show a tied melabe event and multiple pairings with partial scores. Names include Mr Prowidtant J Bethel, Mrs Meahan, Boowart, Mars, D Gillman, Wes, B Duncan, Mrs Pre wet, M Dudiay, Mire mon, Ryle, Mrs Lark, Emenith TE, Bailey TH, Mr Dailey, Barn Barden.
The report covers horse racing results and notable performances at Doomben and nearby venues. It notes Forge's victories in the Ipevich Cup and a September win, emphasizes top finishes by Uranus and Benvolo, and mentions Buzard Bay, Hawk, and Batlle Abbey as potential threats. The piece highlights trials, handicaps, and upcoming appearances, with expectations for form and distances.
Doomben race card highlights Flying Handicap with One Up Paper Vale Monerig eur Desert Warrior and Chance Shot among contenders. Creert Warrior shown form in mile Cleveland Handicap while Leichardt, Peach Time, Proud Monash also feature. shorter distance may favor early speed despite mixed form across recent meetings.
An advertisement for Optomenial and Optician Int testing rooms and optical works located at 19A Spence Street opposite Boland's, with telephone contact 226. The notice presents business services in optics and eyewear.
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