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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1951
Page
4
Fragmentary text suggests a note about canteens funds for soldiers and dependents. Mentions Minkiry and Dr. Soalah Prancle in unclear context. Names and details are garbled, leaving uncertain exact entities or events.
March meet at Atherton featured Simson, Anderson, McVicar and Conde in NRA medal trials across 500 600 yard events. Flood trophy lead by C Simpson with close scores as Anderson and Conde chased, while trust committee lists funds and names of patrons supporting veteran dependents and education initiatives amid shifting personnel.
At the Innisfail Oddfellows Tennis Club meeting Mx H Les Lamy congratulated the president on the report detailing club activities and application to the Tennis Association. The officer election produced Patron Mr A Carelio and President (name unclear) with further roles assigned.
The opening games at the showgrounds saw Mareeba host Cairns in three grades. In the minor, Ivanhoss beat Mareeba by three to one with Garry Olwer scoring for Cairns. Referee ML Humphries and players Lee, Dunlop, and Jack stood out for their teams as illustrating a lively match. Senior clash saw Mareeba edge ahead with Seard and Sears playing key roles. John trompenally failed to convert and Mareeba led at halftime. Final score details show Mareeba winning seven to something. Regrets’ Regret is noted as joining from inter-state ranks for upcoming fixtures.
Malanda met Inninlail Brothers in a three try to nil junior, and 16 to nil seniors win at Malande Showercends on Sunday. Scorers included Dully, Collins, Lawrence, Purcell, Whittaker, Wind, Wickham, Kidd, Vandeleur, Norris and Bechers as the match ended with Malanda leading and late scores for Brothers.
A garbled OCR item references revocation of some Knowledge Pascal or related term. Readable bits indicate an action affecting a person or organization, but specifics are unclear. The piece resembles a brief legal or clerical notice with limited concrete names or dates.
Social and competition events unfold as the Atherton Diggers Bowling Club plans a three part gala. Morning bowls lead to an afternoon program with a Cock of The Walk match and a stickler style programme. The president invites veterans and members for full attendance to celebrate club life and social ties. The Easter holiday competition window opens soon with close dates posted.
A volatile exchange in tennis circles centers on Merritt’s remarks about the United States Cup team and a possible swing toward Sydney. Analysts weigh the risk of shifting leadership as talk grows of changes to the competition roster and coaching decisions.
Saturday results from NVME events on March 9 and March 4 include multiple matches with players such as Jago Pierriotti Ho Ling Aukies Davies and others. scores listed 36-25 and 36-70 among participants B Rudhan Yd Motermtas, R Johnson, C Kiel, J McGrath, and N Asmar. Upcoming schedule mentions next Saturday and Sunday events with grade championships and nominations for B grade singles.
Thirty two players answered the call to play at Malanda Club on Sunday. The Diners could not accommodate all as one game moved to the Athenian green. Gall Beer Davis and Getty led the Malanda side against Mewes Haglin RM Keown and Johné with a 26 to 7 victory.
The Eachamanqual Rugby League convened to approve the 1951 season plans. Officials named include W Stone, J Hanrahan, and A Leary with Hughes as chair. The league will affiliate with the BQRL, with delegates and fees set, grounds and dates arranged, and notices issued to clubs.
Saori in ten 5 Sraine.
A collage of notices lists trustee elections and staff moves for Maveete Hospitel Board and related firms, plus several public auctions. Auctions include freehold properties and farms at Atherton, plus cattle, dairy stock, and furniture sales across multiple agencies. A meeting of the Operative Painters and Decorators is also noted with a session at the Risiyyn Public Hall to address proposals and husbandry issues.
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