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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
11
The Mareeba annual carnival lineup features many entrants and events across divisions. Notable names include Lambert Melton, Kai Sinz, Mr. C. Gral, and Deserts a, with races and awards detailed amid a busy program.
In Brisbane on May 25 officials proposed amending racecourse regulations to allow bookmakers permits at hearings. The discussion featured statements from key figure John McCormack of High River and a pledge that permits would be considered at the upcoming one mile event on May 23, with notable entries including Royal Dignity and Gowrie Mali and others in the Alton Park meeting acceptances for the day.
The Newcastle meeting features the Federal Hurdle Race and the Mount Alexander Handicap with a packed program including divisions for the Second Division and notable entrants like Cyber Calin and Sandmuret. Officials promise a lively carnival with events from midday and performances by Jimmy Kipps in regalia.
Fragmented notes recount a sports league rule change to be enforced the next day. The text lists player actions and referee concerns with vague terms and garbled names, indicating clashes over goal line holds and obstruction.
A garbled bulletin lists upcoming fixtures and team matchups including the Laltime Rigby League, A and B grade contests, and notices of player appearances. It mentions Trinites, Toowoomba, Cairns, and Beishane with references to teams such as the Blues and Ivans, plus names like Laverty and Prince Maite.
Mayers are reminded that the competition for the Cairns Coil has the fourth June, selectors will pick a team for the Warner Cup. All players must attend over the weekend and bring their score cards.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a basketball game between USA 6 and China Kansas City with references to May and a fraternity context. Details are garbled with missing names, dates, and outcomes.
Fragmented OCR reveals auction and sale notices including properties in Australia. Items mention the Mossman Mills, the Tollyetric Hospital, estates tied to Mrs Martha Hadson, and bids via ministers representing Westy sand Calidor with property details and dates for sale or sale-related actions.
An OCR damaged ad text blends product names Rexona and Roxon with other items. It mentions skin care themes and a hopeful promise of healthy skin but is garbled with many nonsensical phrases and stray words. The readable entities include Rexona and Rexona Ointment.
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