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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

11

Fragmentary Sports Note Hints At Publication Constraint

A garbled sports fragment signals publication constraints tied to a named entity Peat. The text references required timing and responsible parties, but the copy remains unreadable for details.

Turf Notes and Comments on Cup Prospects and Weights

A Melbourne racing column assesses potential Cup contenders like Winalot Maple and Strephon, notes horses under clouds such as Textile and Hawker, cites the Moonee Valley gallop and weight-for-age expectations, and lists probable riders and weights for the Melbourne Cup with emphasis on form and recent trials.

Gordonvale Weights Change For Soult Mint

Handicapper J J Mactatham notes Soult Mint was accidentally omitted from Gordonvale handicaps for Saturday and has now been reassigned to the Fifth Division at 15 pounds.

J. J. Mactatham Soult Mint Gordonvale

Rosehill Race Day Delivers Big Holdfast Dividend

Sydney October 31 Rosehill races ran in fine weather with a moderate crowd. Sweet Auburn won by a length with three-quarters of a length to second, clocking 1.42. Holdfast paid a generous dividend to investors amid a field including Eubul, Lauder, Tartan Sash, and Gegla. Other notable runners included Lady Baby Grecian Lass and Don Sykes as betting favored Elissa and Grecian Lass.

Clarendon Speechmaker Bowveret Pirate King Joypore the Grindstone Chry Aps Garoo Shadowlyn Cuncus Hright Gold Pure Gold Clay Monk Bonnie Plulo Spearshot Vanishing Lady Finwell Car Nie Scot Trishas Wainers Bouveret Spearahat Gatoa Broadcaster Lenham Amorino Dive Cave Dweller Simpeon Boaster Pike Us Eere Greenwich Ellin Seve Golden Jack Kunnymede Lovebox Lady Canberra Black Dina Frances Cullene Jack Dina Diva New Sweet Lillyman Lady Constance Shipton Prince Colugu Poileia Magician Mulyan Ayetting F Pollens Sydney Sweet Auburn Baker Eubul Agbian Vouk Polyalla Lauder Tartan Sash Haughmond Beattie Ann Crosbie En Tango Lal King Elysian Gegia Polvalla Sweet Au Rae Gainsford Lady Baby Brown Ditty Royal Money Pimento Sir Parade Elissa Don Sykes Suntice Albersh Coinlee Dorrie Molong Rostovs Ethel Ash Clare Scottney Maggie Ran Bungarra Golden Deaire Grecian Lass K Babyl Holkdiast Tosie

Canning Queen Support Grows for Two Mile Cup

Brisbane reports hint that Canning Queen faced heavy weights but is viewed as a strong stayer for the two mile Cup. A Melbourne telegram says trainer suggests she and Maple split a half mile in 50 seconds, signaling likely strong showing despite 7.7 handicap.

Cairns Club Bowls Draw Set For Next Week Finals

The Cairns Club announces next week run matches including Gelling v McGrath and Drewe v Lyon with listed handicaps and a Championship Pairs, Winnie Clarke and Gelling Miller and Hinec Winners. Teams are slated to play Innisfail at Gordonvale Green on Sunday in November with many members relocated to ensure play starts at 2 pm and substitutes avoided.

Cairne Club Winnie Clarke Gelling Miller Hinec Drewe Mia Lyon Lorrie Philips Aeler Innisfail Gordonvale Strickland Wright Smith Doulan Ahinperpper Anderson Nailer Alley Howe Doherty Sava Bryce Owens Ridolphi H. Townson D. Gordon Flower Ohnnon Carne Coutts Sword Homes Martin Winheld S. Ponies

Tennis dispute on French tax gates for Davis Cup in France

Fragmented report notes a dispute over French taxation of tennis gates tied to the Davis Cup. The Lawn Tennis Association faces possible executive discussion to allow matches, with hints of venues and treasury concerns.

Bush Fires Threaten Brisbane Suburbs as Firefighters Struggle

Bush fires burn for days near Brisbane with districts including St. Tilera and Lamborci bearing the strain. Firefighters report danger to homesteads though lines held near Ferny Grove ten miles away. Crops such as pineapples and bananas suffer as fires traverse large tracts of countryside.

S.tilera Lamborci Brisbane Orgatherd Bandas Gretamiere Ferny Grove Oeys Tilers

Melbourne Bombs Reward Increased to £1000

October 41 Melbourne Premier Hogan announced in the Assembly that the Government would accept the Chief Police Commissioner’s recommendation to raise the reward for the conviction of those responsible for the bomb outrages from £500 to £1000.

Melbourne Hogan Anne Assembly

France plans major air budget for new aircraft types

Paris October II in the chamber discussion on the air program France revealed intent to spend over £1,000,000 immediately on experimental construction of new aircraft. This ambitious allocation underscores the nation's push to advance aviation technology and military readiness amid contemporary global tensions.

Paris Chamber France

Tremabate Doutles Trial Shifts State Boundaries

An item from the Courier reports a dispute over agents Tremabate Doutles and Btraight Gu involving Price Sespass affecting all states. The notice outlines actions and implications for regional commerce and law.

Tremabate Doutles Btraight Gu Price Sespass

Cup Discussions Habashon Overlooked In Melbourne

Melbourne October 31 J W Cook trainer of Habashon says the horse’s presence in the Cup has been overlooked If he thought Habashon was in the Cup he would have scratched him after taking him from the Catala Stakes last week Statesman remains favorite for the Melbourne Cup with small bets on others Maple and Canning Pita backed for further bets Epilogue considered a strong contender Scobie trains Epilogue Romulus backed for 2000 pounds Pica to be ridden by E Bartle Winalet fifth favorite Lady Beth favored for Cantata Stakes with Ramulos and H Birmingham in Melbourne Cup rides Canning Queen draws continued interest from Queenslanders as backers try to cover motives Racegoers look for Statesman in Hot Ham Handicap but trainer says he will run in a later race Track expected fast Tuesday Moonie is sending Mollison for a rest until autumn

Hex Winalot Stailaman Maple Sivephon Oatendale Balmerina Caulfield Poseidon Cuya Shrephon Jim Scobie Romulus Ostendale Allecret Voitrel Winatot Strephon Textile Statesman Melbourne Flemington Sydney EF. K. White Winglor Touhy Stateannan W. Keli Toohey Halmerino Rammjous Birmingham Outendale J. O Brien R. Howes the Happy Warrior W. Elliott Dion O' Pike Mondi Ip Hynes Alfred the Great Mules W. Hovatead Cairns Brishane P. O'Shea Canning Queen Melrow Mayle Tuveday J. W. Cook Habashon Ae Hen Furtler Ee Scobie Epiciated Pias iv Scobie E. Bartle Winalet Lady Beth H. Birmingham Ramulos Kelso Anes Mollison

Cairns November 1928 town notices and events snapshot

Multiple local notices list auctions, building works, market events, meetings, and society gatherings in Cairns and surrounding areas. Items include Norther Australian Breweries Ltd removal sale, a second-storey erection invitation by Hillany Taylor, a Paddy’s Market for UWA aid, a Mother Lode Gold Mines meeting, GADS Are You A Mason at Sutcliffe Hall, Cairns Gymnasium Club annual meeting, Tableland Rowin Club in Williams Hall Yongaburra, and a Draper Ltd auction on November 1 for Mrs. C. M. Johnstone life matter.

Cairne Shire A. J. Driper Ltd Norther Australian Breweries Ltd Coltage Hillany Taylor Cairns “Past Ltd St. Mowica U.W.A Emoria Gordonvale Mother Lode Ravenswood G.A.D.S Sutcliffe's Cairns Gymnasium Club Tableland Rowin Club Williams’ Hall Yongaburra At & P.m

Spirit of Australia Reaches Oodnadatta in Odd Log

Fragmentary report notes the Spirit of Australia arriving at Oodnadatta amid unclear travel details. The text mentions a party leaving early and references Adelaide in October, but events and dates are garbled.

Oodnadatta Spirit OF Australia Adelaide Aturatia Oqealedeta

Dengue Warning and Prevention Advice in Australia

A cautionary note warns of dengue becoming a concern in Australia and urges preparedness. It states dengue is carried by mosquitoes and mentions other pests and diseases linked to larvae. The text emphasizes prevention as the best defense and notes mosquitoes pose risk to humans while stating no harm to animals.

Masqutown

Cairne Harbour Board imports and exports in 1928

Cairne Harbour Board reports the September 1928 imports and exports figures and offers a comparative overview with prior periods. The note highlights key commodity movements and shifts in trade balance, reflecting the port’s activity and economic context.

Cairne Harbour Board. Imports and Exports

Rexona Girl It Means Health and Beauty Ad

Rexona Girls are world famous for smooth skin and hair. Rexona Soap soothes cleanses and protects skin with healing antiseptic ingredients. Regular use claims to reduce pimples and keep pores clear. Price, one tablet. Obtainable everywhere.

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Avery Pertilier H. J. Bulcock Spence Street H. Jones Shields Street Far East Neevness Alfred Taylor Ltd Ame S P.O. Bex Secretaril Recretarien Semart Cicnet Partis Temart Peat Donesster Parramatta Aile Ae Prince Dwyer Rhs i Rosehill Holdfast Welter Handicap Gat Pisaiopes And Gelling McGrath Drewe Lyon Trathen Swinburn Kelly Vy Melaughlin Roberts Vy da. Coats Darcy v. Horwitz Gordonvale Bowling Club J. Dike Balmerine A. Reed Ramulus M. McCarrin J. Toohey Gay Mutineer Hotham Handicap Jertred Evins T. Short NOME Queensland Craig's, Chemists Re Wa Geert Agate Tommy Short Ben Big Tree Rea Teery Myles Bam
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