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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1946

Page

3

Catmna Hack Club Race Meeting at Cannon Park Woree

The Catmna Hack Club hosts a race meeting at Cannon Park Woree this afternoon with bookmakers active on social and southern events. The First Division starts at 1:55 pm followed by Second through Seventh Divisions. Sixth and Seventh open to pros and approved amateurs. Tickets available at club offices until 11 am. One Cairns to Woree train departs at 11 pm, with the returning service from Woree at 5.39 pm.

Catmna Hack Cannon Park Woree

Atherton District Hack Club Seeks New Racecourse

The Atherton district hack club backs a plan to buy a new racecourse to be one of the north’s best when finished. The principal race on day two is the Atherton Cup, with a prize of £40, and the club appeals for support from horse owners and the public.

Unclear Northern District Events Calendar Entries

A fragmented list shows multiple towns in the Cairns Atherton Gordonvale Mareeba and surrounding districts with dates from March to August. Entries mention annual shows and government approvals, with towns including Einasleigh Cairns Gordonvale Innisfail Cooktown Mareeba Mt Mulligan Herberton Walsh River Coen and others.

Carns Einasleigh Cairns Gordonvale Atherton Cairna Mareeba Mt Mulligan Herberton Cooktown Coen Innisfail Walsh River Kulara

Divisional selections for upcoming race meeting

First Division features Black Opal or Per wan Oil with strong early pace. Second Division spares Field Despatch for a tactical run. Third Division offers John Rivoli against Lea lie Marne in a close duel. Fourth Division presents All Night or Bonus with uncertain stamina. Fifth Division pairs Welbar or Reverse in a key middle-distance clash. Sixth Division pits Rosita or Raysun in a speed duel. Seventh Division matches Royal or Ned for a dramatic finish.

pataNces Tfomdas Concessiona Pate S Fahey Black Opal Perwan John Rivoli Lealie Marne Welbar Rosita Raysun Royal Ned

Mareeba Turf Club Annual Fun Amid Racing Social Event

An attractive programme issued for the Mareeba Turf Club annual race meeting set for Saturday and Monday April 15 and 17. The event remains a popular racing and social occasion with expected attention to attendees attire.

Mareeba Turf Club Wear

Wrestler subject, painter Dobell sparking arcs in Archibald saga

A long, fragmentary Australian newspaper page traces William Dobell's Archibald Prize drama. It notes Dobell shifting from wrestler Fred Atkins to Professor Giblin as a subject, while Atkins plots a revenge by painting to enter the Archibald. The piece also touches on Arthur Cochrane, racing anecdotes, Eddie Dibben’s illness, and performances by George Brisney, with broader notes on arts and sport figures of the era.

William Dobell Fred Atkins Fred Atkins Dobell Giblin Val Wiliam Larich Archibald Prine Maging. Ie Bruah Sivende Archibald Prise Eddie Dibben Vic Patrick Eddie Patrick Secord Eddie Con Ocaring Sever Steen Ware Marrickville Murses Gresk Birdie Ory George Brisney Chippendale Little Willie East c Willie Jaryox George Reece Crosby Paul Roberona Wino Marche Sir

Mountbatten Cup Race Preview and Entrants

A detailed pace worn preview of the Mountbatten Cup with Lunar as a standout despite stronger rivals. Discussion covers likely tactics, riders, and key contenders such as Tahmoor Abbeville Murray Stream and Deliverance Lord Louis, plus race divisions and expected outcomes.

York Concise Tynedale Simla Lunar Monmouth Cordale Castlereagh Prince Mi the Doctor Oberon Cisco Flying Duke

Albion Park Fields for Today at Brisbane

Albion Park fields listed for Saturday with divisions and heats. First heat at 1 pm includes Cor 80 Attserm oy Wasaity Fornyer ais Worcester Rich Buezard Frank's Lad. second heat Ocean. Daxmendota and Warrior 48 appear among entries. Fifth division scheduled around 2 40 pm with Hawldesn Es cer and Sand entries among others.

Attsermoy Wasaity Fornyer Ais Worcester Rich Buezard Frank's Daniel Ais Daxmendota Rehlocure Bay Dentsaultone Warrior Tirsilleur Shiri Hebmaid Glen Mis Noreen Ft Aa Ae Ae Gordés Denunutra Iil Wu Vachelr Hebrus

Williams and Coaches Name Diverse Racing Entries

A fragment lists individuals and horse entries across divisions including Williams Noreen Basu King Emam Be Foet Robinson Golden Empire W Brown Middle Ages Manotto Wattle Boy Garcia Grande Livingston T Brown Dan's Black Pearl Conquest Brevefox Parsova Gay Fox Beresford Speed Lad Wales.

Williams Noreen Tindall Basu King G. Williams K. Robinson Golden Empire W. Brown J. A Manotto Garcia Grande Livingston Mention T. Brown Dan Brevefox Conve E. Parsova Gay Fox W. Beresford Speed Lad Wales

Whiffler's Selections From Brisbane Turf

Whiffler's tips for today list picks across divisions in Brisbane with contenders such as Forager Lancefelt Miss Noreen Dar mond Goongarrie Yes Siree Pilton Red Palm Watthe Strings and Sylvia's Choice Its Merry.

Brisbane Whiffler Forager Lancefelt Miss Noreen Darmond Goongarrie Yes Siree Golden Empire Pilton Red Palm Watthe Strings Sylvia Choice Garcia Grande Its Merry

Outsider Backed For Doncaster Handicap

A RANE outsider secures backing for the Doncaster Handicap with Coupled Sydney Gap candidates Reece and Swan River for 25 000 pounds and Silver Link for 10 000 pounds.

Sydney Reece Swan River Silver Link

Greyhound Racing at Parramatta Park Coursing Club Meet

The Cairns Coursing Club stages seven races at Parramatta Park this afternoon with a strong bookmakers presence. Forecasts pick Bright Prize, Veneta, My Seine, Dusty Trail, and Pretty Black as top contenders across races, with Assorted Smiles and My Dusty among best prospects overall.

Cairns Coursing Club Parramatta Park Wmpell Tome Viv Pal Miss Christage Bright Prize Laag Black Prize Veneta Makees Medical Maid Miss Balaclava Terminus Lad Baltana Rockville Queen Goanna Tolsal Baby My Seine Dainty Flirt Patsy Joy Oteki Fawn Arrow Sentinal Shaun Boxin Callids Orgie Gift Fawn Rega Salone Scarlet Pride Dusty Trail Clare Emerman Rosie Otaki Stain Pretty Black Lattle Scar Silver Vellc Auction Lass Scarlet Roe Angs Obleese Lingason Lass Detention Money Palburn Cash Assorted Cairns Flier Black Boston Bek Dusty Wirraband My Justy Palburo

Local 18 Hole Stroke Handicap Golf Event

An 18 hole stroke handicap event will be played this afternoon on the local links with the automatic draw. Tomorrow will feature the usual social games. For more details call 2182.

Death rate in London rises say Berlin official

London reports rising death rate with 130 deaths daily and births. Commissioner of infectious diseases Berlin notes December death rate at 4.45 per 1000 and birth rate only 6.7 per 1000.

London A. P Bernietty Berlin

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