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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1946
Page
2
Innispale October meeting featured multiple divisions with Medmon and Trishine winning in the October Divisional Handicap. Glendaln and Cacheeta also prominent as winners in sixth and fourth divisions, with strong purse activity and gate receipts reported as part of a successful afternoon.
In Cairns Post racing summary for October 1946, results from the Queensland Guineas and King’s Cup are listed with horses such as Bon Vite, Te Tene, Castle Frontenac, and Embrolita in various place finishes and handicap divisions. The report includes times, weights, and notable challengers across multiple races, with details on winners, margins, and notable runners.
Australia racing notes report a Caulfield Saturday card with Lady AJAX winning the Stakes, Praetor and Proctor placing in the Caulfield Guineas, and Sir Actor taking the Herbert Power Handicap. Field names include Purrell, Badger, Briscoe, and Unkowited among many others with times and margins noted.
The Bundaberg Hospital Board invites applications for two deputy roles and a clerk position. The notice lists required qualifications and notes the advertised venue at Fit Office 19-21 Seairoat, Tennsteil, with an auction event referenced for October 16 at 12 noon. The document contains OCR errors but preserves names and the event context.
Maytown upset rivals to beat Bon Vita and Ty Tans by two necks and a length and a half in a tight finish at Ascot. Critics noted a curved run under pressure but Maytown held on as Derby favourite prospects loomed for November 2. Mae Leesh shipped to Sydney after a poor Flying Handicap showing, trainer W J Shean reporting the best effort was not evident yesterday.
Randwick results from Sydney dated October 13 show Deep Sea winning by three lengths from Corl Set Purpose. Crownall Highton and Jocular led in a tight finish with second and third closely contested. Time 11 and Widden Stakes details include Kindly Light Courtsey and Santa Marta in listed positions.
Mareeba Turf Club hosts the Chester Handicap for seven furlongs with Bulfham McSullivan winning in 9.13 to the "Sulliven" time. Nomination close October 28 for a Saturday November 2 meeting featuring Persian Prince Havoc Silver Geteils and others like Midair Won by one. Also listed are Xing's Cup at one mile Shannon Munro and Sooda Mureay Skea Spark and Murray Crugader with a winner by two after a long finish. Clibborn Handicap at fourteen miles with Hirajt Swinton and Decorate among others, won by a head with short gaps to second and third. Final Handicap at one mile Qamatar Ward Gay Senaceh Laudus Homeleigh and Fossil or Granite among others, won by a head with small margin over second.
Brisbane October report of Ascot races with maidEn handicap and trial handicap results. Marvell Miss Punchet won maiden by 1 length and Vienna T11 captured the trial by 2 lengths. France Flying Handicap saw Noble Hero edged by Conquest with Felt Force and Nobleman among the top finishers. Time records noted.
Sydney October 13 Shannon shines in the cup at Randwick delivering a brilliant performance to outpace rivals including Bernborough Flight and Good Men. The win cements Shannon as a leading international racing figure in a closely contested field.
Boxing notes From Melbourne report Dave Sands scored a first round win over Jack Johnson with the referee stopping after two minutes 48 seconds though the bout appeared decided earlier. Sydney reports add a later Melbourne result where ex rugby star Ted Ward-Tedwell upset odds with a points win over Jack Marr in a season opener.
A detailed report of the City Bathe swim meet notes results across A and B grades including 100 yard events, heats won by J Murehead H Cooke and Burrows, other finalists such as T O’Donnell N Morris and A Welch, plus time marks and placings. Women and junior events are listed with several competitors like J Sinclair D Mortis and N James. Relay winners and overall standings are mentioned with partial times.
Melbourne racing notes from October 12 spotlight Bernborough rider A Mulley praising the champion after the Caulfield Stakes and predicting Bernborough’s Caulfield Cup win. Cardale and On Target are seen as Melbourne Cup contenders with trainer plans discussed. Night Guardian’s Caulfield Cup chances are in doubt after recent injuries.
Results from the Thure s O Connell dames event show matches including Mrs Cairns vs Mrs Bremner 13 31 and Mrs Mudge vs Mire Grimm 36 17. Social lineup lists Mesdames Jones Leedan Howells Collins vs Mesdames Perkins Perina Coutts Wolfinden with further pairings on Wednesday October 10 at Coutts Goodall and Bremor Anderson.
Ribbentrop writes to Sir Alexander Walker seeking a job with his whisky company. The note, dated October 12 in Nuremberg, involves prison officials and contacts in London. The firm’s former chairman Sir Alexander Walker is tied to prewar operations and wartime disruption.
At a chamber meeting in Innisfail, Mr SR Rap questioned the billing period. A reply from the State Electricity Commission states the current form remains unchanged by the board, and that tariffs operate as before, with months shown on the account.
In a terse inquiry the department references a letter from PrOTr At. October TL A Leben. The missive discusses admission and the chain of events surrounding a railway root concern. The Chamber of...
Incomplete OCR fragment notes assorted names and places with October timing and obscure references. Key terms appear as a jumble blending personal and organizational names without coherent narrative or full context.
London reports indicate Britain may nominate Sir Stafford Cripps to lead discussions at next week's International trade and unemployment conference. He says unanimity exists among Commonwealth nations that the postwar world economy must avoid past errors, with 18 countries attending the London summit opening Tuesday to draft an international convention.
Field Marshal Smuts urged Britain to lead or persuade the United States of Europe to unite politically or economically. He warned small powers face precarious independence and possible satellites to stronger powers, calling for timely action to bolster the United Nations structure and an economic council.
London reports a strange contest as Britain and Russia vie for Berlin support. Russia offers 30 million cigarettes in October plus extra coal and shoes for barefoot children, while Britain cites Ruhr limits and food/coal ration constraints. Berlin voting on October 12 favors the Social Democrats overall.
An AAP report cites United Press dispatch noting Chinese forces under General Ph Fu Teo-yi set fire to Jalfer on Sin and then moved westward toward Hwanhwa. The article mentions anticipated maneuvers by Manchurian allied units and possible attacks near Shaanti Silex as the situation unfolds.
London reports higher prices for Canadian freight and steel products as markets react to Western trade disruptions. Officials note costs per ton up and predict renewed price pressures across shipping and manufacturing sectors.
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