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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

9

Clauson trophy fishing notes end season with small turnout

The final Clauson trophy outing drew no record crowd as fishing disappointed again but participants started early. W Kelly won the outing and broke the main for the black dream held by Ten Trenfeld. Eddie Pollard won the trophy and now carries a 10 point handicap. championship points list includes A Prichard 21, E Earl 191, T Drinkall 12, T Nelson 182, E Pollard 172, T Henderson 134, HA Mackenroth 148, C Magowa 6, W Kelly 8&8, P Beutel 2, M Magowan 76, J White 67, with 50 points for unlisted members.

W. Kelly Black Dream Ten Trenfeld Eddie Pollard A. Prichard E Earl T. Drinkall T. Nelson E. Pollard T. Henderson HA Mackenroth C Magowa P. Beutel M Magowan J. White

Treasure Hunt Highlights Cairns Motor Cycle Club Run

The Cairns and District Motor Cycle Club held a Treasure Hunt last Sunday with nine machines. D. Martin won the treasure, Mavis Roberson (Miss) placed second. Clues led from Baltwater Creek to Gordon Vale bridge, Freshwater Creek, Reservoir Hulk, and Kamer- Unga before riders relaxed. Members discussed improvement ideas for future runs and voted on club roles at a well attended general meeting. An 8 hour day trial is planned for next Sunday week on August 24, with nominations due August 22 and post entries accepted.

Cairns and District Motor Cycle Club D. Martin Mavis Robertson Baltwater Creek Crossing Gordonvale Freshwater Creek Bridge Reservoir Hulk Kamer- Unga Myr . Jenkinson G. Hawse H. Pym A. Underwood A. Martin T. Pryor

Woman tennis player trains amid global tour

A fragmented account mentions a female tennis player training across Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany. It notes participation at Wimbledon in 1835 where she exited in the second round, and references a 1942 Bucharest event with suspension remarks.

Spain Fertufal Sweden Switzerland Gerwany Magda Beresea Bucharest

Babinda Fire Brigade Board Holds August Meeting

The Babinda Fire Brigade Board met in the CWA Rooms with full attendance. A payment arrangement was made to Stella Bros. for the recent fire at their barracks near Happy Valley. The board received an audit report for 1946 47, accounts totaling £20 11 2 were approved, two July alarms and two drills noted, equipment deemed in order, and a suggestion to repaint the trailer pump. Applications for Mirriwinnni posts were discussed and further inquiries ordered before appointments.

Bahinda Fire Brigade Board CWA A. Campbell Stella Bros Happy Valley Babinda Fire Brigade Board Muriwinni McDonnell Blake Mirriwinni Mears Biske Meera J. J. Barrett HG. Davis B. J. Kirke

Along the Jaffa road to Jerusalem through Jaffa Gate

The Jaffa road serves as the main entry to Jerusalem ending at Jaffa Gate. From Terra Santa College run by the Franciscans visitors pass into the Old City where modern life contrasts with ancient streets such as the Via Dolorosa and Queen Anne of the Greeks.

Jaffa-road Jerusalem Jaffa Gate Holy City Jaffa J. H. McP Terra Santa College Pranciscan Order Old City Jaffe Via Dolorea St David's Way

Music appreciation lecture opens adult education series

In Atherton Aug 12 Miss E Neal led an introductory session in the CWA rooms aided by Mr K Taylor. The class explored musical terms tempo dynamics and expression using blackboard diagrams and examined overtures from Lully Handel Scarlatti and Bach. Mr Larkin thanked organizers at the close.

Lully Scarlatti Taylor Wagner Delitech Figar

Mareeba Rose Fete Proves Social and Financial Success

The Presbyterial Women's Guild Mareeba held a Rose Fete with hundreds of paper roses, a front flower stall, and brisk sales that sold out all stalls. Stallholders included Sydney and Sugden, Mire. A. Cooper, Mrs. Henderson, and many others. The event followed by Methodist Ladies' Guild activities with hospital visits, farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Cook, and a program of music and competitions.

Mareeba Aug Presbyterial Women's Guild W. Bindley Sydney Sugden A. Cooper Henderson Kane Morton

Immigrant crafts and markets around Old Jerusalem

A fragmented description outlines Jewish and German and Asian communities forming small, distinct enclaves in a city with Ben Yehuda Street as a main center. It notes sandal makers, quilt workers, and Oriental trades in cramped shops near sites like the Wailing Wall and King David’s Gate, amid religious and cultural history and a Melbourne copyright note.

King David's Gate Gethaemans

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