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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1951

Page

2

Weights for Cairns Jockey Club Meeting Declared

Handicapping weights for the Cairns Jockey Club meeting to be declared today and published in The Cairns Post tomorrow. The document lists Open Handicap and Mouri lyan Handicap for multiple divisions, with horses named and weights shown, dated September 31, 1851, by F. Conaghan. Mareeba Turf Club notes follow about upcoming events and schedules.

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Beabon Cricket Opens with 28 Teams in Six Grades

Ex ecutive committee meeting outlines 28 teams across six grades for the coming weekend. Norths enter D grade Cairns North School joins E grade with numerous afternoon and morning fixtures including Advaex Trophy Brothers v Rovers and Norths v Rovers in the A grade schedule.

Norths Cairns North School Brothers v. Rovers Cogs Northa Vy. Colts C.C Aide Banke Watersiders Rovers Brothers v. Colts Martyn Street Benithers Freshwater C.cg Colts C.C.G. Rovers Bt Augustine's Martyn-streat Borelock High School Martyn-streat High School St. Augustina Morman Park

Rugby 1 League Faces Disrupted Day of Play

Fragmented notes describe Rugby 1 League scheduling for a day marked by referee disputes and player suspensions. Mentions of venues and teams are unclear but reference to V Reynolds and George Picards suggest timetable and officiating turmoil affecting seniors and Kangaroos fixtures.

World title Ficht contestants trained to minute

In New York on September 10, athletes contended for the world title. Robiman commented at a press conference praising Randy Turpin and noting Turpin's punching power and versatility. The event featured tense moments and strong preparations, with quotes reflecting anticipation and confidence.

New York Foster Mt Prett Robiman Randy Turpin Punche Dake Motta London

London to New York for Turpin-Robinson fight

Ninety-eight Angtian sports fans chartered planes to New York for the Turpin Robinson boxing bout. Most wore large hand-painted banners praising the fist art. A radio dealer named Sam Karahi arranged flights at £15 each, amid a security check at Aberporth airport where items over £10 were seized by customs. refunds were not discussed.

London Angtian Sportamaen Ata Ripars New York Turpin-Robinsen Moat of Aberporta Wea Sam Karahi

Bowls Club Notes on Weekend Matches and lineups

The Cairns Bowls Club reports weekend social and completion matches with players like Solow Cimgnora Whiz Marian Boden and many others. Windy conditions affected games with high winds, Morgan and Love pivotal in several ends, and Bradshaw Barrington Creedy Pinch Gregory Pavel Morgan among those listed for upcoming representative events.

Cimgnora Whiz Marian Boden Iiradahan Monigumense Lymone Greedy Mesene Scan Millard Si Pinchatina Fave Y Winer Ded Parker Adderson Mampion Viampion Meus Icey Resenved Haste Cains Diver H. Keay Huseled Bar Uaie Creacy Y Minis Karte Gilaneen Uren Canipe Neuiey Hawi Makhaw Creeay Amalcny Déeisi Boer Hy Gadea Uuvss Sea Elder Morgan Y Monit Lave Brasanaw Ale Wink Gabriel Muutord Nasil Criscy Mauiaus Morgan Hitler Love Mins Gad- Fei Hoole Mulford Lin Scott Eluer Morris Bruaay Salureny Bono Water Senne Jones Gink Archeal Berryman Sutelife Jennings Marryan Cliven Cairns Babitda Lernoup Beet Bradshaw Barrington Gauri

Sydney boxing manager ordered to pay damages

In Sydney a district court jury awarded 136 12 damages to Kenyb Neville An dersom, a 20 year old storeman and packer from Camperdown, after alleging Ernest Edwin Mc Quillan assaulted him outside a theatre. Mc Quillan denied the charge and said he acted in self defense after Anderson insulted him and kicked him.

Sydney Ernest Edwin Mc Quillan O Day Sydney- Prequre Kenyb Neville Andersom Packer Camperdown Anderson Tha McQuillen McQuillan Don

Future of SP betting debated in Parliament

Brisbane reports a conference on betting futures with calls for grave government consideration. The speaker urged tightening rules to curb bookmaking, noting northern and western districts face unchecked activity and enforcing penalties for bookmakers.

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Market Report Brings Mixed Feed Values in Brisbane

Brisbane market notes show pumpkin sold at 35s per ton amid strong demand. Swede turnips fetch 10s to 90s per load, lucerne chaff ranges 30s 10d to 90s, and mixed chaff around 31s 10d. Poor Tucerne hay prices quoted, maize around ten shillings per bushel.

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Upset Stuns Center as Merern Rose Defeats Harry Likes

In Los Angeles on September 10, Merern Rose defeated Harry Likes 6 3 in a key tournament upset. The match marked a surprising turn in the early rounds, highlighting Rose as a rising standout for the United States.

Los Angelim Australis Merern Rose Harry Mia Fe United States Ge Bent

Bookmaker Issues Writ in Sydney Court Action

Sydney September 1 A £700 writ issued today in the High Court against the Commonwealth by bookmaker John Allan Jack Shaw alleging seizure of his Cadllage car by Commonwealth officers under the Customs Act. The writ claims the car was forfeited to the Commonwealth following a Customs seizure in August.

Sydney John Allan Jack Shaw Commonwealth

Penny Savings Bank Weekly Deposits and Meeting

Readable text shows deposits received and arrangements at the cooperative bank. Mentions weekly Penny Savings Bank operations and a meeting at the office of Rotary Forman next show of Arte Bailie. Limited legible details and unclear dates.

Td Opwards Joana Unt Caiing Co-operative Lomiei Rotary T'forman Arte Bailie Shieliestece Ceurer

MAPFFDA HANDICAP Races At Severn Seven Tactics

Racing notes describe the Mapffda Handicap with several listed horses and odds. The entry includes TISAROO HANDICAP, RISER WAN DICAP, Vivian, Nichlomes, and other named horses. Secretary WG ONONNELE schedules freight compressions and racing events for Monday in September at 4 pm.

Pevsner Ry Hots Wan Dicap Sia Vivian Niclomes Ur Tonge Divack

Notorious Criminals Death by Own Action

A damaged OCR fragment reports a notorious criminal, Thomas, hanged in Long Bay Jail after being found guilty of murder. It notes his widow and claims rumors of concealing his victim’s body, with a warder finding him attempting suicide before hanging. The text is garbled and contains several unclear names and places.

Sydney Thomas Long Bay Las Thomas Wan Pyle Macy Fage Thoms Re Page Eden Ka Page Gunew Te Bate Reit Wilteh

BBC studios in London host foreign broadcasts and aid overseas systems

The BBC operates over 150 studios across London and other UK centres used daily to broadcast for various radio organisations. It lends its recording gear and staff to international systems, handling clearance of copies, packing, and dispatching when needed. Major American networks and others frequently seek BBC help, with requests routed through BBC facilities and staff via telephone circuits and dedicated lines.

BBC London Kingdom Britain B.C CBS NBC ABC MBS Canada Nadi Eireann BRC Sarsker Breal

Theatres Announce Multiple Film Lineups Tonight

A chaotic entertainment page lists several film offerings across local venues. Stewart Granger and Jean Simmons star in Adam and Evelyne at Tropical Theatre, with police drama Interference highlighted, while James Cagney and Ann Sheridan headline Pulver Theatre Torrid Zone at Palace Theatre. Roy Roberts leads Flaming Furs at the same venue, plus additional showings at Rex Theaters and Ibex Theatre featuring various wartime and romantic titles.

Adam and Evelyne Stewart Granger Jean Simmoney Tropical Theatre West End Adam Black Stewart Granier Laerine Lurie Ball Virtue Pulver Theatre James Cagney Ann Sheridan Palace Theatre Roy Roberts

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