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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1954

Page

2

Memory of George Bey Recalls Pioneer Turf Official

An obituary note honors George Bey first secretary appointed to the Gortonvele Turf Clubs. It praises his services and notes his influence on registered clubs. The piece hints at events and names among racing circles and mentions a deadline of four pace days for related matters.

George Bey Gortonvele Jos Neale Cornwall Gutomitter Beesetig Wil Ervey Starr Forliert Thalt Eneidt IL Cclock Pamlomaue Temarrom Morsint Smee Atillea Ba' Aode Soren Nee Nee Ay 0. Received At Me, Sboention Sae TE Calm Team ix Pell Siomeer Mamumcap Mrat Ling L- Westaway L @ivision Ulle el Bot Lanseree J. Dunstan F Skintao Bugis Bey E Howell Ay Hudson Preeuman A Campbell Mae Dennis Donaia Ri Geld Ringo Mewes Gill G Dillon Gruden Mille Jae Jost Carolinoe Bay Ywwillinewa Iestand Tome Wrath Jane Ben Bearvow Aewres Paine

Unclear fragmentary theater show notes tease

Fragmented OCR text hints at a theater program with names like Abe Pins Theatre and possible cast references Drake Cary Grant. Details are garbled and no definite event, date, or location can be confirmed from the readable portion.

Abe Pins Theatre Lovaleht Meter Drake Cary Grant Target Bowe Rickera Deening

Cairns Swimming Finals Feature Tight Races and Tiny Tots Victory

At the Cairns city baths last night, two large state heats drew keen crowds as L Smith, Coravan, and D Allen battled in a tight sprint. The relay was won by Goliehtiy's Tiny Tots 16 3/3 over B King, with Donovan and Allen posting top times in the semis and finals. Multiple heats across sub-junior and junior events produced close finishes and notable performances by M Alles and Carne, while Brian Barrett edged Bil Wet in the club’s final.

L. Smith Coravan D. Allen Tiny Tots B. King Sordon McDoueall Bocnanes Docswon T. Bisekmare Allen Fonrth C .Smith Stoull Curry Tiny To P. Kornman Quinn Juan Todd G. Smythe Cleonigo Zayarn Beech Brian Barrett Beet Bil Wet Wim Ae Bill Mold Sours Co Erest “Socor Borate M. Crittenden Sos

Maiden Handicap and Nursery Races at City View card

A jumble of horse names and handicaps appears for a City View meeting with Maiden and Nursery events. Entries include fit yislon, Grraplar, Samra, jaMsiien, Hanaioan, merced, Tris, True Bill, Top Wire, Harrow, Jungle, Probie, Kowhala, Migh Barbares, and Macy Best. The cluttered text suggests multiple sprint and novice races with various weights and assignments under a traditional racing card.

Fit Yislon Grraplar Gt Samra jaMsiien Hanaioan Merced City View Harrow Rasgieap Garapple Core Hemtiene She Heneicap Air Lad Migh Barbares Teem Peter Ness Macy Skeenboroweh

Unclear OCR fragment hints at a handicap golf game

Fragmentary text mentions a handicap and names like Prins and Bandicap with references to a Rose or Love to All Worle. Details are incomplete, making precise participants, locations, or outcomes impossible to confirm from the readable portion.

Moonee Valley Accertances On Monday Dense Text

A fragmented report mentions Moonee Valley, Monday events, and names such as Ray Robinson and Mrs. Jones. It references weather permitting play, weights, and multiple participants, with garbled phrases about games, brewing tables, and local figures. The legible bits suggest a schedule or results note with regional names and uncertain outcomes.

Mudge Mra Giese Ray Giese Ray Gave Every) Aperaphy — Meares Yale Nan” Ie Seyrin McLavesiln Biber the Ag Menderes I Frost Per Ranami Whatley Reinecker Salvation Brown Iechest Bonhome Bey Prate Caldwell

Ravenshoe Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Ravenshoe Memorial Bowling Club met to review a year of activity, appoint officers, and set plans for forthcoming matches and social events. Treasurer reports a balance and expenditures, with suggestions to improve catering and executive efforts.

Ravenshoe Une Sle Associates Havenshoe Marien Itor Ure Dinon G. Saith Stew Weller Me Gray P. Deerance Crittenden Edwards Phila Clark J. Stewart J. Neate Iphia Redewall Tokio Ato Aera London Park Alo McAllister HERD Stewart J Louis Eva Dollate Mra McAitie Ides Tel Suger Bay Exhad Mae Ecueeane RMLBC Conga Cmeucar Dizon Neale

Unclear Golf Match Notes Highlight Player Scores

Fragmentary report records golfers Olson Wheildon Celli Griffin and others, detailing scores and pars. Mentions 941 yards fifth hole, various partners, and names like Mackenzie Copelin and Hayward, with scattered results and withdrawals.

Taree Mary Olson McClay-Whell Wheildon Mackenzie Copelin Gare E. Abern Harvie J. Fitzhardinge A. Toves E Gillami J. Thomson Teanble Teats Baan J Wine ‘Aull Songar Polo Associates Laney J Westanay Mixon Reurentere V__Smith Yea Ee Eum Foem Partners Tree Iep Ra

Advertised Executive Post at Herbert River Cane Growers Association

The Herbert River Cane Growers Association invites applications for a senior executive position. Details mention locations and related entities including Tully Hospital, dairy, pigs, plastics, and an engineering apprentice program.

Herbert River Tully Homitils Kevin Thome Bebinde Cental Aall Co

Mareeba Rifle Club Opens the Year with Fire Shoot

The Mareeba Rifle Club held the first shoot of the year on Bunlist over the Sad 500 and yard ranges. Top scores went to P OConnell and J Bumevee with several shooters posting strong results at 300 and 500 yards amid dull, cloudy skies and light showers. OConnell led 300 and 500 yard scores with multiple 33s and 37s while others like I Bimrose, W Volk, F Johnston and A Martin posted notable marks.

Mareeba Mareeba Rifle Club O'Belene P. O'Connell J. Bumevee Martin Wan Bimrose Ted O Connell Ro Martin Volk Martin F John Gon West O'Connell Bimrose F. Johnston Notal D_ O'Connell

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