J Johnson Trophy Reef Fishing Opens With Stormy Night
Tropic Star sailed December 11 under skipper V Viesoff with 12 aboard to fish for the J Johnson trophy at Grafton reef later moved to Arlington reef amid bad weather. Drier and Kennally tied for top points at 85 each as reef champs, while fish were patchy and wary with some 250 lb lances noted and 19 lb records. The December 12 outing drew 11 anglers with calmer seas and sharks interfering, and B Fuller edged K Reed for the club trophy with 43 points. A January 10 reef trip is planned aboard the Tropic Star and members praised the craft.
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V. Viesoff
Reefs
J. Johnson
R. Kennally
R. Drier
Oll
B. Fuller
Bes
Stows
K. Reed
Rovers Edge Norths In Tight Opening Premiership Match
Rovers scored 162 against Norths as Don Renfrey led a steady batting showing with 11, Langtree top scored for Rovers, and Norths’ bowlers, notably Wegert and Campbell, delivered tight spells. Colts’ bowlers fared well with Wegert taking four for 33, while Brothers and Watersiders faced tough resistance in a high‑stakes season start.
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Rovers
Norths
Iers
Don Renfrey
Kev Langpine
Ng. Ek
Langtres
Tom Jetes
H. Barton
Wh. Langtree
Dy McDonald
Itielding
Hinghway
Farrelly
Dunstan
Westaway End
Cairns
Alora
Carr
Wilson
Curtie
Wegert
Campbell
Ball
Comate den Feet
Matt Petersen
Colts
Brothers
Eeentences
Peters
Peter
John Torpy
Watersiders
Morris
Mick Nielem
Ohinster
George James
Ome
Dave Maddox
Wright
Eric Hepburn
Norm Lederhose
Field Flowers
Harry O'Connor
A. Quartermaine
Brown
Cox
A. Jes
Declared at Cairns Tuesday December 14 a racing entry
A brief notice shows horses listed for a fourth division or handicap race over four furlongs at Crestline. Entries include Amber Rusty Terr and Erasta Bonnie Ten with several others named, bidding for a Tuesday December 14 decision in Cairns at 1 no.
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Berni- Blavien
Rusty
Erasta Bonnie Ten
Jack
Barrine
Cecily Trigger
Sydney
Cairns
Isa
Brisbane Trial Galloofs On Track
Brisbane trial gallops as Port Day and Mona's Choice galloped together over the final three furlongs finishing on terms. The report notes a fast time and good fitness with a trainer pleased by the manner of the pull up and the horses resuming routine work.
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Mona
Quest
Rovers Aim for Return as Record-Laden Play Stages
In a high school game the C grade team from Rovers faced a brisk start, scoring 19 points before the call of Tim. Lou Litter contributed a four for 77 off pees, with Blazey and Tae among notable players as the odd phrasing suggests a tense early moment in the match.
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Lou Litter
Pees Aoe Eeeee Blazey
Rovers
Aismies Eas de Ae Tae
Rader
Loms
Tims
Scene of probable drowning near water bow
Fragmentary report notes people feared killed as water bow area near the lake was being secured. Details incomplete and names not readable.
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Relac Ang
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Martinez
Martinez Radio & Electrical Company
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Innisfail
Shields Street
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Dunlop
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Brothers Colts
Norm Wegert
Jim Strike
Bernie Gibbs
Bill Allendorf
Albert Boniface
Gavin Horwood
Ted
Bolton
Nea
Boniface
Croker
Fred Jones
Shieldest
Cps
Gerdenvale
Hardeap
Arak
Cappricio
Desert
Peyton
Hawk
Conaghan
Brisbane
NDRA
Luzon
Amart
Clauson
Aeaa
Benk
Glausons
Mackay
ANG
Abbott Street
United Supplies
Warwick
Toowoom
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Rockhempke
Townsville
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