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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
7
Brisbane on October 2 reports Bundamba race day results led by Olive Branch winning by a neck in a long card. Slath Diviblus and Denalot posted notable finishes as multiple divisions and events produced betting, times, and dividends across eight races including first division allas Boy and Ipswich Hundred portions.
Racing card reports Warragul Plate and Warragul Purse events with results for BEV ROSE EL REO Operatic and Anteros. Bets and placings noted with lengths and times. multiple horses such as Atticus, Ramdin, Gleniino, Old Hed, Mim Bi Mollie Con, Cavante, and French legion mentioned among competitors.
Melbourne October notes remake results from Mentone featuring the Alingstos Trial Hurdle with Domulet Verde and Bunnegall etc. Rajputna and Veronica B compete in Rajputna divisions with times and place terms, while other horses such as Monica, Wise Counsel, and Flowing appear in lower heats and dives.
Rydney October 2 The Ascot races scheduled for this afternoon have been postponed to Thursday week due to five days of heavy rain and renewed morning showers.
Albion Park weights listed for Saturday October 5 across divisions including First Division at seven furlongs with St. Aubin on 112 and Madewell 645 Direct Laddie and Brighthights among entries. Second and Third divisions feature horses such as Sang Earl Rivoli Gold and Laureled King with various handicaps. Monday October 7 update shows further divisions and weights for several handicap races including seventh and sixth divisions with Brienss Derison and Absurdity among notable entries.
October 2 RaNdwick tracks were waterlogged pushing Epsom prospects toward a slow surface. Bookmakers show a shift in favourite prices as lightweights shorten. Seven Fifty withdrawn from meetings and Landlaw withdrawn from AJC Sprint. Landaw develops after Rosehill work. Rathlin and Mas’Dowie scratched from all engagements.
The Kudiyach district tennis championships list A to Q grade draws at Mayfield Stratford and Freshwater courts. Prominent players include W. MacDonald Reg Hume Bruce and Mra. Bruce, with match times and finals noted. recent results feature BR and B grades, with multiple forfeit and set scores across divisions.
The Mosman and district tennis championship will conclude this weekend with all events in 4A and B grades reaching semi finals or finals. Central court schedule includes D Shelley vs McLaughlin at 1:30 pm, followed by Jones vs E Berzineki at 2:30 pm and Honeycombe vs Linabey at 3:30 pm. Matches also listed for Mossman and School courts with numerous pairings and semi finals in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles. The event drew thirty players from Ingham, with Herbert River and Tully teams prominent in the A and B grades, and results showing Tully squads winning substantial margins in the A and B divisions.
The 1940 peasant games conclude at Atherton with matches on Saturday and Sunday including Atherton versus Gordonvale Cairns versus Babinda and other cross clashes. Cairns Masonic, Babinda and Gordonvale squads are listed. a donation of 10710 to the Far Northern Association is noted and the pennant system change is proposed at the AGM.
In Babinda on Saturday Mrs Brown and H Brischke won the Hani trophy by one over Mrs Schrock and Watson after a tight finish. Final scores include Vv. Twenty 150-90 Lieton v Niven 180-140 Pierotte v Lamont 150-100 Fasano v Trembath 140-127 Dowling v ? and more. Upcoming pennants lead to full swing with further matches scheduled Friday Sunday and a Townsville visit on October 13.
Handicaps announced for next Saturday at Balaclava Park track across multiple courses. Entries include Alteration scr and Golden Lady in First Course. Scotch and Silent Trixie in Second. Lady Flirt and Spun It Major in Third. Sunny Chatee and others in later heats. Notable runners include Miss Mona, King Cole, Blue Crorkinge, and Novelle among numerous dogs vying for placements and prize money.
The reef section held the second outing of the 1940-41 season with twenty three members and nine visitors. Only 850 pounds of fish were landed, headlined by a 250 pound groper landed by Bob Anderson of Gordonvale. EB Anderson won the outing with George Gernat and Fred Ernst second and third. New member Paul Myers posted a nice catch. Next outing on October 12, and the big trophy presentation at the Pacific Hotel will precede a social stop. Members urged to notify the secretary by October 4.
Brisbane October 2 Crane of North Queensland upstaged the reigning state welterweight champion K Beau mont of Ipswich. In the semis Beaumont struggled, then blew a three round lead. Other results include S Rich over G Kelly in the 5 11 division and Newman of North Queensland defeating FE Ah Wong in the 10 7 final.
The Mollie Drap Medal draw assigns matches: Mrs. Dent vs Miss Watson, Mrs. Warren vs Mrs. J. P. Griffiths, Mrs. Wright vs Mrs. Gillett, Mrs. H. J. Harris vs Miss A Davis, Miss Jones vs Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Bennett vs Mrs. Griffiths, Miss P. Davis vs Miss Higley, Mrs. Ledlie vs Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Langan vs Mrs. Archer, Miss Hanoon vs Mrs. Cragg, and Miss Cahill.
Advertised events list auctions by Woodward and Calder at 11 am today and at T. J. Reddan's mart tomorrow for household goods. Tenders invited for a worker’s dwelling in Cairns and for painting cottages by Cairns Timber Ltd. Other sales include mechanical and boiler apprentice applications, a Bedford truck, typewriter, engines, and various crops from Draper Pty. Ltd. plus peas from E. M. Boden and Co.
A series of racing fixtures listed by month and location from October to January. The entries include Inaiafail Tully Inaninfail Cairne Ianisfail Cairns Gardonvale Innlefail Cairns Inldeaf Inodavary Cairene New Tea Unirop Innlafsil Cxima Calrea with multiple dates such as October 5 12 18 26 and November 3 9 16 23 and January 4 18 25 27. The list mixes event names and places with inconsistent spellings.
An old advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Liniment to cure swellings and rheumatic pains. It claims rapid relief for lumbago bruises burns stings and minor disturbances and urges readers to follow directions for daily use.
A discussion debunks belief in winning runs and the odds in games of chance. It compares lottery sweeps, coin flips, and roulette at Monte Carlo, highlighting that past results do not affect future spins. The piece cites Norwood Young and D A Hasel hoff Lich, noting the fallacy of the law of averages and extreme run claims.
A historical note debunks gambling systems as unreliable in games of chance. It cites Camille Blanc’s era at Monte Carlo and a notorious bald gambler who profitably sells systems. The piece explains the deceit behind so-called sure-fire methods and mentions a derave system exploited by players with no funds.
A fragment describes a casino scheme where a prepared entrant pretends to be a regular, aims to swap bets on a roulette layout, and then exits after favorable outcomes. It notes the ease of entry, the need for aplomb, and the risk of exposure if the altered bet is noticed by the croupier.
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