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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1945
Page
2
The Cairns Hack Clubs convene at Cannon Park with a large gathering anticipated. The First Division starts at 1:55 p.m. Weather may reduce race distances to five furlongs. Admission at the secretary’s office. Cairns trains depart 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.. Woree at 5:15 p.m.
Brisbane May 4 Whiffler's selections for Albion Park races set out picks for tomorrow. Sixth Division lists Nobilest and Forever England. Second Heat contenders Brave Lemon Rhetoric Fth Division options Inviable Caution Four Division Salarmas Wise. Third Division Almarch of Minatte Plate St Elmo Fi ion Purse Phitnerat Weslo.
A scrambled OCR listing names and divisions for Albion Park events on a Saturday. The text references sixth, fifth, and fourth divisions with participant names such as Bryanane, Kyra Meltore, Brent Fivay, James, John Silver, and Pali ge Mere. Contains event notes like sprint and patrol references and times scattered throughout.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a horse racing Albion Plate with multiple opponents and handicaps. Poor form from Badford noted, Nacringn as the remaining runner. complete selections are not provided. No clear outcome or full field is given.
A fragmented OCR listing multiple divisions and horse names from a local racing meet. Entries mention Brubest Maddock Irremble Speed Lad FE Fordyce Firelock Hazel sdean O Mahoney Warner Sweet Buzz Bennett Genn Canton Murray Woodleigh Lawrence Little Golly Livited Albion Fark Palm Kerr Salamea Brisbane Arena Schneid Princeton Damsel Noblest Sprinkle Fordyce Core Powell Sixth Division Second Bent Brave Drome Light Silver Legion Stafford Conquest Seest Patrol Hin uvmian Brubeet Givior Wine John Kert Meringue Taylor Burdeiaon Schowid Resen Parsona Pitten Williams Surcharge Best Prospects Randwick plate Handicap Sahford Par cone Elan Page Pulon Siogaan Sarmago Brown Flips Handicap Metherney Wat Seal A Tindale Phcoer Fayell Blaning Merry Austra Tien Binscoe.
In Sydney on May 1 an objection was lodged to Magnificent receiving first prize in the Sires Produce Stakes. The protest, filed by owners of Lucky Stress and other listed horses, alleges Magnificent was not properly registered under the race rules. The case references related events and other stake names including Ascot and Leicestershire entries.
Melbourne May 5 A field of contenders faces Mentone on Saturday with Canada and Simmenng among the notable entries. Hoysted trains Canada with strong prospects across several events including Oxford Street and Ellesmere Handicap. Star Valley and Quezon loom as serious rivals, while Solvent and Apologia headline hurdles with expert runners such as Greer Garson, Walladale, and Talent in the mix.
A reader letter from J.J. McDonald in Brisbane argues that Australian Communists disrupted war efforts and lauds Britain and America for Allied support. He recalls early Soviet tensions, condemns Communist rhetoric, and urges national unity. McDonald defends Anzac spirit and calls for vigilance against subversion.
The club schedules a four ball best ball vermus bogey stroke event this weekend with proceeds to the Red Cross Appeal Week. Members and associates expect strong turnout and many new and returning players. Programs are available at the Club House for the social golf week.
The Cairns Coursing Club conducts a nine event greyhound meet at Baluclave Park this afternoon featuring seven bests and two consolations. The course selections include Beltana Belle Memory Lass Orion Lass Fawn Quest Morres Best Smiling Lings Mackeys Prive among others with a strong betting ring and facilities for patrons.
A soldier pleaded guilty at Innisfail Court of Petty Sessions to stealing a ladies wristlet watch from Mary Scello and a man's watch from Alexander Kopin. He was ordered to bond £10 for good behaviour for seven days and fined £2 with seven days imprisonment.
Fragmented OCR lists invites for tenders and job notices at Barcon Falls power house. It mentions anti electrician positions and cottage procurement, with unreadable dates and places.
Fragmentary OCR describes a night time insect prevention plan for a baby. It mentions guarding the infant while asleep, spraying the bedroom nightly, and using a device or substance meant to destroy mosquitoes or pests. The text is garbled but implies a protective measure to keep the child calm and undisturbed. It references a name or term QID and a sleeping infant.
Market notes steady to oversupplied for many items with heavy fruit and vegetable stocks. Bananas and citrus show weak demand and price easing while potatoes grapes and cucumbers see mixed sales. late week steady to easing prices and abundant supply, buyers cautious amid oversupply. Local conditions flag high imports and fluctuating values in light trade.
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