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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
4
A collage of sports lore features Francis Crittell’s shift from semi pro basketball to stage comedy, archery rites on St Edmund day, Boyers’ prize ring rise and Langham defeat, and varied notes on rowing, cycling, and racing legends. Include questions and anecdotes from recent decades and a general sense of mid century athletic culture.
A garbled racing brief mentions Glen Armour in Doomben sprint events with owner Mr Wo Awt. The piece notes a sire brace, weights, and Saturday races. The favourite mare is Velan Persevering, with bookmakers expected to adjust quotes depending on performance.
The Gams Pearring Chih plans a Saturday meeting at Barra Matta Park starting 9h with a hurdle event and flat races. The program lists Silver Welle, Tarn Son M4 Mulieprinikin, and Auburn's Alone among others with multiple entrants across courses.
A meeting of the Oniens Rowing Club in the rowing shed on Tuesday April 10 reports ongoing painting and repairs, crews to be ready for the coming season. The regatta is set for Sunday April 29 with present and past members racing. A new four from a Sydney boat bulldog was discussed. price details to be ascertained. A dance earlier featured Mesnts S. I G Barnes president and other officers with apologies from several members.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Syria and Israel truce discussions with vague mentions of border issues and representatives. No clear event, dates, or named organizations are discernible to anchor a full summary.
In a rough summary of weekend golf events, players competed in an informal foursome format with multiple scores noted. The report lists participants such as Frawley, Manis, Ryan, Gate Bungay, Meiner, Mokminney, and Balley, with scores like 53-1, 108-07, and 156-94, highlighting a lively yet uncertain results scene.
The South Johnstone Bowling Club held a singles championship with W Stevens and Beltell Ina competing. Multiple players including Sievers, Mi Whe, Mackay, Baker, and Jonal featured in a series of matches with notable scores and forthcoming draws and events listed.
Weather was favorable for the Queensland Ofes Carnival with higher prizes and a shortened carnival duration to attract leading professionals from Sulmiers and States. Scores featured Greg Hildebrand 44 1M and others. notable rounds included Nasser 74, Murdoch's 49 nine-hole round signaling good form for the country championship. Association results show Copin winning the Members trophy and Mrs. Smith the Associates trophy, with upcoming 18-hole bogey event and trophies donated by X K Eales and Maurice Dudley.
Ray Coleman was hospitalized after being knocked out by Bennett in a bout with the Queenslander. He will rest for all weeks, insisting on leaving the hospital early this morning when doctors wanted to keep him under observation. He plans an immediate return fight with Bennett, as negotiations continue for a bantamweight bout between Bennett and Caruthers.
Brisbane April 11 commodity notes show pump kin supplies ample but demand weak due to weather and lower gates. Prices for maize and spain fluctuated around specific shillings per ton and bushel with several samples cited. oats and potatoes quiet. general activity mixed with several consignments traded amid cautious market mood.
A stray cat with a swollen ear and chipped collar seeks shelter after a dispute with a local household. Neighbors report the animal appears skittish but friendly once approached, and no injuries beyond minor scratches are noted. The seek shelter offers remain open at the community animal shelter.
Senior and junior teams clashed in a rugged rugby league contest marked by uneven play and limited attacking fluency. Ravenshore led at half time through Millan, Snell, and Ravenshore’s scores, while Ravenshoe rallied late with Millan and Morris scoring to seal a 11 14 victory as Feaganshoe and Langton contributed for the home side.
In 1940 Labour used legal powers to mask a Communist inspired coal strike, winning support from unions nationwide. Leaders argued the Communist Party sought to wreck Australia, while loyal miners voted openly to reject Communist leaders and return to work. Labor pledged to enforce the law firmly against subversive activity in the future.
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