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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

4

Rifle Shooting Trophy Draws Noted By Visitors And Locals

Sunday July 1 saw a trophy shoot donated by Mr J Corney with strong marks by visitor J Steene and J Walker at 600 yards. Steene posted the best score, 97, Watson 98 was runner up. Captain Tully’s team defeated Secretary’s 481 to 448 in practice at long ranges, amid mirage and open sights. Weekend plans include Brisbane club posters, four ball and match play events, with social welcome extended to visiting teams.

J) Corney Steene J. Walker Hi Steene Watson Aie T. Lesina Dare Breene Inninail Tully Viv Laurent Jack Pegler Bunnay Brisbane Netion Unga Alex Coldest State Ion

Soft Erosion Exhibit Aarton Stow

July 9 and 30 are listed as dates related to Soft Erosion Exhibit Aarton Stow with details read as public notices or event listings in the local paper. The item cites dates and a title suggesting an exhibition or event schedule in the arts or science section.

Arton Stow

CAIMNS ASSOCIATES QUALIFYING SET FOR CARD DRAW

The fragment outlines a card draw event at CaImns Associates with participants including Mrs Palm, Mr J P Griffiths, Miss A Davis, and others. Cars will depart the city at LIS pm for the qualifying session.

J.P. Grifiths Mira Miller Anthony A. Davis R Gelling Mra. Williams Mra Schange G. Kelly Bevan

Ton Annual Golf At Atherton In Likely Weather Short

The annual golf tournament at Atherton over the weekend faced poor weather and was played in Van Junction. A and B grade teams competed for a trophy with best scores and several players scoring five or more under par. Stability of the event was marked by a notable eclectic format and a winner named Alun Ening.

Atherton van- Junction Alun Ening Railways Rockets Arnold Penny Blake Ailways Holden Davis Boniface Homey Peay Railwaye Brothera Falte Wis Ugustice Augustine Setsori Oly Vlayers Great Lapath

Rockets edge Colts in tight 4A match results

In a crowded six team round, Rockets beat Colts by a narrow margin amid rough play and variable attendance. Wingers Kelly Thomason Iene Smyth Birch and G Francia led scoring for Rockets while W. Iaxartano E Bares S Goldes added goals for the Rockets and Calta.

Gatueday Callas Noni Cairay

Motorcycle notes recounts from Fa event with breakdowns and limited finishers

A fragmentary report describes a Fa motorcycle event where most machines suffered breakdowns. Only a few riders reached the finish, with one machine carrying a rider who retired. The piece preserves scarce details and names, reflecting a difficult race with unreliable machinery.

Manera Sports Note Highlights Unclear Local Match

Fragmentary report shows Manera A team at an Adhere Yungsburra venue with goals or throws noted, but details and participants are unclear. The text appears to describe a Sunday event with seven attempts or throws and references a Mareeta venue or team.

Manera

Victory in a tight extra end seals Frank’s bowling win

In a close match between McCarthy and the Dutch Mill team, the game stayed level at the end of regulation. Frank earned a well deserved victory in the extra end as both sides produced splendid bowls and steady shooting. The Digger ladies were invited to the event with strong attendance expected next Saturday.

McCarthy West Shersin Arment Whitard Ring Liter Forssyth Uickly Frank Dutch Mill Sheid Vincetree Norm Minicnes Mish v. Lister Cornish Correte

Anglers Miss Clauson Outing Delights and Donnas

Report from Sunday fishing outing notes disappointed anglers and strong catches. Eddie Pollard and Don Annat earned honors though Annat, stationed at Karumbe, performed well with large barramundi. A special event is planned for tomorrow at the usual site.

Pinger Marie Inezy Eddie Pollard Don Annat Karumbe

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