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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
4
A late 19th century racing page details multiple events at various venues. Key races include the Time and Tide stakes style events with winners such as Lady and other mares, plus positions for Master Walker and Symypeem. Notable placings and times appear for Sydney meetings and Rosehill handicaps amid a crowded program of sprint and distance hurdles.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Melbourne New Zealand Rockies race results and weather references. Several named locations and names appear loosely, including Melbourne and Modesto, with phrases about a meeting and a list of horse or street names. Overall content is incoherent due to damage.
Race card fragments outline multiple events with horses such as Peak 7.7 Altayoung Verdun Demonte La Grance Solar Rays Bon Vue Stratus Ml Betting and The Fortune Hunter. Placings cited include a close finish with Victory by a neck in one race and a margin of a length in another. Additional races mention Victoria Steeplechase and Tena Handicap with listed runners and jockeys.
Canterbury Jockey Club met a metropolitan handicap winner Johnny Walker by two lengths in 2 3 2. At Auckland Saw won the Great Northern Guineas by nine starters and Pinebirt Rathi placed? Shuang Light won the Welcome Stakes by two lengths. Townsville meeting noted small fields and mixed results with Eve’s proven winner in a canter.
At Worre last Saturday the Cairns Jockey Club hosted a fine weather meeting to aid the Cairns Ambulance. Proceeds fund a motor car transport to speed first aid, while locals enjoyed a successful programme and praised the volunteers who worked for free. The racing featured the November Handicap and several handcaps with Gartness and Brisdayboy among the winners.
Melbourne November report on See Town re handicaps for the Williamstown Cup, race results at W.R.C. meeting, principal winners including Wallace Isinglass and Westcourt, and notes on records and withdrawals. Also mentions Flemington times, riders, and upcoming return of horses to Sydney with prize money and notable owners.
Melbourne list shows Now ou Kunegetis doubtful with a slight strain while a large field of probable riders lines up for the Williamstown Cup tomorrow. Names include Cagan, Wallace Tsin es, Cetigne, Misties, Lavender Harrison, Rael Loci, Chrome, De Gama, Rosanna, Semi Hine, Ranger, Star Comedian, and Lee Hardolph.
Melbourne reports J R W Brennan rider of Mistico alleging foul riding by G Wallace on Perform. Stewards hear evidence and find interference accidental. no further action taken.
At Mount Morgan a meeting of the committee discussed racing date allocations for Central Queensland. Letters and telegrams involving J Stop ford and General Irving were read. Irving initially barred then allowed a meeting. The club, started as a patriotic charity group, has donated £143 since February and is praised for supporting local charities.
Brisbane reports Bob Grahar defeats Harry Lake in the 1st round after a tense start. Sydney notes Fred Kay stops Jack Mill Ed in the 6th round with the referee declaring the bout complete.
The Palace showcases a two part drama Whosa Findeth a Wife and the 12th episode of the serial Liberty at the Austral. Ernest Lauri returns with songs and a vaudeville act while Enid Bennett stars in The Girl Glory. Seats from 1/9 to 6d.
A fragment listing members of the Brisbanne and Sydney Tattersall Clubs and the Victoria Club Melbourne. Mentions Brisbane Handicap on November 10 and Queensland event on November 17. References to official newspapers Courier Ashensland Sydney Morning Herald and Argus with note wires must be reply paid.
A lively supporting programme offers strong entertainment and is expected to draw a large audience for its second screening tonight.
A health note urges moderation in eating to protect digestion rheumatism and kidney health. It recommends Berlain's Tablets to alleviate indigestion and restore balance, stating the product is sold everywhere.
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