13 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented text lists numerous names, places, and items including ship terms, dates, and locations. The garbled OCR reads like a jumble of maritime terms, unions, addresses, and sales notices with scattered proper nouns and numbers.
A jumble of wartime style classifieds shows items WASTED or WANTED including sewing machines chairs and hardware. Readers are urged to apply or send responses to box numbers and local offices in Cairns with various requests for household goods tools timber and other supplies.
Public warning announces candidates Collin Norman Mehan and Joby Jervert for the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Poll to be held on Saturday the twenty seventh of April with polling places listed across Cooktown, Mossman, Atherton, Port Douglas, and surrounding towns.
In Albion, a series of horse handicap events unfolds with multiple divisions. Notable names appear including Pilgrim, Noble Hale, and Bris ees, among others, racing over 1 mile and 2 furlongs with times around 1 12. The card highlights varied purses, placements, and performances across eligibility classes.
Salvatore Calobrettta appears in a damaged notice listing a residence and age. The fragment shows a personal name and partial descriptor, with unclear context and dates.
Fragments show a public notice from Gordgrave Vale Pound with unclear dates and names. Readable items reference March and local officers but specifics are obscured. The fragmentary text suggests a posting about property or animals under pound regulations and related actions.
The Cairns Hack Club held a racing meet at Canton Park on Saturday with several divisions. Molly's Pride won the Second Division by a length, Thirty Love led early, and Kin Lad captured the Fourth Division with a clear margin. An inquiry was opened at Cannon Park and adjourned to March regarding Grasiar's Purah Barn dispute.
Alleged interference marred the Albion Park Novice Handicap victory by Deer Vale ridden by H Anderson. Two Impedened ridden by G Moore finished behind amid protest while Der Vale crossed first. outcome under review as Beels of Two G. Moore claim a ruling.
Report on Canterbury races featuring the Exon Stakes at one mile with Bon Terre favored, along with Nursery Mandicap and Four-Year-Old Mandicap results. Includes Horsename results like Jungle Rung and Treated entries. time and place notes for Ashbury Handicap and local handlers.
Race report highlights Melbourne events with the Hurdle race near the forefront. Notable finishes include winners and placings for horses such as Son of Mine and Varbarim. Royal assets and dividends feature in financial summaries alongside the Australian Cup referencing top performers and times.
Lawrence defeats rivals including Melbourne favorite Cosa at the Wallan Cup meeting. Tranquil Star flashes late to win by a head with Precept third as Coumel fades after seven furlongs, marking a tight finish in a faltering weight for age season.
Report covers Melbourne Cup trials with riders and horses named such as Sanderson Dorman Baye and Triten Sphere. Recount notes challenges and near misses before the big race, highlighting trainer insights and the competitive field at Flemington.
Delina claims a stunning victory in Melbourne amid a clever display and strong finish. Local analysts praised her speed as rivals fell short in the final stretch.
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