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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1946
Page
3
An OCR filled with garbled prize money listings shows a sequence of prizes in pounds and pence, numbers, and scattered names and addresses. The legible portions indicate a multi prize draw or sweepstakes with first to tenth prizes and various coded identifiers and locations.
Cairns Hack Club hosts seven divisions at Cannon Park with big fields and keen competition. First Division proceeds at 1.45 pm and riders must report to the jockey room by 1 pm. Stewards will check certificates. race-day licenses on sale at the club office until 1 pm. Cairns service departs 1.10 pm and returns 6.80 pm.
The Innisfail Tuet Club sets a 16 race meeting for this afternoon with expected excellent attendance and visible surface activity. Divisional handicaps feature horses Merry Moments Dusky Mond Sliprock Rev Bird Sharrow and others across six divisions. noted entries Knight Prince Dinamic and Barmioss of Ned appear in approved lineup.
Brisbane report lists Whitlter selections for Albion Park with entries across divisions. Possible riders include Mickey Red and Fresco's Spirit of Earl in various heats and top divisions, with multiple horses named and a mix of third and fourth division prospects.
A Melbourne era report outlines Pedro as a main contender in the Quality Handicap at Moonee Valley with Noble Prince and Columbar among the potential rivals. The piece reviews form from Randwick and Caulfield campaigns, noting rider changes and expected longer journey conditions. It also lists acceptances and weights for Saturday’s races including the Moonee Valley Stakes and Mentone Cup, with trainer Roy Shaw cited as hopeful for a strong showing.
Bookmakers allege some backers placed doubles on Good Ideas at the Epsom Handicap. they seek sanctions on the transactions. Officials claim principal backers were fully accommodated, while others faced scrutiny over admission of double bets and wider implications for the event.
Chief Watchman Aralaide received a verdict related to incitement involving trainer Cyril Gilbertson. Glendinnen and the watchman denied conspiracy between July and December to influence the outcome of the Airport Handicap at Mor-Petts. The judge ordered a £900 fine and imprisonment to begin after the confinement period, with the trainer’s case linked to alleged attempts to affect the race outcome.
A troubled race day report notes Guineas contender Sir Mimo and other Queensland and Sydney horses affected by illness. Trainers feared a colt might not recover as conditions were described as serious, with several horses scratched or delayed before the event.
Boston eliminated Von Nida from the professional championship at Hoylake after a superb putting display. Both players carded 70 in a field of leading professionals at Royal Sydney today where O Walker led with 70 or better.
Sept 27 A surprise backing at Sydney for Wandilow, a three year old full brother to Knockarlow trained by T Woodcock of Phar Lap fame. Wandilow backed for thousands, Bernborough and Wandilow duo backed for about £40000, with hopes he wins at Moonee Valley tomorrow.
Brisbane September 27 Mr Sydney Lattwich tried suddenly to dey wged ney over 2 rounds 8 pto The owner of Buz demonstrated disapproval The recent Caulfield winner followed the referee's decision In other notes Teddy Day 1911 knocked out racehorse Bon Terre which raced in Etme He also had inter the first 12 rounder The pearling and oyster inthe Col Colbourne sprang bia Surthex surprise by technically knocking out Terry Griesi in the seventh round Orreal surrendered during the respite between the seventh and eighth round complaining of an injured ankle
The Rotary Club notes a dinner where Mr La received a formal handover. Guest speaker Natali gave an address on Immigration. A memorial address honored fallen comrades as discussions on legion aims and ex servicemen activities continued. The meeting covered representation on appeal and building committees and club membership counts.
In New York on September 26 the stock market showed a cautious rebound as trading volume remained light. Prices edged higher on some active issues while overall activity stayed subdued through the session.
The secretary of the Carns Division RAC informs head office that Advanx Tyre and Motor Service Crosland Motors FOR Ireland and Estate H S Williams Pty Ltd Cala are listed as RAC garages. Members may contact them at any time for emergency roadside service.
A fragment discusses whether religious instruction should be compulsory in schools and if attendance should be weekly. The text mentions Mr Edmonds and a focus on whether the question should be altered now and how much the current system should be kept.
Local notices invite bidders to public auctions including farm machinery and building, with auctioneers Charlie King and Co and others listing various dates and times in October and Saturday events. The material mentions Douglas Shire Cancert Waker and Cromland Motors among entities, with references to veterans and ex-service personnel observing a patriotic display.
A messy sports page fragment details backstage events at Laichi Stadium with boxing trunks, family notes, and memories of athletes. It mentions jockey deaths, a Roselle School tie to Jimmy Duncan, and a beehive parachuting stunt alongside local figures like Des Green and Roy Barron.
Fragmented OCR text describes fowls, odds, and stray mentions with unclear names. It references fowls clucking and a backstory involving carpentry and biting wood. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or identifiable figures.
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