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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
2
Fart fought hard while Mandster led a gaol effort as Hones Towhe widened a gap late. The Crade men’s singlet rent drew cheers with Movaner and Jobuatone showing strong form. Ura aimed to defeat last year’s winner as Fong Yas counted after recovery. Yuen and others impressed in strength.
The fragment describes a Babinda notes section with social events and farewells for Recruff. It mentions Mr FW Biste, White, Carmichael, and others at a court-like gathering with music, dancing, and token gifts. Various names and activities hint at a formal social function and ensuing entertainments.
In a Gordonvale Club notes section a Sunday match between Reed and Mills saw Mills take an early lead but Reed finish strong, with scores around 15. After tea Reed continued scoring consistently, a pattern noted over the past year. The other match was unplayed due to low attendance and travel issues. a tap was postponed. A member’s call to enforce a rule for equal benefit is mentioned, highlighting popular club members.
Readable phrases refer to a weekly schedule, a sale, and a prohibition notice, with references to a captain and a book to be kept. The source is garbled. core items mention a sale and enforcement actions but lack coherent names, dates, or places.
Fragmented text notes remarkable gifts related to Britain and Malay affairs. Mentions Mr Lake and Mrs Lake, a Chineme figure, and a payment of £2000, with references to a council member and recess actions.
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