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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
7
A rough notice from The Tur describes the Caine Jockey Club announcing a meeting to be held at Wordenvate course in September. Nominations close on Friday August 28 with prize details and a purse of 13,428 noted.
Report outlines North Queensland players selected for representative North Queenalsei team to face Queensland at Townsville on Sunday. Secretary to visit Cairns and Tableland centres with two potential matches at Cairns and a Tableland venue. Rail transport for supporters is arranged with a Sunday departure to Herberton and a plan for a semi final in the Tifeguard Challenge.
Local sports notes outline Rovers receiving praise after a strong premiership showing. Fans look ahead to next weekend’s fixtures including Rovers versus Ranthwa and another key clash Sunday at 4 pm. The article mentions match details, player names, and an upcoming boxing tournament sponsored by the association at Hibernian Hall in September.
England faced South Africa in a windy London test with tense play and notable partnerships. Bouin Africae' teal and Non Sinkkiy grooved through the innings, while Bowler Tide sparked breakthroughs as both sides battled for essential runs and wickets.
A fragmentary sports note mentions hockey and trial context with unclear names and locations. The readable text references teams, venues, and a game setting, but concrete entities and outcomes are not extractable. The item reads as a damaged OCR fragment with scattered phrases and symbols.
A richly detailed list outlines numerous swimming trophies and events. Names like Stetina Mek Tadien Champlor, N. Layevek, and others appear alongside events such as 30 Yards Handicaps for Ladies, 100 Yards and North Rant, and Junior Champion titles. The document catalogs club cups, series, handicaps, relay races, and individual champions across multiple distances, with various clubs and participants named, indicating a comprehensive medal and trophy program at a major meet.
Entertainments advertise a Cavens Theatre screening Friday featuring a sniper drama with Marguerite Deka and a cast including Brownlee and Tew brill. A two part comedy Casey fanses, and a world premiere tent play highlight the program along with a notable Westertown picture from James Cruse.
A jumbled local bulletin describes a recent incident in the Babinda district with references to a gang, casualties, and police action. The text notes wind, weather, and road conditions, urging care and repairs, while mentioning post office activity and community precautions amidst confusion about names and dates.
Innisfail dispatch notes prosecutions at Cardwell. Mr O Kelly visits over alleged hotel licensing breaches and unlicensed premises. John Campbell and inspector Mubingety present, with costs in proceedings. Mrs M A Creagh charged with public order offences and other disruptions.
A fragmented ad claims a "New Discovery" tea prevents cold dangers and sickness. It markets a remedy described as effective when taken before exposure, noting widespread use and a panicked tone about cold threats. The text mixes garbled phrases with references to a product price and sale.
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