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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
2
The notice states acceptance by the board to notify the secretary, with owners to respond. National Bank signals support as discussions set for the afternoon. They will lend 40 tun their horns as ballots close for the third division weight changes and omitted hockwan from weights.
In Albion Saturday the main draw is the Roosevelt Handicap over a mile and 57 yards with favorites Diagram and Sam Sey among contenders. Air Commodore, Beau King, and Three Imps figure in the long field as units race for purse prizes and potential advancement to higher classes.
The Melbourne Cup winner details a heavy betting scene with Rainbird in focus and backers from Warramboal. Gage Moule and Paley backed the decisive combo as bookmakers offered £1000 to 1 earlier. St. Fairyaut and Rainbird listed controversial odds as the race drew closer.
The Saturday programme includes First and Second Division races with an eight-race card. Handicaps list Beltana Belle Miss Geeandee and other dogs for Special Course and Medica’s Best, plus multiple heats featuring Mischief Lase Smiling Nell Babinda’s Sone and Ingoldsby Pride among others.
Fragmented notes describe fishing activities and gear checks. Mentions Captain, rail, members, and the boat. Encourages keeping tackle in order as big catches are anticipated.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Sheldon's Kidney Pills for kidney related backache and rheumatic troubles. It claims the pills target kidneys to remove acids and ease pains, presenting a health cure tone typical of historical patent medicine notices.
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