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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1947

Page

3

Weekend cricket match notes with scattered player tallies

Bleary OCR notes cover a weekend match with scattered scores for United and various players. Mentions include Baie 18 and Py Haber 24, J Leet bowled cheaply, E. Gray and D. Baader scoring, Herrin bowling, and references to a Warle defeat and several unnamed props. The passage is fragmentary and largely unintelligible.

Bewie Simouin Callads Uniteds Baie Py Haber J. Leet Ratohsay Elawowium E. Gray Sored Mith Sollte Jude Tod D. Baader Ousury Herrin Boctidar Warncuhy Mlekown P Tage Oelared Warathan Liana Fianexhad O'Killivan T K. Bonilare Woulfach Rene Trochoa Eada Chile Waltarn Wuarie Njay Erie Wienaden Wkafar T. Eyres Marnisanls Tly Atvimd Wien SBT Amwrande B. Steves Gmiren Figeruida Feral Tran Reapcauhie An Jgringe Pranyath Nest Ratur Fries Sham Rocks

Lindsay and Trophy Work Stage Set for Sunday

The third stage of the Lindsay and Taser trophy work occurs Sunday with a 800 yard and 1200 yard test under variable wind. Conditions include a bright sun and mirage. top landing positions show R Alaphenson leading with 200, Bell and J Pleglet on 307 and 294 respectively, as the trophy trial occurs December 14 before the club moves to racing season.

Deremver Ein J. Bell R Alaphenson Bell J. Pleglet

De Louis Remains World Champion in Contested Verdict

The boxing world watches as De Louis retains the heavyweight title amid a controversial ruling. Walcott’s team contests the decision, arguing improper influence and questioning the outcome, while officials decline to overturn the judgment.

DE Louis Tenia Felann Walcott Frank Porte Ani Sturtin’ Munraa Lamia VTA

Notable Swimmer Finish Nets Narrow Victory

In a tightly contested race Destiny wins with Nim second and Wiwort third. Final laps see Destiny and Nim trading rapid moves as the field tightens heading to the wire. The finish marks a close result amid a dive by Destiny to secure the win with Nim close behind.

Marors Bidens Darby Tad Mlosmou Favor Nor-West Mark Wiwort Destiny Aibead Roy A Blossom Maven Lindsay Benny Iene Bale Whart Uy Nim Wivor N22 HSM Duke White Ax Touibabees Mim Det

Unclear text fragment from historical report

The readable portions describe a sailing or racing event with skippers and competitors, mentioning C Atkinson and a crew or team, with scattered references to names and actions. The text is heavily garbled and lacks coherent events or outcomes to form a definitive summary.

Intricate Aquatic Race Foils as Kangawan Wins Carl Mellick Trophy

In a three day start sea race, Kangawan led On Target and Dolphin in a tense float to the line for the Carl Mellick trophy. Miss Hartley and Ellen capsize near the mark as 12 boats struggle and a final sprint decides Dore in second and The Leary third.

Cardom Geek Aplmaker Teem Kanes Dolphin Fayreen the Leary Verment Carsteen Plight Dora Jem Ouule Pla Cygner Miss Hartley Ellen F. Keine Waling Buoy Tesched Chroween Leary Tonnant Cygiet Ales Ubetice al ‘Kanga Gurand Frost Dara Caroleen Torment Flight Rangawan Co Carl Mellick Leo

Cairns Surf Life Saving Club Notes and Clues

Fragmented notes describe Cairns Surf Life Saving Club training and preparations for a forthcoming event. Mentions Yorkeys Keey Beach, Cape York, and a January 4 1948 date, with references to patrols, trainees, and team members.

Cairns Surf Life Saving Club

RAF Pilot Charged At Court Martial

RAF court martial hears charges of behaviour unbecoming an officer with a godson connection and an unnamed associate. The defendant pleads not guilty, refutes the allegations, and faces possible sentencing pending confirmation of findings.

RAF Gimen Elisabeth Ehaviour Sim

Tennant Park Cricket Club Final Match Report

The article notes cricket teams from Pane Mee tina ee transport difficulties delaying grade matches. Final game of the Shield at Fishery Pallynage with players including C Clarey W Beich D Manton and J Working among others.

Transport Ditheulties Michery Palle Ab Shay A Qolline C.clarey Fishery Pallynage Hom Fay W. Beichhmain W. McCauley D. Manton Fe ‘Ioman Mauro J. Working Bolton

Advertised Events Involving Multiple Local Notices

Public notices advertise a series of local events and appointments across districts including two sisters, water service improvements, and public bidding. Details reference a builder architect and various sites with dates around late December and January, plus trainee and staff roles at local institutions.

Collinevilla Howpjial Maseeba Ape Gengar Junior Yer Entree Ltd Ut Foldestrest Fenler

Final Round Preview of Morpac vs Canales Meet

A fragmented report notes Morgan's late pace and a forthcoming final between Morpac and Canales. It mentions players from the A grade, refereeing challenges, and hints at a gathering with President English and Miranda. The piece reflects a busy season approaching year end competition.

Mont Terit- Morgan Morgan Ashe Ata Canales Linda Conpeane Martisas Goode Morpac Cairns Malena Earth Queenesland Charlie English Miranda Gneider IC

Christmas Tree Charity Night At ONI0 Club Draws Crowds

A midweek program at the ONI0 Club featured a darts and bowls contest with the Daggers Day team defeating the Wherry and Dagens teams. Prizes were awarded by President E Hinckmure and the Christmas Tree fundraiser proceeds benefit local children.

Mr. 0 Owen Aterent Fae Ube Wherry Wiig Mere A Ama Per Dagens George, Whaitty Ty May Ward Micubera Childres Tov Ccucas Mombere

Victorian Tennis Singles Victory By Brown Over Long

Geoff Brown dominates Colin Long in the Victorian championship first singles quarterfinal. Brown's serving is strong as he advances toward the semifinals after defeating Sedgman Quist and Brin in the early rounds.

Brown Long Melbourne Geoff Brown Colin Long

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