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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
11
Disjointed record outlines a meeting with divisions and proposals about dates and parole. mentions Cardwell meetings and a plan to set two parole days before year end. Also includes a Brisbane racing card with weights and horses listed for the October 3 event at Alban Park, detailing numerous entries and odds.
In a crowded suburban track event, Speulker led early and held off Royal Tune and Spruiker to win as Nepean, Voinnet Spruiker, and King Val chased. The field settled midrace with Kilarly and Ry jal Tune among the challengers, while Hagishon and Becktwith trailed. Time listed 2.95 for the final, with Dimmer and Concentrate also shining in portions of the race.
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The report details Limerick's unexpected loss in a dramatic race with Sydney Detar and Ambee figures prominent in the field. The favored Limrick faced a strong rival push as the outside line broke late, yielding a surprising outcome for bettors and spectators.
An obscure locality notice from Sydney Ovi outlines a decision about a local event or project labeled with unclear terms. The fragment references a council or civic body weighing options and mentions scale or balance concepts in relation to Belabane, hinting at a public discussion.
Melbourne October reports describe the Findon Hunt Cup race at Sandown Park. Extortion won by a neck after a close finish with Vagrant in pursuit. other runners included King, Double Duty, and Crouwordy. Attendance and weather noted as fair.
Summary unavailable because source text is fragmented and unreadable, lacking identifiable names, dates, or events.
Details of a basketball game with high scoring and player performances, followed by cricket commentary from Innisfail noting weather, team selections, and player form. Mentions include Bax teams and players like Mayarengishir, Slater, Hurloes, Kelly, and Robertson, plus local cricket practice and selection updates for October.
Railway workers and organization details are unclear in the fragment. The text appears to reference Hiberniane or Irish groups and a date or section marked 26 Ram. No clear events, persons, or organizations are identifiable for a fuller summary.
In a brief cricket item, Stratford hosted Sisford on a Sunday in September with both teams contesting a regional match. The report notes field action and outcomes but lacks final scores or detailed events.
The article details Tunney's wedding plans with private rites at St Peters and Naplen May 10, followed by a civil ceremony at Hose Kinssie, and a church ceremony the next day.
The annual report of the Inspector at Hospitals for 1927 28 notes a total of 3000 patients in mental hospitals as of June 30 1927. It records 1188 male and female patients combined under inspection and highlights expenditures and staffing figures.
A list of public sales and demonstrations appears for multiple locations including Grace and Owen Streets. Details are partially illegible but indicate yard auctions and farm demonstrations with dates and venues such as Sutcliffe and Gordonvale.
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