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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
2
Declared entries for a turf meeting on Wednesday June 3 1983 include Coronation Handicap Windsor Handicap and related races. The list shows horses such as Desking Thom Anniniln Puses and Tarasco with various weights and distances across multiple divisions. Declinations and acceptance details are noted for the event to be held by week’s end.
The report surveys a busy weekend with Dream’s dominant Suburban result and strong finishes by Kashmire in middle distance track events. It also notes Mrs Sinclair and Mrs Myers advancing in women’s singles and doubles, Parry supporting men’s events, and a wide range of parkland tennis and rifle outcomes. The piece highlights competitive showings across athletics, tennis, and shooting, with several local clubs, schools, and venues implicated.
Prichard defeated Bayley 6-2 6-2 to win the WO singles crown. He overcame Townsville champion Keith Sinclair 0-6 6-2 6-2 in the semifinal after a tough first set. Bagley beat Baxter 6-2 7-5 in the other semi-final.
Saturday activities at Cairns include a fourball event for trophies donated by Francis Ireland, with associates and members from Cairns Golf Club competing in Mollie Draper medal rounds. Results note E Jenselt winning a box competition by count-back over D Good Bullpit and T Down, plus weather and handicap details for Gordonvale and Tully club events.
CAIRNS MASONIC CLUB Mossman s graded threat s weekend semi finals saw Poosch Barlam and Hegier beat Davis E Rizon and Mis chiewski 3 22 while MB Fischer Breen and Wood defeated L Martines McCl etland and Krtz. Le Woodser defeated PA Doolan in another match.
A crowded program on Sunday featured a basketball like event with Crees and Le Woaed scoring high. R Geeves JE Risen and best V Guameroli led a list of players. May and June matches were announced with overseas movement noted as part of a broader Australian migration summary.
A visit by the Calms Masonic Club is noted. Scattered lines name vacancies at Mason firms, staff roles, and sales of shares. The Gordonvale Community Chest monthly meeting is announced at the CWA rooms tonight at 8 o clock.
N Q ladies golf headline reports a Townsville event won by Mc Caren Tennameromes with 18 holes. Harris is named runner up with Neyanne Harris close behind. Local details reference sites in Wright Mackay and Townsville, with standings and ages noted.
Weathered by heavy rain, Tully clubs held a Dr Hay competition playoff. Colte defeated Stars 18 to 3 with Felbein and Seti Felbein scoring, Ganler adding a try. Ryan Colts and the Schulte brig contributed as well.
A Brisbane dental expert, Mr. W. Mell, explains that tooth decay among Aborigines stems from dietary practices. He notes that breakfast foods and biscuits made from flour have worsened dental health, with sugar consumption identified as a major offender.
NSW peanut selling notes from Brisbane on June 3 report growers arranging sales and prices. Agents list quantities and ranges from 26 to 2 per unit with year figures and acreage estimates. The agricultural department notes planting covers about 11,000 acres this year with forecasts for market activity.
Unclear text indicates France denying a report about Japanese labor recruitment at New Caledonia. Mentions June 3 and external affairs official Tiw Winister, RG Casey, and potential government assurances. Source is fragmentary and inconsistent.
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