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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1946
Page
2
A fragmented report of horse races across divisions with explanations of field results and race conditions. Mentioned are horses such as Treasure Fos, Monarch, Monarch, Bed, and others, with outcomes and placements across the fourth and first divisions, including a detailed but garbled account of the pacing, barriers, and near finishes.
Fragmentary report states bookmakers refused to lay certain odds amid a paddock dispute at Dowborough. The incomplete details mention a blea ed ome and references to ta raitia and Delle, with unclear names and figures.
Brisbane June 17 Mr J Lockhart and Mr J Tancred, owners, discussed a savage incident at the course. Harrker arrived while he was in bed. Further details followed as investigators learned that the staff had exhausted attempts to intervene. Waker Waken: 33 to 1.
Sydney June 11 racing results show the two year old handicap with Young Veland and Moore among top finishers. Other noted runners include Malin Charming Marshal Tite James Determine and Doubloon, with several horses listed in the field and placings as the event concluded.
An unclear OCR fragment references supporters of Peter Hat and a trial context. Mentions EG, a £500 amount, and a court process or exchange. The readable text is garbled, limiting precise identification of people, places, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR from a racing notes page shows scattered names such as LARIFY RY Kralis and Pairys Wlight with numbers and phrases like Fevourite Carte TV and Rose Mosaic Bee. The text is garbled with parenthetical dates or codes and lacks coherent context or outcomes.
A garbled race report notes Dab ne advancing toward the front near the Seekers, with Cate Bae among contenders. The text mentions best national odds and a hesitating finish, indicating a close development in the event.
June match report shows New South Wales dominating Wales in a rugby union quarterfinals style clash with decisive tries and strong forwards. Welsh efforts were outmatched by Australian offense and defense at the Be Moston Greene venue.
Fragmentary OCR text lists bees and names Pepin and Vee with uncertain context. The readable portion hints at a possible event or note involving individuals or groups but provides no clear action, date, or location to confirm a proper news item.
Fragmentary rugby match report recounts England and Australia drives with mixed success. English handling praised at times while defensive errors and contested scrums dominated play. Several attempts near the line are noted with limited finishing, highlighting tactical risks and uneven forward pack performance.
The Canadian press reports a Davis Cup clash where Canada dominates as 90 points secure a decisive victory. Key players and team maneuvers are highlighted, with emphasis on the Canadian entry’s strong performance and early control of the match.
OCR text shows partial event list with races and crews. Mentions junior four and dor r four across a one mile distance. Names and teams are garbled, but indicates a crew lineup and place names like Cairne and Gervon. Overall unclear but records a rowing style competition and results fragment.
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