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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
8
A fragmented notice lists weekly items for cricket and football teams with incomplete names and unclear details. The readable parts indicate sporting coverage and official notification duties, but the rest is garbled.
Fragmented notes discuss a writer tear and bees in Townsville with references to mail, comers, and a Saturday story. Mentions Steph, gearenten, and St Leccet authorities in a cryptic transit of names and places.
The V.R.C has removed all reference to starting prices from its betting rules. Cairns Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday looks set for a strong card with eight acceptances and potential top-class racing. Jockey changes include Sydney rider handing in his license to train, while Meadowdale, a race finisher, was purchased. Also noted are arrivals and movements of horses between Adelaide Melbourne and Townsville with several notable names.
Race details describe Mr S and BL Joel among England and Africa connections. Will leaves 21 090 000 pounds property, 3000 to confidential secretary, 20900 to brother, 100 to each domestic servant, and special bequests to Sarnato Bros staff. Grafton racegoers question Redmond secrecy. Redmond confessed owning private training tracks and jockeys, his three daughters, for racing.
Acceptances listed for Cairns Jockey Club meeting at Ware on Saturday across divisions including fifth division and a September handicap. Notable entries include Ryabra Mimic's Bury Windsor Lad Inverleigh War Saint and Kingslane among others with weights shown.
Saturday racing at Albion Park features six divisions across multiple furlong events. Notable entries include Tokio and Lady Black in the first division, Miss Zeta and Crown Breeks in the second, Lord Lishon and Fast Jim in the third, with Plate and Purse showings featuring Little Maroon and Queen's Ea Sulack Hal among others. Detailed fields list numerous horses, jockeys, and odds across seven races.
Yesterday's Kedron Pare results show multiple divisions with tight finishes. Top horses include Mascot, Bobby Dear, Apprentice, Praiseworthy, Folynette, Bomdea, and Beckhampton, each securing wins by narrow margins amid times and dividends listed.
In Sydney on September 2 the golf championships continued in fine weather. In professional rounds Bolwer defeated Cohen 2 up and Spence defeated Howard 1 up. the final between Spence and Bolger will be played over. In the amateur event Thompson beat Keane 4 and 7, and Williams beat Ferrier one up before a gallery of 3000 spectators.
Rugby league referees listed for Parramatta Park matches next Sunday include Senior Ga O'Neil second junior J Walker first junior C Thompson minor junior A Inchanan. Edmonton and Gordonvale compete in a Charity Co final at Edmonton with named seniors and minors squads and reserves listed for both sides.
The roster includes Tracey Home AL Austin KR Gelling KL ner A Burns W Marsh C Burden H Mc Donald RK James and Foxlee. Reserve: K Petrie.
Ren Bigby reigning champion is in peak shape and ready to defend his title. Williams has completed training and is in prime condition. Local boxing enthusiasts report strong preparations as Peeramon team arrives Friday. Seats filling quickly. patrons urged to reserve.
Sun day results show Aloomba B beat Somerset B by 10 sets 95 games to 7?3 sets 73 games. Shamrock A defeated Wattles 12 sets 9 games to 6 sets 75 games. Somerset A defeated Aloomba A 12 sets 90 games to 6 sets 63 games.
Philadelphia report says England swept the opening day of a three day international rowed robin tennis event. Hughes defeated Els worth Vimes 3 7-5 in singles and Hughes with Perry beat Brocom and Bousens 6 3 6 2.
In Brookline the semi final pair Manein with Berkeley Bell beat Sidnee Ware and Frank Shielle 6 4 6 0 3 6 WR Alficon and Van Pym defeated Renee Barnes on Cliffore Sutter 6 0 6 3.
The Brisbane bowling carnival enters day with tier State matches and the consolation singles final where H McLennan defeats J Gordon 31 to 21. Daily team results show New Zealand over West Australia 103 81 and Queensland over West Australia 116 74 among others with byes for Queensland and New South Wales.
London September 1 Count Johann Czerin son of a former Australian minister announces a duel challenge to an English actor. He specifies weapons and demands satisfaction, while Hilde Zimmermann Paris fiancée denounces his conduct as childish and says he should have defended himself.
London report quotes Lewen defending a claim and warning Moss Zimmermann or himself will face consequences to obtain what she seeks an alarm over a new black eye.
September 1 report from Hamburg describes Police Superintendent Wilhelm Forske wounded and dying on a police doorstep after five assailants shot him. An investigating sergeant whispered a warning as the event unfolded, detailing a campaign against police.
In Wellington on September 2 the Australian Rugby Union team lost to Nelson and Coast by 14 to 4. At halftime Australia trailed 3 to 0 after a late score, with Nelson and Coast extending their lead in the second period.
Melbourne guards report a Carlton jewellery shop robbed this morning of £600 in damaged rings and assorted items. A brick smashed a window as two trays were snatched and vanished. one suspect considered jumping aboard a vehicle but decided against it, fearing armed bandits. Shoppers and shopkeepers were left stunned.
Dominions Secretary Gisborne Thomas refuses to map his future while addressing pension fund matters. The News Chronicle notes his entitlement to a refund but no emoluments. The National Union of Railwaymen chair calls the union’s demand for his resignation vindictive and unfair.
In London events Surrey v Middlesex saw Surrey eight wickets 297 with Sandham 137 not out. Middlesex 223. match drawn. Leicester 210 declared and Essex 154, Leicester winning on first innings. Warwickshire beat Somerset on first innings. Somerset 313 with Paine five for 95. follow on 96 for four. Notts drawn with Glamorgan. Glamorgan 197. Larwood 5 for 27. Northants beat Gloucester on first innings 91. Parker six for 47. Gloucester five for 05. New Zealand v Sussex: Sussex 547 declared. NZ 5 for 0 five. Blunt 95. Tate 2 for 63. Wensley 4 for 58. Sparke 2 for 47. Sussex 18 for no wickets at stumps in second innings.
After weeks of talks Cairns Football Association confirms a Southern Queensland squad will play in Cairns on September 24 a Thursday causing midweek gate concerns. The team will feature two internationals and seven interstate players with further matches set for Innisfail on September 26 and the following Sunday. Players from Cairns and nearby districts are invited to practice at Cummins and Campbell's at 10 am next Sunday.
London. Sept 2 The final positions in the championship are Yorkshire 287 points, Gloucestershire 218, Kent 214, Sussex 205, Nottinghamshire 202, Lancashire 174, and Northamptonshire last with 76 points.
In the Legislative Assembly today Deputy Premier King faced questions about changes to Public Service regulations ahead of the Premier’s return from Melbourne. Opposition members pressed for clarity on implementation while inquiries about Currie’s stance and actions against the endorsed Nationalist candidate for Capri Cornia were raised.
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