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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1951
Page
2
Readable fragments describe a schedule or office hours at a location on Burmap near School of Are Rojking Shielded Street. The text mentions office timing, a week day opening and Saturday hours, with unclear abbreviations and stray punctuation.
A local report outlines the path to the Valley Cup, detailing course changes, projected dates, and participating teams amid community interest and logistical planning. Officials emphasize safety, spectator access, and potential schedule adjustments for the event.
Weekly table tennis results show Carlton minor premier and Wanderers 16 0 as top movers. Starwins topple Rider Fad 27 2 while New Australians defeat Mt Joseph 18 10 and a Melbourne slate features J McDonald Morrin Downs and Winkworth in key roles.
Racing card lists maidens and handicap events for two year olds and older. Entries include Brunadene, Gallant Archer, Lord Firing, Winemaker, and other named horses across divisions and stakes at Parramatta. Details show multiple handicap and maiden divisions with varying weights and sponsors.
On Thursday 39 associates competed with scores listed for numerous players. Winners include Masiamen Cain 34 points and Koott 31. The nearest to the pin prize went to Acts He J. Ferrie. Next Thursday the Mollie Dreamer medal Found will be played.
Sevan mambera attended the se range last Sunday for the fourth stage of the Runcels trophy. Pinwell led with 360 yard scores and 33 points, while Ube aay posted the day’s best 100 yard score. At 800 yards conditions were fair, but at 600 yards sighting was hindered by wind and damp air. a few shooters posted improving scores as sun and wind shifted.
Readable results from last night’s swimming meet show junior and senior events across 50 and 93 yard distances. Notable finishes include Lacie M over 50 yards, P McMenamin in 40 seconds, and Barrett’s team strong in relays with Meathern and Flynn placing in multiple events.
Reports from Atherton outline weekend bowls with rivals Warale Surhouse Mickeown Kelly v Hughes Gan Verson Page Darroch 20-17 and others. Alberton won both matches on right rinks as Blue Pennant concludes. Purple Pennant remains tight with two matches left and selections for Burra announced.
A historical racing notice lists prize money and handicap divisions for the Kulara Turf Club events. It outlines multiple handicap races with first to third place prizes, nomination and acceptance fees, and division labels for races such as Flying Handicap and Tolga Handicaps. The document also includes a New York race reference with division-based payouts and a November meeting deadline.
Fragment reads as a local notice about a June event coordinated by a named body with referenced dates and participants. Details are unclear but suggest scheduling and involved organizations.
Oct 21 last sun Gey Raverahoe defeated Atherton on the first innings. Beattie, Beattie 2, Bald rien, Pickton 24, Jones 24, Kerr 0, Grant 8, Beattie 178 top-scored as runners tallied 240. Bowing strong for Atherton, R Cooked and N. Gri Bs led the field in a rough contest.
At Moonee Valley racing on Oct 34 a host of cup candidates gather for the Meanee Cup decumions. Notable horses include Tron Gourae and Durbar with Toastmaster among the expected field. Officials and riders prepare for a warm, competitive day with gusty conditions noted.
A local notes log records weather, social events, and club activities around Millaa Millaa. It notes light rain, a large crowd at a national club meeting, sports events including racing and field events, and weekend visits by residents to relatives in New South Wales and Queensland.
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