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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1946

Page

3

Gordonvale Cup Racing Notes and Entries

The page lists race details from Gordonvale including divisions of hack and wack events, horse names such as Monarch, Great Dawn, Sun shine Sharrow, and Active Coon. It notes the Gordonvale Cup day events on Saturday and Tuesday with entries, times, and cautions about field limits and potential withdrawals.

Gordonvale Miley Field Pest Despsich Verizon Monarch Dolinas Caine EL. Carr

Boxing Tol Lis dominates young lightweight contenders in Melbourne bouts

Mickey Tol lis of Newcastle decisively outclassed Leo Heaney of West Australia, flooring him in multiple rounds across the first third and fourth rounds. The bout billed him as among the best young lightweights. Bill De Belin outpointed Jack Kirkham in Sydney at the Stadium. Rev Robinson captured the World Welterweight title by outpointing Tommy Bell over 18 rounds at Madison Square Garden.

Melbourne Mickey Tollis Newcastle Leo Heaney West Australia Heaney Bill DE Belin Sydney Jack Kirkham New York Rev Robinson Tommy Bell Madison Square Garden

Learning the crawl from Improve Your Swimming No 21

Instructional notes on eye opening underwater breathing arm extension and leg kick for learning the crawl. Steps include opening eyes, exhaling through nose and mouth, maintaining face water, shadow water practice, and gradual diving movements. Emphasizes controlled movements and body position for proper stroke.

Queensland in strong position in Shield match

Grim Shield prospect Melbourne December 22 Queensland Sa 13s with two wickets down. Mackay 55 not out anchors Queensland, likely to declare before midday Monday. Victorian bowlers Loxton Jinks and Johnston performed well, but missed chances as Queensland partnership grew. Loxton 332 not out for Victoria referenced, Johnston and Carrigan among bowlers, next game against New South Wales looms.

Melbourne Queensland Sa Sheield Mackay Queensland Victorian Cricket Association Loxton Johnston Alan Jinks Sinks Rogers Foe ‘Cook Inks Carrigan Atackay J T ‘Wackay Yaix Lke Smill Victoria Ad Carrigan W Mackay Tuime Hay Ede Saus Racller Ini New South Wale

Peace Conference Paribap States Military Officials Here

Military officials are reported to be present at Paribap for talks as part of the peace conference. Delegations from involved sides are said to be gathering to discuss terms and potential ceasefire arrangements.

Paribap Dabe

Minor premiership to Rovers

The Rovers clinched the minor premiership after a draw with Colts and a 4 point margin over them. Brothers beat Ivanhoes in a separate match with detailed scoreline showing Rovers 7 Colts overs. Ivanhoes had strong bowling with Wich, Armbrust and Borwood among the bowlers.

Ant Coe Turday Rovers Colts Brothers Ivanhoes

Greyhound Saturday Racecard Races From Parramatta Park

A Parramatta Park meeting featured seven greyhound races. Notable runs included Babinda's Image defeating Babinda's Idol, Movie Blend beating the favourite Pretty Black by three-quarters of a length, and Lonella winning the Maiden. Vain Coon scored a win after a long drought, while Sylvia's Best and Gold Fort also figured among placings.

Carrne Coursing Club Parramatta Park Babinda Iriage Sum Vain Coon Theld Sigger Terminus Miss Siirose Sylvia Kruburn Deemal Mr M Peewee Gold Fort Tuna Chrisecond Mischief Laas Dear Casa Heck Segond Wace Derminius Lag Jevenes J. KyUbuen Pal Wecimar Soolem Dusty Peewee Balinda Jb Asa Bavindw Odmor Esa Tine Dy Pretty Lack Eae Bolte Hive Mart Sergeant Chri Michiel Lass Sane

Hambleton School Breaks Up With Indoor Outdoor Picnic

Edmonton notes report Hambleton School held breaking-up and a picnic with sandwiches cakes soft drinks watermelons and ice cream. The school committee organized treats and games indoors then outside with theatre and cricket style events. Several players and teams are listed with scores and outcomes, including Norths and All Blacks matches and a Railways first innings.

Edmonton Cary Luoch Horwood A. Boniface Torry Mullins R. Manly Aerenia Kruger Northa Northern ‘Theatres Ltd K. el K. Donnelly Vi Donnelly R. Frans H. Martin M. Hidden Norths All Blacks Rail Railways All Biselosses J. Dunstan Morrisos G. Petersen A. Aun Uniteds Watersiders

Cycle carnival results show tight finishes at Freshwater

At the Cairns Cycle Club carnival held yesterday in Freshwater, riders from Brisbane, Mackay, and New South Wales competed in senior and junior finals. Notable results include Manskie taking IC time 124.8 in the senior three lap, with Ivancovich second and Niver third. Stiles and Graham placed in the senior seven lap with Stiles clocking 430.18. Boyle and Newton led junior events.

Cairns Freshwater B. Catgt Maryborough Carson Am Home Ad Frew Careen Son Comber MC Chantas Crowneyer AtAge Alist Parenors

British motorcycle wins US test at Jack Pine Trial

British motorcycle rider secures victory in the Jack Pine Trial held in northern Michigan. The annual event marks a long-standing test of speed and endurance, drawing competitors from across the region.

British Motor Cycle Michi

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