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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
7
The Cairns yacht race featured Sylvania leading early then Mischief and Thelma contending as wind shifts favored the Cairns boat. The Thelma capsized near the finish in a dramatic end, with Sylvania securing victory and Rona, Mischief, and Arthur close behind in a memorable contest.
The Christmas sailing carnival under Townsville Flying Squadron auspices drew strong public interest and featured twenty boats. Cairns Aquatic Club led by crews from Bowes and others entered notable craft like the K H B Meson and large skiffs. Officials included A Clegg as starter and Fennell as secretary, with races on Christmas Day refining boat form for future events.
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