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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
6
Brisbane racing notes from June 27 outline order of betting for the Doomben Cup meeting. Tilarione support appears strong with sedney ho day leading the field, and a list of horses including The Albatross and Joy among the probable riders and entrants for the Doomben Cup.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a girls and women’s basketball focus at High School events. Mentions include teams such as the Reney Ramblers and Rovers, with players like Phillips, Grant, and Barclay. Dates and places are unclear, but the entries indicate upcoming games and local sports coverage.
Muddled text notes Bowls activity at Kordonvale with partial lineups and upcoming matches. Mentions players Townson Smith Randell Anderson Ireland Townson Reed Greeewonn Mathewson Sie Miley McDermott Trwenew Sitedland Ledstone Parker and others. References a dry spell, centre venue, and ladies nominations for rink games and a trophy donated by Mr Shes.
The Eveham squad travels to Cairay for the Carlton Shield zone final, with key backs Williams and Kane leading a reshuffled line alongside Finch and halfback Fava. Forwards, including joint captains and strong wings, defend drive to secure the Norte Zone title as Brannigan’s tactics aim to swing momentum in a tight title bout.
Secretary of Tableland Tennis Association informs that the Atherton tournament is delayed due to weather. Umpires and players await rescheduling as the event shifts to the following Saturday with several events still to be confirmed.
An OCR fragment details Da Comta’s Auction Sale at 135 We North Queecaland and a District Tennis Association weekend tournament. It lists programs for junior and school players, awards such as the Penneys Cup, and mentions several clubs and players including NORTH AIENS TEN SIE CLUB and the Earham team, with match notes and scheduling elements for the weekend.
A garbled report notes the Far Northern Tennis Association delaying its annual meeting due to uncertain venue and advisory input from Queensland authorities. Mentions Marane and Whillzye and Sonaidesstion as associated figures. Date and place details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Australian press report from Brisbane and San Francisco that the Monterey, with Mr. A R James senior clerk aboard, was delayed as radio men walked off over increased pay. The Mining Warden and Mr Gauss, the American minister, noted the schedule disruption.
A detailed listing from Jeslaclava Park of greyhound races with a long handicap card. It names dogs for each course and their placements, including Fawn Hufux, Silent Array, Lady Wathner, Gratifude, Master, and many others across ten courses with odds and notes on entrants.
The Seaview Tennis Club plans Sunday participation with captains Sheeran and Favell leading teams including Richards, Featherstone, and Cronin. The Catholic Club announces annual championships and weekend events with a handicap event, urging players to be on courts on time for the cham pionships.
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