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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
3
Mossman report covers a March event at the Mosman ice show and details from the district. It notes rainfall, housing costs, land auctions, and community notices, plus social events, visitors, and local commerce in a bustling period piece.
The touring Chegwyns side, led by captain Jack Chmavyn, prepares for a Sasser holidays match in Cairns. Keith Miller, famed all rounder, is highlighted after recent form, with Cairns Association pushing for top players and social events to welcome visitors on match day.
Scores and events from Bandicaps and Toy Tots meet include 163-3 varie. June Elwood, Smith, A Jona and V Vincent 6 with James scratch. Reave 1 yard, F McDougall 3, J Aber, F Depald, Anern and R Wieamith 10. Junior girls 30 yards feature Duti ald scratch and Atkinson. Senior A grade 100 yards lists A Beanty and N James, etc. Cairns visitors Mossman and Portina holiday entries and local residents A Fu tora and Mosenan visit Duuntree.
Babinda Club notes a weekend event with several entrants and matches including Doherty v. Gee Mee and Franklin v. Ladbrook. The Gordonvale Club plans a visit to Babinda next Sunday, inviting members to signup by late April and to bring fees or name lists for admission.
Enthusiastic Stratford Club members gathered for a working bee around the green to clear and tidy the area. A member arrived with a tractor and equipment, aiding top dressing and upkeep as the greenkeeper reports strong progress and an earlier return to play. Transport will be provided for attendees and a Sunday visit to the course is planned.
After weeks of intensive training four hubs will showcase players in real games at Latrobe on Sunday. A working bee starts at 3 pm while a Saturday event at North Cairne aims to boost club participation and public interest.
On Sunday 18 members formed for a reaction shoot over ta dod and 60 yards ranges. Weaver scored 82 in a 300 yard event with Laurinen close behind. Butler and Laurisen won prizes as top shooters. Best Sunday sees Teisteller hosting a friendly match with BaP as a feared contender.
The report outlines weekend badminton style play and committee setup for the Saturlbat season. Sub committees include Matehand tournament Greens Selectors and Mandicapper with members listed such as GIL Grimthe WR King LS Lacts and G J Copelin. The text notes forthcoming arrangements and markers, with a promise of full details for members.
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