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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
8
An illegible OCR fragment lists a Cairns address for Don McKinnes Tattersalus Billiard, Walor and Cigar Divan on Abbott Street with minimal contact data. It mentions price lists and an application note inviting inquiries by mail or phone.
Turp Tirisbane scene June 21 features multiple divisions with winners: Fairth Doe gin Magical Pride won a 2 to 4 favorite by a length in the 134 event. Mischiets Daugh ter led Division with Shellal and Baker's Guy following. Heather wrod took Division with Gratton in second, Sunapoe and Merny close. Redherove led another race by a length ahead of Dalory Setting in a St Vork Handicap. Thard Dhwysir Augmmureer won by two lengths with Lyndley Light and Wee Goal! close behind. Mischies Dream claimed second in Dry Division. Tenetheag LAR 85 First Division saw Mosaten win by three lengths over Viners and allen Harepion Bewing. final notes show a three-length margin.
The avant weekly meeting of the executive committee was held at the motor club rooms on Wednesday evening with Mr. J Noble presiding as vice chairman.
An inexact notice discusses a resignation from the Executive, a formation talk for the North Queensland Ventine Association, and plans for a Cairns excursion. The ladies committee proposed four new members, a sub committee would meet, and a project to complete the sailing shed with gas installation progressed toward completion by year end.
The English team Wide Bay arrived to a civic welcome in Bundaberg with about 900 attendees. The match drew over 4000 spectators as the English team beat Wide Bay 4 to 3 with Wagstaffe scoring three tries. Haltom, Stone, Pardin and Macon also crossed, while Grom, Toft, Heide and Mat sell contributed to the effort.
Townsville teams dominated with Townsville players leading in multiple matchups. In the morning session Hensel Wilson Burgoyne Hague defeated Brisbane’s Ford Weston Ward Vallely. Bard Price Lyn Wallmett led a Townsville win 25 44. Afternoon games saw Townsville pairs Carve Cleese Walker Snowden beat Brisbane Woght Howard Harris MacMillan 26 12. Williamson Seat Lear Rae faced defeat against McQueen Byrne Wood.
Rain disrupted three day matches leaving four contests unfinished. Notable performances include Hearne and Cook with bowling figures around mid range while Yorkshire leads county championship chatter remains amid weather delays.
Durban on June 21 featured Australian Olympic Games candidates competing in an all round meet. Henry won the 100 and 200 yards while Fares excelled in the mile, clocking seven minutes. The event included a 100 yards dash for ladies and other races, reflecting a strong sprint and middle distance program.
Fragmented report describes a winter sports event with mention of last year's Cairne championship and a performer praised for successful shots. The text hints at scores, payments, and a formal reception, but readable details are limited to general athletic achievement and ceremonial applause.
Howie tops field in a tight Range match with 9 and 7p marks. The meet includes runners Giz 43s and 65 73 with Currie and Meintyre placing well. Diverse results feature 300 and 800 events, aggregate scores around 470 7, and references to Kenton DL Da and Renrengr Sieh questions.
A long review notes Dorothy Phillipe in The Heart of Hummahhy at the Destiny Theatre with Mary Turton and Paul. It highlights William Stowell in a finance role, Hamilton’s ambitious schemes, and a serial of melodrama with a moral struggle. The Palace Picture-Weareen show features Ethel Clarine, a Paramount star, and a headline fight preview Evans versus Jamita Lawless.
A damaged OCR note discusses warship construction costs and revisions, noting an estimated expenditure around 533 with omissions of stores and ordnance. It references design comparisons, steering toward larger five‑unit proposals and possible steamer builds, mentioning broker Kellock and cost considerations in the naval program.
A distorted OCR fragment hints at discussions on naval build plans and funding. References to ships, wartime strategy, and public opposition appear amid unclear names and dates, indicating a local-era debate on military procurement and maritime policy.
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