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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1928
Page
6
A frayed, partially readable report outlines the inaugural committee session at Home Hill District Hospital. It notes motions, officers, and early business including elections and routine motions. The text mentions names like Mr Wokesmitl and Mr Phat, and references an annual meeting with annuities and associated financial items.
Fragmented OCR text from a cricket scorecard showing players and scores. Many proper nouns are garbled, but mentions Cairns Port, Preghivater, and a list of players such as Collier and Struttin with numerous digits and phrases indicating innings and runs.
Fragmentary minutes describe a special meeting led by Mr Burkitt and secretary to review the executive’s report on a medical officer’s agreement. Debate centers on the proper nature of the meeting, proxy abuse, and admissible documents. Five births and December admissions noted. discussion about file access and February agenda follows.
Australia led the French in a brisk first half as Waratah players pressed the attack and capitalized on early momentum. France balanced the play after the break, but the Waratahs remained dominant. Shaw praised the solid first-half display while acknowledging adjustments after halftime.
In Sydney Hearne Thompson of Australia overruled a foul against Jack Elliott of England in the eleventh and final run. The bout featured a willing contest but ended with Elliott's defeat as the towel was raised in the last round. In Melbourne Rey Trowern of New Zealand triumphed over Joe Barnes, with the towel skied in the late rounds, while Teoween demonstrated strength and rugged defense against his foe.
Jan 21 report notes George Cook and rival both seeking a bout under an Australian referee. Chicago’s cosmopolitan population listed with German, Italian, Negro, and Scandinavian groups. figures appear garbled.
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