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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
12
The narrative covers a Gordonvale vs Malanda rugby league clash with detailed play by play. It notes crowd scenes, key players like Wardle and McMahon, and describes scoring sequences, near tries, and period-by-period momentum swings. A rough, energetic tone captures a tense Sunday afternoon contest, with emphasis on tackles, scrums, and late surge by Malanda.
Owing to Muather and counter activities, the Times urges active play during the next two weeks at Atherton Golf Club. The annual tournament focuses on the Ah and 10th Sep dates with two expeditions planned. Last year Rayeniadun and Vimgabares won the events. this week’s results list the competitions played so far.
Atherton and Towanhoes played a tense hockey game with Atherton falling short on several opportunities. Referee criticism arose as Atherton failed to convert key plays despite strong early pressure. the scoreline ended with Atherton trailing and players voicing frustration over officiating and practice conditions.
An old style advertisement touts McCoy's Cad Liver Oil tablets as a health tonic for stomach and energy, promising quick revitalization. The copy claims the product softens up the body, supports strong digestion, and offers money back if not curing. It emphasizes sugar coating and widespread consumer use.
Thousands rejoice over a new medicine claimed to rapidly relieve colds and coughs. Advert says Br Schilder's New Discovery, priced at 1 shilling 9 pence, is now available everywhere as a remedy for winter ailments.
The report lists multiple UPPEx Tableland Tennis results from a May meet. Matches feature players such as Mrs Jaen, Mrs Nama, Hrasce, Riskanan, Jones, Stewart, Mays, Burton, and others. Scores include 8-0, 9-0, 6-1, and 12-10 with various pairings and byes noted across numerous bouts and locales like Ravenshoe and West End.
A fragmentary editorial on lawn tennis notes the sport’s rising seriousness and public attention at tournaments. It discusses players, the impact of competition, and hints at strategies, etiquette, and the court atmosphere amid evolving standards.
The Mulgrave Rifle Club held the John Cau neny Trophy shoot at Sanday on August 9. Fire with the rifle yielded high scores, led by Wiltshire and Jamieson at 900 yards, Townson Harlow Plexter and Napier among top marks. results list shooters with scores across 500 to 700 yards and ages.
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