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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1947
Page
3
The event schedule outlines amateur and professional riders at the Cairns turf meet with a mix of races and approximate post times. Officials warn of weather and track conditions, with ticketing and pricing details noted for today’s afternoon program.
Fragmentary readable items show scattered names places and dates. The text lacks coherent events or clear structure, making a concise news summary impractical.
Brisbane reports whiters selection Tor Albion Part on Saturday as sixth division Bandicep Bret faces James Cortan and Pur in heat. Mr Maze of Caco Move and Third Division Memticap F Bid Benjamin also feature in the lineup with races across divisions and placements noted.
The crowd notes a crowded field in the Gimorace Stakes with Bail Home and Bigwertet delivering early figures. Horses such as Aaurn Balyero and Gunny Bex are listed among entries with various times and placements in this divided handicap event.
Nomination extensions for the Innisfail Turf Club were reported with delays and adjustments. Details show nominations extending to 12 noon on a Saturday, with steps taken to update entries and inform participants.
An OCR filled table of Flemington race names and entrants shows numerous horse names, jockeys, and odds fragments. The list includes trial stakes, handicaps, and various singed mentions of horses such as Sun Sage, Royal Devon, and Lady Vera, with scattered identifiers like owners and weights.
Fragmented OCR lists items including a futon priced at 8 dollars and notes on Ramndicap and related names. The readable text mentions Ceallle onda Frevara Lae and several partial names such as Reikeraugh and Dwender. No clear narrative or event is present.
A garbled racing notice discusses handicaps and potential winners at Epsom, naming Victory Lad and Puffham among contenders. It references Cadmanish and warmge terms, with jockeys and weights mentioned in a period racing tone.
A fragmented column discusses Epsom race events with numerous horse names and odds. It references Blue Legend and Marble King, mentions mile and 97 yard courses, and notes top performances and handicaps across divisions. Sparse readable phrases hint at a lively racing scene and betting context.
The fragment notes a present issue at Gordvale Playground centered on a central figure Fuseher garthubes and the involvement of a secretary. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a local community matter requiring protection.
The event, set for next Sunday October 12 in Tiwneville, features many riders training for the North Queens championship. Key results expected include A Omadin aiming to win the Claunin Cup and junior events with Dempsey, Langtree, Asses, and Ivankovieh among contenders.
A fragmented notice invites players to join a golf event at Catane. It describes pairing and scoring, social aspects, and participant duties, including a call for able members to attend the 90 minute session. Contact Portuetter for details at the listed number.
An afternoon event, Sept 30, featured a local golf or similar club meet with six frontline players and notable performances. George Grok led with a high score, while Val Smith and Bethel Savoie contributed to a competitive day. Multiple participants and sponsors were listed, with arrangements noted for the coming week.
Oct 1 Atherton results from taille tennis fixtures last night show A Grade Catholic Club 218 over RSL Slib and Barron Valley Hotel 21 4. Army defeated RSL in B Grade with 30 8 score. George's Cindy Grand Hotel and Hamillton clubs posted notable wins as teams faced Tulga and Catholic Club.
The notice brief lists tenders and openings across multiple bodies including Atherton EM Boden A Co for bank chambers, Bartle Frere dwelling erection, Gordonvale cottage removal, and hospital staff posts. It mentions the Cairns Regional Fosteredty Board, Richmond District Hospital, Douglashire Cannel, and Stephen's Private Hospital Maryborough, with dates and locations for bids and meetings.
A garbled slice of sports life traces Anes MRE and Stewart Vance in a troubled piece about aging runners, Olympic dreams, and race day misfortune. It mentions a 63 year old Pars, a cradle of injuries, and a chaotic scene with morgue assistants while sketching a vanished hour of glory.
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