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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 05, 1947

Page

3

Untitled sports snippet with mixed team names and results

A fragmentary report mentions Norton and Enoki Moris in white uniforms. The game began at 2 40 p m with unclear locations and results show a 3 3 draw between Caiima Nocth and Ram blers and an all draw for Cotta Rockets.

Errawee Unitorg Norton Fou Enoki Moris Mishland Saturdats Rusults Caiima Nocth Ramblers Cotta Rockets Abas Railwarn Tandine Caiteda Rangaraon

Greyhound Racing Results From Saturday Meeting

The Ciruy Courting Club event saw most favorites win with two upsets. In the third course Wiensrt Sir Beau led by three lengths over Horsham Bells, while Linganoa Laas just nabbed a finish ahead of The Atthenurse moa son by R Btrmb tom's Unie Alwis. Top course winner Onin Fiver beat fancy Dai Peewes. ESSALS list shows WORNNA GIRL winning first course in 85 seconds, Dark See x Vins Pal second, and other results with Dainty Go and Lingawoa lame among the noted performers.

Ciruy Ity Uma Sir Beau Dai Y Nd Doneph Horsham Bells Ile Tant Wwe JT Linganoa Laas Tom Unie Alwis Sol Hes Meek Dail Peewes Bir Beau

Cycling May Day Programme Details and Entrants

Cycling May Day programme outlines nominations from Cairns and Janiefall for several events at Gordon Vale track. Races include Senior and Junior finals, sprint events, and the 15 lap sprint race. Notable riders named include Graham, Biles, Angerson, and Demp, with others like Ford, Spewert, and Sinclair listed in minor plates.

Cairns Janiefall Twayin Gordopvale Ood Tunisia Gordonvale Graham R.lense Biles Stina Ay 'Martin Demp Ollers Ron Kidner E. Mowan B J Angerson K. Mi J D'Flaherty J. Deakin TD. Sinelgit A. Roxwart G. Robine R Ford Spewert Dr Sinclair R Melvin Terhidwen G. Ee D. Kettien

Nod Team Faces Short Handed Match Amid Team Chaos

Nod Team with Bo Myers Aliwood J Phillips Mungo Gourier Anderwin Meredith Hoart Milter Peasy Petervan faces a disrupted game as Harman McNab Hughes Bradiees Eteonte Bahe Lake King Baavilie Pay Yuen Reserves R. McBride and others prep outside the main gate for an assembly after a muddled roster note and unclear start time.

Bo Myers Aliwood J. Phillips Mungo J. Gourier J. Anderwin E. Meredith Hoart Milter T. Peasy Petervan Harman J. McNab K Hughes Re. Bradiees M. Eteonte S. Bahe Lake P. King E_ Baavilie I. Pay Yuen R. McBride

Bolton wins British hardcourt title in Bournemouth final

Mre Bolton of Australia defeats Miss Curry 7 3 6 3 in the final to capture the women's British hardcourt championship at Bournemouth.

Sandye Bolton London Mre Bolton Australia Miss Curry Bournemouth

Babinda Defeats Cairns Thirteen In Low-Scoring Match

In a tangled report the Cairns thirteen squandered chances as Wilmeti Angeling and Wood failed to fire. Babinda's lock forward stood out while Kraft and J Taylor battled hard. The Babinda halfback Taylor was solid though opportunities were scarce. Gate takings for the afternoon were delayed and a fuller report will appear later.

Wilmeti Angeling Cairns Enalig Oat Cummings Pomemian Mbs Babinds Babinde Kraft J. Taylor Beck & Taylor

Mellie Draper Medal Hound Results and Divisional Scores

Reported results show Sam Teermieg and others in the Mellie Draper Medal Hound event with Mrs G. Barely winning at 68. Notable standings include Mrs W M Warner and Mrs M Barris in top spots, plus other divisions detailing scores and participants. Nominations for mixed events and event day logistics are noted with deadlines.

Sam Teermieg Asociaien Mellie Draper Mra. G. Barely Mra W. M. Warner M. Barris Mare. J. Dercick Mae G. R.kelly Tabara C. Dawson Mare BM. Boden A.M’ Lange G. Barclay Mra W. M. Warner J. Derrick Lars G. R. Kelly

Cramfic Playoff Results Highlight Tight Semi Finals

In the 21 best Martinus 31, Mons 31 clash, Tadman 22 defeated devaun 13 and Shaw 2a toppled Severe 10. Semifinals saw Tedmas 31 over Panchard 20 with Symons 3 topping Shaw 34 in a final.

Martinus Mons Parte Tadman Dr. Ae Intean Iy Panchard Devaun Shaw Severe Symace Inteenaion Tedmas Symons Beet Shaw

Cairns Ladies Host Delegates at FNDLB Meeting

Caine associates report that on Thursday Cairns ladies entertained delegates led by Mire Heid and secretary Mrs Wolfenden of the FNDLB. Association play included Mesdames Andrews Bentley Eales Yo Merdaints Ireland Reynolda Lewis and others. Nominations are called for Mr Rab famous Rink Competition. Toursday afternoon players requested to be present.

Thursiuy Cairns Mire Heid Wolfenden FNDLB Mesdames Andrews Bentley Eales Merdaints Ireland

Horse racing notes from a crowded Seventh Division card

The report details a muddy, lop sided finish with Pretty Spear and Knight Caled among notable runners. Dark Pride and Breve Bears contend for positions as My Shin and Maslak vie for the lead, with Close contest results and late clashes shaping the final order.

Pat Scart Maslak Prines Ana Plerge Slim

Complex chess note on game play and positions

Fragmented commentary discusses a chess game with unclear moves and positions. It mentions Seareee and Ge Sow geom toe chem se Pere seed and notes a lack of clarity in the position. The text references Celme and Serhan with uncertain analysis of best moves.

Horse Racing Results from Parramatta Park Exhibition Bouts

Report of multiple race divisions at Parramatta Park featuring horses such as SEPOLO BIG BUZZ and BIG BIG BARADIA. Results include times, margins, betting odds, and listed starters, with divisions ranging four furlongs to eight furlongs and notable performances by Noble, Wrunkt, and others.

Te Calm Amato Daytruc Ore “Snow” Henley Don Hema Parra Wrunkt Boots Noble Parramatta Park River Grifta Saint Noble Hime Seferer Declarzs Big Buzz Wilros Tilatoag Moan Burn Jarry Baradia Brows Trojan Pretty Pear Udo Little King David Knight Jackie Jacrte Eond Tariongy Dar Pde Brave Beam Ris Tarani Mian Empire Read Sally Mery Plicker Roman Ben Flicker Mis Alim Seco Bharrow A. Covacerich'y Oridta Veas Merle

Fragmented OCR Note Shows Obscure Military Division Terms

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Beech Street near Bahan Funning and references divisions and field paddocks. It includes garbled names such as Jochen and Baraat, with scattered terms like Gunmen and Devsion. The text lacks clear events or dates to form a coherent summary.

Melbourne bout ends with disputed title outcome

May 3 Melbourne event featuring Afer Dave Bands 11.64 dropping Emory Dictions Gush by uppercut in the seventh round at Melbourne Stadium. Referee Red Jennings ruled no contest. Stadium official Mr Renn announced Sands performed best, but Jackson did not. Only Doe Stadium authority will pay Sands and allocate Jackson’s share of the gate.

Melbourne Dave Bands Emory Tecaight Red Jenmines Jennings Tan Sands Jackson

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