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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

3

Inter city table tennis match highlights and results

Sunday and Monday matches featured skillful play as Cairne ton Beam won for the home team. Les Jonson defeated A Ee 138 and T197 in singles while Emery fell to Lediew wm isnsen 60-51. McKeown and Leahy posted victories for their sides as the carnival progressed with several close sets and notable performances.

Mises Clair Iss Shannon Ae Pussimmoes Nell Killoras Ton Les Jonson A. Ee Lediew Wm Isnsen Emery Mic DrArcy M. Atingovie Cole P. Leahy L. Jonfee Are

Queensland bowlers loom in Far North tour plans

Reports from Brisbane indicate star performances in Atherton and preparations for a Queensland Bowls Association club touring party. Officials aim to finalize arrangements by the club to ensure a district wide tour can proceed over the coming three weeks with a balanced timetable for the interstate visitors.

Brisbane Mand Bob Atherton Samme Qba Gueensland Digiztet Clube Ae Allarisgemants Hat Fecepton

Man from Arish Farm Pleads for Leniency in Innisfail Court

A 20 year old, employed on his mother's farm at Arish, faced a charge of being under the influence while in control of a motor vehicle. He had no prior liquor offense and supports his distressed family amid debt. The court considered leniency given his youth and caretaking role. The defendant was remanded for further consideration by Mr. Fowler and Mr. Vandeleur.

J. H. Fowler Moresby Road Paar Matar von Mocaimei el Mak Dr Craig Imadical Mor Defenasne Cape Arish Vandeleur Bogen War Arsh Deter Ant Innisfail Mr. Vendelenr

Mareeba Club Gunday's Play Results and Visitors

Gunday's play featured teams and players including Me ell McElhinney Balty Stevens v Beckham Jebreen G Edwards Fisher 10 37 Johnson W Hastie Mackay Eales v Savory Tatten R Halle Henderson 21 28 Page Swan Mcintosh Dunbar and Forner Wites Lovell Moors in graded pairs Purvey Edwards v Parish Dudley 30 1B Russell Savory Purvey Har sebreen Cronk Bowden 44 Mesdames Barter Bowden Cronk B Fisher v Morton Morton Mra Moots A Eyres 22-77. Visitors listed F McKell W Stevens Batty D Mas kay Melandu J McElshinney Tungaburra W Page R Swan 13 Dunbavand Allerton Mastle Brisbane

McElhinney Balty Stevens

Draw For Week End Ay Grade Trams and Barriers at Court

The page lists a sequence of draws for weekend events including AY Grade Trams at 1 90 pm and barriers at Court No 1 at 1 30 pm plus other entries like Predwater and Ret names such as C Bourner BM Blaby and A Kelly. Rambers have a bye.

Rt Gourt A. Kelly Ramblers

RIFLE CONTEST RESULTS AND CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER REPORTED

The Rif le Mossman notes a fourth hoot for J D Johnston’s trophy with top scores by Geonardi and Downes among many. Final of the snoual club championship and Thomason trophy completed at 600 yards amid showers, Goodall and Horton among leaders, Prion crowned civ champion with 208 and Allen tied at 304.

Mossman J.D. Johnston Geonardi Farde Juset Yara Conerdi Laonard N. Downes D. McClarty N. Rex Ieee Plete JA. McAliran Goce All G. ‘Barton D.lyall Goodall C. Horton G Prion Jesaine O Goodal AR Allen

Fun Sunday Referees for Sunday Next

Referees for the upcoming Sunday are set at 45. Minor juniors from Kanga and Marist Brothers will be on duty. Rowney oversees the 10 am start and Minor Junky Fis is listed among assistants.

Kangarour Marist Bros Rowney Junky Fis

Frigid Scribbles Surface in Turbulent Ink Tale

A fragmentary OCR note describes distorted font, shifting whirl patterns and glinting effects. The text hints at confusion and a chaotic scene, with phrases misaligned and unclear about place or date. The overall tone resembles a hurried, cryptic newspaper filler with unreliable clarity.

Georgetown Notes Shorgetown June 10 Feathered Fever

A fragmented Georgetown Notes item reports weather, vermin counts in Etheridge Shire, and local travel. It lists vaccination and diphtheria measures, visits to Kidston and Teigo, and mentions Robbin Hood, L. E. Secombe, and J Ryan among residents and visitors. The text notes planned trips for cricket and boating, with several names and places.

Shorgetown Rao Etheridge ‘Shire Menner Kidston End L. E. Secombe E Gurk Robin Hood Teft J Ryan Ueoige Jun Tom Bra Green J. Reid Dkr Mra. Stevin Aylett Ce Slanpeon J" Patterson Cath P Green B Bains B Buter G Smith Clark Ryan Passi

Cameng Traffic Report Missing Clarity in Civic Notice

A fragmented OCR text references traffic concerns and civic authorities. It mentions signals, parsley and Tina with unclear context. Details are ambiguous but imply public focus on street conditions and official response.

Dangerous road hazards blamed on overgrown grass

Sir An article from The Celree Post describes a serious accident between bars and Athar ton caused by tall roadside grass narrowing the roadway by about a third. The writer notes dry grass dragging along vehicles and near Atherton the Maragba Shire mowing reduced visibility further, warning drivers to proceed with caution at night.

Bars Atharton Atherton Maragba Shire Mareeba

The Australian Journal’s June Issue Delights Readers

In 1895 Australian periodicals faced collapse yet The Australian Journal endured. Its 112 page seventh year edition boasts humour, encouragement for Australian writers, and works by Priestley Dickens Gibbons Sabatini among others. It also features varied stories and children’s knitting patterns for winter wear.

J.B. Priestley Monies Dickens Stella ‘Gibbons Rafael Sabatini Variety

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