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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
5
Two jockeys and a double entry race in Sydney with Moorefield noted. The fragment mentions a May 35 date and Samundsy round, suggesting a racing event and contenders in a truncated report.
Notes from Doncaster report Albion Park and Ascot events on Saturday. Mentions Randwick trainers J Scully illness, El Paraiso at Randwick, and upcoming King's Birthday meetings. Mentions entries for V R C and changes in jockeys, with references to Cablegram and other Sydney horses and trainers.
Racing at Brisbane on May 26 saw Seabloci win the cup in a dead heat with Perot Lager amid poor weather and a large crowd. Results feature lengthy lists with Acunamancy, Rivorein, Black Laughter, Major Plume, and others in multiple divisions, with divisions decided by margins of lengths and time.
Betting details show five involved items with prices 9/8 and 21/8 and a final 0/- return. The text lists shares, odds, and amounts across the wager.
In Sydney on May 75 a four year old mare Demnica faced disqualification along with trainer C Mackie for six months and jockey R Rowe for six months after the Tulgbrar Handicap at Dubbo. Owner J J Leahy, a major state breeder, was not present but called to show cause.
Report of recent track events with multiple riders achieving high placements and close finishes. Mentions observers, observers, and public interest in the outcomes. Details are fragmented but indicate a strong showing by local competitors and notable speed records.
A fragmented report from Tully notes a fourth stage event on the 500 track with several competitors and a standout performer mentioned in uncertain lines. Names and details are unclear due to OCR damage but imply a notable finish by an athlete aged around 66.
Fragmentary text references a venue Port Matin Park Tom Poin and a date in the 17th month with a Union code, but the full details and participants are unreadable.
rugby league brief notes show results and postponements from May events. teams including Parramatta and University match scores feature alongside a list of players and outcomes with various clubs and officials named in the daytime report.
Unclear text references Moonee Valley racing day with results and bettors. Fragment mentions Frastor Bat Surfer and WELBOWINE with prices or odds. Details incomplete for full event summary.
A garbled historical fragment discusses health concerns and kidney function with various names and terms. The text references backache headaches and bodily symptoms while listing assorted names and places in a largely incoherent mix.
Cairns event notes race and bowling actions with lists of players and officials. Ladies gala night cancelled then rescheduled for Tuesday. Cairns green gathering promises a large turnout with seven finks available and a sit-down supper. Train and return journeys for Brisbane and Cairns teams outlined amid wet weather implications.
The Dains Golf Club faces a busy weekend as Jubilee events alter schedules. The annual club tournament is planned for next Saturday with visitors from sister clubs expected to compete for the Warner Cup and Cairns trophy over 36 holes. Nominations and attendance details are announced, with arrangements for travel and seating to be confirmed by Thursday.
A test shot will be held at a central venue aiming to secure a successful outcome. Organizers expect solid turnout and plan for a smooth event.
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