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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented race report describes multiple horses and riders, including Burnley, The Toll, Churae, and Prince, competing in a turf event. It notes leaders at various points, with Burnley taking early lead before The Toll and others contended, and references to sea and ridge routes, with partial place names and race terms scattered throughout.
Fragmented text reports various race results and times from a meet. Mentions Second Division Handicap results and several competitors such as Taranto, Neil Koval, Daris Fagen, and others. Includes references to Welter Handicap and female sprinters with partial times and placements.
SYDNFY reports from Nov 4 meeting at Lorcerbury Park racecourse with weather, attendance and results. Winners include a two length victory in a trial handicap and notes on Melbourne event entries and possible future races.
Heavy rain disrupts the Christmas meeting schedule at Taverns Cad. Plans for December 26 and subsequent Saturday remain unsettled as sea ferries and barges face delays. Committees push for decisions amid uncertain wagers and public notices.
Melbourne racing crowds witnessed fast track action as biplanes and horses clashed. Foulshan rode Cellane in a notable display, Deeley led Biplane and De Gams to victory at Flemington, with New Zealand backers prominent. The Derby, Great Northern Derby, and Melbourne Cup talk dominated, alongside Maiden Plate and Hotham Handicap results, with locals and backers eager for strong performances and record attempts.
Melbourne race summary lists cap prices around 162 Lanias with varied terms for upcoming events. The November nursery sweetness and stakes names appear, along with references to Traumatic Star and Cig Stakes. Details are fragmented but indicate betting odds and race lineup for early November.
In Melbourne in November the sales of SP Mi se blood stock at Newmarket formed a main event. Prices reached 575 guineas for the brood mare Victoria but the bid failed to meet the reserve. A bid of 1400 guineas for MiseAdam also did not reach the reserve.
fragmentary OCR text mentions Castell, Teemund Prana, Devt ae tiai, Sraieae Ow, Sothern Events, CPhore, MURPHY, Cairns DON MEIRNESS, Townsrite.
Price Mick Firy Paving accepts Shell Price's challenge in a hometown bout sure to draw boxing fans. Both fighters are local and have competed in regional tourneys. The matchup promises a high profile pool effort and a potential drag record, with Fitzgerald-Duirk not to be missed by fans.
In Melbourne, the welterweight bout ended with Wee Bod Pighes defeating A1 on points after 11.8 rounds, as reported in local boxing coverage. The match highlighted tactical exchanges and a clear victory for Pighes in the ring.
Melbourne reports show large contributors to the Liberty Loan treasury drive. Mr Collings lists several donors with totals around £50 000 and £48 000, plus multiple other sums, as the campaign nears completion and final results are promised by Monday afternoon.
Melbourne report notes coal miners seek rate changes amid ongoing labor activity. A terse dispatch mentions pay scales and work conditions as tensions rise among unions and management. No specific dates or names are provided in the legible text.
Entertainment brief notes a programme at Aime Palace with delay in schedule and mixed plans. The item mentions veterans and audience expectations, with unclear spelling but references to screenings and possible performances.
A lively column previews a new comedy titled The Mayseeds at the theatre. It notes the show’s bold theme and fresh treatment of a widely discussed topic, urging readers to attend for a glimpse of a modern, provocative stage experience.
Barrington and Danaher, members of Brisbane and Sydney SaMerSai clubs with Victoria class Kelbourse, appear in fixtures including IPSOM Handicapp and Metropolitan Handicap. Caulfield Cup references 14 mile run and No Limit No Reply, with charts and price lists requested from General Newspapers-Courier.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and acid in the stomach. It urges revising diet, eating in moderation, and taking a few doses to feel better, claiming the product is sold everywhere.
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