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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
2
A brief note outlines Saturday prospects with unclear phrasing and garbled text. The readable portion suggests anticipation of events or outcomes tied to a Saturday schedule, with named entities not clearly identifiable. Further context is needed to establish concrete details.
Racing notes cover Doomben and Melbourne Cup season with Doomben results, horses like Sovereign, Gag Gra, and Prince of Poiles, and a rundown of futures including Metropolitian Handicap and Caulfield Cup intents. References to Beaihermae and Tasmanian trainers appear alongside wind, furlong races, scratches, and field sizes.
Edmonton raced to 45 in their innings with Wesloa not out and Bowline 14 as Bowie A 14 led scoring. McWhite 3 for aed, Kibwood 2 for 6, O Grady f for BB and 5 for D Piccone 1 and 3 for 1. Xamonton's best bowlers were Wienert and Rowles, while Kiwt faced tough bowling with notable spells from HL Motiop and Allan.
Local sports page reports a drought relief effort alongside numerous cricket results. Highlights include Le Moniew's team beating Frign by 13 runs, Kamgstons players Eo Deen and MC Nunes notable, and Uniteds defeating Eurekas by 16 wickets and 10 runs. Other matches feature Alcombe vs Lamonton, Edmonton vs Taipans, and Emeralds at various venues with standout bowling by Poates, Burns, and Hickling.
A racing brief notes cider nonstarter for the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm. It lists owners and associates, mentions a predawn departure and a prep day Friday with nominations due today.
Gordonvale Nov 31 Officials opened Gordonvale Golf Club on Bun ity November 11 with a ceremony led by Mulgrave Shire Council chair W Grits. The first day drew visitors from Tanistel and Seackag oe and featured multiple events, as club patrons and Fort North Queensland Golf Amelie Mon supported the day.
A mixed relay event at Hamam AAA saw teams compete intensely as riders battled for top placements. Key athletes highlighted included a standout sprinter from Hamam and a seasoned relay captain leading the charge for his squad.
Fragmentary OCR lists several public notices including required junior typlate, irrigation and water commission needs a mechanic, a Tropical Theatre vacancy, and a country theatre posting. Also mentions air ball gathering, a church or office meeting around 8 pm, and various dates in November with unclear names and places.
The report lists event winners in a golf meet with A grade and handicap results. Names such as Johnaten Gordonvale and Johnston Gordonvale appear with scores like 16 holes and 73, along with mentions of Mrs Clarke Cairns and Dramara. The text includes references to novelty events, longest drive, and committee notes.
Fragmentary notice notes Skinner Bros related to bottles and bags on 277 Draper Street. Readable text lacks clear actions or dates but hints at a business listing or street notice. Further context from the original source is needed to confirm exact event or status.
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