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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
7
Rainbows and Natives battled in gusting wind at Norman Park with heavy rain spoiling kicking and scrambling play. McKinnon Dowker and Welch led Natives attack while Abel, Mose and Treacy sparked Rainbow efforts. final score 6–0 after a late Natives try.
The text notes limited chances in a three quarters period. Lennon struggled at half, Twit defended well, Bennett stood out among forwards playing a lie, with Mettien and Abel delivering solid work in the loose.
In Kennedy v Gordonvale at Gordonvale on Sunday the weather was fine with a south east breeze. Kennedy used wind advantage after winning the toss and led to half time. E Carroll scored a first half try, Cronin and Pease added points in the second half. A collection for Cairns District Hospital was taken. Rainbows juniors then beat Gordonvale rancis 6 to after a close game with Woods Kearney scoring and J don converting for Gordonvale.
Aug 10 football match saw Malanda edge Herberton 3 tries to 1 after early backline pressure. Key moments included Halipappy scoring all Malanda points and Fogarty notching Herberton’s only score while both sides battled slippery ground and intermittent showers. Best for Malanda were Heidke Constable Halipappy and the Rattle brothers. for Herberton Fogarty Willis and the Stenhouse brothers starred.
A gannt tourney sat held on the cana railway Fink last week drew many nominations and featured strong play. Rasher Sparka, Elme, and Winer contended in a close finish with Cosly Tains third, Hamilton and Lane excelling as bowlers. Yank Hawmey delivered fast dashes but ended behind Coaly by a point, while Hollett McBride and Packer Peterson impressed though Peterson faltered late. Credit to the handicapper as Painter Jing overestimated, but overall strong showings set up next week's meet and a friendly match. Driller Bill also did well and may be heard from soon.
An old notice promotes Fexona Soap for babies and Skin and Facial Soap as a pure mediested product. It touts a delicate perfume and refreshing soothing effects for a child’s skin, suggesting regular baths for a bright, merry disposition and tub time readiness.
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