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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1947
Page
2
The Grand horse, scratched from all events, will not compete in today’s program. Vet checks and fitness tests were conducted but unable to clear the entry, affecting scheduling and potential replacements.
Sydney news reports the death of veteran trainer Frank McGrath at age 4, a former rider who later trained in Sydney and Melbourne. He rode in Grace Darling's Caulfield Cup incident, trained three Melbourne Cup winners Prince Foote and Peter Pan twice, and guided Ampunia. Survived by wife, daughter Mary, and four sons including Frank who trains Rusia.
State and interstate cricketers are urged to study to pick the Australian twelve for the Test against India. The note cites O.4.T-B and Cairns Cricket Association licensing competition as sources for student insight.
Gordonvale Turf Club committee meeting of the Gordonvale Hack Club will be held at Fulke's Hotel Gordonvale tomorrow Thursday 30th October at . p.m. R. Plowman secretary.
Nominations for the 0-PRIZE MONEY-30 MAIDEN HANDICAP close with Secretary by November 5. All horseowners and amateur riders must be club members. Joe Harris is Hon. Secretary.
In Cairns on Tuesday October 9, 1547, 1 p.m., the declaration of Nevett appears in this fragment, noting El Carr as the subject.
Nominations and weights will be declared as cours. RR Murname notices a Silver Twe 100 My Pisk Barlowh ig 6 wick 10 Gi Paint 109 8 Bo Peep wo Ma Rep 100 Consolation Handicap.
Brisbane reports on October 26 that acceptances for the Hopeful Stakes at Angot Om on Saturday include listed entries from local trainers and owners. Selection details confirm entries, weights, and draw positions for the key contenders.
Melbourne racing notes list the likely favourites for the Werribee Cup to be run on Wednesday. Names such as Lunar Lynas, Greek Myth, John, Amber Earl, Skyway, Top, and others appear among the contenders with possible chances in a complex field.
Report of Brisbane trials with multiple horses competing at Doomben and on the sand. Bellona and other bets, several three and five furlong runs listed with times, and notable performers including King and Glacia. Hurdle and sprint heats feature two-year-olds and established runners, with speeds from 38 to 52 seconds for various legs.
The Cricket Association aims to establish its own ground on Mulgrave road with funding from forward-looking executives led by Mr Bemallwood. Ground development includes turf and concrete pitches, transport plans, and support from the Cairns City Council to extend Ostion street. Contact Mr George Petersen for assistance while awaiting turf wicket details from Queensland and Townsville associations.
Fragmentary report on club notes mentions last batch of performances and contested play. Names appear garbled with scattered scores and players such as Griffiths. unclear arrangement and final results due to damaged text.
A British-leaning report states India will donate a large quantity of cholera vaccines to Pakistan. About 1,805,000 doses are to be supplied from India to help India and Pakistan governments curb outbreaks. The announcement notes the vaccines are part of ongoing cooperation and aid.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions NDA, bats, henge, coven, and Cupouie Ame in unclear order. No cohesive event or names clearly readable. Likely data loss prevents a reliable summary of a coherent news item.
The program lists numerous bouts with scores and rounds including Codger Edmon Tully and Henry Fourmile Ra bind, plus Len Lynette Tilly and Bill Hughes Atheron. The ring is moved to the grandstand foot with 1509 spectators expected and weights checked before additional matches. Worth Queensland heavyweight champ Denny Bennett cannot compete due to injuries.
The Inniafail Club held a Sunday practice with 16 members, testing events amid headwinds. Cara Rifle Club members posed as Memra and Harris registered scores, while younger shooters showed marked improvement and the committee planned regular shoots from next Sunday.
The Cairne Cyele Club hosts a cycle meeting at Gordonvale on Sunday afternoon. Nominations close today Wednesday at 3 30 p m with W Foulger s Cycle Works.
Due to few nominations the Tamoulins Hack Club drops hack races from Saturday events at November meet. Six Scurry Hack Races remain with good prospects. Luncheon and refreshments from noon, bookmakers fee five pounds, admission one shilling for gentlemen two pence for ladies plus tax. W A Davis See.
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