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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1942

Page

6

Jockey Eddie Arcape under contract at Greenlies Farm

America's top ranking jockey Eddie Arcape returns to barn life after last week’s rough rating hearing. Under contract to Greenlies Farm, he now gallops horses before dawn, calms mounts, and polishes gear, a routine not seen since his apprentice days. Maurice McCarten, master trainer in New Zealand and Sydney, hopes Arcape’s return brings better fortune for his stable as he rides in metropolitan races.

America Eddie Arcape Greenlies Farm Jimmy Thornburg Havre de Grace Thormburg Maurice MrCarten Metro Valida New Zealand Sydney McCarten Eaver Denis

Racing notes from Brisbane October meeting at Albion Park

Reports from Brisbane on October 7 cover Albion Park race results and entries. Horses like Warbost, Pat's Boy, Spear Amber, Royal Emborough, and Budzone feature in several handicaps including Maiden Three-Year-Old and MONCH. Speculation centers on Buchanburry and Pat's Boy for the upcoming Three-Year-Old Handicap with analysis of recent form and weights.

Brisbane Aibion Park Tatas Warbost Pat Spear Amber Burzone Buchan Royal Emborough Carminthen Hee Es Peeve Sears Agora Buzzone Ieee Moppen Gain King, Simpson Sydney Sandwicha Iitnes Sear Mtr Buchanburry Feraridives Eye England Cere Melanyx Windle Air Ser Ren Ay Ree Sen Rhe Yan Flaxen Fire Blue Baron Alnone Ae Blue Baron Fei A Acre Jerry Hs Ia Res

Unclear acceptances race results with scattered names

Fragmented OCR text describes a horse racing card with incomplete names and times. Mentions Shays, Low Time, Pinaneser Lady, Center Rey Vera, War Boar, Grey teat, and other garbled terms. No clear outcomes or structured results available.

Shays Pont Rey Vera Auoma Reese

Unclear racing results with multiple horses and times

The report notes several horse performances in the first half of a race meet. Abto led early covering furlongs in 172 seconds while Jerry finished in 11h. Carmint beat Spear Amber by one length over three furlongs in 40 seconds. Buswell and Gain King also listed similar three furlong times.

Abto Jerry Carmint Spear Amber Buswell Johnie Corban Gain King

MIFFLER'S SELECTIONS for Saturday Handicaps and Open Picks

Miffler named selections for the Saturday racing card. In Maiden Handicap First Division he favors Spear Amiber or Pear Denis. Second Division choices Darmint or Warboa. Open Handicap options include Guin King or Syd ry. Handlean-Melonyx or Crafty Novice Handicap see Rebel King or ue Baron.

Ing Upmer Whiffler Spear Amiber Pear Denis Meiden Wandiesp Buszone Guin King Sydry Thal Handlean Melonyx Rebel King Ue Baron

Epsom prospects review at Randwick and Derby contenders

Sydney racing notes discuss Epsom Handicap contenders led by Guniags and Velmond. Mildura and Merfimba show strong form, with four-year-olds Yaruila and Early the Year showing potential. Main Topic Derby contenders including Stand and Teekey W Cook are highlighted for their sprint and stamina, amid other key runners and recent race outputs.

Sydney Guniags Fia Urionss Randwick Pantheon Jay Grand Fils Geis Chelmsford Vell‘mond Yaruila Mildura Newmarket Epsom Hae Mer- Fimba Arenua Hobartville Rovehill Guinese Hall Studa Teekey Rimwell Dewar Buxinem

Fragmentary OCR News Item Summary Card

Incomplete text shows scattered phrases about people and objects, including references to trees, items, and names. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a clear event, person, or location for a precise summary. The piece lacks coherent facts to form a solid headline.

Nazi Merchantmen Sunk or Seized in War Review

The American Press reports the United Nations have sunk or captured at least 218 Nazi merchant ships totaling over 1,000,000 tons since the war began. Fortytwo were scuttled, with 32 by submarines, 18 by air force, 14 by mines, and four by other varied means. The list includes ships seized and destroyed in diverse circumstances.

United Nations

Austrian workers arrested at munition factory in Austria

A group of workers was arrested in a munition factory in Austria after inspectors condemned a large consign ment of shells. Those arrested faced shooting threats. Johaned Detray, the foreman, was among those involved in the large quantity of explosive leaves in another Austrian factory.

Australian Associated Press Moscow Fiterburg Austria Johaned Mboteurt ‘Unies Sroona Spolli

Vichy Radio Reports Paris Rendezvous With Labour Leaders

Vichy radio says Premier Laval conferred with French labour officials and German occupation authorities after his return to Paris last night. He met representatives today amid ongoing wartime negotiations and control measures in the French capital.

London Vichy Vnet Paris Aval

Munitions Distribution Update Elusive Ahead of UN Plans

Australian Associated Press reports progress toward integrated UN planning as munitions distribution remains unsettled. Officials cite steady advances in coordination while noting ongoing logistical challenges affecting frontline readiness and supply lines.

Australian Associated Presssn Bostor United Nations

Unknown Greek arrests tied to bomb attacks in Athens

In Athens security forces detained about two thousand people amid a wave of bomb attacks targeting Italians and Germans. The operation followed actions attributed to alleged insurgent groups and occurred under military authorities led by General Kandsins. Details remain fragmentary, with authorities citing national security concerns.

Aechting Kandsins Athens

Innisfail Branch Closure Notice By Waugh and Josephson

Waugh and Josephson Pty Ltd announce a temporary closure of their Innisfail branch. Inquiries should be addressed to P.O. Box Bar Mr. Pownavitle. Mr BR Munro states the business has been taken over by Northern Tyre Service covering Me and md streets in Cairns.

Waugh and Josephson Pty. Ltd Innisfail P.O Pownavitle BR. Munro Hms Tow Northern Tyre Cairne

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