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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1942
Page
6
Brisbane May 14 report on Plate and purse events for Saturday at local courses. Mentions Maiden Hunt and specific handicaps with unsure placements. Notes performances and future form angles, referencing horses and connections in a brisk, period-voice summary.
A damaged text fragment describes severe pain on the floor and partial recovery with various remedies. It mentions a person nicknamed Street Specialist and references a 4/7 packet, 28 ounces of sete pidars, and a supposed LOA remedy. The readable bits point to a medical or health-related note with unclear context.
A chaotic racing recap notes Renel King twice placing in purses and a 64 furlong second for an improving two-year-old. Adorstion wins Third Division by 63 in good style, with several horses like Verily and Fiasen Fire advancing in trials. The day highlights include Inglebarnished near Dunmore, and notable placings by Nance, Eyer Brave, and Medal King across maiden and handicap events.
Sydney and Melbourne racing reviews discuss horse form and odds for upcoming races. Mentions Payven, Nubian Prince, Chatham's Choice, Reception, Jazbeau, and other runners shaping betting, with focus on Ascot and Canterbury outcomes and Trainer Rory Spear.
In a detailed report of a bowling event, the article outlines match performances, player pairings, and outcomes. Key names include participants such as O Sullivan, Owens, Coutts, Laurie, and Ben, with references to rounds, draws, and the Kensington Handicap. The verbose piece tracks scores and notable plays across sessions, noting shifts in momentum and eventual victors.
Fishing notes remind readers of season tips and technique tips from Black Brew with mentions of gear and locations. The column emphasizes patient listening to tides and practical advice for anglers while noting seasonal conditions and local spots.
The notice outlines several local business and hospital notices. It states May 10 as a closing date for the dema practice of JG Brooks Lake street and mentions maternity ward requirements by Maresta Fos hospital Board. It notes Cane cutters needed for Mulgrave mill area by CSR Co Ltd Hambledon mill. It also says men desirous of obit notices that the cat will leave Queen's Hotel Cairns on Saturday May 16.
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