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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1922
Page
8
Horse owners are urged to nominate for the Citrns Jockey show Kare meeting on June 9 and 10. Secretary contact details are to be arranged by 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon at MerBaston, with several names and race details noted from regional coverage and recent events.
A Cuiene Rugby League delegates meeting discussed ground access for Montrea and Nor'een Ee schoolboys to play their match tomorrow. Youths were warned to stay outside the fence when not engaged and to avoid entering restricted areas. The meeting also approved a secretary appointment, with F. Dil elected honorary and Mr W Moody proposed to fill the treasury vacancy.
Peeramon hosted a junior and senior rugby or football match where the Peeramon juniors led by a Keely performance scored eight points while Yongaburra seniors impressed with exciting play. Final score favored Peerabon juniors with the Yongaburra seniors also involved and two players sent off for discipline.
The Carme Tennis Club plans a strong season after adding two new courts on the beach area. Improvements include courts behind the Council Chambers and a marked course for Sunday play. With higher expenses, members will pay a small fee for weekend access as practice sessions fill the courts.
Mackay defeated Cairns to clinch the pennant in a tense final pennant match. Manning defeated Gelling, and Doctor Wil 22 all, as the Mackay club secured the cup, with the president receiving the Goiutt Cup after the victory.
The Brisbane visitors, a Drixtme swim squad led by manager W. Kader, toured Cairns and Gordonvale, praising local hospitality and stressing the value of coaching. They urged steady mentoring and shared knowledge to uplift Australian swimming, hoping their stay will be fondly remembered and benefit future events.
Race summary shows Kedron Paci winning with a close margin over competitors in the Northern division. Delores Deri posted a strong fourth, while Jw and others placed behind leaders. Final times and exact margins are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a multi division meet with several length margins.
In a farewell to the visiting team, Hine of the Meth Ted discusses forming an athletics association with support from the Swimming Club and local sports bodies. He notes the need to recruit professionals and balance profits with amateur ideals while planning cross country events to boost participation and national representation.
A garbled entertainment blurb hints at upcoming acts and performers. Mentions include Lucciniationg and a new Ti te creamin of Wer wearing Tanihier. The piece references a foundling and a pay_title style headline in a chaotic format.
A fragmentary report hints at love, deception, and inheritance within a theatre circle. A daughter is found by police, a proposed union with Clive is noted, an adopted father dies, and creditors press, as a long list of performers and shows is promised for upcoming weeks at the venue.
From Townsville May 18, a correspondent reports Premier stresses Nova expansion focus in North Queensland. He urges Government to boost sugar industry and mining development to increase population and fuel national progress.
The fragmentary article references citizenship, political tensions, and a transfer of authority between factions. It hints at South region concerns, white factions, and implied moves by a federation or association, with unclear specifics and damaged wording.
A lively Mareeba gathering at St George Rectory on Tuesday evenings featured Mrs McLeod and Miss Phibbe amid opening of a new Gilder’s fiber line. The event included a gallery of pictures presented by Rev Challoner and remarks on local society and upcoming entertainments.
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