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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
9
A fragmented racing digest describes scene by scene action from a long day at the course. It lists horses, handlers, and outcomes with sparse details, naming riders, owners, and race terms as it sketches a busy program and notable performances.
Local reports describe a day of heavy rain at Flewhoutun affecting fields and causing erratic performances in horse races including the Claky Tay event. Results feature several named horses and jockeys, with notable placements across multiple heats and forthcoming trials announced for Brisbane and nearby venues.
An unfocused note mentions cycling and railway band sports at Sinn Svoventans, with references to a meeting and a list of participants. The text is garbled but indicates a gathering or competition related to cycling and band activities at Nunwan Park.
Fragmentary report shows cricket events cancelled for Saturday. Mentions Catens Cricket Association and upcoming match Gordonvale versus Bpariane next Sunday at Aloooiba with local venues and participants unclear due to garbled text.
Public notices announce tenders for road works and a gravel carting job on Mange Road. Household furniture and various items will be sold by auction at My [BTnip] Aplin Street and Federal Hall. Auctioneers Gordonville and Sheppard lead sales on multiple dates including Friday and Monday with furniture, wines, and haddock listed among items.
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