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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a fourth division club handicap racing entry with a late year stake and a trainer or handicapper signature. Names and details are unclear due to legibility.
Weekend bowls results show close scores with Mina Mor E Dumeld and others. Upcoming social match against Cairns Masonic uses two greens with one rink at Masonic and three at Cairns prom. Election of Cairns players and venue details listed, plus notes on rink availability and competition plans.
Fire and water damage at a Penny’s bulk store caused an estimated loss of £11. Witnesses testified the fire center and contents were fused, and workers were scattered as flames spread. NSW Explosives Department tests in Sydney showed no spontaneous combustion. Proceedings recount actions of staff, firefighters, and the sequence of events until containment.
The record lists players and pairings for upcoming matches and mixed pair events. Entries include McAloon McALoon Coughlin 4-12 and Dewker H Owens v White with dates on or before Sunday morning February 17 and Saturday February 16. Local club sections name several players and results such as 26-15 and 35-29 at South Johnstonown Club.
Readable fragments list several individuals including Neville Duncan Willan Lantiey and Thelma Alice Margaired tied to a store dispute at The Gage. The text references an evidence session and listed witnesses or participants.
Donedon Feb 5 AAP reports Marshall scored 113 for the West Indies to win a Test in New Zealand by two wickets. Marshall’s innings helped chase the target as Gershell made 102 not out and Ras contributed 3 while Watson added 48.
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