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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and uncertain times such as o'clock and 12.45 o'clock. Mentions include Croker Veretta EK Migs Chambers Mis sy ocd Mre or Whatien Rehins Brown M ire Cockrem Mh Malpas and av. WF GAENET with unclear context.
The report notes a steady form pattern with a horse carrying six pounds extra to stretch to seven furlongs at Gatton on April 16. It mentions Coping with six furlongs welter at Amcot May 5 on a wet track and hints that the extra distance suits him. Paul Spear shows well in Toowicheller, and Tocsin is aiming for Ipswich consideration. Clare's encourages handicaps at QT C meet with Cout Gem the favourite in five lengths defeat.
The Maresbe Turf Club announces its upcoming cup event held on a Monday in June. Entries include horses Dark Cob and Giz with jockeys and weights listed. The race features a 5 furlong distance and strong local competitors in a midseason turf meeting.
The piece notes Bon Wildman’s strong form in a one mile Continental race. It lists handicaps declared by Mr. Norm Dempsey for seniors and various runners with different yard allowances. Names mentioned include L. Fletcher, G. Melvin, Ivankovich, Wilson, and C. L. Moweley among others.
Fragmentary OCR text records a scoring line with names L Barry and others. Mentions a rifle top off to L Barry and a total score of 47 51 9, but with missing context and unclear event details. Unable to determine complete story from provided fragment.
Reading fragments show the Mulgerave Club day with Pert involvement. Mentioned are Wiltshire, Goodger, Schwenke and numerical scores such as 238 77 81 and 16 20, indicating partial athletic or event results amid noted difficulties and smoke in the scene.
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