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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1953
Page
2
Jockeys faced a crowded card with multiple events including a close finish in a race where Raconteur and Vita Link vied for a photo. Horses like Golden Bush and Boodgun were noted, while winners like Rookwood showed strong trotting times in a crowded program marked by varied handicaps and betting action.
Fragmented text shows weather related fragments and street names with unclear dates. Mentions Zoeichinest and Rosebery place names, possible donations and a yard range reference. Due to unreadable OCR, key events, dates, and entities remain uncertain and cannot be fully identified.
Race results from Bumdambe include Vital Chance claiming a decisive lead with 4/4 on a brisk track, followed by Lobb Inn and Sir Dania in the top placings. Other contenders include Wild Jungle, Constam, Dark Duke Gero, Pats Fancy, and Green Peter with notable performances from Patricia Oren and Gillam in the supporting events.
Fragmentary notes show mentions of Panthers and Globetrotters, Wan derers, Wallabies, and Comet as contenders. References to June Spear and Ted Be Rover hint at players or officials. The text notes popularity of a tournament and a future nomination form process for another event.
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