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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented report describes Devlin and related figures in a Commons scene with references to speakers, proposals, and possible violence. Mentions of Lords, Ireland, and security measures appear amid chaotic OCR text, with notes on seating, debates, and potential policy actions.
The session of the House of Representatives discusses the Arbitration Act. Members debate the act’s scope and objects, with emphasis on protecting peace and justice. The debates mention representation, court procedure, and procedural safeguards.
Unclear notes describe race events at Gordonvale with mention of a morning train, railway delays, and local people awaiting arrangements. Mixed phrases reference Ween male and Cassps, with a referenced Cornd team returning after the races and a date line of 19 Datadil.
At Eagle Farm a big attendance watched a busy program with the first and second divisions of races, including a Malakoff Stakes and Moondam Steeplechase. Winners included Cairns in the cross country relays and a close finish by McKinnon in the main steeplechase. weather fine and crowds large.
A large crowd estimated around 1500 to 2000 gathered at the park to watch a Cairns district football match. Passengers from Herberton Tarzal and Cairns traveled by rail or road, with Gordonvale band performing during intervals. The team selection drew criticism from some selectors but the Cairns side fielded a strong group, yielding a performance deemed weaker than hoped and disappointing to some critics.
Report describes a rough match with McGrath scoring 27 points while Eacham tallied 5. The text mentions Kingston and Saath amid smeared play and questionable officiating as Cairns dominated tatters and Sodheesizan Falttioe.
In Sydney crowd of about one hundred attended a match where the New Zealanders edged the New South Wales Phaby Cram side by a slim margin. Key players performed well as the visitors claimed a narrow victory in an otherwise balanced contest.
An easy win at the Brisbane exhibition grounds over Western Suburbs by Balmain led the Queensland competition. The team dominated every department and secured a clear victory before a strong attendance.
Large crowds attended the Sydney sculling handicap event amid strong efforts from Hewry and Felton. Times show Towne and Cowell placing behind leaders with several boats close behind as the field pressed ahead from Shore to the final sprint.
F mE Germ. The fragmentary text appears as a garbled OCR item with limited readable facts. It mentions names and a likely place but lacks coherent events or clear entities to summarize into a full news item.
In a brutal bout described as a tense exchange, Deshong defeats Gore after a chaotic sequence. Gore fractures balance near the opening rounds, absorbing punishing blows before staggering to a final knockdown. Referee constancy faltered as Gore endured a late-appearance assault, culminating in Deshong winning by knockout after a sustained punishment and crowding exchanges.
Brisbane reports the Queensland tennis carnival concludes with St Joi of Queensland defeating Jordan 26 163 07 in the men's singles, Ford beating Tasacr Eveensland in the women’s singles, Witton of Queensland pairing with Peach to win doubles, and the Freed Henry team taking the ladies doubles.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference a sports or event with unclear names and places. The readable parts hint at a championship or meet with terms like Yards, Championship, and Medetr Creme, but specifics are obscured.
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