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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
9
The readable text shows scattered phrases about people, places, and items but lacks coherent events or names to form a clear news item. It appears as an OCR garble with mixed words and numbers, offering no definite action, date, or organization to summarize into a factual card.
The article reviews Victorian racing, listing entries and results from Caulfield Cup related contenders. It mentions Lady Kooringal breaking down, Ajax and Restated horses, and discusses stakes at Melbourne meetings with details on races at Sandown and Melbourne venues, including Copper Queen, Lady Spearsfelt, and Ipswich Handicaps with winners and margins.
In the second division George Ogilvie, aged 83, features prominently with wins and placing descriptions across multiple races. Firet Division highlights ROLEY'S CHOICE winning by a half head, with Lady Airlie and other contenders noted in the results. The Kensington Handilap and Cinzano events show additional placings and times, including Dominant performances by Ogilvie and other listed horses.
The Cairns Jockey Club revives nominations for an upcoming race meeting on November 1. Listed entrants include Grey Paetree Weal Red Berave and Gold Knight among others, with details on stakes and entry conditions to follow.
Racing report from Ipswich describes Lady Spear winning a wet handicap event. The field included contenders such as Me Tenielle and other named horses with notes on performance and lane conditions.
A gambling inquiry followed the November 26 running of a Secon Division race at Allen Park. Stewards questioned Mr Murphy who claimed only 210 held. another bettor laid odds of 25 to 1. Steward Lynch noted inconsistent form after Albion's near miss, and the inquiry adjourned to Friday to pursue betting transaction investigations.
Thurles Lad faces medical treatment after a cut likely to affect race plans. Taurye relief anticipated while trainer Doyle waits for stable advice on recovery and next steps for Thurles Lad.
The Kensington race card reports a win by Hara with a 100 length margin. Silver Cows finished among the top in the field with notable performances by Young and Avi Dare. Bree and Silver Coat also showed solid efforts as contenders.
Melbourne fans hear fresh speculation as Cup betting stalls with runners like Nuffield Respirator and Royal Chief seen as favorites at varied odds. Trainers scramble for form ahead of the Derby and Handicap events while conditions of key horses such as Wit and Sax affect market confidence and possible post positions.
The Melbourne Cup contenders worked at Epsom under trainer W McLachlan praising Bourbon as true over aid and ready to win. Favorite Royal Chief logged a long sand session while Marauder and Queen of Song joined others in light exercise as the field tunes up ahead of the Cup. Frankie McDonald rode Carrying a Warner TA McDonald, trotting a mile on sand then two miles at pace.
The page lists Cantala Stakes starters with numerous horse names such as Senter Yang Hien Pamelay and El Golea plus odds like 7.6 and 3 a CR. It references race distances around 154 furlongs, betting notes, and results including winners by lengths. The text also mentions other races and entries like Trials and Colours King with odds and positions noted.
The article lists numerous competitors invited for the green week end events at Gilbey City with names such as Hannity Archdall and Cairns. It notes the value of rink competitions for experience and competitive spirit and details scores from the Sey our Hows champion rink competition held at Babinds. It mentions a donation of a cup by Mr. Bert Soran and praises Moran for supporting interclub exchanges to promote good fellowship.
The Mareeba club report covers a second swimming meet with noted declines in senior entries and listing results for men and junior boys. It cites finalists and heat winners such as Haile and Higwett along with times around 45 seconds for the second heat and mentions Bailey Redmond as a notable participant.
A Cairns reader lauds Tom McDonald for his decade of work with North of Australia air service. The letter commends his swift humane actions saving lives and aiding the ill and injured, noting his selfless commitment beyond personal safety.
The day’s draw lists numerous ladies and gents including Mrs Davis, Mrs Griffins, Mrs Bennetts, Mrs Harris, Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Gammon, Mrs Anthony Mex Langan, Mrs Roden, Miss Hanson Mex, Mr Gelling, Mr Wrights, Mrs Woodward, Mrs Warner, and others. Players are paired for a bogey round with scores to count for the event.
The article reports on subcontracting of skilled labour for armament work and a village sports gathering. It highlights a hunting trophy event with J Cake en and George Ernst achieving high scores, and footnotes a future trip organized by the club with trophies donated by local patrons. It also mentions submarine construction efforts at Barrow and the impact on workers and families.
Adelaide reports a Labour Party rift over the new state ALP control system as several unions withdraw from the Em Pett and threaten to quit if the central ALP representation is not altered. The gas employees, operative painters, labourers federation, tran moulders, and tile and pottery workers unions are named among those opposing the changes.
Fragments describe a sea incident with a vessel named Dolphin and a person named Harry Bubeek. The text mentions a “Dolphin” ship, a barge, speed figures around 5 sets to the hour, and possible collision or pull of the vessel after being pulled.
A list of Saturday nominations for the upcoming greyhound racing meeting includes many entrants such as Galaxy Star, Regal Prince, Blue Knight, Lady Wordsworth, King Merlin, Brambleton, Flashing Tiger, Silent Andy, Autumn King, and Dark Finesse among others. Names like Stratham, Second Magician, and McGhosh appear in the extended roster with numerous entries from multiple stables.
Sydney reports Mr Stevens warns at the annual conference that radio and press must preserve democratic institutions. He says both media carry great responsibilities and should avoid suppressing freedom while entertaining strong opinions.
The fragment lists several heat results with names such as Ramsay Johnston Weathers Cummings Shine and Reed, plus times like 242 5 seconds and 94 seconds. Five teams compete in a track meet with various placements and relay notes.
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