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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1951

Page

2

WEIGHTS FOR SATURDAY BRISBANE HANDICAP CARD

A scrambled list of weights and entrants for multiple races including the Selurang Three Year Old Maiden Handicap and several feature events. Entries include Grand 90, Wedborough 412, Mavage, Pauline, Lucky Ring, Toorak Handicap contenders, Novice Handicap, and Encouraged and Taster Handicap runners. The document presents weights, horse names, and irregularnotations across six furlong to eight furlong races with numerous omits and unreadable tokens.

Brisbane March Weighia Wedborough Gtainturew Manty Yargo Jolly ‘Tax Ba Pauline Bontrah Marinent Ts Speck Wil Equastnan Mie Spear Polly Targulien Wendite Diecle Wil Lady Denne Mack Gola Tit Melmant Sergeant ‘Crosby Ovactiark Th. Smilin Sederal Sante Kamin Lucky Hope Bruun Dan Major Pree Grand Inna Maliggurt Boela Brinley Wain Sailug Gatacaunt Mite Eilers Dangon Princess Elety Lucky ‘Suter Subuy Denetta Venu Student France Red Light Aware Gaylas Sir Charm Master Rimveil Sir Arrow Royal Hawk Bailey Bridge Wrangler Easter Spear Jim Euauist Phe Royal Kai Cam Golden Clifton King Austelia Buyzatina Dashing Dick Dortive Queen of Kekmore Curong Yargs Young Paul Montclair Thomont All Beau WA Craer Mon “Amie Calm Bay Till Blaze Vell Leurita My Eye Paul Speer Valdetora Te Paerata Loyal Gold Lord Wyvern Taster Turtoryx Vossoir Gartiola Dresm Star Rein Peach Time Basha Felika Dark Force John's Hope Tree Vite Rescano

Cairns Jockey Club Easter Meeting Brief

The Calma dectey Cubs program notes a race meeting at Cairns Jockey Club on Saturday March 24 and Monday March 26. Entries for each day close at 5 pm. A safety reminder stresses eye protection and general care.

Cairns Jockey Club Calmadectey Cubs Waders An Chu Tae

McGregor and Worthington to visit Cairns for Far North championships

Ken McGregor and Worthington, Davis Cup stars, will visit Cairns to compete in the Far North Queensland championships, playing singles only. The tournament starts Saturday April 28 at Cairns, with the community welcoming world‑famed players and hoping for strong local support.

Cairne Oe A Ken McGregor Worthington Cairns Anon Aren Inky Bainith Tes John Kelly SrDomrell Mason Broehi Love Bell ‘Gayory Bowden Moary Tooke Kling Lichristensen Whible Walker Robbins Sreak Jamie Katy Y Bord Dein Christen Baron i Oo Himoaion Gime

Two Cairns Hockey Teams to Tour South

The Calrna and District Hockey Association Executive met and set a South tour from May 24 to June 18. Teams will play in Brisbane, Warwick, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Gympie, Maryborough, Bundaberg, and Rockhampton. The senior side aims for the Queensland Country Championship over the Kine Birthday weekend.

Calrna and District Hockey Association Satie Brisbane Warwick Toowoomba Ipswich Gympie Maryborough Thomas Penny An. Langtly Wenth Wally Ford Mestis A” Boniface J. Kelip Wilann Bunne Abel Lectora Leos Miisuen Lonfon Rumily Abel G. Harwacd T. Dunne Metra Wilkon Smyth Wintar Pgent A Nue Apuemtas Caine Giphea’ Auaneinon Wscia Brien Roch Med Kiely Bev Horwood St Augustine College High Beheol Boligny Exdet Colirees South Wne Escentive

Aero Club Notes and Flight Training Update

Aero Club notes describe Norman to Wrotham Park transfer for repairs on the station transmitter and receiver. Overnight stay with station owner-manager Mr. Wala Lawrence, then Bob flew to Chillagor to retrieve the station's mail. Moody returned after repairs and flew back. Saturday featured trials. Instructed by Capt. Mev Mitchell, student pilots like Mick Tresey, Frank Colombano, Tom O’Brien, and Kenn Mill logged solo flights. Bob returned to Cairo with Frank Mitchell later in the day.

Aero Club Be Norman Prank Mesty Cais Wrotham Park Homestead Moody Te ‘Guest Wala Lawrence Bob Chillagor Lis Hime Capt Mev Mitchell Membre Mick ‘Tresey Frank Colombano Tom O Brien Kenn Mill John Theraie Bob Tufre Cairea Prank Mitchelst End Meville Milche Arw

Swimming Championships Held At City Baths

Report lists numerous events and finalists across junior and senior age groups. Names such as Barrett Crittenden Perry Atkinson Archer and Mullins feature among winners and placers in freestyle breaststroke backstroke and medley races with times noted for several heats and finals.

Nen Fit Wien A Bona Wilinone Denier H. [ Archdall K. Watson Q. McKange J Vincent A. Mullins Giris Heathey Robinents Y Archer Y. ‘Archer J. Atkinson Me Pollard MM Metcalfe Junier Borg B. Crittend Willams Atzio Lek Eat T. Barrett B. Crittenden Ity Baths Tamer Iftenden J. Perry Ime T'min Boyn H Mekauger Rarding Times of Huntor Bepkeshampionani Rawls Robinson Arendal Tea Keuge Tunior Charmpionahiy “Sn McKenzie P. Ryan Bennie Ilienden

Jockey W Cook to ride at Randwick Easter meeting

Sydney punters await a return ride by jockey W Cook at Randwick during the Easter meeting. The leading rider, associated with Mr Winston Cur SAGzok, is set to partner Big Tah in a second contractual link. Cook recently toured England, earning fame as a formidable rider after a standout season in Australia.

Sydney Billy Cook Winston Cur Sagzok Blane Randwick Big Tah Racine Cook England Damland Gardon Rie

Local Advertised Events and Public Notices

Residenta near Preshwater Creek advised water supply cut off Friday from midnight for temporary period due to Yorkey's Knob property sale by A J Draper Pty Ltd. Kalama sugar mill seeks juniors and loco drivers at Jagean junction near Mommy on March 23. Barham Shire calls for diggings and carting works. Herbert River Cane Deeters Association requires Berane Sayoun freed on WM Durrington to be trained in painting. Atherton Tableland and Wait Marketing Board invites tenders for adviser roles and advertising services.

Preshwater Creek Palm Beach Old Br A J. Draper Pty. Ltd Thurday Alberton Tableland Thamar Elfoy Jagean Barham Shire Colinell Herbert Iver Berane Sayoun WM Durrington Tm, Tennant Xe. M. Irbee Atherton Tablat Waite Marketing Board Ares Vane

Easter Race Meeting Adds Money and Handicaps

A 1951 Easter race meeting announces added money of £330 per day with multiple handicap divisions for horses. Second and third divisions target EY Hor Piest and Flying Handicap events, with Park and other division races noted. Secretary Carr signs off with postal address details and day schedule glimpses.

Sion Siah Binion Seventr Pivinigs Wack Sng

New York Weather Sketch Clipping From Early Mar Record

Fragmentary clipping notes storms affecting Canada and local safety concerns. Mentions efforts by people credited with risking lives during severe weather events. Ambiguous dates and names render full details uncertain.

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