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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
6
On Saturday notices issue racing weights and entries for the Glen Amber 80 handicap and related heats at Cairns. Dated Wednesday November 17, 1083, listings show officials, weighings, and bookmakers' arrangements at the Secretary's Office ahead of the meeting.
Brisbane November 16 The owner of Gold Coat, Mr C Gregory, was exonerated by the QT after an inquiry into the rumour of the horse in the Maiden Handicap at Albion Park last Saturday. Trainer W Shean and apprentice Ke were given the benefit of grave doubt.
In a weekend of cricket, Aldtaten and Norman Park conditions favored bats. Hornets scored 324, Ivanhoe 60, with Meson and Hayes lifting Ivanhoe before time. Trinitz reached 258 for five, Wanderers led Transports, and Colts awaited a final result as matches progressed.
In Babinda the bowls weekend drawn matches set. Morgan against Harpin Skel lem McKensie and Davies face Dillon Burden and Rae Sunday White versus Brown McLaughlin versus Morgan or Harpin Dillon and Locke Gibbs and Mays remain to be arranged. Players are urged to complete matches or face forfeit.
Reynolds defeats Bridie to reach the final of the club competition after a clear yet tight match. A liberal handicap is noted for A Lewis in the upcoming game. Donation proceeds from The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal are acknowledged as part of field ceremonies.
The article outlines boxing events at Bobby Crane Stadium with multiple bouts and participants named. It mentions weigh-ins, planned matches, and venue logistics, noting changes to schedules and crowd arrangements. A stray anecdote about a father and son appears amid the sports write-up.
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