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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1950

Page

2

Beaus Buzzard Narrowly Beats Silvermons at Cairns Meeting

At the Cairns Saturday meeting Beau Buzzard edged Silvermons by two lengths in the main event with Wonsanna and Portdale strong finishers. Winnamatung led from start to finish in the fourth division, while Sandakan overtook First Regularity to win the fifth division. Lady Pantius dominated the seventh division by three lengths, and Silent Miss upset Carol Miss in the eighth. Air Raid won the ninth division as the pace set in place by Bets and odds favored the favorites.

Beau Buzzard Sandakan Eacham Jeeway Milberry Light Burn Sir Peyten Wet Wings Ofe Lady Pantius Sparmond M_l- Me Quex Silent Miss Davies Silent Mise Carol Moss Silent Moss Carol Misa Kingsxard Air Raid Nor East Esther Winnamatung Jacobs Gray Melten Scenic Park Sandrean Milton Rutherford Camp Pudding Sandafan Red Coon King Sir Feyten Qray Bravado Mulberry Magnet France Mille Quex St Gothard Sparrow's Rest Bett'ng Millie Quex Caroless Ruane Kingszard CO Av Liver Nes Sydney Two Ron Out Star Queen Sr Chester Eagle Boy Dr. Thorn Andy Rose Bay Sydney Carol Miss WWE Blake Nor Fast Ernst Ester Allendorf Bon Ami Burcekin Boy Red Tee Roynon Astonish Trinket Lass Tarzan Oir

Doomben High Jip Succeeds in Races

Results from Doomben show Beau Valet and Whistling Boomerang winning maiden handicaps, with Commandant and Wayison taking other divisions. Notable rivals included Aus tella, Havildar, and Royal Gaiety as the field contends across seven furlongs to a mile distances.

Brisbane Doomben Beau Valet Curran Beau Maharg Harbutt Dashera E .Conquest Sea Edge Cavalier Lord of the Isles St. Patrick Dinkwond High Star Glad Lad Royal Ned Battle Aid Tebt Dusky Denis Towner Royal Gaiety Harbutty Austella Havildar Veiled King Grand Hope Arrowhead Bailev Bridge Gynefox Ma Huang Guoue Triumphus Brown Gem Commandant Double Hero Maddock Sis Bay Farina Queen of Kenmore Janrock Postel Laddie Merry Widow Proud Memories Triduum Castle Home Foamy Trail Paul Super Florence Belle Bobamb Encourage Hand Acap Wayison Tindall Grand Denimij High Crest Hoares Induce Generali Paredel Valdecors Tenalion Wivern Paddy Whetford Rowlychie

HANDICAP RACING RESULTS AND TIMES

Race classifications list four events with times and weights, noting winners such as HIGH JIP and DAY'S END with margins like four lengths and one length. Other runners include RIMINI, Wisewood, Gay Craft, PAULARIOUS, and DAY'S END among a field of contenders.

Tebb Coniston Maddock Royal Meteor Cammpbell Benny Douglas el Gal Civic Sus Gy Wale Battle View le! Abbey Fast Stream Dashing Darry Royal Huntaman Leichardt Mr. Thunder Lizrene Bright Edition Rimini Lang Wisewood Gallogly Gay Craft Fort Day Standby Ambassadress John's Hope Oudini Mr. Dessiing Theo Hosa Hi Liste Lees & Yards Paularious Merry Mark Amberfare Wilson the Shadow Porteau Welcome Laddie Benabanna Road Mark Oinaks Dashing Dink First Papers Yaralet Alr Bird Bonny Lad Carew Pop Eye Why Talk Harmist Equalit Indian Maid Terrace Flysome Paul Spear Royal Mirth

Canterbury Sydney Race Day Features Mixed Stakes

Canterbury races highlight a busy meet with multiple divisions. Pox Gold won the Three-Year-Old Handicap ahead of Coronel's Daughter and Goddess in a tight finish. Apex led in the Ashbury Mixed Stakes first division with First Test close behind, while Bonfire took the 12 furlong event and San Domenico triumphed in the Canterbury Stakes. French Cavalier won the Canterbury Guinear with Ragazza second, and Admetus led the Canterbury Plate Handicap in a tight finish, as KEW LOOK and Captain Theo vied in the second division. Shining Ray won the Welter Handicap with Goldak and Great Trek close followers.

Sydney Canterbury Hillier Coronel Ward Goddess Podmore Daksha Beanbah Lucky Draw Elvio Jenoar Medioch Canning Downs Ben Trovato Silent Glory Little Digas Marian Bonfire Sellwood Allen Gold Comet Beraya Bluesalt Lucky Fern Thunderer Fellowship Oceanus Real McCoy SAN Domenico Hava Chet Kremmer Dynamite Whitney Donegal Zeland Azzolc Sovereign Corona von Joy Fpirouene Chief Ponting Regal Scout Double Strength Bright Well Ragazza Briscoe Karangi Auldee Ne Ave Isle Admetus G'S McGrowdie His Nibey Caribbean Cracknell Grand Monarch Brother Arthur Iroquoia Soft Answer le Dau- Phin Trey Spec Airpen Phar Deiri Lady Kerdell Sea Wolf Quick Shht Jabet Tunis Furs Shining Ray iMc-Qrewdie Goldak Eaves Great Trek Seilwood Penthrilius McKechnie Nerscot High Order Sen Mateo Alverspear Maranga Golden Plumes Beau Brummell

Caulfield Races Report From Melbourne Caulfield Meet

Following Caulfield races list results for the Glen Eira and Doona Handicaps plus the Memsie and Heatherlie stakes with winners Trust Me Alister Voussoir and Comic Court and others in a crowded field. Times and margins noted.

Melbourne Caulfield Glen Eira Trust ME Williamson Kinder Guide Purtell Valley Girl Hutchinson Myncian Mendl Codfy Naumai Narda Felt Dual Crown Mollandry Fall River Princess Moira Swing High Gramecus Staros Valarewa Sharrina Paynite All Cloud Buttons Bows Warriston Alister Londonderry Gilmore Lucky Mascot Smith Perfect Time Matterhorn May King Bright Law Stairway First Fler Robin’ Pride Andvari Spearfolice Glotone West Peak Herne Deed Sun Kist Headmaster Book Debt Conjurer Glastonbury King Leon Voussoir Powell Binnia Gift Sam Martin Heather Rose San Frolic Gold Bar Chieveley Atomic Purple Prince Dick Turpin Latani Manskau Chilperte Cornelier Pontis Beaulr Triopas Field Fox Comic Court Purtell i Duke Williameen Emitha Achilles Beeress Fox Dupont Baidur Royal Whittier Pandicap OC Armentifer Willemsen Pennall Sir Glennon Othera Wintlake Sefton Awmrus Falcos Prince King Richard River Haro Gien Tan Simmell Gay Archer Sam Russo Merry Scout Halmead

Masonic Club Results From The Green

Results of recent matches on the Masonic green show A grade club champion Skinner defeated Jacob 31 to 12. B grade finals included Jacob over Cleall 31-19 and Tawse over Peters 31-16, with Lewis beating G Tawse 19 1 22 and Stack over Rechter 33-11. Sunday social games list multiple pairings with scores such as 29-25 and 30-20. Saturday and Wednesday social events include several matches and final scores like 27-14 and 3-28.

Masonic Green Skinner Jacob Cleall O. Tawse Peters Lewis G. Tawse Stack Rechter White Stibe Franemann Willis Spear- Hitt Williamson Wilit v. Koch Gregory Dime Carvalth Geo Tawea Winkworth McFarlane Campball Brest Weinert Whallay Shaw T. Williamson Barr Sim Kalty Heffernan Jensen Callaghan O'Brien Thompson Stipe Parry Crowley Wills Grey King Parker Speed Bola Vasiehr Farr McCoy Jack Warner Bruch J. Bell A. Wordsworth W .Warner B. Harry V Car- Man C McCoy J. Warner G. Barclay C. McCloy A. Parr G. Petersen C. Woodward J Bell C. Williams F. Irvin B Harty V. Carman T. Covacevich G. Griffiths A. Wordswor J. O'Connell N. Barris BR McLean B. Lanskey J. Felgata T. Brady W. Dupain J. Robertson G. Anderson Dr. In J Peters W Peters W Conopilla W. Balser HR. Wightman J. Payne PF. Freudenberg T. Wein C. Jones Ro Abeell J. Hannam T. Ball

Women players listed for Thursday grading event

Mesdames Kergan Stanton 20 16 Medames Gibson Prarsall Sug den Morgan vs Mesdames Landy Landy Horton Lewis 18 15 Players required for competition on Thursday are A grade singles Mrs Lewis Mrs Horton Fine of club s graded pair Mrs Parker and Mrs Onvy Mrs Sugden and Mrs ce.

Mesdames Kergan Stanton Medames Gibson Prarsall Sugden Morgan Mesdames Landy Landy Horton Lewis Parker Onvy Mmce

Atherton Club Receives Cairns Bows Hosts Foresters and Sawmillers

Atherton welcomed Brisbane C T A bowlers on Friday. The visitors led early, then scored a 5 point victory with 3 rinks to one. On Saturday the club president hosted Foresters and Sawmillers in the annual challenge match with Mr James of Sale, Victoria visiting.

Atherton Brisbane C.T.A C.T.A Cairns Oine Foresters Sawmillers James Sale Victoria

Innisfail Games Report of Social Matches and Scores

September 4 results from Innisfail games list multiple teams and players with scores. Notable outcomes include Bara ceni led by W Stewart and Robertson 38-16, and a Wolff Fourth group at 32-15. Additional results show 90-15 and 34-18 margins amid mixed bowls competitions.

Inniefpail Clark Wolff Woodford Andronicus Bunting Baraceni W. Stewart J. B. Robertson G. Kue G. Hyslop Dowling Verral How Eee J. Ede Peden Moran Martines Y Falshaw Einbacher Platz Kane J. McGregor A. Wolff Kelly Klass Richardson Baxter Howe Hing Berghoifer Grech Larsen Myers Burke Hod Sutton Cree Newman

Qualifying Scores in Champion Foursome Event

Thursday's qualifying round produced the first eight teams for 36 hole play led by Mesdames Boden Langan and Miller with 64 net. Other top nets included McGrath Larsen 68 and Keegan Adair 63. Matches scheduled to next Wednesday include Boden Langan versus Barnes McKauge and Dawson Miller versus Hoetle Gum mow.

Mesdames Boden Langan Mesdames C. Dawson Miller Meedames MN. L H. J. Harris Mesdames J. McGrath W. Larsen Mesdames Keegan J. Adair Mesdames D. Stevenson G. H. Griffiths Mesdames H. Hastie G. Gummow Mesdames Barnes McKauge E. Perrine M. Allen Mesdames Balzer Thomson Mesdames Anthony J. P. Griffiths Mesdames Wright Barclay Mexdames Booth Wiltshire Mezdames Mellick Peters Grogan

Individual Stablezeford Handicap Event Summary

Golf event overview notes a Saturday Stablezeford Handicap with several players. Fragmentary text mentions participants, the format, and rough timing but lacks complete results or clear outcomes. Further details needed for precise scores and placements.

Innisfail Golf Club Annual Championships Report

Detailed scores from the Innisfail Golf Club annual championships show players like J Warner and G Barclay achieving 35 and 30 respectively, with birdies noted for several players. The piece discusses hardening fairways influencing play, with many golfers from Cairns and other clubs participating and listing Canadian foursomes results and other scores.

Innisfail Cairns Tully Ingham Milan Millsa Atherton Resalta Bethel Mooney Clark Ray McMully Berry Delitt Leinster Mestres Crawford Murphy Coleman Neale Gordon Arnell Robertson Neale and Bayroon Courtney Grant Lyie Colbert Hein Birchley Stevens Coates and Simpson Maconachie Kelly Vandeleur Hoffey Ross Mark Augustesen Solomon

Nominations Close Today for Pre Annual Meeting

Atherton Turf Club reminds horse owners and trainers that nominations for the Pre Annual Meeting close with the Secretaries of Affiliated Clubs at 4 p.m. today. T. W. Elliott is the secretary.

Cairns Coursing Club Saturday Meeting Recap

Saturday's Cairns Coursing Club meeting drew a large crowd with strong showings from Harry Ward's dogs Larry's Twist and Baron Lad securing top placings in several courses. Baron Lad won the top hurdles and high regard followed Struburn in the middle events while Percy Alert captured a late victory for Bert Nézi. trainer Ron Gordon showed solid form with favorable selections.

Cums Coursing Club Harry Ward Larry's Twist Baron Lad Aew Ward Struburn Juie Victoris Percy Alert Bert Nézi Ron Gordon Iene Mr. A. Martin Tolls Wonder Mr A. Martin Mag

Advertised hospital and industry job openings 1934 list

The notice catalogs multiple employment opportunities across Queensland in 1934. Positions include kitchen assistants and relieving cooks at Herberton and Cairns Base Hospitals, matron at Chillagoe Hospital, trainee nurses at Bowen Proserpine and Collinsville, shift electrician and first class engine driver at Tully Mill, probationer horses for Atherton and Herberton Hospitals, lumberjacks for Cairns Timber Ltd, male hardware department assistant for Boland's Pty Ltd, spare parts department man for E G Eager and Son Pty Ltd Townsville, and tenders invited by F Collinson Edmonton for removal of wood and iron cottage.

Herberton Hospital Cairns Tully Mill Chillagoe Bowen Proserpine Collinsville H.W. Marlin Pty. Ltd Brisbane Atherton Herberton Cairns Timber Ltd Boland’s Pty. Ltd E. G. Eager and Son Pty. Ltd Townsville F. Collinson Edmonton

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