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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
6
The Turf reports a Maiden Handicap at Brisbane with six furlongs run in the first division. Panay Ken led early as other contenders including Royal and Prime Don trailed, dividends posted for win and place. Second heat results show Sattalfe and Gey in close pursuit with modest dividends announced.
In Brisbane on October 21 the jockey case drew attention as the tribunal found the rider not guilty. The hearing noted the force exerted and questioned the standard of punishment, but the verdict absolved the jockey of wrongdoing.
Canterbury Park hosted racing in fine weather with a large attendance. Blaircourt secured a win over Royal Top in juvenile handicap and other results featured Nicholl Crowley and Wright in semifinals, with details and heat results noted for subsequent pages.
Cairns Rowing Club hosted a parkland regatta with multiple boats racing along the inlet course. Teams featured Ward, Gill, McGhie, and Harts with coaches MM and McGwie guiding oarsmen to improve technique and length on the forward swing as spectators watched keenly.
Mr Dombule Jack of Castawaty Weaver sails to Brisbane for a meet with MP and returns soon. Gorton to lead next month before Madan HAL trip. At Maxwell and Sarah Thomason’s invitation a social evening yields dances and refined cards, with guests celebrated for their beauty and grace.
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