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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
2
Schedule shows seventh division handicap and ninth division club handicap events at Mareeba racecourse on Saturday May 18 with entries such as Simoes Tiron Wasa Siena Bit Geen Bent Wewk and four fortongs. Declared at 10 35 pm on Tuesday.
In a tetanus of early miscues and erratic play, Railways surged with Higginson and J. Lynch standout backline improvisations while Norths outpaced Rockets 6 0 with a disciplined front line. Moylan and Leic backing delivered steady support as Derwent stifled forward pressure and goalkeepers faced intensive attacks.
Last weekend Cairns Gun Club hosted shooters from Townsville Atherton and Ravenshoe for the North Queensland single and double barrel handicap events. Dee Rass Reg Winn and Gareth Wing led the field with a tense shoot off for the top honours as spectators viewed the sunny Saturday program and hoped for a popular finale.
Social bowls featured on Sunday with players including Kile Healy and Price v Chea. Mixed bowls planned for Mother’s Day next Sunday with members urged to attend in good numbers and bring non bowlers, honoring past social work. Creedy v Glasheen and Patton’s trophy highlighted. Saturday rink use and early afternoon matches noted along with numerous member names and club events.
Fragmentary notes appear to reference a Tas victory for an individual named Jam Xi rie with a second piece linked to Frank. Mentions of a Cateria, Re issette Mioees, Alberton and ME are unclear. Reading lacks a coherent event, date, or organization to confirm a factual record.
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