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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1928
Page
6
Results from the Tattersall meeting at Rengoise show Castles, 2012 (Baker) winning by eight lengths in a race won clear of rivals. Castles led from the start with key challengers including J K UNF and 1 9.0 (Friend) trailing. the Sea reportedly ran off the track during the event.
In a dramatic race at the meeting, Golden Voice defeated Beckwith by three quarters of a length as Violian and Golden Voice led the field. A Beckwith protest over the decision was upheld and Beckwith was placed last in the event.
Race results from a historical meeting list several horses with positions and times. Twinkle Star led the field, beating Urangarre and Clan David by three quarters of a length. Bronze Fuze and Student Prince also ran. the card lists bets and multiple entries across several races with times and margins.
At Caulfield Cup meeting in Melbourne on October 14 a large crowd attended despite dull conditions. Highlights include wins by Mollison in a mile event and Romulus beating Mollison in another close finish, with final times and betting listed for multiple races and runners such as Mollison, Ramulus, Merab, and Kalloni.
The column lists Mrs H A Cameuddin and Grace on holiday at Herberton staying Royal Hotel, Mr and Mrs Jv Marker and Bob Parker departing by morning train, Sister Mutch visiting Cairns by motor and car to Babinda, and Mr R K Watson and family weekend visitors. It notes an error in Town and Country, mentions J Donnelly going to Cairns to take over the State Insurance position from Halsted, and M J McGrath supervising the office until a new superintendent arrives.
The Qortama arrived Friday night easing shortages in Neaths Milk and Jactogente. The Sydney to Cairns voyage delivered a large consignment to reassure mothers and ensure adequate baby food supplies in the district.
A former prime minister promotes an Acoustic on free trial lasting several days for home use. The offer requires no payment or reservation and invites individuals to request the trial without any upfront costs.
Thrift-Week bargains offer woven striped shirts, naval flannel pieces, dark twill knickers, and leather items for boys. Includes kilts and hats in assorted patterns with price tags from 4/6 to 11, featuring stitched gabardine and hardy fabrics. Limited stock, sizes up to 67-8, with matching bands and trims.
Thrift Week features include satin shirts in various fits and colors, khaki drill shirts with military pockets, grey flannelette undershirts, cream luxe tourist shirts, cotton gabardine shorts, heavy cotton tweed trousers, and white lawn handkerchiefs. Prices cited include 4/1 to 7/12 per item, with multiple sizes available and special Thrift Week pricing on most pieces.
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