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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1928
Page
11
An unclear OCR fragment notes a deadline for posting by 10 p.m. on Friday and references sports teams and insertions. The readable parts indicate a general instruction or notice about submitting material to a publication labeled Post, with unclear proper nouns and dates remaining.
Doncaster reports on week’s hacks for Copa races with Sun Morn and Jocelyn. Lonkera Habashou target Caultich Clip £5000, both over nine furlongs. Jockeys undecided for Epsom and Metropolitan rides. Toohey, Adams, and Birmingham named for various mounts. Nepean set for Sydney soon with strong Melbourne Cup resume, while Couming Queen may move from Flemington to Nordhaline. Rosso targeted for Epsom, with latest hacking reflecting fluctuating chances.
Gritall or Cygoan favored in first division stakes. Second division contenders include Gesto of King Bedweight Handicap Leadlight or Fyn Handicap. Jaze Baby or Gi Land in handicap. Three year old Handicap features Ornum or Black Devi. Rowley Mile predictions Don Maen or Cole mera.
Sydney reports one part owner of Karuma known as Mr. Constable has decided Karuma will not race in the Fusom. After consulting trainer Mr. J Carey and vet Mr. R Stewart, the owner may confirm the move after contacting the other owner Mr. K L Haillien.
A mixed list of events and notices including auctions by A J Draper Ltd at 167 Sheridan Street and Lake Street sale at 12 noon, tenders invited by Burke Shire Council for Albert River bridge and Cairns Shire works, a dress ball in Stratford tonight, nominations and eliminations for various competitions, and social gatherings such as a jazz fight and an old time dance to raise funds and entertain.
A vintage advertisement promotes Rexona soap with bold claims of multiplying beauty. The ad touts Rexona as the aristocrat of soaps and suggests quick pore improvement, urging readers to obtain the product everywhere.
Melbourne reports Mentone wee plains for Savardiy with numerous horse names and odds across Mentone Plate and Jumpers Flat events. The list includes horse entries such as Vagrant, Byron, Red Page, Aga Klar, Master Linette, Ettamogah, Questar, Nobility, and many more with varied distances and weights noted. The page records entries, prices, and participant names as part of the Mentone race meeting rundowns.
The Cairns Hockey Association invites all to an Aquatic Hall party tonight to welcome visiting hockey teams competing for the Ma, Etna shield on Sunday at Warramatt Park. Trophies for the season will be presented and refreshments should be brought by team members for a good time.
Gordonvale hockey representatives will play for the Mr Etna Shield at Parramatta Park in Cairns on Sunday morning. Semi finals occur in the morning with the final in the afternoon. Supporters are urged to travel to back the team and boost their chances of victory.
The aquatics handicaps list declares Mr T McDonald and Pacific trophies for Saturdays race with entrants Memory Alma Valmac Sunbeam Sylvania Melodious Melody YW T B OM. Points in Pacific City show Memory 329 Alma 195 Valmac 178 Sunbeam 45 Sylvania 144 Melodious 163. Tenth place shows Melod ody Ys and T B LO M with 15 and 115 in various figures.
Gordonvale reports that Kelly defeated Deaney by knockout in the sixth round of their boxing bout tonight. A strong undercard preceded the main event, and a large crowd attended the event in Gordonvale.
In Townsville on September 21 the North Queensland championships concluded with Hackett and Hawton defeating Linnett and Snowdon 33 to 14 for the pairs title. In singles semi finals row 31 defeated M. Ryan 14 and Walker defeated Dorsett 13 to reach the final.
Rockhampton September 21 Cyril Norman Holst police constable faced court for carrying a loaded firearm with intent to alarm in a Chinese den following a recent shooting. The unrepresented Haalat pleaded guilty after evidence and was remanded until tomorrow with Charlie Quan identified in the defiant home context.
At Pole Court Innisfail Alexander Wardrope Morrison faced a charge of a sexual offense against his sister. Detective Cahill testified a warrant was read after a police check. Bail was granted at 80 pounds with two sureties of 40 pounds each, with remand for eight days to allow police to interview key witnesses.
In Britain imoteriig and Woli diy is mecreamings racilly ie gunpatlarity. The Autemobile Adiamatic was phi ning tours for members a the time of S00 a week as early as Jute.
At the monthly Mareeba District General meeting presided by Lawson with Simpson Carroll Dr. Byrne Robinson Whear and secretary Dopnell present. Discussion covered a donation to hospital maintenance from a 112 pound valuation and the Visiting Committee agenda including a bath heater for the Maternity Ward. The committee planned to request Aboriginal protection letters and urged payments from those who could pay to support hospital upkeep.
General conditions set the rules for North Geeene and Northern District Racing Associations. Nominations close September 26 1928 with Cairns Mareeba Innisfail and Gordonvale clubs. Handicaps declared September 26 and acceptance closes September 27. Correct riding colors required and any owner using another's colors will be fined. James Farrell secretary Gardenvale telephone 176.
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