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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

9

Melbourne Weights For VATC Races On Saturday

Melbourne racing notes list weights for the VATC meeting on Saturday with entries for Hurdle over 2 miles 65 yards and the Minook Handicap for two year olds at seven furlongs. Senior horses include Sandhurst Arcadius Deauville Tantaroo Urban Wardemas Yerauki Prince Don Torlanda and more with many weights and entries across events.

Melbourne V.A.T.C Sandhurst Arcadius Ria- Ace Deauville Henare Tantaroo Jorway Aestiey Wardemas Yerauki Minook

Fragmentary sports note hints at decisive defeat and travel

A damaged passage describes a green mowing morning and a decisive defeat involving figures named Winheld and Doherty with Meloures and Innisfall. The text notes journeys and afternoon play, ending with vague stream imagery and bare feet, offering little clear context.

Meloures

Mackay captains Cairns tour drives squad to Townsville

The Mackay team, led by captain Hilly Paten, traveled from Brisbane via Townsville with the Ran eerit taint. The remainder arrived in Cairns last night and were met by Cairns officials at the railway station, staying at the Court House Hotel. Manager Jack Ons oates gem commented on team readiness despite injuries, as Townsville edges ahead 13 to 8 at half time in Sunday's match.

Hilly” Paten Mackay Queenrland Ficisbane Townville Cairns Court House Jack Ons Oates O Cairns Townsville Parrott Sloper Bagley

Local Witnesses Report Weekend Games and Field Hunts

A chaotic scene around Gordonvale over the weekend saw players and locals roaming the town in pursuit of sport and amusement. Scores from several matches including Muir Strickland and Anderson Johnson against Cleland Townson Harris Alley tally 13 27, Ridolphi Party Howe 20 16, and McKee man Doherty Winfield 21 16.

Rges Mourilyan Johnstone Parry Johnson Geo. Alley Cleland Muir Gordon F. Martin Chinatown Warnok Ander Somefail Charlie Butler Innisfail Gordonvale Strickland Wight Bryce Townson Harris Alley Anderson Warnock Ridolphi Party Howe Shepwae Moller Max Nth Dooland McKeeman Brown Giordon T. Jones

United and Rover clash ends with narrow score

In a tense match United and Rovers battled to a 1 1 draw amid crowded play. Key saves and close shots came from both ends as Hennessy and Gaukl clashed with the rival keeper, while early chances from Hennessy to Anderson and a late run by Blundeden tested goalkeepers.

Gordon Mineet Caer Vay Fisher Wilkie Hennessy Anderson Runcie United Taigo Annd Gilehrist Rovers Gaukl Rover Runeic Lack. Com Blundeden Cook

Railway Band Carnival Wednesday at Nor Tomorrow

Forty nominations have been received for the Railway Band's electric Vigha carnival to be held in Nor tomorrow. Supporters pledge a great display of riders and a memorable event on the Southern Woodworth. an attractive lead and excellent participation are promised.

Nor Wodwenth

Calcutta Sweep The Winning Ticket Details

Calcutta sweep story notes winning ticket details with key names. The text mentions Mr Kazi and C Murray and Mr A Rogan and a timber merchant Kael. It describes shares among related parties and a half share transferred to others. Further readable fragments discuss the Lerb or cares share and participants.

Calcutta Ei Monte Kazi and . C. Murray A. Rogan Kavi Lee Boiter Kael

Advertised Events and Auctions in Cairns Area

Public notices list multiple auctions and sales by T J Reddan and A J Draper, including dairy farm sale two miles from Peeramon station, house goods for Mrs Kelly at 171 Melanda Street Cairns, J o Lave estate sale in Ende Townsville, and Gordonvale yard sale. An Euchre party and dance at Aquatic Hall is noted for June 15, plus a Royal Wife Saving social at Ridge Hill Hall tomorrow night with supper and bus from 7:45 pm.

H. Jordon Peeramon Osle T. J. Reddan Rai Een Wieelwesdlay Jane Messia A.J. Draper Lal Mes F. Reside Minnie-street Kige Hill Hall

Fragmentary notice from Brisbane telecommunication box 209

Partial OCR reads a local boxed message referencing Caine phones and a regulated by note in Brisbane. Details are unclear but suggest a municipal or utility context with box 209 and town references.

Town de Cetine Rae Brisbane

Brisbane Crowd Reported After Midfield Collision

In Brisbane on June 10 a crowd witnessed a chaotic scene after a collision involving Mite Yoke and Carpal Feral near Melbourne. Report details are fragmented but indicate a tense aftermath.

Brisbane

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