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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1951
Page
2
The Cairns turf meeting at Fodats club schedule lists admission details and race lineup. Tickets available at club office until 11 am with a bus service departing Tropical Theatre at 12 noon and 7 pm, returning after the final race.
At the Innisfail club annual gathering on November 1, officers and members discussed financing for the season. The motion approved a £300 bonus, a running trial, and a reserve for works and sympathetic projects. Secretary duties and expenses were approved, with detailed spending authorized for the upcoming events and improvements.
Laurie Hussar leads a mixed card featuring the Cantala Stakes with Placings for Davey Jones and Oversight. Star horses like Broney and Laurie's selection oversaw a crowded field as racing highlights include the Main and various handicaps with Diana and other contenders staking claims.
Rovers defeated Van fuarde 16 to 1 as they adopt maroon and grey colours and press for early season dominance. Carlton 1 defeated Whippets 22 to 4 with Saddler praised for style and practice. Wallabies call a formidable foe but were hampered by a man short.
The Mossman notes describe a lively local program with varied acts including eelrome dancing, an electric muller display, and performances by The Aspro Brothers and Nis Lightn TM. Mentioned are Milisa Garis, visitors from Catmna, and Mr WK Traine, with audiences warm to the entertainment and several community groups participating in dances, stalls, and a sports event later that day.
The Loyal Bairuntun Lodge held its fortnightly meeting in Edmon ton on Thursday October 30. Nobln Geand to and R Corkilt spoke at the GMC conference opening in Tully on October 7 with Bro L Blyney and Bro Wisnett among speakers. North Guenvaland officers named include Grand Master W Richards of Loyal Townsville and Deputy Grand Master A it Berryman. Cairne district reps are BGM Bred G Weinert and POM Bro M Winkworth. Medical service fund won the Len Jobesos Maneore Trophy at Drumvere. Weather reports from Brisbane and Canterbury show fine conditions. track and golf notes and various local operations are mentioned.
Om hurts. 37 at nmrtee played for Mothe Draper medal with scores counting toward a Meslames J. T Alley and W. Balser among top finishers. Division B and C list several players including Griffiths Cain Johnston Blake and Larsen with scores noted.
October meeting of the Montly Progra Masocratoe reports progress on building works. Treasurer's report notes funds and by law conformities while committee members are appointed. A local public hall event details and a September tournament results are recorded with winners and consolation placings.
A garbled 1930s local notice lists job vacancies and tender calls across Queensland towns. It mentions hospitals in Babinda Proserpine District, joinery machinist positions, ledger-keepers, scenographers, and usherettes, plus public auctions in Mareeba and Grafton region. The item also records attendees and travel notes from Cairns and surrounding districts, with several named individuals and firms.
Three of the West Indies cricket players are noted amid illness. The report mentions figures like Radiadhin and Valutine with uncertain names and details, indicating disrupted field activity and a tense team situation.
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