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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
3
The secretary was told to write to the NQRL for permission as an unregistered player issue was raised. The executive agreed that clubs failing to complete forms could arrange matches if the NQRL consented, and a minute paid tribute to the late R A Bobs.
Fragmented notes record a carn club rifle range event with 600 and 700 yard distances. Mentions include Atkinson, Keller, Verret, Patera and George Smith of the Wattoite-Harberton Club, with results and scores across A and B grades and Penny’s Club. The Steebe Shield competition is noted as the main prize with many names and partial scores, but full details are unreadable.
The event lists multiple players and scores across divisions with winners and runners up noted. Names include Mrs Barnes, Mrs Slgthler, Miss Haral Tish, Jesse Kerr, Bre Wilkman, Purcell, and numerous others, with scores ranging from low to high 90s and 30s in various categories.
Patrons and visitors witnessed strong performances at Parramatta Park on Saturday. Rosy Kildare won the first course ahead of Silver Welle and Tara Son, while Nickie Girl led the second course with Young Imshi and Little Alfie close behind. Ever Mantle took the third course with Highland King second, and Percy Alert won the hurdle event narrowly over Rosy Kildare with Tiny Cad Nekie Girt and Flirts Pick third.
Scores from last week show St Josephs teams defeating Rhodes and Ramblers while Angels and Vikings split games. Players like Corrie, Heslop Smith, McKelvey, Vincent, Newell, and Hudson posted points as referees scheduled Tuesday and Thursday matchups at 7 oclock.
Australia track scene warms as top performers including Guyatt, Moris, Shearman, Thompson, and Rachie prepare for the big carnival. Entree and Catena feature among favourites with expectations high for a paralysing finishing burst. Queenslands No. 1 chance is poised to dominate, with numerous nominations anticipated.
A fragmented report outlines a high school football game where Rambiers and Ramblers faced off in a close contest. The text mentions teams, sections, and a final stretch with notable plays but lacks complete details on scores or locations.
A garbled OCR entry mentions the U S Open golf championship with references to players Hogan and Soein, a 1948 connection, and a supposed 1000 dollar stake. The text is fragmentary with many misreads making precise facts unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes list several dates and places in the NDRA calendar. Entries mention Catena Herpertam and Cates bow with July and September points, plus Gordonvale Atherton Mossman events and a Stareete Amateur event at Catumns. Dates range from July 14 to October 1 with several September entries and miscellaneous venues.
Report notes the Toa anniversary and Moscow’s postrevolution display of Soviet capital achievements in industry architecture and culture. The Soviet Tekaya Hotel construction continues over seven years with interiors near completion and the main entrance aligned to the existing structure. The hotel will likely offer a restaurant and spaces for concerts and public events, with admission planned for the future.
A fragmented note lists dates and places: Earth Gate on January 30, Rome on May 11, 20. The text mentions Weeters and Sree Bootes Te ves in unclear context, with no clear event or outcome.
A brief notice reports the opening of a new eatery, with local business owner 1E-17-103 introducing Saute S106 under the new Fort address, highlighting a welcome for women and community services.
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