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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
2
The Cairns club closes its programme with a mixed four ball bogey event at 1 pm followed by trophy presentations and a high tea at the clubhouse. Trophies are from Mrs Larsen and Miss Larsen, with a long draw list and a note to notify attendance by 1 o'clock tomorrow due to expected crowd.
Today a stroke competition will be played with a consolation trophy donated by Mrs Wiltshire. The draw lists matchups across two tees, with players paired in sequence and cars leaving at 1 pm. The ladder competition trophy, donated by Mrs NH L Harris, was won by Mrs W Balser.
At Atherton, George Bullone seized the week’s golf highlight with a decisive stroke-event victory on Saturday, carding 43 42 85 with 23 handicap. Numerous players posted strong scores in hot conditions, while Sunday’s cooler weather yielded notable showings from Montgomery and others as the club announced knockout first-round matchups for November 23.
In Atherton on November 21 a stapleford competition ended in a tie between Mrs Zillman and Mire McAniffe with 32 points each. Mrs Knight scored 32, others include Mrs Garge 23, Miss Nasser 17, Mrs Wadley 16, and Miss Leinster won the Saturday stroke with 4 net lowering her handicap to 2½. Sunday featured Mrs Edmonds taking the stapleford with 41 points, narrowly ahead of Mrs McAuliffe with 40. McAuliffe later signed the Day Book before a 12 6 with handicap down to 1. Other scores listed for division.
The Centreboard notes the final race of a three heat series for the Australon Hotel trophies to be sailed at Caiina inlet on Sunday next. Mavora leads the season with strong form, followed by Heathermae and Sally with J.G.M. and Vinona close in aggregate points. Trainee fleet results and aggregate standings for the 1950 51 season are also reported, including Caroleen II and Reg Holtz trophies.
At Atherton on November 11 the pairs final saw Cowies and Peters defeat Arnott and Leinster 27 to 17 after a fast start. Atherton Club dominated the reland zone, winning the Seymour Howe Cup regional final and advancing to the coastal zone finals alongside social games and partner match results.
Atherton led by Norm Fitchett won the Seymour Howe Cup runner up five games to the ultimate winner while several pairs and consistency events were set for next weekend. A Cairns club match at Edmonton is planned Sunday with a long list of players named and a notice to players to notify selectors if unavailable.
Malanda November 21 reports petition matches on Saturday for singles with Bailey versus Riding 31 8 Stevens versus F Hollingsworth 3 17 and others. Couples and associates saw stops by rain with several matches postponed to next Saturday including West Atkinson Hollingsworth McKell Davis.
The minor premiership hinges on a five point win for Norths or Brothers in the Saturday finals with Norths vs Colts and Rovers vs Brothers on No 1 and 2 wickets respectively. Sunday reserve games feature Watersiders already unbeatable for the minor title.
Greyhound racing at Parramatta Park features six races with first post at 7 30 pm. Notable handicaps include Dart Berienaser Queen Altair Cubby's Alice Dopey Bill Mag's Las Tara Son in First Course and Game Bender Petaire Dusty Ray Speedy Cloud Tara Chief in Second Course with top stake Benaden Lad Paragon Lad Tiny Lad listed among the entries.
In Mossman on Thursday only one match finished the B grade singles. Mrs. Lavender defeated Mrs. Lunn 21 to 17. In the men s cup interclub pairs Andreassen and Thompson edged Poletti and Lunn 21 to 20. Social games followed 21-20 and 25-18. Heavy rains halted play on Sunday.
Doomben racing prospects center on the Flying Handicap over five and a half furlongs with Coniston and Glen Armour favored. Coniston, having recent wins and Derby distance attempts, faces fresh rivals including Red Light and Civic Star while Glen Armour positions as a stout challenger with prior Doomben success.
Mareebez Hack Club adds weights for upcoming race meet with Mascot at 4.7 in the Eighth Division and Autograph at 9.9 in the Ninth Division. The event is scheduled for Saturday and will determine division outcomes.
The notice lists January racing events across Cairns including Cairns 181 January 1 Marecis, Gordonvale Athar January 13, Cairna January 30, Innisfeil January FT, Cairns January 74 and Cairne, indicating a regional schedule for racing events under N D R A guidelines.
At Ravenshoe Memorial Club on Thursday the president's trophy match ended 22 13 with Miss J Cockram Mrs Dixon and Mrs Bartlett defeating Mrs Goodhew Mrs Duller and Mims N Cockram. Week end and Sunday play featured social games and pairs events, with Cock of the walk claimed by Duller and T Kelly and open championship match Williams versus Condon listed for future play.
Sunday November 19 results show Ryan defeating Ryan 31 to 33 and Spink edging H. Sankey 36 to unknown. Forfeit by Harrington’s team and other matches listed with incomplete player names and forfeit conditions. competition schedule notes matches Sunday afternoon between Dr Ryans team and Fieg-Jars team and Best’s team versus E. Foe with unclear opponents.
The ancient Eastonian city of Tartu founded in 030 hosts a university praised for top training in agriculture and veterinary surgery.
A brief tally shows Mins D. Nasser with 2 percent and Mre Miller leading with 77 percent. Other listed candidates Mre Hosier Mra Moses 3 percent and Miss Gourley 7 percent, with a sixth number to be secured during the afternoon.
Moscow reports many Rus e vacationists travel by car to health resorts at Sochi on the Black Sea. A large number arrived in their own autos this year, with good roads from Moscow to northern and southern resorts and spa towns. A Moskvich or Pobeda car can be bought promptly at the Moscow Auto Store.
Bookmakers' draw for stands at the Maresba meeting was announced with a 4 pm Friday deadline. The event schedules on Saturday feature betting positions and preparations are underway.
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