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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
3
A chaotic tennis report outlines committee confusion for the Cup event with multiple players and teams listed. Key figures like Laura Cairne and Jemma are noted, alongside railway and regional club affiliations, as the page details matches, scores, and entrant lineups.
Townsville Souths and South Mackay Carltons faced off as the central district titles neared, with Bay of the rubber for that zone in play. The match featured close scoring and strategic defense as Townsville clinched a key win boosting their zone prospects while Mount Morgan and Rockhampton mounted strong challenges in the wider competition.
The document lists a disordered roster for a struggling éeudless tournament with numerous player names and matchups. It notes several times and venues, mentioning winners such as Murch, Carman, and Dickson with future matches to be arranged at the hour and venue indicated, reflecting a chaotic schedule.
In a cycling meeting, George Stiles won the handicap race with a 21 minute 17 second time. Clare Henderson originally led but was disqualified after a starter’s error. Dempsey, Carrigan, and others followed. A trophy was donated by Mr Jerk Mearaie for the winner.
The fragment hints at a local game or event involving Vida Montague at Taree with Baskettail figures. Details are unclear due to the damaged text but indicate an extended display or engagement, possibly a community gathering or match with specific participants.
Fragmentary notes describe a Cairne Club gathering with mentions of speakers and dates. Names and places are partially legible, including a Sherine reference and a forthcoming meeting in September. The readable portions imply a local association event and scheduling details.
Greyhound racing meets at Mareeba feature three divisions with notable contenders Lady Wattle, Bells & King, Hidden Smoke, Luckette, Thorsal Lady, McGurk, Black Pal, and Slander in division heats. Second and third divisions list Ian Tide, Jillande, Bisde, Glen Ji, Victor, Promise, Keen Boy, Lady Pet, Sister Bone, Gold Boy, with finals to include top finishers. Hurdle ground nominations include Miss Alajeon and Shcedly Palth.
The article outlines the upcoming hockey event with details for a representative team. It lists players including L Krantz, BD Howe, Acton, Kearney, and others, noting the men's game schedule and arrival times.
An excerpt reviews a theatrical debate on swearing in speech and stage dialogue. The discussion cites actors such as Lewis and Arconamith, references Collay Cibber and The Carslene Bishi, and notes a shift from casual blasphemy to martial era censorship as the author reflects on why strong language provoked public concern.
A garbled excerpt recounts a historical note on oaths and famous figures like Sarah Jemiiogy Deckens of Borough and the Countess of Grow rap, with references to The Seat part of WearyTV and various terms. The piece hints at a courtly or theatrical discussion from the era, mentioning a lady of Elizabethan times and vivid, if unclear, descriptions.
Fragmentary note lists officers and assignments including Herr, Buerkel Telinguides, Robert Jagner Geuleiter of Almece, and Gustav Simba Geuletter of Luxembourg under direct orders. The August entry mentions Austealing Associated Pree and Euphorites with admiserration under cyl.
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