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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

4

Babinda Aces Battle Gordonvale In Tight Cricketer Showdown

Babinda clashed with Gordonvale in a hard fought cricket match at Babinda. Batting highlights included Babinda’s top scorer with 96, while Gordonvale’s bowlers and fielding kept the pressure on throughout. Key performances from Hanlon, Gregory, and Langtree stood out as the game swung on small margins.

Pabinda Gerace Af Aes Ieee Csv Batanga W Hanlon Ingungs Babinda Gordon Gordonvele Mali Steven Ovina Gallen Leretn Rte Aimali Mictanaine Genenan Bracegrove le Rim Chretessen Bowley Cunningham Mayne Clarke R. Seoakin W. Gregory Smart Gsuorvaie Galas Dower Gregory Amun Clarke Ai Sofey Tac Wilabire Ua Churwtenseys M. Moran Hanley Foserey Thaason Becaerave Slavkorny R Mowe Jael Tar al M Gallen Cory Liner SR Dowker LA P Langanee Cheranvale A. Arurewon Henry Weiner Cupiinghiam SL Avgwinin Calvert Connlaiehaan Pues Lewis Soe Bowie AY Clarke Sam Nivestoon Tir L Langtree Gane A Ander Blakner Blakner Nom Harmon Dyes Ye NP Mines Secon Beeran Gh Gogh

Test Cricket Incidents Mark Early Matchdays

Test cricket has long been noted for incidents from the early days, where matches often feature happenings that may or may not follow the laws of the game. The sport’s history is filled with remarkable events, some controlled by rules and others stretching them.

Curious Incidents Mark Test Cricket History in Melbourne

An account of famous cricket incidents from early Tests including Larwood’s accusations and crowd uproar, the Crockett appeal controversy, and Kipax leg-glance debate. Key figures mentioned include Australia’s Woodfull, Trumper, and England’s Hobbs, with focus on the era’s umpiring and crowd reaction.

Faris Paper Strike Off in London

A London report notes a local paper strike ending after talks. No details on parties or outcomes are provided. The item appears as a brief update from January 18 with limited readable facts.

North Queensland cane farmer touts long serving Caterpillar tractor

Mr Dave Reid of Tynfail Esta, North Queensland, recalls buying a Caterpillar 2 Ton Try, Serial No. 72276, twenty years ago. The tractor runs his cane farm, averaging high yields and eight hour days with low fuel use, costing about £200 in repairs. Reid praises the machine, saying it never let him down and he plans to keep using it for many more years.

Dave Reid Tynfail Esta North Queensland Ince Reid Trever

Mossman BBL Club Results and Social Games Summary

The Mossman BBL Club on January 4 and the following weekend hosted social games on the RSL green. Players from Mesdames Lynn Mackay and Ziegier faced Horner with mixed results. Mullavey Frost Young beat Bice Laon, while other matches included Hides Helty and Crees Lut Ole Hall. Social play continued Sunday with Atherton participants and mixed doubles, ending with several close scores and ongoing club activity. The January 14 results list Mesdames Moors Crimmains Bourne and others, 39-23, and Mesdames McMullan Dun- continuing social games at Mareeba.

Mossman RSL Mesdamies Lynn Mackay Mesdames Ziegier Horner Menames Mullavey Frost Young Bice Laon Menaries Hides ‘Helty Rost C J Crees Lutvole Hall Ronone McCiarty Hovey Atherton Hendy Alseniewski Swan Geters W McKeown Sit Rom Hensi M S. Tail Gordon Minchiewski McKeown Cres Youne Mig Priere AS. Rouie Arthur Rex McClariy R Swan Mareeba Pollownes Mesdames Moors Crimmains Bourne Mesdames Bolt Gould Car Well Mesdames McMullan Dun

Cairns Club swimmers set Australian records in 184 event

The Cairns Club produced strong showings in a recent meet with Norman tuna and Archie James earning distinct placings while Peter innee Spawict and Bill Plewhnerr contributed to coaching success. The event highlighted emerging talent for next season in Brisbane and Empire Gaines.

Cairne Ast Archie James Agen Mierst Lim Norman Tuna Une Carrie Peter Minee Bill Plewhnerr Sucess Fleming Cairns Ational Champiion Empire Jofire Brisbane

Communist Drive on Changchun reported in New York

A terse dispatch from New York claims the Communist drive on Changchun was attacked amid rapid threats. The report asserts actions tied to the Changchun scenario and notes officials remained unconfirmed on casualty figures.

Changchun

Townsville Motor Cycling Club invites Cairna cyclists

A January 18 meeting drew many, with Townsville Mowe Cycle Club inviting Cairna riders to join a weekend event starting January 29. Details list location near Aumuller Street, South Creek, with a speed test and braking test and a prize fund for best rider.

Cub Townsville Cairnanotor Cyclista Wat Mie E Waugh B. Meardie Hairs Aumuller Screet Smuth's Creek Ponte Akes

Fire at Myola near Kuranda seeks cause and witnesses

Report from Myola describes a Thursday fire at a Kuranda area farm. Mr McKenna aided by H Hergares and Brian Veivers battled flames threatening a residence, with wind reigniting embers and a nearby fence and railway line catching fire. Investigations focus on origin as residents recount sequence of events and assistance.

Kuranda McKenne Hernia Daley Brian Veivers Hessiames Brian Tanegh Joseph Hargreaves

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