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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
7
Brisbane notices give rough, fragmentary report of boat races with a good attendance. The text mentions boats and a return home, noting March 27 and a lively crowd despite incomplete wording.
A detailed report covers horses Silver Ring Grand Knight and others in a Doncaster style event, with performance notes, weights, times, and post-race impressions. It lists splits, divisions, and key contenders as the crowd watched results and futures.
Races at Sydney Ascot feature heavy falls with ten horses losing footing while measure wins. The meeting includes Abbott’s Lad, Lord Lux, and King Mus in close finishes and hot odds as betting pools show Irish and Australian names competing across multiple events.
A garbled shard describes a literary scene with cryptic names and odd phrasing. The text references the New Pealastier and a set of unclear figures like Jacke Fhhy and Epon Fiche amid scattered terms.
Lough Neagh suffers a serious break in preparation after the Opel Handicap at Ascot on March V forcing Taine T Wrosnan to cancel his Sydney autumn racing carnival plan. Krowan’s decision also omitted as a result. Ben Braggie and Pandion, who were to accompany Leigh Neagh, will remain in Brisbane.
Aboriginal text unclear. The Doncaster and Cup markets at Market Dal Sydney show very little business. A surprise move affected bidders and the outcome remains uncertain.
The Telegraph lists five Blues for best swimming in Queensland ports: Wi Fleming Miss M Cuzan Miss B Wedlock and C Johnston. Pride of place goes to Wi Tehurst at Sandgate Club for a state hundred yards title and strong links to national events.
The association announces the championship competition to be held on April 20 during Easter holidays. Cairns and Gardenvale clubs will supply representatives for all events. This season includes rinks, pairs, and singles with Norman Dray Cup and singles champion trophies to be contested. Entries are due by April 14.
Deon notes a four ball best ball event on Saturday afternoon and a 36 hole teams event on Sunday morning. Prizes include best gross net and handicap trophies, with several matches planned and players optimistic despite weather. Attendance expected Sunday.
Australian champion Abfooter Aberdare is coming north for the Queensland championships while Marjorie Too will not be attending. Cairns Sailing Club members had hoped for a visit from Smit Sermenelt.
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