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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 13, 1946

Page

2

Saturday racing at Gortonvale amid showers and dim attendance

Report of a Saturday showery card at Gortonvale with weak crowd. The favorite Don't Stop failed at the barriers. results include Best Treasure winning first division and Roberta, Prudent Solo, Assignation, Clare Boy, Collarey, Kosita, and Scurry divisions with walkovers and close finishes.

Gortonvale Ube Bookawaker Seurrs Jackson Hugh Treasure K Gnig”aartert Betting Vor. Hing Mack W. Jackson's Station Mare JL Melvin H. Campbell Jacobs CLARE B. Wilson Brg Fords McNamaras Collarey Hesrat Jizan Kosita MeNamee Lord Bine J Meader B. Reyson Momte Carla Rosita Agaist Rayan Momte Carlo Divonde Neevenri Bristow Fulgae ROYAL T Lanskyscha Reval Crippiel Kirloner Larry Ebrington Petertea Lary Manhesh

Caulns Races Urges Eduyor Programme For Cairo Hack

The Cairo Hack meeting schedule shows May 18 and May 29 events with nominations for the May 18 meeting. The Flying Handicap winner from Can jee Aerbury is expected to oppose a rival. May 20 and other races form the Bristene card with a £100 prize event noted.

Io Oe Sydney Gverti Canjee Aerbury Bernbarmigh Mr. Ahern Bristene Ecouth Monay Lena Boe Otmerry Bemborough Tedul Stone

Horse Racing Notes with Multiple Handicaps and Winners

Race card details include Maiden Handicap one mile and a furlong with Quadrant 124 and Thompaoo in top placings, plus Two-Year-Old and Underwood Handicap results. Other listed events name Hedus Bal Sund Munro Oberon and noted horses like Star Gold Riverton and Excellency. Time figures are provided for several divisions and trials with multiple competitors named.

Weste Ueaven Otharw Rameen Thompaoo Darke Haxtor Eepsty Cosme Ue Mouni Ohn Mandl John Andese- Grom Tregpeia Royal Clement Suetanova Normosiay Gloria Robin Iix Oberonia Gold Riverton Beitle King Strauss Mataina DSO Underwood Spearex Wcw Cook Flying Beckett Munro Mentone Questing Hainesre New Faen Wanko Turjones Pearler Tevera Mulley Mian Corragin Mickey Vallay Cheroket Lady Slempton Rose

Brisbane Racing Event Summary

Brisbane race card lists multiple stakes events with horses such as Gay Stand Grecian, Guiding Light, Gayborough, Wellesley, and Wellin g Handicap races. Names like Moore Bougoure and Selwood appear, with references to 7 furlongs and 1 mile distances across several handicap and trial events.

Bribbane Boanrenay Tesh Amie Black Law Panetle Moore Harner Dani? Chotee Tireilleur Aur Chuet Reyvalorson Emrose Mam Palchion Miss Norern Bremtrook Opinia Poane Pen Williams Tamaroa Pulgrim Bae Paso Tnspecinl General Mateleas Bend Swan River Bougoure Repehoe Welles Arwcor Downy Sram Auatriian Burarang Gayborough Wet Guiding Bewelle Thommen Lady Emborough Brilwood Y Obbeia Trie Pine Petsie Mele Bern Ghesgnie Khel Toe Rone Marchetts Ime Secord Robanen Lad Reine Ern En Ier Lord Jona Colimarne Attar Ton Genion Einorans Alifmeo Gandrin Bandlilly Amourtoy Pigeard Anstagonist Jandwle Earl Pil Deney Ascot Blend Explorer Dem Slamoe Country Fox

Swan River Race Notes and Result Confusion

In a Swan River racing item the report lists riders and horses with references to Morlton Huxpicar and Bhiseane Mey. The account mentions a record time, a near miscue, and a discussion about penalties and lineups including J Lawns Murray and Wellesley. The garbled text notes Ewan River and Doerr and references to the chairman and purses.

Renter Renie Resta Oro God Savare Wellesley Sewards J. J Lawns Pour Equare Murray PJ. Rywn Mierd Trelner Stanthe McCarren

Penalties announced at Brisbane race meeting

Penalties were imposed on jockeys and horses at the Brisbane event. The handcapper fined 216 for unspecified infractions while Mick, the Memorial Samwbcap winner, retained his original line. The Buomben Cup was mentioned in relation to outcomes and penalties.

Brisbane St Ancot Michell

Two Grand Amazes at Canterbury Handicap

Two Grand, a short priced favourite in the Two Year Old Handicap at Canterbury, veered inside the outside fence at the barrier rise and nearly unseated jockey Duncan. He finished seventh, about one length from the winner, with Duncan saying both feet were knocked from the scene and it took him a long distance to regain balance.

Sydney Clorwine Canterbury Barrier Rise Duncan Jed. Duncan Inem

Melbourne May 2 racing yields mixed results at Moonee Valley

In a Melbourne Moonee Valley program yesterday, horses including Reprisal, Vallg-racen, and Seaside Handicap contenders competed across turf and mile events. Victors listed include Seaside Handicap winner Reprisal and Bay View Handicap shows steady times, with strong finishes by Ventilint and Willemson among others as records and margins are noted.

Melbourne el- Torreaa Wallate Isnoi General Cunningham Biblical Teer Johnston I Ody Dhar Coral Ming Lowe Tanstar Coma Lady Mame Lars Princess Sion Phil Joan Dagobert Areyduke RossBeld Mile Imo Lord Beaufort Lowe Bay Heathers Rall Lord Baden Fhitethia Lady Antog Shy Hayle Spotswood Steeplechase Mlige Dixon Denham Ean Vike Donwidh A. Caner Sir Lécket Crutwal Punchlis Ellipas Regwier Fungi Tare Poe Magatrane Sinter Time Willian McConamien Jepeney Popent Alge Hewerden Jean Ereil Vuslige Mundule Sunbear Emearriey Hombrom Esain

Golf event report with mixed names and figures

A fragmented golf article reports on a competition involving CATIESS ASSOCIATES and several players including J Osborne, J Martin, JP Grifithe, and Gil Borelay. It mentions scores around 72, with von Hida and Norman von Nide figures, a crowd cost note, and a misprint of 6150 versus 230.

Hidem Cos Norman von Nide Dunigo Law Rolesshere Wea von Wida Jowie Buren Lote

Greyhound Races Highlight Auction Lass and Blue Ribbon Wins

In a crowded greyhound meet, Auction Lass and Grgies Gift lead early heats while Black Boston and Fein show strong times. Jayvee and Te Abe feature among close finishes as patrons note neck and head margins.

Mirs Christine Awe Nate Oni Chrimage J. Currweong Mis Smiling Rothers Dimty Phin

Rowing meeting results and upcoming trials noted

The report covers rowing crews racing at a meet with several boats winning by four lengths. It lists crews by boat and crew member nicknames, mentions repair shop delays and gas shortages, and notes preparations for an event in June with the election of crews for the season.

Jahn

Obes to Victoria in Australian Scetour Championship

Victoria secures the Australian Scetour Championship title after vieweris win the Cae Fest pene teepers ling Hee Bech Wide. Only rival RV Rawlingn Windree Degas finishes four months behind, unable to contest the final stages.

Victoria Sydney Wales Ealkover Rawlingn Windree Degas Vietore Vietoris South Wales

Davis Cup Play In European Round Struggles Noted

In Copenhagen and Stockholm reports show doubles matches with China and Sweden advancing in Davis Cup ties. Denmark’s Bertin-Sin and Holland’s team face tough fixtures while Sweden and Ireland seek progression in upcoming rounds at London venues.

Copenhager WiAhrom Xho Sin Ie Tog Choy iChine Bertin See Ge Tah Chine M Deferte Nolland Stockholm Sreten Holland Sweden Meee Eire

Boxing Results Shown From Melbourne Bout

Boxing page reports a bout in Melbourne with fighters named and outcomes noted. The readable text mentions a young fighter and a wins loss sequence, indicating a contested match and results. Further details are unclear in the fragmented OCR but key entities include Melbourne and boxing participants.

Unclear OCR Note From Sydney Final Mayhem

An unreadable OCR entry from Sydney contains garbled text about a final event or punishment, with numerous misspellings and broken phrases. The readable fragments mention bands Wink Om Teo and Sydney, a final fine, and a veiled reference to time, distance, and numeric figures, but no coherent narrative emerges.

Local Hockey Results Highlight Mixed Weekend Scores

Saturday play saw debatable outcomes across grade levels with several games decided by narrow margins. Rockets and Rockets affiliates posted wins while other matches produced draws, including women’s contests Uniteds versus Kangaroos and a series of late bonus time attempts.

Fragmented timetable of Cairns area events and milestones

A garbled OCR listing dates and places in the Cairns region from May to December. Mentions Cairns, Mareeba, Gordonvale, Mulligan, Atherton, Cooktown, and Coen with multiple annual or “Annu…” notes and scattered month references. Limited readable specifics remain.

Cairne Mareeba Cairns Gordenvale Euler Mullgan Dune e—Leuns Marvehe Sune Irmistail Tsubject Gosenment Airoval Mareebs Ancuassine Marerke Annus Jone Cais Dimbilah Gordenvale Loorown Mulligan Atherton Coen Cooktown Carrna Wawel Carroe Georg Town Sueur Genrsemin Innistal Mareebett Mulhern

Eric Harris and Leeds Football Years Recap

Eric Harris, a Brisbane football product, played eight years with Leeds United, scoring 280 tries and earning praise as one of the game's greatest try scorers. He later moved to Queensland and Australia, though never represented his country, and is now linked to the National Football League. He was expected to return to Brisbane the same weekend after a visit, with talks of a refereeing role in club football.

Eric Harrix Ani Che Eugland Leeds Brisbane Jas Harry le Waa Jm

Incoherent snippet on global issues and figures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions themes around pi, necessity, work, Australia, shipping, India, militancy, and leaders. Core facts are unclear due to severe garbling, making precise events or entities uncertain.

Fragmentary OCR: unclear open nrled and racing story

Incomplete text shows jumbled phrases about handicappers a racing tale and a labored person. fragments mention Mr ink and training and a offered position but no coherent facts or names to confirm a full item.

Tory Ink

Untitled fragment about Caney division and Blea Mr Caney

Fragmentary OCR item references an individual Blea Mr Caney and a division action between nine to the recta, with unclear context. Reads like a local notice or court item from an old page, lacking complete details or dates.

Mr. Caney Theo Sep

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