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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1947
Page
2
The readable fragments are unclear and fragmentary. No distinct person, organization, or event can be reliably identified for a fuller summary.
Sunday’s senior game sees Rometl kick to Toot and Cols push for the line. McParlane scores near the corner, Wilson converts from a long kick, Colts reply with tries and strikes before half time, Murphys and Munroe add pressure, and refereeing by J Woodward frames a tense finish as Colts fall short 24 to 12. Cairns selections and lineup changes follow for upcoming Shield ties.
Eric Cremin receives the Dunlop Cup as the Sydney golf tournament concludes. The event honors Cremin for top performance across the competition.
The text lists junior team members and reserves including Wilmett, Moller, Leary, Ireland, Langtree, Christensen, Taylor, Bradford, James, Birch, Ceno, Howan, Jones, Hodgson, Newell, Pearsall, Mulligan, Johnson. It notes practice nights Tuesday and Friday, with sessions from 7:90 to 8:20 o'clock.
New archers competed in their first Cairns Club tournament as scores with handicaps were recorded across women men and juniors in Columbia rounds at 30 40 and 20 yard distances. Notable scores included Mrs B Stack 200 350 polls Mrs Noble 290 343 and J Trost 155 189 with several others posting results. The event resumes next Sunday for a practice shoot and will conclude in May.
Billy de Bellin defeated Key McCarthy by technical knockout with two seconds left in the fifth round at Sydney Stadium. Referee Joe Wallis oversaw the bout conducted on May 12 with the winner noted as De Belin on the Sydney card.
A terse notice in the Morton Chies publication indicates a record fee or bidding offer related to international plates. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the item references a monetary amount and a formal proposal process tied to a naming or designation of plates. Further readable text would clarify parties, jurisdiction, and exact terms.
The report alleges actions by Dutch navy personnel and spouses, detailing claimed fraud, withheld funds, and contested alimony. It notes a single annulment and ongoing investigations into marriage settlements amid broader claims of deceit and financial manipulation.
AAP report from New York dated May 11 states that a four crew death occurred during a maritime incident near Delaware Bay. The incomplete dispatch mentions a ship or vessel named Commelia or Commelina and references a possible sinking or explosion context with unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about a late sporting division and names like Payakkad Trybort with no clear event, date, or outcome. No identifiable teams, locations, or scores can be determined.
A defamation case was filed alleging harmful statements about SGAIET Mh 2 F AneEs. The suit names involved parties and seeks redress for reputational damage and associated costs. Court records indicate ongoing proceedings with motions anticipated.
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