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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 14, 1947

Page

4

Mareeba Triumph Over Ravenshoe In Weekend Match

Mareeba defeated Ravenshoe 20 to nil at the Mareeba show grounds, with R Morrison and J Morrison among the standout players. In the junior clash Mareeba won 25 to 10, as Mecay, Val Sala, and Dudiey starred. Ravenshoe’s good play included Stowird Fun and T Simpon. Referee was Mr Colin Caxton.

Marzers Mareeba Ravenshoe R. Morrison J. Morrison Marian Morrison Brothers Colin Caxton Ravenshoe Oy Sui Mecay Val Sala J Dudiey Bates Horning Marcella C. Cowan T Moody N. Johnson Sm & Cowan W. Brace W Horning Dudley E Eales T Simpon T Simone Croog J. Salone R. Eakin A. Hooper S Bailey Rubra Sterecoy A. Berkeri Tranquist Ravenshoe Ste Marceom Tace Rajes Maresoa Dajes Ravenahow Maree Batley Sorll Malone Fle Reyes Maresta Titonil Troughton Hooper Parkes Creedy Royea Dayea Malone Eakin Martin Daniels Sail Colin Claxton Sacham Cairns Cairne

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs, Cold, Infuensa

An old newspaper notice touts Woods' Peppermint cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. It markets the product to readers seeking relief through a patent medicine sold with advertised strength and benefits.

Davis Cup Flay Sparks London Protest Over Visa Issues

The report describes a heated reaction in London to Davis Cup matters involving foreign players and visa cancellations. It mentions a player from Poland and disputes over travel and reservations, with reference to a controversial visa decision affecting participation.

Cairns Amateur Boxing Club Training Resumes Soon

Members of the Cairns Amateur Boxing Club are advised training has resumed at the usual venue for the Golden Gives Tournament set for June 71 and 38 July. Nonmembers wishing to join should contact Snowy Henley or Den Row at Archer Street, acting as honorary instructors. Committee meeting scheduled Friday night at the usual place and time.

Cairns Golden Messe Snowy Henley Millag Silas den Row Archer Street

Australian featherweight Miller stops McManus in third round

London May 12 Australian featherweight Eigie Miller stopped Johnny McManus in the third round of an eight round bout. Miller dominated with sound defense and scoring, sending McManus to the canvas for an eight count before the stoppage.

London Eigie Miler Johnny McMarus Stotland Miller Tegent McManus

World Title Bout Flamed London

London promoter Jack Solomon cables Willie Pep urging a world title defense against Eddie Millrom in London this summer. Solomon lauds Millrom's recent KO of McManus and asserts Millrom is British born in Scotland, not Australian, and recalls Millrom’s delayed move to Australia.

London Jack Solomon Willie Pep

Jack Cooper To Come In Tour Of Queensland

The Cairns regional cycling scene announced that Jack Cooper, Australian sprint champion and notable rider, will tour Queensland during the line period. The move aims to boost Cairns cycling and attract top riders, with Ken Stewart and Alan Munro already named among support figures.

Cvimer Cairue Orde Ur Jack Couper Sprint Rarmapinn Quernaiand Alan Munro Fielavia Munro Seraved Brat Cyrity Queensland Cairne Crele Club

Sister Kenny Planned Sweden Visit

Stockholm dispatch reports Sister Kenny, renowned American nurse advocate of iron lung therapy, will visit Sweden to discuss medical methods for treating infantile paralysis. Her visit aims to exchange views with Swedish medical circles and promote her polio treatment approach.

Kenny Sweden Stockholm Kraceth Kenny

Selznick to Direct Niven in Bonnie Prince Charlie in London

David Selznick plans to go to London in the spring to direct actor David Niven in the forthcoming film Bonnie Prince Charlie, as he continues exchanges with Alexander Korda and Rupert Stevenson. Niven will leave Hollywood for England later to begin work, joining Eyre and Back Street among other British productions by prominent producers like King Solomon’s Mines and Nine Days a Queen.

New York David O. Selzniek Flm Alexander Korda Rupert Stevenson Selanick London David Niven Am Korda Bonnie Prince Charlie Hollywood Wall England Siew

Ramblers Edge Cairns North In Tight 3–2 Semi Final

Ramblers and Cairns North played a keen draw leading to a final surge. Farrelly and Bradley provided goals for Ramblers while Cairns North’s Hinwiburn and others pressured until a late Ramblers counter secured the win.

Cairns North Triumph In B Grade Knockout Final

Cairns North edged St Augustine's in a tight B grade knockout final after extra time, with Hadgelong and Prana scoring for Cairns North while Gurton kept goal for St Augustine's. Earlier, Brothers beat Railways 2 nil and Royals defeated Kangaroos 1 nil, as Uniteds routed Gordonvale seven nil in the ladies match.

Cairns North St Augustines Cains North Stustine Cairne North St Augustine’s Eam St Ullume Carina North Ore S. Augustine's

Weekend Mixed Best Balls at OAIEWA GLUE VOTES event

Saturday afternoon featured Mixed Your Bail Best Balls with 34 players in four ball and better ball formats. Teams included Boden, Bourton, Belcer, Bars, and Martin with notable performances from Boden's team and several pairs achieving top scores. the event concluded with a presentation by patron Mr P Denes and reflections on club activities for the coming season.

Feme Winmere Plac Betuke Boden U. Mine Wich RF Horne S Hunt

Cairns Triumph Over Innisfail in Hard Fought Encounter

Cairns beat Innisfail 3 to 1 after a tense match. Horwood of Cairns opened scoring, Hogan excelled in goal for Innisfail, and Bergman added late goals to secure the win. Innisfail pressed in the early stages but Cairns dominated the second half, earning a convincing victory. Best players named were J Horwood, H Bergman, and Blue Hogan.

Game Brothers Railways A. Boniface McKeown Boniface D. Lennon Lawrence Penny Dapiviteh Railwars Royals Kasgarnes G Marrix Kane Gsroon G Smuth J McGeehan M. Speed Boniface J. Eleoa Kangarooe Unitede 1 Callns Brothers Innisfail Brothers Cairne Innisfail Cains G Horwood Cairns Horwood Vonue Hogan Horwood V" Bergman J Horwood H. Bergman Ivor Blue” Hogan Innisfan

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