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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1947
Page
2
Reported attendance and results from the Tur Omnisfall racing meet in Innisfail on a Saturday. Details include divisions and winning horses like Silver Pride and Pride, with times and betting notes among crowded program data.
Good races were witnessed at Morrow Park tact fours yesterday afternoon with pair of reins donated by AY namooda for We mon aucees ful. Jock y for Ue day was won by Tockey Irvine. Second division Flying 194 fur eng ABBA'S TREASURE 89. Brady 1 Nevett's GIN by Irvine 2 Dnty waren Betting to £ on ABBA'S TREASURE event Nevett's Gite Won byw nome me 18 Di
In a chaotic card from Irvine and Moon districts, Won't Buzz wins the fifth division with time around 1.74 seconds and betting 7 to 1. Other top finishers include Young Pashe and The Ace with Silver Queen taking the eighth division and Night Light placing second. We note entries such as Barry, Max, Merle, and Ben's Image among the field.
SEFIONA captures the Queensland Guineas at 1 1/16 miles with Proud Monga trainer and a large field. Maiden, Welter, and additional divisions feature KITTIWARE and other runners led by Maiten Handicap and Flying Handicap events with multiple divisions and prize money.
Brisbane reports SeFiona wins the Queensland Guineas amid tight finish. Prova Menash faltered late while Proud Monash and Prismatic contested, with SeFiona gaining on the final straight. Betting and jockey details are noted, with postrace chatter about upcoming races.
Melbourne October 11 Mororata won the Caulfield Guineas after a disputed finish with favourites. Brealey, the leading jockey, was suspended for a month for detest of the favourite Chamak. Officials awaited the photo finish result as thousands watched with keen interest.
Melbourne reports Breasley, suspended for a month after his mount Chanak won, expresses remorse over the incident. He recalls the moment he led and was overtaken, blaming overconfidence as the cause and promising it will not happen again. Trainer Jack Bell warned him earlier.
Last Thursday twenty associates played a Kablefor a trophy shared by Miss J Poban. Miss Mitreland won with points, closely followed by Mia Grit 94 points, Miss War 38 points, Mesdames Staveruon and B Millar 32, Lan fan and R E Gelling 31, Aim J Derrick 30, O Gummow and M Regan 28, Mrs W C Baler 24, Hot Her and G Barclay 26, Hastie 34, Ett Boden Palmer and J Barnes 26 or 30? The Ravenahoe cancellation notes the winning event.
In moor town action at Randwick, Stamen clinched a narrow victory as the British pair topped an 18-hole four-ball event. Daly and Cotten led individual scores with notable rounds amid a field featuring Locke, Daly, and Daly’s strong finish. Battle for top honors intensified as teams competed for the high-stakes prize money and honors in London.
A Victorian racing column touts Proctor as Melbourne Cup winner while predicting a stout field for Randwick's £19,009 event on Saturday. Bookmakers reportedly widen bets, with general punter confidence cautious as odds shift and early favorites gain support.
Oct 11 in Auckland Malmain edged ahead as the early phase opened with a tight scrum battle and a dominant forward display. The scoreline reflected a strong opening, with Malmain winning a majority of scrums and applying pressure throughout the match.
Fragmented ad-like text lists council tender invites and hospital board notices. Mentions painter position at Proserpioe Hospitale and Atherton Hospital banners. Includes bids for hospital projects in Mutchuba State, with references to tenders and solicitations.
Gordonvale boxi ng scene gears up for a local tournament at Lyric Mall with Roy Marsh coordinating. Officials promise a lively display as the district play ground comment centers on the boxers.
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