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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1939
Page
10
The Melbourne VRC spring meeting continued in fine weather with a large crowd. Results include Cherry Jack winning the November Hurdles, and a slate of stakes races such as Bryon Moore Stakes, Linlithgow Stakes, Oaks Stakes, and Ottawa Stakes with notable entrants like Manrico, High Caste, Aranui, and Zonda among others.
A dense OCR fragment lists multiple horses, riders, and courses such as Longfest 3 Usele Toby 4 Mr G 4.4 and many others across tenth and eleventh course headings with names like Miss African ser Speedy Jess Velocity Doomben Lad Harmer's Pride and racing notes including hurdles and nominations.
A list of Flemington entrants for tomorrow’s programs includes the Flemington Stakes over 5 furlongs with names such as Clarify and Nas of Halifax as well as the Fisher Plate and V R C Handicap. Notable runners include Zalman, Inter national, and Gold Salute among others in the assorted races.
Review of form for Melbourne races with contenders in the Fisher Plate and VRC events. Halibut Halifax, Maikai, Mosaic, High Caste and Ortello's Star among noted entrants, with Dreamsome in Batman Stakes and final selections listed for several races.
Weekend fixtures list matches at North Cairns and Gordonvale with teams Trinities Australes Railways Ivanhoes and Waratahs plus Kangaroos bye. Captains urged to close gates, players assembled at Graine's corner 2 pm, results to M. O'Neill at Norman Park by 6 pm Saturday.
Tonight at City Baths the Cairns Club conducts its fifth swim of the first series marking its end. Handicaps listed for Seniors, Speed Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Sub Junior Boys, and Mercantile relay heats follow, with nominations and close of bath nominations at 8 p.m. sharp.
The Babinda Club reports the third Shoot for the J A Martin trophy held Sunday November 5 at the 300 and 600 yard ranges. No shoot next Sunday due to the celebration.
In a local cricket match Fishery Falls were bowled out after an innings defeat by Rovers who posted 271. Key scores included Berns 71 Horwood 77 Smythe 39 Kennedy 30 with Binstead taking 26 in the follow on and Harwood three for 31. France and Cunningham featured with notable figures for the visitors in a dominant display.
Rovers hold top ground for the round as they face Colts in a crucial contest. McKillop and others miss the opener, while Ivanhes and MCC carry momentum after recent performances. Skipper H Smallwood inspires Rovers amid hopes of repeating past success against a determined opposition. High School meets Railways and CMS teams clash in the finals phase of the first round, with four rounds to go in the minor premiership.
The side to face Gordonvale at Gordonvale on Sunday is chosen with many candidates disappointed. Key players like J Campbell captain and keeper has batted once for 58, while others such as T Carr and A Horwood posted strong averages. Knowles was unavailable and it remains uncertain if B grade fixtures will run this weekend.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Mr HE Rowe and peers with unclear case context and names. The readable portion provides no definite events, dates, or actions to summarize reliably.
Donvale ale reports electors hope to allow to complete the final of the Gilby Cup rink competition on Sunday between Reed's and Rogers' teams. SeonaPada teams are very even. Last Bootleg the final for the FDL cup was played at Gordonvale with a hard fought match ending level at 25 ends when Gordonvale won by a missed shot.
The report highlights Edward defeating Davies in a close test match. Final scores show Edward edging Davies 31-28 after a five-set rally. Multiple championship games noted with scores such as 31-6 31-13 and 31-24.
A very successful meeting is anticipated and a reunion dimmer will be held at the Club Houses following the conclusion of play.
The handicaps for Sundays race include entries such as Merl over Orion IL and Mise Dignity with 1 and 2 weights, Whtewings Roth 5, Secret 10, and other listings. The day’s pacing and pacing names, including Wiwers, Pace, and Reds carbon 52 furore, appear in the readable fragments.
auctions announced for Mrs A J Draperine furniture at Kerami Abbott street on Nov 16 and painting sale by A J Drone Pty Cairns. Lang terms indicate tender bids and a sale at the Court House on Dec 1 at 11 am under a warrant.
A note from Mistral indicates weather test races must join the NQYA. Townsville officials sent a confirming letter yesterday requesting formal affiliation.
Enthusiastic supporters attend the two day sailing event as the First Heat Club Championship tests its best vessels. The Sunday finish will include handicap adjustments to determine overall standings.
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