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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 04, 1942

Page

6

Melbourne Cup season notes and Trentham race results

The report surveys Melbourne Cup traditions amid national interest in horse racing and gatherings in early November. It highlights Kindergarten winning the Harcourt Stakes at Trentham by three lengths from Rahanul, with Gigdyney and Cautheld Cup inner SB close behind, plus notes on breeding and stud plans for Dukes and other horses.

Melbourne Lille Kandergarten Trentham Bir Rahanul Gigdyney Jean Tom Heung BUF

The Town’s Lost £20,000 Investment Mystery

An old tale describes a citizen leaving £20,000 to his town to be invested for 100 years at 3 percent. Instead of £384,000 growth, the town reportedly ended with about £500 after 11 years, amid alleged mismanagement and claimed misinvestments that halted the fund’s growth.

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Price ranks as richest walk over in American Fae history

Australis prize set and awarded at 50 cent for four walkover. Controversy over whether Roger Gordon Richards will beat Archer's predicted score as Daily Mail reports Archer's rising total to 2739 with bets involving 1000 in a disputed field.

Price Australis Gordon Richardy Seston Archer Daily Mall

Badger Appeals Suspension in Melbourne Racing News

Melbourne November 8 report notes Badger plans to withdraw his appeal against a month suspension after Moonee Valley action. No British riders lined up for the Victorian Derby or Melbourne Cup yet. Probable Derby rides include Creighton Grain Trader Wo Box Regier Morris Pickway Porter Home James Preston Sea bern Olsen Philander with Creighton the previous Derby winner on Skipton.

Melbourne VRC Badger Moonee Valley Great Britain Mer Foeran Gay Gown

Melbourne Cup contenders eye favorites in early betting

Melbourne betting opens with Gutmer Dat Pelt and Gusher among the favorites for the Melbourne Cup. Grain Trader shows strong support for 15000 while Dark Pelt and Sharingova Tranquil Star attract attention.

Melbourne Gusher Gutmer Dark Pelt Tova Mir Trangudl Star

Twinsear Gamers Emosfam Shooters on Saturday event

Reported at a village bowling meet a Saturday event with players Sheehan Maver Puncture On Saturiay Doober M the president Roberta preached live trophies won by several clubs including Lente Bowling Chum Mia A wade Bugler Championship and Mrs Anderson trophy.

Emosfam Demon Full Garce The Reals Tacwells Sheehan Mawel Puncher McDonwid Backer Martinsza Roperton Sacie Anderton Moe Gioshars Stewun Wolk Lutin Martina Sadiew Campbell Sanday Maren J' As Vorables Sheehan Maver

MCC and Colts Shine in Weekend Cricket Clash

In a packed weekend series, MCC and Colts produced standout batting and bowling displays. J Horwood and A James forged a crucial 97 partnership for MCC to revive hopes, while Schneider and Dunbar led a decisive late burst for the rivals as the innings collapsed. Olson dominated with 7 wickets across both innings, and Stone anchored Colts with a fine 100 plus support from ONeill, lifting Colts to a strong position before follow-ons.

MCC Wren Ohcc Feeneysie J. Horwood A. James Horwood James WCC Jb Service Stone Prosser Carr Colle Stonie Gibbs Colts Fain Balling Gance O'Neill Stone Tor Weaver Harvison Nelding Witt Bryant Leseberg Jand Zawarde Olson Olsen Horsfield Ivanhoe Hormeld Davos Harwood Prinp Carr. Lovell Worguald Remilton Sticka

Mee Tadd tere Be rail motor Wo da Stared ete

A garbled fragment mentions a rail motor and related terms with unclear names and actions. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge to anchor a factual summary.

Swimming Carnival Teems At Mareeba Pool Meet

The Mareeba swimming carnival on November 1 featured about 2000 spectators and six teams. Australian and American Army squads competed in events including 50 yards free, 80 yards breast, and a 100 yards relay, with Australia and the United States sharing wins in various races. The meeting highlighted strong rivalry, enthusiastic participation, and a notable bathing beauty contest won by Eva Kelly with prizes and comic stunts by Maisie Smith.

Mareebs Ate USA Fou Australia Pepper Champers Robe Joson Miller Tusa Doueles Yaruy Tompkins Australis Whiaan Gagne Evim Miller DSA Paris Im Aurtralian Ant Ameficat Eva Kelly Lace Newell Miss Hiercett Actos Maisie Fis Apie Wilson

Edmonton Notes on November Meeting Minutes and Club Affairs

A fragmented Edmonton article records the November meeting of the Edmonton tamblday group with references to the Mulerawe Hice Gouent, chairmen, and attendees including Grace, Brock, Campbell, and McEr. Minutes from prior meetings are read, reports from executive committees noted, donations discussed, and a forthcoming fundraiser event planned. The piece also mentions the Edmonton Serviceman Club monthly gathering, notices about a dance, and a Regent performance at the theatre with plans for a notice board and community events.

Edmonton Iisteet Ettinene Cammomas Counellion Grace Brock Padre Campbell TG Acc Wis Page Ie Tse Alan Melamed Coinnel Frock Hope Mthiel Uirtone Aening Mae Mrr Weston CWA Edmonton Ranch Beseart Lime Mount Omar Ae Busey Festernaun Mhaneung Edmonton Servicen Club Etre Club Ragmeom Sondey Boose ME Serna Tchelaraan Meares Suyien Conerton Boerenin Mime Besant D Byers Stessis G Page

Atherton Commerce Meeting Notes on Tobacco Shortage and Prices

October meeting of Atherton Chamber of Commerce attended by Berra Garner and colleagues discusses tobacco shortages in the North, price disparities between retail tobacco and imports, and possible actions. The board considers approaching the Railway Department and the Minister of Agriculture, with debate on silver or monetary adjustments and a potential stean grain initiative. several members advocate continuing correspondence and formal requests.

Atherton Atmerton ‘Chamber of Commerce Berra Garner Cloutier Carmetang Bene Davie Ham Sue North Trude Sind Cumoms Uhiy Atess Tobweso Pais Mrize Board Brett Maize Paul Madipam del San M.r Weaver Chile Ritan Madusr Eaton Thawee Epedit Talanen Amd Econ Iecea

Innisfail Hearing on Alien Offence and Custody

A Cairns to Innistall case unfolds in which a woman faces alien related charges. The Sub-Inspector and Mr Bovett present, with the court noting a guilty plea after review. Sentencing follows with fines and implications for home tenure and future conduct.

Calfea Abe Pettary NeLead Ateret Celene Imine Erie Stenmhorpe Tenstill Ingres Jehnke Erin Innistall J He Guyett Mr Bovett

Answers To What Do You Think 1 Actepnas Ward Crime

A city crime note mentions Actepnas Ward with references to a case or incident. The fragmentary text provides sparse context and names an area and topic but lacks clear facts or outcomes. Further details are not available in readable form.

Local News Roundup From Mackay District

A busy bulletin recounts recent arrivals and visits in Mackay and surrounding towns. Notable names include Mr R James representing Mr Seatley, Mr Sack and Mr Taylor Tramper of Bines, plus Mr McLaughlin and Mr Ancken, Railner Engineer. The fortnightly Palriatie Society meeting discussed funds and war savings certificates. Grace Forrest and the Dyson family are noted for travels and arrivals from Cairns.

Mullicam Eftarncon Camumindon R Jemes WECG Seatley Sack Comciulorer Taylor Trapedor Bines McLaughlin Gugerin Calm Anckacn Cairni Aksrooy Cairne Tran Grace Forres Sareehs RK Tlempern Alames Cairnt Giadatine Joca

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