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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1939
Page
9
A unclear OCR fragment references Nevers, Belgium and a painting project, mentioning delays and a car-related context. Readable details are limited. item appears promotional or bureaucratic with uncertain dates and actors.
Fragmented text references racing events at Exlestons and Irhain with prices, times, and draws. Mentions Melee Sat, Lut, and hookmisters draw at noon. Mentions Solar inn leasing and leaving Jomisial, unclear places and dates.
In the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket altered by war conditions Dyebel won the two year old race beating the favourite Tadt Mieux with Godiva third. Twenty runners contested the prize valued at CH000 as racing schedules shifted to avoid conflict and other Derby prospects were adjusted.
Final workouts at Ascot feature One Star Spearace Superspear and Pontius in preparation for the Queensland Cup trials. Horses covered a mile and seven furlongs on turf and sand, with times noted for each run. Whiffler’s tips listed for Saturday include Trial Right Time or Spear Meas and McDougall Stakes choices.
An advertisement page showcases a House of Quality baby furniture and prams with features like hooded strollers and demonstrated fabrics. Listings mention prices and models, including a 33/6 hooded stroller and other camo striped canvas options. The text mixes product names with contact details, stock notes, and promotional language.
Doomben and Ascot races mingle as Queensland Cup favorites Spear Measure and Spearvale seek strong finishes. Contenders include Lord Sinazard, Selpha Mae, and Lionhearted with bets shifting after recent Brisbane trials and a backed favorite faltering in prior races.
Canterbury Handicap winner Kurrawid leads Moorefield field after a strong finish last week. Miss Linbut Breeze and Gilphous feature, while Glorious expected to win First division of Flying Handicap. Ai Bel Oiseau and Dark Elegance stand out in Juvenile and Flying Welter events.
Tennis results show Somme Handicap decisive 11 9 4 6 6 4 12 14 while Carlton Handicap notes 1 mile 2 50. Rex, Haun, Liddle praised for skill. Domestic match recaps include Bromwichs win and other women results amid rain delays. Moorefield and Flying Welter Handicap details list acceptances and divisions with multiple horses and weights.
Field notes from Sydney dated November 4 list Moorefield acceptances for Saturday. Names or related details follow in the readable portion of the notice.
Unclear text lists horses and race names including Juvenile Stakes and Handicaps at a Mareeba hack club meeting. Mentions Belmont and multiple horse names such as Dark Elegance and Gold Earth. Details are fragmented with uncertain entrants and results.
Arthur Liddle extends a legal or political action toward a stated aim within the state, details unclear in the fragment. The text suggests consultation or movement involving a filing or voting context, but specifics are unreadable.
Acceptances for OTC races list The Kaiser as a top prospect in the first division of the Three Year Handicap. Other notable runners include Contortiqn Overdrett, Mackthorn Sylpha, Absconder, Mindoon, and Vraneyaat. Best prospects highlight The Kaiser and Kurrawid.
Probable riders announced for the Queensland Cup in Brisbane include Spearace Brisnei Brinkburn Spencer Lord Buerard Harris Deer an Fordyce Spear Vale Beresford Moreton Martell Superspear Stowe or McGrawiie Panius Morgan Truett Lady Buzzard and related contenders. The list features numerous horse names and potential starters across multiple stables.
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