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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary data from a local athletic meet lists competitors such as Atherton, J Wilteire, and Chilingos achieving century marks. A few scores and averages are partially readable, with references to a Gp average around 1.2 and notable high scores, followed by an incomplete table of detailed results.
An auction-like notice lists items and names such as Mr Johan Dan and Abbott Stren I Cairns. It mentions Pills called Lazy For diseases and claims of tonic products LAZO-TONIC PILLS sold to travelers and patrons. The text reads like an old catalog of goods and services with scattered names and promises.
Tournament of University Tennis action at Normas Park features multiple matches. Results include Miss E Gelling defeating Mims Davie and Miss Simmons over Mrs Bailey, with doubles and mixed pairings noted in a busy day of play.
The report lists July 19 arrivals at Aldenham with Captain and vessel from southern ports. It then discusses the Australian Sugar Journal portrait section, noting officials in agriculture and advice on crops in North Queensland. It covers Halley’s comet forecasts by Prof J H Elgie and a reflection on Newton and gravitation.
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