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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary notes list names Jones McKinneny Healy and references to a Thursday event with penalties. Mentions Pennant Pairs and several individuals such as Mesdames Bille OConnelly White Kimmon. Likely a social or club bulletin item with unclear specifics.
WA ASSOCIATES presents a bowls gathering at Gordomvale on June 25 with many participants listed. Names include Griffin, Stokes, O'Gorman, Martha, Stanton, Jones, Lordan, Crane, Millett, Goodall, Bremarr, Reynolds, Faithful, Jensen, Cairns, Bowen, Gelling, Milla, Henderson, Tierney and others.
David Stewart Dawson aged 24 faced debt issue after being brought to the city. Ming Atkinson of Double Bay denies drinking with Dawson and his father. Colonel Murphy visited Long Bay jail for preliminary inquiries and the case was suspended from duty and referred to the Public Service Board under section 56 of the Public Service Act. The Justice Minister and Colonel Murphy will coordinate further actions.
Billy Fox of Philadelphia defeated Artis Levine with a knockout in three rounds at Madison Square Garden. The win boosts Fox's pursuit of another title shot at Gus Lesnevich's light heavyweight title.
Archie Kemp remains unbeaten after outpointing Jimmy Hill in a 12 round welterweight bout at Melbourne Stadium. In the other 12 round bout, Jimmy McDonald outpointed Leo Barry, continuing a busy night of boxing in Melbourne.
Last Thursday 32 participants competed in an A division stroke punch event. Notable results include Mrs W Parson scoring 75 and Mrs G Qummow 20, G Ramen 22, Mrs G James Anthony 71, J Denes 33, Keegan 20, R Kelly 52, and R Thomson 28. Next weekend plans include a Cairpe golf event with refreshments, and further play details are at 3040 or 204d.
Readable fragments indicate Asowza and Ae will attend an event at Woon with tentative plans. No clear dates or full names available. Further details are unreadable in the damaged text.
Wellington June 2 The South African soccer team defeated New Zealand 3 2 at halftime and extended the lead before the tourists rallied with five quick goals.
Sydney June 25 delegates to the New South Wales league discuss restrictions on transfers and a potential transfer fee of £500 for international moves. Doc Graham, resting with a knee injury, is a target of English clubs while Jack Lindwall has just joined St George this season and may be invited to England.
An article discusses how drivers should handle crowded parking spots in Brisbane. It notes no minimum distance between cars and favors motorists using common sense, with inspector Bright stating the approach relies on practicality rather than strict rules.
A Brisbane appeal by Rev J S King saw more than 60 offers of accommodation for homeless couples. More than a dozen young couples found suitable homes last week, moving from street stays near the Bend beach to a Woollahra residence. The rector reported many others remain seeking leftovers and assistance continues.
Sydney June 2 Beru Templin retained the Australian light heavyweight wrestling title in a two fall to one victory over challenger George O'Brien. The match ended with Templin holding the title in Bathurst.
The notice lists several public tenders within the City area including purchases for a cat era aera and furnishings for hospital quarters. It mentions dates in May and bids by various parties with references to the Adult Education feature and building work.
Calrms and Dire Amecston players faced a string of results with Redlynch edging Parramatta and Emeralds defeating various clubs. Notable outcomes include Parramatta 2 beating Parramatta 1 by a wide margin, Gaia and Emeralds posting decisive sets, and multiple doubles results in AP and WA grade events. Final matches show Croker and Gene sweeping 6-0 6-3, with many pairs and singles listed across grade levels.
The 674 mile Townsville to Charters Tarere event drew 77 starters with only six finishing. Winner Jack Boothy of the Royals Amateur Club Townsville, a 31 year old Bend Australian, completed the grueling ride in about 4 hours 29 minutes despite tough conditions.
Fragmented report shows Ramblers and Rockets in a close 3-1/4-2 grade clash. Railways defeat Rockets 4-2. Cairns North beats Bre ae preeen. Hip event appears with J Fae wood vice-capt, C. Hawthorn involvement noted.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous doubles results between players such as Dawson, Skinner, Plowman, Mrs Dewan, Mrs Fox, Mrs Valley, and Clarke. Final lines show varied scores like 3-8 6-4 6-3 and 6-4 5-6 0-8, reflecting a chaotic, multi-match report from a local tennis event.
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