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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 26, 1947
Page
2
A brief report from the Ingham region notes the end of the Tableland and Sass event at an early stage due to unclear conditions. Participants and officials await clarification on next steps and possible rescheduling.
The fragment lists multiple divisions of flying han and hack races with horse names such as SOLO MERIT, Bronze Merle, CALL, PROSPECTOR, and YOU SIR. It notes jockeys like Ryan Davis Irvine L. King and various betting odds. Time indicated as 1825 with results and placements across divisions.
Albion Park meeting produced a racy program with divisions and handicaps. Dowborough led in the Plate event with a fast time as horses like Pearls Pin Le Guetet and Green figures appeared among contenders. The program included Fifth and Sixth Division Handicaps along with highweights and junior stakes, featuring trainers and jockeys from Worcester and Sydney.
Fragmented OCR shows race terms and horse names like Belper Ockens Cas Marconi and Sirona with scattered figures. Vague references to weights, boats, and production hints at a disrupted field list and results.
In a rugged rugby league clash, Brothers edge 2008 with a contested performance marred by injuries. W Boland dominated early, was ordered off the field, and a midgame clash led to a halt as blood and ferocity fueled the match.
In a gritty match Hogan saved the day as Gordonvale defeated United 1 0 after a late winning goal. Taylor and McFarlane starred for Roos, while Brothers’ defense struggled with Romwlu and Munroe out. Scorers included Woggs and Barton, with Roos also pressing in the second half.
Scrambled lines describe a local tournament with references to teams and venues. Names and details are garbled, making it unclear who competes or where events occur.
On Thursday 17 associates played a bogey round. In A division six players tied for first at eight down after count back, including Bles damen H Hastie A M Langa and J Barris. Division 11 was won by Miss A Davin. Several named players were listed with down scores. Next Thursday the A team match will be arranged for trophies donated by Mrs N L Harris. associates unable to play must cancel by 7 pm Wednesday.
The report lists multiple horse races with winners by clear margins including Orion Lam winning the third race by one and a half lengths and Flirts Pick taking the lead from the boxes for a three length victory. Game Band dominates with a six length win followed by Sir Beau. Sister Bond wins second place, Belle of the Mountain takes second in the second race, Orion Lab wins the third, and Carnival Laws secures fifth with Pretty Black in second.
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