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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1928
Page
11
Secretaries and others responsible are notified that all weekly team announcements for cricket football and other sports must be lodged with the Post by 1 10 p.m. on Thursdays for insertion in Friday’s issue. Late submissions may not be published.
Horse racing gossip and selections across divisions at Epsom and Randwick. Mentions Funny Face Cloone Sratch Knight Saddington Yellow Cap Altenic Kite Bere Roi Clair and more with bets on Karoma Don Melowie and Donald. Includes Derby Epsom fields and Metropotan prospects amid weather and scratchings.
cPSOM views DRE, Sydney Sept 28 wide field lines up for the Epsom with Viaah Amounis a likely winner. Amounis back in form. Vaals weights heavy. Fuji San Bei and Habishon aim to upset. Cimabue, Killarney, Don Moon and Black Duchess among challengers with Valparaiso and Sion noted. Morrison favored in the Derby. Ranmulos Prince Humphrey and Cimbrian may fill minor places.
Brisbane racing list shows acceptances for a Saturday meet including numerous entrants across divisions. Notables include Fan of Saturday, Gl o ria, Royal Ascot, King's Sun wee, Dreamfost, Porterbach, Happi Val and Eve's Veil among many others. The entries span multiple horses and owners with varied lineups for seven furlongs and other dash races.
Brisbane September 28 The Courier's tips for Tutts races tomorrow list Fourth Division first heat Wolfosa of Gold Fox Second heat Betoyan or Waiburra First Division Polonium or Le Second Division Dream Poet or Tachun Third Division King Diamond or Berneath High Pieve Manetsman of a Marcas Highfield of Poly with various second heats.
The fragment notes a Treals meeting with names Chmbrian ann Sion and Royal Fune and an event titled Spring Stakes featuring Limerick or Spearfelt.
Sydney reports on race betting margins at the EPSOM event with varied favorites and a mix of contenders. Bettors favored the regry favorite while several horses such as Killarney, Black Duchess, Reonui, and Pigeon Pie drew attention, with multiple entries listed in the field.
It was announced that Melbourn is appointed to the position of stud book keeper and registrar of race horses in the commerce sector.
The Cairns Cricket Association Dre miership resumes at Norman Park with two 215 pm starts. Mercantiles face a Potpourri opponent at No 1 wicket and Waratahs meet Rovers at No 2 wicket. executive actions canceled cricket matches set for October 2 to avoid clashes with soldiers’ carnival.
In aquatics a second race for the Pacific Trophies on Sunday is set with handicaps listed. South east and northerly directions noted for several entrants, including Seresteh, Serene, Salva, Valmae, Sunbeam, tis, Winkworth, and Bolson, with varying weights assigned. The Pacific will follow the race card.
At the Innisfail District Boating Club meeting on September 28 Mr. R. Moore presided with strong attendance. Discussions focused on last regatta with decisions to adopt a coloured flag start system and to adjust prize money and entries. The next regatta date was postponed and members were urged to circulate notices to boat owners.
Presentation night at the club in Atherton saw Miss Glenwright resign as secretary. The president expressed regret at her departure noting her excellent year of service and non selfish support for Beekey. Doyle also spoke, praising her dedication to the hockey team and club interests.
The Gordonvale Bowling Club draw for the alhowve competition is recalled with pairs and byes listed across rounds. First round features Altey against War bck, Owens against Flower, and multiple byes with teams grouped in subsequent rounds. The halted draw postpones resumption of matches and regrouping across divisions Firsts Seconds and Thirds with numerous players named.
In London on Sept 27 Misa Esna Boyd of Australia defeated Mrs Watson 6-2 6-2 in the Glen Eagle tournament semifinals while Mina oar won over Mrs Parron 1-6 7-5. Critics hail Boyd as playing astonishingly well against Mrs ataon once seen as the country’s strongest woman player. The expected clash between Miss Biya and Misa Nuttall excites observers as Nuttall’s early erratic play gave way to superior versatility.
In London on September 27 latest billiards championship scores show Newman leading Smith with Newman at 20 and Smith still at 78. The in play entry for Smith indicates ongoing action in the match.
The Roe Company plans with Fokker makers to build three engined Avro meroplanes for Britain and the Dominions, following Beardmore’s Rohrheda flexitts. Britain lags in large motor planes favored by German and Dutch designers. Motorists now see mileages from 5000 to over 10,000.
London September 2 A millionaire shipowner Sir Walter Cockerhy faced trial for alleged false income tax involving 107000 pounds. He offered to pay 300000 pounds in addition to the first claimed amount. The defendant’s health purportedly influenced his wish to withdraw the case.
Sept 27 report details 47 dead after a blast that dispersed 20 tons of powder leaving no vestige of the fort. Witnesses fear many were blown to atoms as rescue workers find a mother weeping beside the bodies of her three children.
The Innissfail Chamber of Commerce secretary reports a sowing letter from the Railway Commissioner alien to party visits. Northern Manager Crowther notes the itinerary would be impractical due to weather and time, and a reply clarifies the situation while apologizing for any discourtesy. The exchange confirms efforts to coordinate future visits and expresses regret over perceived discourtesy.
The Queensland Main Road Commission invites tenders for clearing earthworks metalling and bituminous macadam on the Kage section of the Townsville Charters Towers road.
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