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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
6
Saturdays events require amateur riders to report at 1.30 p.m. tomorrow. Train service shows Cairns departures at 1.15 p.m. and 1.45 p.m. Woree trains depart at 5.15 p.m.
The issue advertises the programme for the upcoming meeting to be held on Saturday March 11 with nominations closing at 4 p.m. on Monday March.
Local racing event listing shows a race meeting scheduled for Saturday March 11 with prize wording involving Pounds Sterling and a 14 gram entry. The notice provides entry terms and stakes details for participants and racing officials.
The Alans Hack Club lists prize amounts for multiple divisions including First Division £23, Second £21, Third £22, Fifth £17, Sixth £13, and Seventh £10 with nominal distances. Nominations close on Monday March 6, signed by Secretary C Carr. Phone and box details included.
The Mareeba Hack Club outlines its activities for Saturday the 11th in this issue. Nominations close on Monday March 6 at 4 pm.
The Tampulin Hack Club advertises a programme for Saturday March 11 at 4 pm. The notice lists a single event time and confirms the venue as the club’s meeting.
At Albion Park this morning with the hurdles out 10 feet Reei and Don Monash finished together at the end of half a mile in 52 seconds. The final three furlongs went in 40 seconds. The Warrior ran a simile with distance in 33 seconds and the last three furlongs in 40 seconds. Don Duck covered the same distance in 38 seconds. Badford sprinted two furlongs in 7 73 seconds and Goendier beat Gainall for three lengths over three furlongs in 39 seconds.
Melbourne racing notes detail Burberry’s prospects in the Newmarket Handicap with Post positions shaping wagers. Home James, Phildell, Lil ete, Lawaucun and Orteli are cited as dangers, while Futurity reports strain on East End. Selections favor Burberry first and Precept for St Leger, with Sires’ Produce Stakes led by Delina.
Reports show a Newmarket favourite running a half mile in 33 seconds while Brother Bill posted four furlongs in 51 seconds. Hero completed three furlongs in 37 seconds and Tea Cake and Burmas each ran five furlongs in around 43 seconds with similar extended distances. Phillip matched half mile time. Scottish Maid and Charming Lady finished a half mile together in 51 seconds. Miliais appeared in hand at four furlongs in about 52 seconds.
GOEDONVALE CLUB bowling notes list multiple singles and doubles matchups with players such as J Gammie Mrs Henderson H Owens Sues Reed Hansen Faithfull Owens Gibson Parry and others. Rain halted most rink games, A and B grade singles results noted, with Clarke McWhirter Gibbs Owens and McCulloch among scorers. The president urges a large Sunday roll up and members to arrange remaining matches.
Premier notes Cairns Amateur Fishing Club outing next Sunday starting at 10 a.m. with weigh-in at 6 p.m. Reported catches include grunter and salmon. Members urged to prepare gear and arrive three minutes before start. Captain Sid Dess seeks a full attendance.
A late Friday stock report from broker Mr AB Clarke of Cairn details quotations across Australian firms and sectors. Listings include Adelaide Steamship, Burns Philp, Woolworths, and New South Wales bonds, with notes on Gold and New Guinea shares and various local issuers.
A summary note indicates the Sat. event titled IMG Division Hack Handicap is divided into six divisions.
Saturday March 1 program lists first to fourth division hacks with stakes from £7 to £108. Distances vary with each division. Nomination closes at 1 p.m. on Monday March 4 1344, per secretary W. Davis.
Ivanhoes defeated Tassies by three wickets after Tassies were bowled out for 176 in their second innings. Highlights included Blair’s aggressive 24 and an early Tassies collapse, with McKavanagh and Horwood top-scoring for Ivanhoes in a tight victory. Colts failed to chase in the first innings, while Alstates and BAE were noted for contrasting performances as the season progresses.
The bulletin records sales data and prices for 1943 with per head payments totaling over £4960 and varying grades of bacon. It warns growers to boil swill to prevent swine fever, notes seasonal cattle intake ending April 17, and announces a board vacancy after the death of Mr. R. T. Croker. Nominations close March 1, election results due March 29 at Malanda.
In Canberra on March 1 the Army Minister said in the House of Representatives that sittings would be held on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays and end of week sessions were not specified. The reply to Mr W P Donelan clarified the weekly schedule in Canberra.
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