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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1926
Page
9
A public notice warns horse owners and trainers about irregularities in the Woree race meeting program. It details a six division event with 54 3 and 440 furlong races and £10 purse, notes concerns over jockey colours saddle cloths and rider visibility, and threatens penalties for breaches.
Herbertown Jockey Club holds New Year’s Day meeting with eight races and a prize of £100. Meeting to be run by secretary weight staff, with Mr. S. Borne invited to assist, and committee to operate as working members. Sunday setup at 9 am with large local attendance anticipated.
In a tight race at the Futons meeting, Jally Handsome secures a threequarters length victory over Mulsin with Edd close behind. Other notable runners include Painter's Lad and Land Reiltern, while Karl Wuiour and Sir Chart trail in the minor placings.
Newcastle reports Gleam Boy wins the Northern Stakes with Leonard named favorite for the Ghent Nor therm Cup. Solomon placed second as Winfern and Satitwrade faded. Jockey Woign fell from Sali tarada and was hospitalized with concussion.
At Canterbury Park a notable incident occurred in the Canterbury Handicap when Hinchinbrook led early and briefly checked her rivals before finishing behind. An inquiry found no improper riding by rider N Edeon but recommended withdrawal of his riding permit. Eleven starters competed with Dartmoor beating My Seno and Alineline Brook in the Canterbury Welter.
Melbourne racing reports a Sandown Park victory by Llanthomny in the Sancowir Park Hawlicap. King led early with Lithe Millie and Llanthomny closing to win by three lengths after a strong run down the stretch. Chelidon briefly led the straight but Llanthomny held on closely to claim the win. Quintus, noted for a tired finish, matched the race record time alongside a close finish by Fury.
Taylor leads after a strong showing with a win a second and two thirds totaling 144 points in the Waterloo Cup event judged by best form. The feature notes C Taylor's improvements, plus regional pro reports from South Coast banners and Cairns on the map while open champions from Queensland and New South Wales loom ahead.
In Cairne a motor cycle group discusses adopting a new speedway at the Worse Race Course. The plan aims to unite motor cyclists and traders under a charter while forming a national motor cycle body. A meeting at Ayd in the Golden Vale is called to formalize the arrangements and promote local sport prosperity.
A conference between Brisbane Rugby League officials and Toowoomba figures discussed a skeleton constitution for forming a new sub league amid a split in rugby league. Meibusch said the plan aims to reorganize under a broader Brisbane area framework with Toowoomba ties.
Boxing report from Brisbane states A. Pethy won over Fernand Blampain by points after a tentative start. Pethy dominated as Blampain showed crude technique and struggled to land meaningful blows while the French fighter endured a challenging scrap.
Sunny Jim Williams battles Viger Mayne in Sydney with Payne pressing for a knockout. Williams suffers rib pain and later collapses mid round. referee calls the bout a no fight as medical checks find no broken bones.
In the Sports round on Saturday morning Eddie Matcher defeats challenger Fred Brock who never matched his usual form and stayed behind the pace throughout the contest.
Weekend matches in the Wardwaee Cricket competition saw multiple teams posting decisive victories. Drags beat All meine atl Cansylell by 25, Straiture a Marae defeated lu dns at Qapbel, and Railways routed by 68 as Edienton Hole posted 481.
The Cairns Gazette reports on a Saturday match where Jack Spiers, skipper of Rovers, scored his second consecutive century boosting the team past 222. Spiers led a late rescue while three teammates defended the middle order to steady the innings.
The report describes a high scoring cricket innings with Spiers scoring heavily before dismissal, Hunt and Eli contributing, and a final total around 242 for one side. Detailed batting figures list Kerr, Maher, Rogers and others, with bowlers Anderson and Ward among those noted. The piece also notes team selections and upcoming representation on Tuesday.
Melbourne report: Yokel defeats Meeske in the final match of a wrestling event. Meeske attempted a late comeback but Yokel secured victory with a decisive finish.
Mossman notes detail the prt week cane crushing yields and sugar production with figures for tons of cane crushed and sugar produced, plus prices and sector notes. The report mentions pest rains, milling activity, and local visits by Mr Petrite and others, with updates on milling progress and personnel.
London reports Sir Neville Howse underwent gallstone removal surgery in Leeds at 9 this morning. He is described as doing well and in good spirits following the operation.
A Carns Sub Panels Ross Alas notice: rates due by December maiden deadline with legal action if unpaid. The Bigheiarl Lavdge TM opens at Gurdonvale tomorrow at 1 p.m. The rich Association college hosts party and dance on Tuesday night at Hebermaer Pall.
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