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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
6
The piece discusses opposition in the south to suspending junior coaching for the duration to keep Australia ready for Davis Cup. It argues that a planned coaching program would ensure national representation after the war ends, with broader mentions of allegiance and prospects for international competition.
Last Thursday in A division seven players planned bogey runs with Mrs Mawdsley and Mrs Uahl among observers. Scores and key holes were reported, with several players contesting results as Callie, Mia Davies, and others performed amid brisk conditions.
Brisabane racing notes detail Wednesday weights for Albion Park card with divisions and handicaps. Lists include seventh, sixth, fifth and fourth division handicaps with named horses, trainers, and riders and mentions weather delays and rescheduled races. Also covers Spring Racing and Baulfield Cup participants and Melbourne fixtures with listed competitors and officials.
In Innistail a crowd watched Jim Peterson and Clare Meade Lindgson attempt the 35 and 90 mile state records. Though they failed to beat Cairns, Hodgson set a 2 minutes 1B 2-10 seconds junior county record while Peterson and Hodgson posted strong times. Clarrie Hendrie and others from the League of Queensland Wheelmen contributed as spectators and supporters.
Atherton prepares for the Tableland Tennis Annual Championships starting Saturday June 20 with nominations closing for secretary A. Masee, Powe 30, Roe, Atherton entrants including events in singles and doubles.
The report covers the Cat en 5s Club event with singles and doubles results across B and A grades. Notable matches include Croker defending the singles title over Homecombe 7 5 in the final third set, and McKavanagh with Martin winning the doubles.
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