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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1931
Page
3
A report on a boys camp held at Kate's State Farm notes large attendance, activities, and displays of cleanliness and happiness. Officials praise organization, camp spirit, and cooperation, with emphasis on community support, demonstrations, and future improvements.
Atherton council discussed a proposed road realignment and boundary adjustment with Higuine and Schroder, considering compensation via a road swap for one vehicle. They weighed staging, funding, and approvals, awaiting a Tangine Department decision, while approving repairs to Fox's bridge, pound fee clarifications, and a range of local infrastructure measures including scrub clearing near Adams Road.
Aloomba triumphed over Somerset in a Te-Suited tennis fixture with 6 sets to 14, listing players such as H Court J Cleary R Wallace E Tripaha T Christensen A Morris and C Mayers J Stewart among others. Shamrock A and Tehana also contested in the Spalding Cup futures with narrow margins, while local clubs held socials and fundraising events at the Aloomba Refreshment Room and hall activities.
English cricket season highlights top players with leading averages in first class matches. The Australian Cable Service notes figures from SEESON season statistics, presenting the top 31 performers and emphasizing standout performers across the campaign.
After a rainy day the Manchester outfield is flooded and the third Test between England and New Zealand faces a slow start. England and New Zealand teams await clearer weather as delays mount for the match in August.
Yorkshire on 261 points with four matches left needs only two more points to seal the County Championship. Notts hold second place and Gloucestershire trails.
Boxing semifinals and finals drew a large crowd at the Exhibition hall with bouts featuring G West Cairns and T Johnson, F Chappell Cairns, and J Jenkins Cairns. Notable events include a two round Mitchett win, a dramatic final where West defeated Chappell, and a 38 second title bout ending with Wessels down twice. Social events followed with a dance and prizes, while local residents attend to road trips and school notices.
Sufferers from nerves insomnia anaemia and lassitude learn that Heenzo introduces a tonic nerve food tablet. The text claims thousands over ten years recovered health and strength using Heen’s Tonic Nerve Nuts, a convenient tablet form for easy use.
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