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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1953
Page
2
Vague sports scoreboard fragment shows a result with teams VigorO, Daltede, Getenind, Gordenvale and Etmontoc. Partial scores include seven runs for a team and seven for another, unclear placements and opponents.
In a fragmented notice, several organizations signal recruitment for managerial or clerical roles across cooperative and retail sectors. The item cites Kennedy, Cairns, and Queensland entities seeking qualified candidates for store management, district growth, and clerical positions, with terse references to venues and associations.
Oct 20 edition lists multiple race results and horse names such as Two-year Shiery Sally and Bonnie Dundee Novice, with a wide roster including Crowley Highland Bird Grite Wallwork Cadman and Hawkthorn related entries. The dense card shows various bets, weights, and placings across flat and handicap events, reflecting a busy autumn meeting slate.
Stratford last week hosted competitions with Mrs Moule defeating Mrs Hind. Mesdames Dugnam and Smart posted a 21-2 score while others like Fisch and White led in card play. Upcoming tour details list Mrs Emslie and others as payees for next events.
Doomben hosts the Summer Double with weights declared and results for the Rifle En Color Cup and Doomben Stakes Handicap. Notable runners include Coniston Kashmir Merry Teddy and King’s Lady, with further entries and time records noted for the nursery and handicap events.
New Zealand and Australian players clash in a round of the New Zealand women's golf championship. Five Australians advance to the quarterfinals after the first round results slow the field. Miler M Bishop of West Australia defeats J Duncan of New Zealand five and three. Miss F Barratt of South Australia beats Mlle Pulierton Smith of New Zealand.
A record price of 1100 guineas was paid at Brisbane on October 1 for the two year old colt, AAC Gee, purchased on behalf of Ben.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a docket entry mentioning an airport, linens court and miscellaneous terms. No clear person, organization, date, or place emerges to form a reliable summary.
Fragmented OCR notes reference an RSPCA order and racing figures. It mentions a hare delayed race and attention to a horse named Ponti with references to X rays and a broken hag. A jockey or trainer named Sinpiesarown kd ABnex appears with a cup and counts races won.
In Melbourne Cup talk, Silver Phantom is linked to the Munbowne Cup and Victoria Derby as form cues. Moret shows needed form in the Ox Piste. Woodward considers mounts, while Waterson doubts result but confirms a likely start for Mp Mero amid fan temptations and racing fees.
Fragmentary OCR text lists players and a score total of 45 with unclear event. Mentions Wuhtmen and Dilon among others. Unable to determine full event, participants, or outcome from the garbled lines.
A local business reports earnings surpassing £33,500 in the latest quarterly figures. Officials note steady revenue gains, expand services, and positive outlook for the region’s market.
A fragmented boxing note references Rendon and Shinight in a planned main event with Catt Olmaaa and Olson Te. The text hints at match timing midweek and boxing figures, suggesting preparation for a championship or feature bout.
Ten year-old Julian aged fighter from America easily outpoints Englishman Ray Fitton at Spdner Stadium. The bout featured decisive power from Fralian 1 Fours, leaving Fitton with swollen eyes and unable to leverage his reach.
The report notes that Banvase faced disqualification amid heated minutes. Officials questioned performance and conduct, while individuals including Mr. 2. & Fumphreys and prominent stewards debated whether tampering or foul play influenced the outcome. The chairman and Downey defended proper conduct and denied malfeasance.
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