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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
2
Babinda and Eacham rugby squads prepare for a forward heavy clash. Winfield moves to flank, Johnstone and Richardson in row, Wilson and Secraggs as property players, with both sides confident in midfield and backline strength.
In Ravenshoe on May 12 the junior and senior games produced a fair amount of handling errors. The juniors led 6 0 at half and finished 5 0 after M. Bambling scored beneath the posts. In the senior contest Ravenshoe edged Mareeba 5 2 with Wallace crossing late and F Nesle as reserve.
The report describes upcoming Saturday races at Albion Park with Mangoes to Acceptances and a focus on Wood and Gallipoli. It notes a recent eight place finish in the Salt Handicap and highlights Gallipoli's performance behind Royal, with Melita Royal winning the First Division.
The report details multiple races with winners and placings. Gonsiad Og 3s and R. Clauss led in early segments, followed by G. Melvin and L. Fletcher. Joe Wilson dominated junior two mile, while Duncan Wilken and Moseley placed in handicap and scratch events.
Ravenshoe club activity reports last week on the Ravenshoe green note condition of the two usable rinks since Thursday. Thursday’s games featured players Crittenden McOil Kelly, Bises, Clarke, Stewart scoring. Saturday unfinished games listed Jones Clark Foran Smith Dargraves Stewart. Sunday May 11 had no play, and plans for May 18 include a 1:30 p.m. start as Bamas hess ted to hand in notes to the secretary.
Innisfail golf report from Tanistal course notes A and B grade medals with L ores and G clarey winning for A grade and B trophy respectively. C Neale 70 and R Newton 67 net led a field including Mrs Stewart and Mrs Schmidt. Nearest the pin went to Mrs Crittenden. Thursday stableford saw Mrs Martin win. parcel prize to R Newton and V See Hoe.
A Mareeba club event titled Last Sur beginners was staged at Mareena Behe, featuring a Canadian foursome that delivered a somber yet notable hit and drew attendance from local players and supporters.
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