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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1928
Page
11
Fragmented notes describe a Calroe meet and a Canterbury event with several named participants and races. Reports mention a death of a trainer named Ravade, a crowd reaction, and various entries such as Spence and Conrads.
Fragmented OCR text lists divisions and horse names with multiple garbled terms. Names like Aiwos Kol Clair Golden Questor Crownlec Gloomy Seated Ken and others appear, but event structure and outcomes are unreadable.
Cairns Jockey Club prepares for tomorrow’s meeting at Woree with inspections completed. Divisions include Fifth, Second, and Fourth with acceptances for Randwick and listed races, owners notified of race summaries and start times forthcoming.
VATC and METI acceptors released for Saturday meetings in Melbourne. The card features a variety of horses including Jumping prospects for the Tasmanian and Victorian events with entries such as Armadale Handicap, Rosstown Plate, and the Prince Tara Steeplechase. Names include Rex d’Or, Tita in Armadale, and Abbots Lad among others.
Local cricket scene focuses on a Sunday contest featuring Tahoe team against Celalees. Reports indicate senior players Cad McCoombe and Cowan lead efforts at Norman Park, with preparations noted at Xporta Depot and Shishte street. Public interest centers on tomorrow’s clash and potential standings impact.
Ral reported interference as matches were played. GBH Aan Cais beat Herbert Bitar 4. Wilwe Jays beat Vrinities 14 to MW. Herberton jeyaiye lost 1 to Jaye. Next day play was abandoned but will resume with buyers and Maines Yeantyie at 2.30 and Wareiors at 4. Stated delays and rescheduled times follow the late afternoon program.
The aquatics executive met to discuss scheduling and rules for upcoming races. Delegates were named to attend ambulance appeals and a Queensland association official noted travel plans to Brisbane Perth Fremantle Sydney and Melbourne with races and trophies to be decided.
Brown defeated Corry 0 4, Derholm beat S, Borie beat Quart 3 2, Cart defeated another player, Dachotm beat Care. Brown also beat Porter in the final, which will be held tomorrow. final score 36.
Smoland beats Wales in an international rugby league game played to day at Erulee. The match features Cardi as a standout for Smoland while Wales struggles to respond, with moments of strong defense and attacking pressure throughout the contest.
In Caen, 17 Merit and Co plan works today to erect a new dwelling for workers at Rablod Mourn. Sheridan and Cade, ages t, will be present with Luke fret Saturday for the ceremony and property details.
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