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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
8
Odds and entrants listed for a Fifth Division event show numerous misread names and stray terms. The fragmentary item notes bets, horses, and outcomes with unclear connections, mentioning characters like Montorg, Welling Comets, Ever Fair and others amid garbled phrases.
The Karmlow seniors will represent their school in a match against Rainbows Fortier junior side. Players listed include Abel Tress, Smut Gallagher, Treacy, Glover, Emer Dyyer, Littleford, Vensey, J Sparks, E Rogers, Mo Whitticker, J Person, W Trecey, A Melafan, and O Neill among forwards and backs. The match details note several team names and positions as the lineup is announced.
The Norman Park schedule features Raimhows Le GSativale at fo poe with Kennedys facing a pam. Senior clashes include Cleveland and exciting play. Town crowds expect strong performances as Gordonvale and Natives vie for points, while Heberwet hosts key matchups and Friday nights stir anticipation.
The Towne area runners and officials including Brown Cal Farrel Leary Lyon McMahon Musas and others were urged to attend the gathering after 2 p.m. at Towne for the final selections. The note lists names and divisions while reporting that practice has been held at Towerville with a focus on the novice event in June.
The weekly meeting of the evocative committee was well attended with Commodore Bess presiding. TheTowneville Flying Squadron discussed amendments to MO Yachting and State Insurance matters. Accounts totaling LMt s were approved for payment and a new building project advanced. A deputation from the securing committee planned the opening of the hall with approved proposals.
In Cairns preparations for the Australia Towing Championship encounter disruptions arise as teams await confirmation of venues and timing. Officials note delays could push events by about five weeks, with key rowers and local authorities monitoring the situation closely.
A garbled report mentions Newmans Aictriere and a top score for a trophy contest. Names include Cari van nest and Fenton, with scattered digits and dates. The text hints at a forthcoming shoot and a score around ninety but remains largely unintelligible. Entities are unclear due to OCR damage.
The Palace Theatre program lists Marmite Bat days and other shows. Attendance rises as patrons await a new lineup, with two star attractions presented at the Cairns Theatre tonight.
Incomplete OCR fragments indicate a singer’s touring years with her father and early stage reputation. The garbled text mentions a Paul try and references to performance dates or places. Names and specifics are unclear, but the core theme is a female artist touring with a parent early in her career.
The article lists Marguerite Stow and Frederick Winn among a slate of early film and theater personalities. It notes Stow’s lead in a drawing room drama and mentions cameo appearances by Lary Harrington’s film family, plus plans for performing at a hilltop venue.
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