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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1921
Page
5
A chaotic race card highlights Bycconelle winning Stradbrone with tight finishes in trials. The meeting includes the Crown Peach and other standout runners as Betters watch, with Red Rock and Syenvette among the tight contenders. The Novice and Plate events show close contests and interference affecting outcomes. Time figures and multiple stakes noted for a busy turf day.
Racing report from Melbourne notes Stradbrott Stakes outcomes with Tweede Werkt Kilorny and Gri che among competitors. Interference sparked inquiries as officials consider penalties and disqualifications. Other mentions include Brisbane Cup contenders Muguet and Varieg with Cordinod and Su in support.
Sydney May 3 weather heavy attendance marked Warwick Farm races led by a hurdle event where Delusion with E Collett rode to victory by a length over second and third. Other races included Liverpool Mile won by a head, Juvenile Handicap won by a head, and pace events with multiple contenders listed, including Golden Rates and Monarto in nearby plating and stakes events.
Melbourne racing results and acceptances feature the Paderal Hurdle and Crown events with details on horses such as Cred Te and Amoria's Charterer. The column lists weights, riders, and notable performances, including mentions of other races and entrants, alongside late-night train arrangements for Herberton.
A chaotic noisy match report from London on May 29 describes cricket actions between England and Australia. It mentions players such as Carter Gregory Hendren Pellew Greeny and Wotton among others and notes weather conditions sun and cloud and several bowlers and fielders delivering performances. The garbled text lists many innings balls and fielding efforts without clear scores or outcomes.
Commentary from The Times argues England's bowling pace is insufficient for fast wicket conditions and urges a rested three-day spell for county players. It notes Australia’s superior form, calls for Durato to bowl, and warns about using worn-out bowlers while predicting a tougher struggle at Lord's.
Fragmentary text notes a treasury matter in a Frat on Vier ptain with fines listed as 10 shillings and 7 shillings sixpence. Credit or consent by a person named Bane is mentioned amid garbled wording and unclear context.
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