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Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

25 Aug 1919

Page 7

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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1919

Page

7

Seabees Beat Natives In Final Rugby Match Crowd Gathers

A large crowd attended Saturday afternoon rugby at the Hospital Grounds where Seabees beat Natives in a final round. The match featured strong forward play and sharp kicking, with key contributions from Wally Hannity McKinnon Dowk and Welch. Government subsidy and local fundraising boosted hospital funds, while plans included admitting Rugby members as patrons.

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Priday Inc Mann Caiima District Colt Ilness Thornpcom Lennon Fiomon Iid Agein Bowker Dennett Lofty Anderson Sind Mehrins Umior Taleaom Tableland Rep Pavins Bennett Ny Iy Anderson Breight Natres Dowker Hughes Tors Tush Seag Ke Tadhorven Spearl Bohton Abel Rej Ryan Toft Broote McKinnon Toe Wally Hughes
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Forward clash with backs in wobbling rugby match

Fragmented report describes a rugby game with misplayed passes and tightening defense. Players named include Bowe, Abel, Brown, Moss Reacy, Toll, Mehring, Welch, Kite, and Hughes. The narrative notes offside calls, scrums, and attempts near the try line with several near misses and a tense finish.

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War ‘Orward Abel Bens Kitio Thompson Brown Ghee Recta Moss Reacy Toll
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