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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1946

Page

3

Caïens Races at Catrut Rack Club Tweedsy Meet

The programme for the Catnut Rack Club Tweedsy show lists races on Saturday November 2 and Monday November 4. Nominations close at 4 pm on Monday October 28.

Caiens

Innisfail Turf Club Reports Profit and Improvements

The Innisfail Turf Club committee presented an interim balance showing profit from last Friday and Saturday races. Mr. Clarey urged earmarking at least £300 for prize meet Heatheason. The president Dr R Fulton Craig praised the factory-like efficiency of the works committee and stewards, while noting injuries and arguing for ramp repairs and caution until rain allows improvements.

Innisfail Turf Club Saureau SC. Clarey Heatheason R. Fulton Craig J. Hughes G. Stenzel A. Jones Con O'Brien Sayth Hughes A. Griggs

Gordonvale Hack Club Race Weights for Saturday Meet

The Gordonvale Hack Club releases weights for its race meeting on Saturday October 38 with divisions listing horses such as Treasure, Nase Fougy, Lanter, Brusen Bowe, and Saleen. Declared at Cairns on Tuesday October 2, 1948, by Turpin and Leann, handicapper.

Gorfonvale Hack Club Beneld Brusen Bowe Yo Brome Moris Idle Foi Vertis Neve Furlonws Treasure Fox Brook Run Mt Balms Ron Eerie Marie Bernatea Scotch Milaiong Furignen Crystal Te Varnard En Yescents Thin Jim Larvo Meteor Sit Young Wit Devagon Cairne Tober Ae Turpin Leann Mandicapper

Brisbane training report from Ascot and Doomben workouts

At Ascot Everton prepared for the Brisbane Handicap by a two year old track sprint and longer gallops. Noble Hero, also targeting the Brisbane sprint, ran from the two year track with mixed times. Vienna Bandminster and Pater posted half mile efforts on the two year track, while Golden Union beat Wiselot on the sand. Maytown struggled on the two year track, Bor Vite and Tetanu paced lightly. Doomben results saw Wiseda beat Buonalong by three lengths, Glittering Star and Caimon timed on dirt and cinders, Papyrus near the Brisbane Handicap candidate on light grass, all indicating prep activity.

Brisbane Ascot Everton Vienna Bandminster Pater Trac Golden Union Wiselot Dalla Jonath Qol Maytown Bor Vite Tetanu Doomben Wiseda Buonalong Glittering Star Invisible Cat Caimon Law Ah ‘Gayborough Candi Papyrus Lias

Albion Park Weights for Saturday Meet

Albion Park weights announced for Saturday racing in Brisbane. Listed are weights for horses including top contenders and event specifics to guide riders and trainers. The listing highlights key horses and expected handicaps for the program.

Brisbane Albion Park

Derby Stakes First Acceptance Report

Derby stakes coverage notes first acceptance for Setahar Berar and Maver, with Gord Hope and Bee among potential entrants. Early entries suggest a competitive field, with trainers preparing for a spring feature at the track.

Setahar Berar

Cairns Rifle Club Adview Update and Membership Forms

Hw Northern Command outlines the Cairns Rifle Club structure and urges June 1938 signups. Exmembers and new members should complete Form 4 and contact the secretary or committee to forward details to HQ before a June deadline.

Northern H.Q VDC Ea Esr

Townsville invites offers for building purchases and services

Advertised events show invitations from Townsville for tenders and job applications. The Commonwealth Disposal mission seeks certificated sisters and a baker’s oven erection, while the Cairns Centre calls for tenders related to petrol wagon warehousing. Berner, architect, remains linked to the Cairns project at 38 Abbott Street.

Thursday Island Hospitals Board Hamill Dimbulab Govitew Commonwealth Disposal Townsville Ape Townsyiie Bredden Berner

Move to back champion in Melbourne Cup unsettled

Melbourne bookmakers were laying odds on Bernborough and a few others for the Melbourne Cup while debate raged on whether the champion would run. Key owners and jockeys expressed doubt, with decisions delayed for at least two days as to Bernborough’s plan and potential rivals like Flying Duke and Royal Gem preparing for Cox Plate and other races.

Melbournin Melbourne Australia Weday Yaakatingainer Lakey G Weata Weate Bernborough Bern Cordale Duke Knockatlow Monmouth First Fa Cherie Marie Rumly G. Badman Royal Gemi Linlithgow Fly- Ink Duke Moonee Valley Sydney Deroy Concerto Prince Standard

Australian Tennis Balls Sent to United States for Davis Cup

A report notes Ataivulian and Amocati decided to send six tennis balls to the United States for Davis Cup use. Pate says air mail would cost about 100 dollars, and Tone estimates the team’s round trip at around 1900 dollars. Three players may travel, with others supported by Davis Cup rules.

Wxw York Pate United States Davis Brookes Brecker Pyle Dol

Advanx Shield Qxtures Draw Sets Sunday Matches

Inter city Advan Bhiald A grade draw lists next Sunday fixtures with Babinds hosting Inoistal and Atherton staging Cuilrns versus Table land. Teams Babinds and Fishery Falls selected to represent Babinds and Fishery Falls with captains named and several players listed for both sides.

Advan Bhiald Kelly Stusld Inoistal Babinde Babinds Cuilrns Tableland Atherton Tully Mosman

Last Bune meet at Port Douglas Beach attracts crowd

Cairns Motorcycle Club reports a successful Port Douglas Beach meet with strong attendance. Bill Petith, youth rider, impressed by a half mile time of 2 6 seconds, aiming to beat 2 8. G Brattell posted 7 seconds on a 750 cc Harley. As exhibition tricks delighted spectators while Bluey suffered a fall into the sea without damage. Next event set for Burton Cairns on November 1 with further notes to follow.

Port Douglas Beach Bill Petith Hgrest Reeson G. Brattell Harley Davidson Corde Bluey Burton 1 Crosainz Pettth Ariel Rees Eth Co Hatley Marley Davidson W. Farraher P. Scott E Peterson R Dean

General Council Opposes Closed Shop Policy In Trade Union Debate

The General Council of the TUC deprecates the term closed shop in union policy and opposes forced affiliation. It says 100 percent union membership is not a right for any worker and rejects recognition of breakaway unions or dissident bodies seeking to usurp national trade union authority. The non unionist stance is not justified on principle or expediency.

General Council T.U.C. Dan Amendal Iagum Unlora Renitone Eolograt Trade Unin Congres

Peron outlines five year plan for Argentina

Buenos Aires reports President Colonel Peron opened a special Congress session by presenting a five year program beginning January 1 1907. The plan aims at economic reorganization and government control, including a reformed diplomatic service, expanded foreign trade, transport overhaul, irrigation and colonization schemes, new roads, and an intensive technical education drive. It emphasizes centralized economy as a prelude to industrialisation, with decentralisation of inquiry and governance beginning soon.

New York United Press Buenos Aires Peron Ayro Lem Roosevel Sista Buen

Government defeats in Lords on health bill amendment

London October 71 A.A.P The government faced defeat in the Lords for the sixth time this session on an amendment to the National Health Service Bill. Lord Llewellin proposed making hospital management committees liable for contracts. Lord Jowitt argued management should rest with regional boards and challenged the opposition to back the motion.

London Sesson House of Lords Mt 217 Naional Health Service Llewellin Ted

Reparations Shipment Reported From Berlin

Berlin reports the Lint heavy machinery for reparations has left for Britain Belgium and Russia. The shipment includes a 248 ton planing mill for Britain 80 tons of machine tools for Belgium and 611 tons of factory equipment for Russia. American factories are supplying trade goods for the Christmas season.

London Reuters Rotrespondentt Berlin Tone Britain Belgium Russia Vteberg America

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