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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1951
Page
2
Bombardier John Braw ari of Beotland was found guilty at Malsees Amives co under Derm today and was sentenced to a life term in jail. The court heard details of the killing and Braw ari faced charges of murdering a fellow soldier in a case that drew local and military attention.
Cairns league may reject Morris as coach amid interest from other teams. Officials weigh offers and future guidance from external clubs to shape decisions.
Fragmentary sports note from Ipswich mentions inquiries about a post and a selection in a match. It highlights a feature of the play focusing on a defensive cover and the Jonto Brothers club and Cate senior aide. The passage suggests a severe challenge ahead for the group.
Last Sunday morning saw top rider turnout at the strip for a new program. Junior champion from Townsville, A Shearman, rode with no prior experience in this racing format and won the second race while placing third in the other two events. Ron Clauss won the first race after overtaking early leader A Shear Kevin Moss. Shearman then avenged the defeat with a bold victory in the final race.
Cairns opening round in the A grade major premier SIGP matches saw steely bowling from Ted Dawson for Norths and tight spells by others as Rovers and Brothers posted mixed totals. Betany and Fitzpatrick featured, while Cummings claimed five wickets and Dunstan impressed with rhythm. tight fielding and late innings surged to a 68 as the day’s play stretched to a decisive finish.
Watersiders, minor premiers in the reserve grade, were heavily defeated by Cols in an innings. Colts posted SB and 31, with J Petersen top scoring and B Malings 30. For Watersiders, Harrson 30 and Grahars 25 were notable in a poor batting display. North’s 92 not out by A Hudson stood out in the Wateraiders’ reply.
The report notes Lindwall's pace and spell binding bursts across Tests, including 6/20 in one innings and a total of 27 wickets at 19.62. It highlights his impact alongside Bull Johnston and mentions a Melbourne century by Ray in the 1961-67 England tour, with commentary on fielding and reputation.
The report lists participants including Parry Burden Crowley Mooney Kelty Malingsworts Passer Symont with scores around 21 to 14, noting Levis Fook and Clas as contenders. The fragmentary results suggest a local club or school match but lack complete details on dates venues or final standings.
The readable portion suggests a departure time and a group of people, possibly immigrants, with incomplete words impeding a clear action or location. No definite names, dates, or places can be confirmed from the fragment.
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