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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1926

Page

2

Cricketers Clash at Lonisfail in Written Report

A lively account of a cricket match at Lonisfail where Bowling Club faced a strong selection side. The report notes Fleming McCaray and McCaray's bowling exploits, with several players mentioned across innings and the broader debate on English cricket strategy and pace bowlers. The piece references historical Test matches and the broader context of English cricket under debate among commentators.

Tninsfail Lonisfail Inst

A Life at Sea in the King's Navy

Recruitment notes reveal 6 500 vacancies with 44 500 applicants. The Royal Navy seeks teens with merit from the lower grades, stressing a real profession and pensions. Medical and dental hurdles, strict physicals, and age limits shape who may enlist, while the drive for skilled stokers and engineers remains high.

Nelson Britain Tomarryat Diddin London Naval Particuar Royal Navy Fleet Reserve

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