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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1921
Page
8
In Norman Park a large crowd watched a tense season opener between Carlton and Kennedy. Kennedy slimly edged Carlton as forwards dominated, with Kennedy’s backs exploiting gaps and a fast backline surge. Carlton faced handling issues and misplays, while Kennedy built momentum through solid scrums and quick kicking.
Kennedys lead 8-3 after early drives as W Smith scores for Besnidge and O Hara misses a goal. McMahon dominates Kennedy plays with a late surge as J O Byrne nets a lone second half try for Bows, while Treacy pushes for the line before Farrelly halts him near touch. Akers refereed.
Reported scores show Carlions 7 Kennedys 3 Paramos 2 Gordonvale nil Inbows 12 Natives nil A minor Juniors vs Seavedge match drew Seatives won by two and Seavidilers impressed with Dijo Gadelll standout for Natives with best play as teams prepare for upcoming fixtures amid close contests and hopeful momentum.
A fragmented Brisbane sports item mentions Western Babar and Valley teams with unclear scores and a May rematch note. The readable phrases reference Brisbane, May, and local play but lack complete results or participants.
On Saturday Mackay defeated Cairns in a tense doubles match to claim the pennant after a late end mishap. Kennedy and the Mackay pair showed strong form while Low and the visiting team impressed the crowd with sharp play and determined effort.
Cairns wins by 32 points amid a crowded arena of bowler fans and celebrants. The final pennant transfers to Cairns as Draper and Mrs Draper officiate with a jubilant crowd lining the wharf after a carnival day of matches and ceremonies.
The first race of a three race series for Mr. E Lewin's trophy took place Sunday afternoon. Nine boats competed including Model II Vo lant Denisona Irene Scotia Model J.M.H and Sylvania in a windy conditions.
The report describes a coastal motor race with boats Swind Volant and Sylvania leading along the inlet course. Volant made a strong start, rounding the northwest mark first in about 2 minutes 16 seconds, followed by Sylvania and Irene, with Model II and others close behind as officials recorded times and positions aboard the Deance motor launch.
In Brisbane on May 15 Abiite Hate H Queensland fought ten rounds but lost to a Philippine challenger in a notable display. At Melbourne Stadium Bert Mee lost to Rest Carthy Sy after twenty rounds in the Vietoris championship, drawing wild cheers as the winner left the ring.
In this period reel summary Micader seeks vengeance after Lola rejects him. He brands her with The Brand of Lopez and vows to ruin mankind as crowds cheer the Great Matador move. A Master Stroke follows Earle Williams with Durant racing to raise funds before a perilous deadline.
Police pictures headline a night at Gordonvale with Hugh Ford's Paramount screen version of Danger and a premier of The Confession. Patrons are urged to arrive by 8 p.m. sharp as Baker's Pictures screens the new drama starring Henry B. Walthall in Father Bartlett and promises tense, life filled scenes with love and humor.
Advice urges keeping feet warm and dry at all times. Use an ounce of icemint from the chemist before bed to speed blood circulation and relieve intense chilblain pains.
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