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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1946
Page
2
An OCR log from the Murgeba turf meet details a chaotic meeting with scattered results. The document lists division races, starters, and times amid garbled names and phrases, reflecting a crowded program and unclear outcomes.
Pordonvale joins a regional initiative to boost emergency services and civic projects. Local leaders coordinate with neighboring towns to fund infrastructure upgrades and public safety programs while engaging residents in a streamlined planning process.
The Albion Park meet on September 18 featured six divisions with multiple handicaps. First divisions saw Wyvaun triumph in the seven furlong high grade race, while other divisions highlighted Konyx Brazen Sru egh, Freelance, Panrig, and Noble winners, with times ranging from 1.38 to 1.54 and a slate of named runners across classes.
Areaertom Klee reports a high profile race set for Saturday at the Mein Courwe. Mitra Sieh and Jon stench lead the field with strong showings expected as the course winds past notable landmarks. Margera aims for a top finish as Fen Sen Se campaigns for strategic position. Queen pemeritiee rounds out the field with determined pace.
The text shows garbled unit markings and misread numbers. Key entities are unclear. no coherent event or person can be determined from the readable fragments. The piece appears to be a corrupted OCR of division style notes with stray figures.
Berne borough's premier race saw Bernborough outpace rivals in a demanding sprint over four furlongs, proving stronger stamina and securing victory amid a crowded field. Jockeys and handlers praised the horse's grit as crowd favorites backed an unbeaten performance.
Readable fragments describe several races at Mentone and Yarraman meets including the Queen of the Fairies and Hampton Handicaps. Notable horses and riders mentioned include Parenya, River Hero, Geroung, New Yorker, and Parenya’s 1504 winning, with times like 1.34 for the Mentone Cup and 1.204 for the Dandenong Welter.
Eli Perdyce, who has had outstanding success in Sydney this year, engaged to ride Blue Legend in the Epsom Handicap. He will also ride Good Idea in the Metropolitan if that horse is selected.
Randwick racing notes show a shifting betting order after Saturdays parade. Entries include Prominent Bandicap, Shannen Putnam, Bise Lager Ged Idea Immediate Abbeville and Crusader with Megrifiant Courtship, Petulanes, Loudus Youre Veilmond among others.
The Cairns Coursing Club held a Saturday meeting with seven races. Assorted Smiles won the first, Sylvia's Best Loved took the fourth, Viv't Pal and Larry Domaran scored in later events, while Babinda's Idol and WIRRABAND claimed other positions. Heavy betting surrounded several short fields as favourites fell short in towns like Cairns and Townsville.
A scrambled report notes Pulham expected to win the Tramway Handicap with trainer Herteertan Pee supporting the favored Pulham. Rival Maree etica and others are listed as contenders as the field includes Nhennon in Nuvemtas and Epsom fancies.
Babinda and Cairns produced a tense 1 1 draw with Babinda taking early lead through Price and Cairns equalising via Kerney. Cairns dominated late play but failed to convert, while Babinda keeper Lock made several crucial saves. Referee was Mr Englander.
Cairns boxing event backed by Legacy Fund aims to aid the Cairns Amateur Boxing Club. Secretary McW Gallogly reports many donations as Merv Collins mobilizes local supporters to boost the function. Leoney gains expected benefit from the proceeds. Rainsbury defeats Treasure in a Sydney bout on September 5.
Brisbane police entered the ring to remove a threatening spectator after a disputed decision in the Une Tshae Medium Jesh bout. Claude Proc tor earned a partial win for J. Bourte, while Brinkae tepe fought in the 76 division amid chaotic scenes as officers escorted the aggressive spectator away from the ring.
United States defeated Sweden three matches to one as Talbert and Mulloy edged Johansson and teammates in a pivotal doubles rubber. The win tightens USA’s hold in the Davis Cup series, with selection talks pending for upcoming ties.
A Cairns Post Sports Club tennis squad defeated Parramatta Club on the Net by two sets in a return match held Sunday. Visitor highlights included Knowles, McKay, Frahm, and Thompson with a 5 4 win in mixed doubles, while other pairs battled to close scores. The hosts offered family tea, and the prior meeting had Cairns winning by two games.
Poorly scanned report says New Zealand beat Australia 21 to 8 in the first Rugby Union test in Dunedin. NZ exploited tricks from their European tour, with strong scrums and lineouts. Australians showed promise but erred with misplaced passes and penalties.
September 1 bowling matches in Gordonvale feature final scores McDonald and King defeating Coutts and Goodall 21 11 while Reynolds with Whitchurea v Coutts and Goodall 128 and Ede with Sadiey McDonald and King 234 in other pairings.
Cairns Associates report lists results from games on Tursoise and related events. Mentions players and scores across divisions, including Mrs Morris, Mrs Lewis, Mrs N L Harrie, Mrs Keegan, Mr G Barclay, and others. Nominations for the first draw are set for Wednesday at 7 pm.
The Red Star calls for trials of Japanese actions as criminal, condemning those who harmed freedom. It notes the Masters and their servants forming a new cadre while condemning past victims.
Advertised events in Gordonvale and district include public meeting on a Christmas festival at Gordonvale School tonight and a Far Northern Cannery meeting in Atherton on Wednesday. Other notices invite tender bids for works by the Herberton Shire and water authority, plus interviews for ex servicemen at the RSL.
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