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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1954

Page

3

Port Douglas News And Notes From Mossman District Meeting

Delegates including Norris and McDonald attended a Leichardt Livingtions council meeting in Cairns on February. Port Douglas officials discussed petrol pricing, street light, and police housing at Port Douglas. Mossman branch officials Crimmins and O Rourke spoke, with various locals visiting the Court House Hotel and Central Hotel for meals and gatherings during the week.

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Venom jet crashes near Cheadle. Australian test pilot dead

A Venom jet fighter compromised in mid air crash near Cheadle Staffordshire, killing Bennet Forbes 33, an Australian test pilot. Britain had planned several Venom orders though performance specifics remain secret. France had planned orders and the Venom was being built for the Royal Air Force.

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St Augustine’s Stirs In Dramatic High School Meet

Reporting the 1965 round, St Augustine’s posted a decisive performance with 104 for a key score and Alec Bedmer among standout athletes. Rival teams like High School and Gordom Pirie showcased strong performances with multiple wins in cricket, boxing, and track as crowds followed the tight competition and notable battles for top positions.

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The Rifle Event at Ravenshoe Shoot February Meet

The Ravenshoe rifle event on February 22 featured 400 yard practice rounds and a 200 yard stage. R. Piggott led with a 91 score and earned the cock of the wall as top rifle shooter, while Peat won handicap 1, with Beckham and others posting notable scores in challenging conditions.

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Maiden voyage of large Arkadia liner to Australia

London February 2. The 2734 tool liner Ar cadia, largest whip ever to be registered in the port of London, sailed from Tilbury today on her maiden voyage to Australia. She carried close on 7000 passengers.

London Arcadia Tilbury Australia

Eableford Competition Postponed By Weather

Feb 22 Eableford event postponed due to inclement weather. Winner Ingram posted a steady score of 23 points. Denman finished second with 23 points, with four others sharing third. Notable scores included multiple 20s among the entrants.

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