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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1923
Page
8
A busy carnival week features a full slate of events at Maiden Island Racecourse. Notable runners include Master Matches and Lady Mcjorwell among many entries, with detailed lineups and odds listed for the day’s programs.
Fragmented OCR summary lists numerous horse racing figures and weights, with names like Kedron, Del, Soubedge, Landmark, and Vann. Mentions District, Handicap, and various times and scores, plus a note about Kedrat Park Thursday and attendance.
Fragmented racing notes describe the Sarrall Wing Rockton Handicap and related events at QC with numerous horse names, riders, and entries. The text lists contestants, odds, and results in a dense, era style betting ledger.
Brisbane reports the latest acceptances for the second meeting of the Queensland Turf Club. The list includes numerous horses such as Second Standandian, Erling 93, Wheelban Hiscoe, Ethene Bi Cares, and Paladin 730, with details across multiple races including hurdles, steeplechases, and a wide array of entrants.
A fragmentary notice mentions Poet Cates in connection with Ex SN and a district or school event. Names and precise actions are unreadable, leaving only a sparse reference to a person and an organization.
Fragmented OCR text shows an advert style listing farm implements and goods for sale or stock on hand including ploughs double furrow, arrows, waters, and cash distributors. Mentions quality produce and wholesalers.
In a heated Gordonvale versus Kir Ora contest, Kennedy and McCoombes shone with key plays and goals. The match opened with Cronin scoring for Kir Ora, while Gordonvale countered with precise kicking and solid defense. Despite injuries, Gordonvale moved ahead with multiple tries and a late surge, ending in a close score as both teams pressed for advantage and the crowd remained vocal.
A historical catalog entry lists dyes and finishes from Boland’s and Dockers with enamel paints, varnishes, spirit stains, polish, and wood coatings. It details colors like Cedar, Brown, Green, and Sailor shades, plus product lines including Black Japan and White Hard Spirit Varnish for furniture and carriage work.
Allen Dumee, a representative from the Victory in Gunngmrars, and other staff present in the Den atay WAL, attempt to salvage a stockroom amid a routine check. The article notes a newborn fad concerning Wea Hrands ot uaiwory and a first-class accommodation lacking TANEF.
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