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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1943
Page
6
The report notes efforts to resume play after tough conditions and a near closure. It cites 34 members and 24 associates in the year, with future projections of about 28 members and 20 associates if the club continues, acknowledging crucial support from regular aid.
The report covers a hockey match where Circe and Hansen lead for the Tigers with Zenovich scoring late. It also notes Navy's weakened lineup, Brothers' pressure with Lynch Collins and Clarke, and financial statements of a club ending March 31 showing receipts of £43 202 and expenditure of £42 938, plus modest profits from bar sales and year-end reserves.
Innisfail and nearby districts report a mix of Consistency Handicap results and team match outcomes. Notable scores include Mrs Dietman Butcher 102 108 and pairings such as Reed Henderson Coutts 18 while Walter Mills and Charlie Miles feature in holiday observations amid uneven play and committee meeting notice for Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Fragmentary text shows prize values, numbers, and scattered place names. No cohesive story emerges, but references to a prize of £350 and several coded numbers suggest a local event listing with participants or entries. The readable items include place codes and dates without complete context.
The text describes applying a mixture of Double D and olive oil to a baby’s chest and neck, and sprinkling drops on a handkerchief by the cot. It reflects unsafe, old fashioned guidance for infant health and respiratory relief, lacking medical endorsement.
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