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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 05, 1928

Page

9

Thoroughbred Turf Report From Doncaster Race Day

Gilt Edge and Highland won their races with strong form and Strephon looks a top Cup contender after Derby glory. Epilogue and Statesman also show solid form as Melbourne Stakes notes lift Statesman as favourite for the big two mile Cup with Strephon near the front.

Doncaster Jocke Parkwood Gilt Edge Highland Eeton Strephon Wily Quister Ere Og Highride Statesman Carving Queen

Townsville Races November Meeting Report At Cluden Park

Townsville Turf Club's November meeting at Cluden Park drew fair attendance. Results list multiple races with winners including Deer Glade, Wrigley, Starblink, and Kitty Paddington. details cover times, betting, and dividends across seven plus events and numerous contenders.

Cluden Park Townsville, Turf Club

Q T C Cup Meeting Brisbane Handicap Details

Q T C Cup meeting opened at Eaglers in warm weather with large crowd. Races listed include Kings Rock winning in 8 12, Belle Phast 80, Pollywitch 7 10, with multiple other runners such as Gondar Strathallen and Tee West. Dividends and betting details noted with gaps in OCR text.

Eaglers King's Rock Gibbons Belle Phast Hill Pollywitch Brown Gondar Allombe Farvistan Strathallen Tee West Mala Sir Tage Lenni Wee ‘Allen Bachelor Bill

Thoroughbred Race Finish Described With Key Placings

The report tracks a six furlong race where King Ceric led early as Huntsman advanced. At halfway Bach and King Daric led a group including Lilyland, Huntsman, Cheveley, and Volubius Lad, while Coin Nut moved up to set the final run. Lilybind won by a neck over Alison K with Maroun Gun in third, followed by In Potto and Polybiva Lad. later were Lady Abtorta, Huntman, King Qaric, Dalcyse, then Kenwick, Mare, and Review.

Bunnie Shepherd Coin Nut Flint Rock Kenswick Ceric Huntsman Bach King Daric Lilyland Cheveley Volubius Lad Dalcyse Sapidy Lady Abtorta First Rock Kenwick Lilybind King Osric Polytius Lad Huentaman Alison K Maroun Gun In Potto Polybiva Lad Huntman King Qaric Mare Review

Puddi Eve Wins Queensland Derby in Surprise Manner

Brisbane reports a shock Derby victory by Puddi Eve who, after a modest prep, defied odds to win the Queensland Derby on Saturday. Trainer J. Ryan also entered In Petto in the Cup, with both horses viewed as top contenders as Wednesday racing could adjust futures.

Brisbane Puddi Eve Hoe Albion Park Satrap Paddi Eve J. Ryan Petto Aii

Cairns Rifle Club opens trophy shoot series

The Cairns Rifle Club begins a trophy shoot series hosted by Mrs Harris of the National Hotel. Distances of 200, 600 yards tested shooters with A Robertson leading scores at 200 and 600 yards. Cassels Farr and Dillon starred, while others posted strong scores in a brisk morning of rifle practice.

National Hotel Mra. Harris A. Robertson Cassels Beak Carrie YL. OH GWU A. Roberton N. Cassels H. Farr W. Dillon Ae G. Farr A. Bangle F. Currie O. A. Robertson N. Cassell W. Dillon WWF G, Farr H. Stock

Kingfishers Win In Catholic Girls Basketball Fixture

A hard fought match at Convent School growada saw the Emeralds Kingfishers, pupils of St Monica's, defeat the Emeralds to claim the shield for the Catholic Young Ladies Basketball Association fixtures. Mins Smythe refereed, listing stars Celia Chatman captain and teammates Stuela Major Lilian Donovan Kathleen Grogan Vera Clarke Stata Power Thelma Breen Irene

Emeralds Kingfishers Growada Catholic Young Ladies’ Basketball Association Kingfishers St Monica's School Mins Smythe Ened Kingfahers Celia Chatman

Red in Cairne Box Established 1914 Doubles

An early 20th century note mentions a trunk line and service setup in 1914 with reference to the Courier publication and regulatory context for states. The fragment references a business or notice involving phones and town infrastructure, with a focus on doubles and straight out operations.

Bricbane “Courier

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