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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
2
Owing to the manship of the board of man Hora being ald that night the weights the Cairns and Mareeba reset of Rat tay ext will be palianed in Cairns Post tomorrow.
Innisfail turf club plans to skip a June 18 race meeting tied to Victory Day. The postponement sparks concern over attendance and competing attractions. Officials weigh alternatives as revenue and crowd interest hinge on scheduling.
After a series of discussions, it was decided that Mr Carr becomes a part time handicapper for the HDRA territory starting Monday. Nomination rules were adjusted to allow fit candidates for race management and to seek further nominations for handicap appointments. The group also agreed to assess seating for the next meeting.
Disjointed report from the Challagoe Ams eur Hack notes weights for age and a Breeders’ Plates race at Ascot May 14. Mentions Brirbane and Minato tied to betting and handicaps, with commentary on horses Red Valley and a Challagee annual meet.
A Brisbane market note reports Bernborough and partner pairs seeking stable deals with plans discussed at 3 am and May 14. Names like Mundie, Bernborough, and Victory appear among bids, with sums around £1809 cited and no firm stable plane intention yet.
Vic Patrick will rest before further bouts after an accident as ongoing appeals and racing events in Auckland and Sydney reveal mixed outcomes. The debate centers on whether decisions were just and compliant with racing rules, with testimony from Gordonvale Hack Club and Doomben Cup preparations affecting the schedule and officials' actions.
Brisbane May 1 Alman Park crowds watched six divisions of a handicap hurdle program. Notable runners included Black Count 98 Lens Pride River Muler and Valley Verde with multiple contenders listed across divisions. The day featured races over furlongs with entries shuffled between the sand and sprints as riders and horses contest the standings.
The All England Club plans a postwar Wimbledon revival this summer after a wartime lapse. Central Court, damaged by a bomb, will not be repaired in time. qualifying matches are canceled. Players will compete in men’s and women’s singles and doubles, with nominations announced mid May.
The minutes of the F N Bookmakers Association show officers elected including Jackson as vice president and M G Turket as secretary treasurer. A committee will be appointed to advise the WDA and discuss betting fees, club requests, and new meeting plans with aims to standardize costs and starting pots.
London May 13 AAP A snooker session saw Joe Bev defeat Lindrum 70 88 30 with Meda in the frame sequence Bre Davie 84 and Lindrum 34 30 indicate a tight match. Lindrum trails in a high scoring day.
Fragmentary OCR item lists players and positions such as Dobson and Schon with forwards noted and references to Tees and Behar. The text is garbled but indicates a team lineup or roster details from a prior match or practice. Names appear with roles and mentions a coach figure.
A fragmented OCR item mentions two names and a place in unclear order. The readable bits suggest a personal note or caption with possible affiliations but lack full context or dates to verify events or roles. Further readable text is needed for a precise card.
The Cairns club notes recap a lively 1948 opening with mixed foursomes, stableford and stroke events. J Bl Warses, R Howard, and Mn. GM Grumthe led early, while W A Hooper and W Palmar posted strong nets. Nearly 40 players racked up scores, with Mrs XL Harris and Al Howarth posting notable 77s and 임 winners in several divisions. A social dance capped the weekend festive notes.
Fragmentary OCR list shows names such as Mra KM Boden Mere A M Larvin Mine Jones and others including Woodward Gelling Jacko Miro Thomson and Rengun plus McDowell. Unclear context.
Public auction to offer freehold property at Abbott street Calram May 25. Gordonvale Cairin Show Association invites bids to conduct liquor booths at the annual exhibition on July 23 24 and 25.
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