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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
9
A detailed report from a Cairns conference outlines secretary’s update on correspondence and motions, including payment verifications and committee positions. The document lists racing events, entrants and results from Randwick and Sydney with horse names, jockeys, and handicap adjustments.
Valley Belbourne marks Sept 10 with a notice of new outfits and quality fabrics from S. Millan. The racing card lists numerous entries including Vimy Ridge, Solita, Great Wave, Corroboree, and Lady Reynard among others, with major races like the Nola Nulla Handicap and Bendham stakes noted along with participants and odds.
A chaotic racing notice details selections for hurdle, steeplechase, and handicaps, mentioning contenders like Verbius, Spearfelt, Mard cap, and Mousfred. It notes Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup discussions, recent scrappings, and implications for entrants, with race-day programs and refreshments planned for Melbourne events.
A garbled line hints at a discussion about seating, lighting, caml develov, powders, printing frames and Moynahan. The readable portion suggests a request for assistance or a supplier query. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the text.
A social evening at the Lauties tennis club welcomed visitors from outside centres with dancing and a prize presentation. Winners included Hieris and Mine Fleming on the prize table, while the event highlighted thanks to the ladies committee and captain L Draper. The crowd enjoyed music, lighting, and a well organized reception led by Mrs Campbell and her team.
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