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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1928
Page
9
The Cairne Jockey Club announces Saturday meeting at Worse 1 with nominations closing soon. Members are urged to submit entries and confirm attendance for the event.
The shore club meet reports a tightly contested sprint with Chadiier, Cloaay, and Lianda among top finishers. Atherton, Gordon’s ride, and Cyprian also starred as records and dividends are noted, highlighting a vibrant racing day in Gordonvale.
Races were held at Albion Park in fine weather with a large attendance. Fourth Division Handicap results feature notable contenders including Orble and Propellor, with Ambergold in contention and multiple rivals across heats. Warwick Farm and Adelaide notes describe other race meetings and notable entrants, including Chaffey and McCalman, with results and dividends across events.
An unclear report from Cairns records a race or contest won by four lengths. The text is damaged but mentions a participant or team with a near price and a close result influenced by an oil factor and local names.
Co meeting in Gordonvale to discuss a woodun sale of furnishings. Auctioneers MC. amie and A J Shaper Lad prepare the sale with bills for May 14. The Caiens Jockey Clie horse event is listed for Nain race meeting on Saturday and Monday May 14.
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