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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
9
Becreteriss and others are notified that all announcements concerning cricket, football and other sports must be lodged with the Poat by 10 p.m. Thursday for Friday publication. Late submissions will not be inserted.
The report from Sydney outlines horses named Mareel 24 Ta tremble and Leshee’s los with references to trainers and locations. It notes probabilities for the Die Coster wouter at Rose Hithon and mentions a Railwat Pandicayy event with a favorite for Wee Wet leap and other racing cues.
The report surveys Doncaster prospects with emphasis on recent form. It notes trials and performances of runners such as Ascalon and Kemsenp, plus comparisons of contenders like Star and Valparaiso, concluding on likely winners and betting angles for the meeting.
In dull weather Moonee Valley held the Eight Hour Day meeting with good attendance. Results include Ardmillan Hurdle won by Tantaroo ahead of Lady Rooka and Rowan. The Ringer led betting with 20 to 1, Mingarra finished fourth. Time 3.45.
The report lists several races with finishes and pedigrees. Ancient Mariner and Strathblith appear among top ffinishers along with Cordn Rouge and Metarak. multiple horses and riders are named with lengths between horses and times noted. Widespread betting terms and related horses are mentioned alongside postrace commentary and future race notes.
Fragmentary note indicates a meeting in Sydney about the Stud Pantheon’s future with references to March and retirement, though details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
Ipswich kick off their season on Saturday March 3 with new signings from New South Wales including full back Caples and winger Toohey. The Brisbane Eghs League opens April 14 with Longreach Blackall Barcaldine and Palm Island all fielding squads as Rockhampton and other leagues set their schedules.
Melbourne reporters describe the two mile Barwon River race held Saturday. Cold weather caused some to abandon the attempt while 49 men and women started. HL King of South Melbourne won the men's event with a time around 1 hour. Miss O McPherson of Richmond won the women's section with a handicap and a final time near 1 hour 21 minutes.
The Cairns Quele Club, now popular with strong committee leadership, discusses a £50 handicap race after the Mid winter Carnival. The event would offer local riders a chance to match southern rivals who have already shown interest in entering.
Last night at the Gaiety Stadium a postponed bout between Pope and McMahon delivered a full ten round battle with both fighters trading power shots. Pope ultimately edged McMahon on points amid a lively undercard including Coote versus Proberts ending in a draw and two husky prelims featuring Waller and Jane.
Auctioneers Mesere A J Draper Ltd offer a sugar farm in Mulgrave. Trinity FC hosts a Vewehre party at Aquatic Hall on 27 March. Eadhans Pastoral Society meets April 4 at 2 pm in Malanda Hall. State School dance planned for March. Cane Rugby League invites tenders for 1928 season at Parra matta Park. Pipings tender invited. Mr Mason Redlynch calls for ploughing acres. Greddans Lake Street announces a midweek price sale.
A detailed note from the Mareeba Rifle Club records a shoot at the range with various shooters and scores. Livinis Leahy Evebel Santali Phe thy Wits are named among participants, with mentions of 00 yard distances, lower scores, and a ceremony noting services and a marriage.
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