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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1945
Page
2
A scrambled report describes racing events, jockey lineups, and betting at venues including Brisbane. It mentions horses, riders, and outcomes with references to Fairies, Kingergale, Lennard, and Fairy in a crowded odds and results snapshot.
A brief report notes confusion at a desert race event near Brisbane. Details are unclear due to damaged text but mention of several individuals suggests an incident affecting participants and organizers. Further verification is needed to confirm names, locations, and outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text mentions racing and a Saturday event with references to Cairns, fate, and a cemetery. Readable parts imply a local sports dash or meet result with unclear names and units. No clear dates, teams, or scores could be confirmed from the fragment.
Fragmented OCR text shows a jumbled programme with horse names and odds. It mentions several entries including Seemed Horse and Tall op ohhies with scattered figures such as 110 and 30 free, indicating a disordered listing of events and payouts from a horse racing card.
Report fragment recounts a mixed sailing and horse racing event with references to riders, venues, and times. Mentions Defait, Bay, and Ed Lewis. notes on southward sail and a 38.0 time trial plus 2 minutes 24 seconds. Sparse readable facts highlight an arena event with lengthy garbled OCR text.
A chaotic reminiscence traces Melbourne stories from Flemington gatekeepers to Burke’s banishment, a seven-mule trek via Prince’s Bridge, and Cup Day preparations. It recounts racing figures like Eddie Miller, Samuels, and Dunleary, plus prewar boxing feats, medals, and a mix of Melbourne personalities, venues, and familiar landmarks.
A late week meeting allowed former jockey Sammy Fielder to finish a unique pictorial record. During his riding years he kept a snapshot album devoted to race falls involving him and his injuries. He also received medical attention for concussions and other injuries.
A mistimed start and shifting winds marked a tense North Channel sprint as Defiant built and held a lead over Secret and Query. The trio raced past landmarks like Becket, Hull, and Wales Creek with Defiant finishing at 4.44.20, while Secret and Query close behind in a photo finish.
Last Saturday afternoon’s tourney produced a close won by W C Ralzer and Sa e with a 40 joint card after count back. J A Martie also 40, with Barnes noted as a possible contributor to the winning pair and Armstrong, Carman, and others posting notable scores amid a field showing good attendance despite showers.
Bowls for the week ending November 9 saw Edwards lead the Club Championship with a 31 to 19 win. Other results include Davies beating Gilby 31 to 15 and several players such as Hartley, Howie, Hanley, Rudkin, Evans and Burnett posting notable scores. Further B Grade matches are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday with nominations called.
The article discusses shifting from war to civilian production to minimize labor disruption. It notes many workers, from manufacturers to motor carriers, would return to civilian jobs as defense orders dwindle. It highlights the urgency of retooling Australia’s transport fleet, rubber, and repair sectors, and urges incentives to restart private motor vehicle work and country maintenance to avert shortages.
The Catrna District Cane Growers executive seeks a male clerk and notes staffing needs. The message is terse and fragmented, but indicates an employment or internal recruitment notice within the organization.
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