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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1946
Page
2
Readable fragments suggest a veteran’s early spring plans and a possible trip to Melbourne for a carnival. The garbled text references a veteran, a face injury, and preparations for an event labeled a spring carnival.
October 1 reports show an Adlefall Thorf Club meeting with nominations for the pre-annus y meeting next Saturday. Dr. Craig expected many nominations and possible extra races, while a handicapper decision influenced the plans. In Melbourne gossip, the Mrs Perc Miller studmaster led by Terrior Rise to ten by two, with Breeders Plate winner Temeraire and April Pride among contenders. Temeraire semi-favoured, April Pride faded to fourth early, finishing third.
Brisbane dispatch lists weight allocations for Saturday racing at Caulfield. Maiden, Handicap and Trial events feature numerous horses led by contenders such as Queen Lo Bonga, Lad Roerveman, and Trenton Lad. Nob le Quess heads Merbert Power in the bandicap with placings and weights noted.
The Cairns council granted use of Parramatta Park for school sports after authorities secured permission. The period began September 28, with arrangements to avoid crowding and ensure access for cricketers and students. Northernmast Teachers’ meeting noted.
Randwick Sydney on Oct 7 featured a Gimcrack Stakes tilt with Thompson Virtue leading at 1 length, April Pride close behind and a field including Happy Breed Louiss Nell Gwynne and Nizam. The day also showcased George Main Stakes and Metropolitan Handicap drama with Shannon and Cordale posting top finishes amid brisk times and betting action.
Chaperone, the 10 to 1 outsider, won Randwick's Shorts Handicap by four lengths over Warspite with Gold Cast and Earl Pentheus following. Trainer Bayly Payten had doubted the horse's rating, but Chaperone justified the handicap and tied the six furlong Randwick record, narrowly missing the Australian mark by a second and three quarters.
An advertisement notes events at the Drowoville Battery Plant site with references to Coreen and MacDonnell and a Cee Purchass of pvite offering items related to the nearby Lyre Bess laa wad. The fragmentary text hints at promotional figures and a purchasing offer.
Sunday morning activities of the Naa centered on archery and practice. Mixed results with men and ladies finishing around 38 points, junior competitors noted, and overall round drew steady participation at the event.
In a tense match, SRAMER wins against Motlan after battling through a 30 love game and a final set, overcoming early deficits. The scoreline shows SRAMER prevailing in a decisive third set amid sharp volleys and vigorous exchanges.
Report of boxing results with multiple divisions and fighters. Verevia defeated K Conlan, M Ryan beat K O’Leary, A Henderson defeated Co. Dunce, and 28 defeated PF Mr High in the flyweight and bantam rounds. Ah Wong of Mosman outboxed Lake in the open bantam final as crowd praised the fast, hard punching. Lightweight match ended in a disputed judges’ decision, forcing extra rounds. Local heats and finals set for Saturday with training at the Drill Hall Lake Street.
An old readable fragment lists October 11 Inniatass and October 21 Chiliages (Anmeal) as dates in a local notice or event calendar showing scheduling or meeting references. The text is partial and dates appear in a period style.
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