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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1930
Page
9
Bargain prices on ladies court shoes and slippers in a Trail and Winstone's ad. Various styles listed with color, material and sale prices from usually higher tags to now discounted figures. Sizes broad, including infant options and patent straps with chrome soles.
Bargains advertised for misses and boys footwear with varied styles and sizes priced as TODAY offers. Includes tan calf sandals, patent shoes, kid bar shoes, and black patent oxfords with welted soles, plus boys knickers shirts and trousers, men’s and boys wear all discounted for market day.
Officials warn that all announcements must be lodged with the Post by 10 pm on Thursdays for Friday issue insertion. Late submissions risk nonpublication and loss of printing.
The secretary of the Cairns Jockey Club advises that the closing time for nominations for the November meeting has been extended until 12 noon today.
Brisbane with weights for Saturdays races led by the Heavyweight Handicap and the Prince of Wales Stakes. The program lists weights for the Prince of Wales Stakes over furlongs and other Ascot events.
Melbourne reports show Soulton under consideration for the Cup ride with Dempsey aboard due to Bracken’s weight issues. Morning workouts at Flemington include 43 sec for three furlongs by Tregilla and several mile and half mile efforts by Star God Balloon Ki and others, with Caulfield canter updates on Muratti Nadean Caravena and Screen Star among the morning tan and sand runs.
Brisbane November 3 Pay Patrol faces stiff odds to defeat rivals in the Queensland Cup. Monash Valley may be kept aside by its trainer for a later race, as the two mile event draws Prince Seremond as a strong favorite at 3 to 1, with Pay Patrol and Vain Prince among the main dangers and Derryvale a long shot.
Final acceptances for the RC Oaks to be run Thursday include Scintillation Mural Crown Kaftan Cold Kidston Shoulder Homedale Miss Arrow Carry On Barbette and Unlikely starters Danish Lady Santa Anastasia Rock Sus In goda Glen Brae Archery Dancing Rose Spear Girl Mira Donna Onmoly. First acceptances for the Williamstown Cup to be run Monday list similar contenders.
The entry lists jockeys for the hurdle event including T Lynch on Plunderer, Dealey on Tiki, Winks on Dookie, Fuller on Acceleration, Cutler on Paul Tj, Glennon on Blast, Wraight on Spinopus, and others. Highweight Handicap features rides for Esteban, Merab, Killarney, King of Revelry, Strogoff, Sir Francis, Greenspec, Aga Khan, Clarion Call, First Arrow, Phocis, Hazrat, Land of Nod, Lowfield, Uimbartana, and Dearest with named riders. Nursery Handicap lists Scotch Note to Devon Maid among scorers, while Steeplechase includes Sandhurst, Night Lark, Nauru, Ragat Sky, and Diamond Plume. Yan Yean Stakes shows Pan oa, Byron, Charlot, Nepean, Pinnacle, Hel lenist, Opera Queen, Cosy Rug, and Per theus with respective jockeys.
Final Melbourne prepost session shows strong betting with Phar Lap at 5 to 4 and 11 Balloon at 9 to 2. Top horses include Mu Quality 200 Seargod 11500 Donald 10000 Sharow King 1200 Tregilla 8625 Balloon 7000 John Buchan 6790 Gecead Wind 6000, as stables present.
Melbourne reports the death today of Cragford a famed Metropolis winner. He fell to a severe internal illness contracted during the week. Cragford won the Trial Handicap at Caulfield the August Handicap at Flemington and the Heatherlie Handicap at Caulfield. He then claimed the Rosehill Cup before a strong Metropolitan bid. His loss strikes hard at owner J. P. Arthur and racing circles.
Operations resumed on block sixteen in Roma with 230 feet of oil mud and water produced over 48 hours and sixty gallons of crude oil recovered. Superintendent Ove Evans noted a 30 degree temperature rise suggesting oil movement and predicted the well may become payable. daily production tests may run 30 days, with further plans pending directors in Melbourne.
A trio of bold youths carried out two audacious robberies within a day in Sydney. John Fitzgerald, licensee of the Captain Cook Hotel, was knocked unconscious en route to the bank and robbed of £46. At Botany estate agent George Irwin, 54, was struck from behind but fought back, overcoming the attacker before the suspect fled. Police suspect the same gang committed both attacks. Both scenes used a powerful town car to flee.
Senor Vargas assumed the Brazilian presidency and immediately dissolved the Congress. After a strong welcome in Rio de Janeiro he set about reorganising the country and prioritizing its stern tasks.
Over one million Australians save money by making a family cough and influenza remedy. Obtain a two shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo from a chemist and add to sweetened water to create a supply equal to eight ordinary bottles of mix. Heenzo soothes sore throats eases the chest and banishes coughs colds and influenza.
A crowd in Melbourne greets the Australian cricket team aboard the Oronsay. Bradman is presented at the Tivoli Theatre after a civic reception at the Town Hall. Manager Mr Kelly praises the team while noting a desire to ease the tour schedule. Woodfull hints at retirement plans without final decision.
G H Fender reviews Australian players in The Tests of 1910. He praises Aradman for accuracy, Kijyjax as the most polished bat, Weoed full, Mansford’s learning capacity, Ritchardson as a feared batsman and an outstanding fielder, Jackson as a top stylist, McCane as a surprising contributor, Grimmett as a power in Test three, Duleepsinhji showing scoring threat, Oldfield improving, Wall likely to improve. Fender notes England had the better players, but Australia won through team work and pre arranged plans despite weather luck.
He notes E will have four formidables in the near future and argues Lyon aimed higher for the captaincy than Chapman or Wyatt had.
The Australian Eleven arrived in Adelaide to civic welcome and praise. Bradman, who came the night before, was greeted at the beat and hosted by the cricket association. A protest may reach the Board of Control over leave granted to Bradman.
Auction notice announces Trembath Pires yard sale in Gor dorsale on Saturday November 8 at 2 pm featuring draught horses and related items.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Compound Tablets as a weight gain aid. It claims fattening and health-building effects, with promise of at least five pounds in 30 days, money-back if not satisfied, and warns against imitators.
A historical item notes Box 2 established in 1914 with mentions of Joubles and Place. The Brisbane Courier styling is cited as influencing the starting price business across states.
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