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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
2
The Mareeba Turf annual reaches its acceptance close today with bettors recalling the quality of racing and the lively betting atmosphere. Bookmakers draw stands are to be announced at noon Friday and entries from riders are requested to submit names promptly for the forthcoming event.
Brisbane June 20 Auction’s trial at Albion Park featured Auction wan fastest, covering the distance in 491 seconds and beating Adoration by two lengths after leading from the start. Warm was third. The trainer praised the horse's Newmarket preparation plan and noted no recurrence of bleeding. The next best time was 89 seconds by Cavan Belle.
Handicaps for seven heats at Balaclava Park on Saturday list named dogs per course and yardage. First course features Cisse Danita ser My Seine ser Miss Slirose with several entries including Maranoa Girl and Geanne Girl. Sixth course includes King Rufus ser Auction Lass ser and top stakes entries like Free mans Choice and Roberta Hero.
A fragmented report links Mon Ten e monks with the Arcos coat case. Shara Amouretee and Donatello Tilty Bisce appear in an unclear section, with Grang Act Autonomy 1 noted among the names and items mentioned.
Fragmentary note discusses duration of three day cricket matches and pacing considerations. Mentions interstate cricket and seems to propose standardizing maximum watch time and game length. No clear names, dates, or organized facts available.
The report details scrap iron exports to Japan and a graded threes bowling style rink competition. It highlights Parker's team leading up to a decisive win, with mentions of players Whitestan, McKenzie, Davies, Foy, and others. The piece records scores and matchups, noting refereeing and weekend fixtures amid a busy sports page.
A fragmented report describes a Masonic Club event held on a Monday with a full day of competition and a luncheon. Includes remarks honoring wartime sacrifice and a toast to resilience. Mentions prizes, ticket sales, and a dance or social segment. Named individuals include E. Blackmore and G. Ward.
A fragmented note lists several athletes and results including Ward Mallick and Alain Wersuen with multiple names and places. readers should expect a busy week of track and field activity with several matchups and performances across venues.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a Chambery affair with unclear details and a brief note referencing someone named Errese as responsible. The text is garbled, but indicates a local incident or dispute involving attribution. Further readable facts are unavailable in the supplied snippet.
Australian Comforts Fund reports slow nominations for the Paizon's Trophy with limited readable names and a Saturday deadline in the sequence of notes from Sauleh, Burogtt Malpam, and Mrs. Frenpen Benchbey amid scattered references to locations like Me- Sony and West Bradshaw.
Proceeds from next Sundays gate at Parramatta Park and Gordonvale go to the Limblesa Soldiers Appeal via Railway Combined Railways Unions. A Boys Band will attend and a football programme is planned. Reports note officiating issues and urge fair play. Major fixtures include Gardenvale vs Marist Brothers and other league and Australian Rules matches with the RAAF and Gordonvale. weather mild with light rain and a crowd enjoying a clean display of football despite slippery field conditions.
Golf Cairns Club notes report a Saturday Stableford event with Martin leading at 70 points after a six stroke handicap adjustment. O Meara and Hashe posted strong scores, while other members like Williams and Heffernan contributed notable rounds. A second batch of sealed notes was prepared for renovation funds and future shipments. Next fixtures include four ball best ball versus Sogey and an upcoming fag competition.
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