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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
6
The Turf notes the Cairne Hace Club hosts its third June meeting at Cannon Park Motes on Saturday. Nominations close at 4 pm Monday. It lists entries including Byrom 2 Chet and Dons, with four furlongs run. Contact Seatan Chambers, Spence-street, phone 2381.
Weights listed for the Atherton District Hack Club race meet to be held Saturday June 1 with divisions for horses including Queen a Stawell Gi and Onse More Chrystal Toe Lady Kintrocker. declared at Carns on Wednesday June 24, 163 at 1015 pm, Handicaype Carr.
The report details a June 5 auction tied to racing wagers in Brisbane. It mentions an early lead by Saciiua and a plate event, with bets on Newmarket candidates and a late preparation emphasis. The piece notes a nominal favourite for Newmarket and expectations of a high class performance on Saturday to maintain status.
The House of Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously recommended a resolution supporting the establishment and maintenance of peace and justice through adequate means. The text emphasizes U S interests and the need to foster favorable conditions for America’s role in world affairs.
A fragment indicates a football match scheduled for next Sunday at 12 noon involving Woodpeckers and Parramantis with a referee named Joe Kelly, under rain conditions. The text also mentions Grada-12 noon ATC and a driver named Rain, but details are unclear.
A long, garbled program for a greyhound event outlines heats and entrants. It mentions leaders like Jack Nuggett and Easy Swing plus local refs and a plan for a training session at Norman Park with an Army band hoped to attend.
A summary of bowls results with players such as Darley Skellera Barrinquin Davie Bogle Uren Wat and Brown Parker etc. The report covers singles and handicap events, key clashes like McDonagh versus Skellern and Crowley versus Purcell, partial scores including 31 12 31 24 and 23 21, plus upcoming fixtures Davies Creedy Brown Hunter and Scott Coney.
The Kulara meeting drew a large attendance on Saturday with excellent fields and a lively betting scene. Notable results include First Race Maleesh toppling Temestown, Second Race Plough Boy with Naughty George runner up, and Sixth Race Disciplinary Act winning amid a bustling day of racing and multiple starters.
The Berne Suo committee of the ACP presents a Sunday boxing card at Parramatta Park featuring Bobbie Crane Carlo Prandolin Young Milo and other Queensland and Victorian champions. All proceeds go to the Australian Comforts Fund to aid Allied Nations servicemen.
Hack race meeting announced with divisions and prize money. First division 15 shillings 10 pence, second 12 shillings 10 pence, each of four furlongs with nominations due by 4 pm on Monday June 71 163 Carr Secretary. Nominations include fees and distances to be confirmed.
A fragment from a racing notice lists two hack races of £10, five arlene three scurry hack races of £210, and four diggers races of £3 each. Nominations close with the undersigned and affiliated clubs on Mondays at pm W A Davis.
A historical advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The promo highlights its promise to ease symptoms and promote relief with peppermint essence.
A local report covers the Kulara hall event with dance and rodeo programme notes, attendees, and music by Mr T Dunbavand and Miss May Thomas. It records the accidental death of Corporal Tom Dungavell and sympathy for his Brisbane-based wife and daughters Fame and Shirley. Also mentioned are relatives visiting, service duties, and residents resuming duties after holidays.
Soldiers seek relief as a tin labeled Double DY Ointment promises soothing healing. The fragment hints the product is touted as most effective for eas.
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