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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1951
Page
2
All persons interested in forming a Trotting Club in Cairns are invited to a meeting at the Returned Soldiers' Club Rooms Esplanade Cairns on Tuesday September 1951 at 2.30 pm sharp.
Auvey Thompson’s factory burned recently and his employees feared for their jobs and livelihoods. Yet he reassured them, saying he was fully perturbed and that their jobs and wares would be protected, signaling confidence in recovery plans and future protection.
Huge turnout at the American Turf Clubs annual meet in Atherton on September 5. Betting figures and race results feature thoroughbred performances across multiple handicaps, with Daintree and Bandakan among the notable winners and close finishes recorded by jockeys including J. Cullen and G. Daldiel.
At Mora, four year old horses led by Royal John 17 and Pamela Belle triumphed in hack divisions while Diggers Cup events highlighted racing marks. Notable placings included Lord Blogit, Bonnie Cheer, and Robin Shine among top finishers as Royal John and Pamela Belle claimed division honors in a crowded field.
A fragmented report lists Albion Park athlete Alita Ropal winning the first division in Brauane events. The text quality is poor with many garbled phrases and unreadable sections, but names and division placement appear repeatedly. No clear scores or dates are discernible from the OCR.
Randwick Sydney reports a busy Saturday with a mix of novice and handicap events. Notable contenders include Memory Inn, Thunder God, Grand Archer, and Golden Brew in various prize races, with tight finishes and multiple longshots noted across the day’s programs.
A garbled report lists a range of horse events at Moonee Valley and Windarra including the first Chanus Handicaps and Cumberland Handicap. The scrawl notes entrants such as Gallant Rob, Duke of Alve, Alice Chick, and Regal Chief with unclear results and times.
A jumbled report lists various teams and players from the West region with mentions of semis and notable scorers. Names include Br briton, Mang Be, Dinyere, Joey Piling, Ambiey, Tangata, and Vale. The piece references matchups, scorers like Alemay, E Davie, Ward, Kelly, and Angele, plus notes on upcoming events and nominations for a Jockey Club meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a horse racing card labeled TO-DAY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10 at W Dell Oly. The readable fragment lists an opening event for lower division horses and a prize of £100, with unclear names and entries due to garbled text.
A garbled OCR item shows names, numbers, and places with unclear actions. It mentions teams or entities like OGUAPPY and Detwrat Coe Amelevi, several ages or scores, and references to a game or draft in a confused sequence. The readable bits are insufficient for a clear event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and phrases about bowls and players but no clear events, dates, locations, or scores. The readable items include several proper names such as players and possible teams, yet the article lacks coherent structure and verifiable facts for a concise summary.
Carrs ladies arbociates event lists teams and players with scores 31 14 and 22 15. Mentions players Newlamas Giteed Beevers Wilt Mrkannon Clegioen Mara and Winkworth Morgan. Refers to Thursday grade single and Tuesday event in a bustling, historic club rink setting.
Babinda Ladies Bowling Club hosted a gala day at the Babinda Bowling Green on Tuesday May 4. Members from Ima Bilmoninn, Gordon ale Katstt South, Jahmetone, and Tully arrived to a warming reception and bowls were played. Mrs Barry presided as club president with trophies presented by the Mabinds Ladies Bowling Club president. Numerous named ladies from various clubs participated, and the event featured prize draws under saucers for luck.
The fragmentary text references a midweek event at a bowling center with mixed names and results. It mentions championship activity and several individuals with unclear roles, including a list of possibly participants, scores, and venues, all within a chaotic historical newspaper OCR excerpt.
Readable portions show Maslin Cup matches with Edge Hill beating Calrna, Cairns defeating Eungaiaw, Emeralds drawing with Omae, and other scores mixed with unclear lines. Multiple clubs like Emeralds, Cairnes, and Trojan are listed with varied results, but many scores unreadable.
Tam Saturday nine members played the third round for the Mrs GW trophy. Miss B Hamill and others posted 74s, with D Berwick and Clothier close behind at 75 and 80. Notables included Go Wilkinson 311 and Purcell 136. M Wright and M Walmunley performed well against handicap, while Mrs Warde Waren recorded 36 after a 78 showing for the field.
The event begins at the Youth Centre in Marinainet and the Immiger Ten Centre at Bungslow. Competitors include Greauked ta and Me tan Harris Lay Fis with matches scheduled from 8 pm. Weekly draws list Ferine, Carlton Dansiers, Wanderers v Btarnsab, and other pairings across venues and dates.
The report lists numerous billiards players and match outcomes with many names and scores across events. Mentions include Archibald, Digges, Vogler, Allen, and others, with references to boards, breaks, and rounds spanning dates in September and beyond. The piece notes winners and runners up, situating the competition within a broader tournament context and naming venues such as Railway and Moroni.
The Cairns Club reports varied racing conditions with wind and clouds affecting scores. Details include 100 and 300 yard events, shooters like J. Hinson and C. Howard among top scorers, and plans for a picnic next Sunday at Harris shop. The club also notes a trip to Monstanta the following Sunday and lists numerous participants and results.
A lively Saturday evening featured a lodge gathering with Noble Grand Mre Caro Powell and guests including Mona MacDonald who is to marry in December. Elocution, music, and a slide show entertained attendees, with a model guessing game and a festive card-tearing moment enhancing the event. A Fortnightly Meeting followed, listing officers and committee members and noting plans for future events.
Fragmentary OCR text lists dates and locations such as January 28 September 18 September 10 November 19 November 13 November 3 and December 8. It mentions places like Atherton Mareeba Mubre and Carnavale but lacks coherent context or complete event descriptions.
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