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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
2
Fragmentary text reports Gordonvale organizers planning a racing meet at Gordonvale with back Cubs and divisions including Fit J and Seventh Division. Details are unclear due to OCR errors. event described as promising entertainment and competitive sessions.
Brisbane racing diary lists results and odds from the September 4 meeting. Mentions Albion Derby and Gold Time performance, several three furlong sprint times, and divisions for the Welter Handicap, Three-Year Handicap, and other stakes. Contains partial race details and participant names blurred by OCR.
Brisbane racing notes preview a Saturday meeting at Albion Park with a Welter Handicap over a mile and a half. Contenders include Boneress, Fuyhe, and a veteran from Rockhampton aiming to rebound after mixed form. Merathe and Rank figure among the leading horses, with Noble Reto close behind in a tightly fought field.
Sydney report previews Rand meeting with several contenders in the Nine furlongs Sinister field. Shannon weighs same as Cantata favouredSteph Randall Sir Neith among potential upsets. Sliver Lint improved, Shining Night strong, Hin race likely, Good Idee secret training, Puffhem streaking, Bragger tough. Maiden first division includes Purple Heart, Wheatland, Oak Ridge. Four-Year-Old Handicap looms, Gacgerous Jay Oriental Seated Gift also noted for Epsom.
A long fragment lists numerous riders and horses for a Saturday meeting at Mentone Melbourne. Names include Hamton Mandicap Bootie Reader Valcurl A Finger Inch Myth Medicine S Martin HL White J Deen and many others with various affiliations and entries. The garbled text references horses, trainers, and possible race names like Windsor Caddie Ravin Stone Star and Land Stakes Gala, indicating a busy program with many entrants.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the United States Lawn Tennis Association considering sending American teams to the Davis Cup in 1965 amid controversy over abortions. It mentions debate on whether the Davis Cup will be played. references to Norse Broose and other unclear names. the overall tone hints at national talent and preparation for overseas competitions, with ongoing uncertainty about participation and scheduling.
A garbled report lists players such as Harry Maynard Lordan Mesdames Wolfenden Mills Jones and others, with scores like 34 21. It mentions Watnesday and a Harriare competition with matchups including Mills vs Lordan and Maynard vs Collins, signed Faithfully.
The Hockey Association announces midweek scheduling with a charity funeral-like gathering and junior games planned for tomorrow as final preparations. Latvohce meets the Ramblers in a key match, with Ramabiers and Meters listed as officials and umpires to be assigned.
The Innisfail football roster outlines minor juniors and juniors with positions and players including J. Elliot, W. Lewan, Blunt, Richards, Cochrane, Sanderson, Brown, Dellavecchia, Moffrath, McCoo, Rooney, Borgas, Dowling, Fabris, and McGowan. Former players from Sydney, Brisbane, Balmain, and others noted for defence and attack, with captains and special roles mentioned.
fragmented report from York and Doncaster race meetings recounts results and scene descriptions. mentions St Lager, multiple races, jockeys, trainers, and a notable incident with crowd stoppage and a late challenger. references prewar and wartime context and the owner Squadron-Leader Stannage.
London reporters describe a Sydney style test where Australia batter Miller shines with a first innings score, a late surge by the Aurtealians and a lengthy stand that built 182 runs in 95 minutes before a dramatic tie near 1 hour and 20 minutes batting. The innings featured a celebrated boundary attempt and a series of entertaining late wickets as the match ended with a narrow draw.
Dutch prisoners of war in Manchuria and China are to be moved to Manila for internment under a government information service program. The plan includes a daily Dutch news sheet, films, photos, and gramophone records to aid morale, with messages to be sent under revised procedures by Allied authorities.
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