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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
4
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A discussed concept outlines what would happen if a rocket rises through the lower, middle, and stratosphere toward the upper atmosphere and space. It notes surface weather influence is minor, wind directions vary with altitude, and clouds and meteors would be encountered. beyond 60 miles, the air thins, stars become visible in daylight, and ionized layers and solar particles affect the environment as the rocket nears outer space.
A long readable fragment lists Carlton Shield Innisfail Babinda players across seniors juniors and minor juniors with full backs three quarters and forwards named. It notes a special train leaving Babinda at 10 30 and another from Cairns at 7 30 with aims to pressure Cairns Council to restore public courts after Commonwealth Hiring Commission action.
May 15 report from Boston Games Innisfail lists selections for tricky trials against Babluida at Callenstar Park next Sunday. It names Bill Brewer and Par Neary leading teams, junior and minor squads, several players with positions, and notes scores from the Purcell Eureka fixtures and various adult and minor contests.
Players and coaches faced training disruptions as Parramatta ground issues forced moonlit sessions. Negotiations with the ex-retaker delayed entry but permission was granted for a minor squad to train. Coaches Lazarus and Carstens expect most trainees to attend, with possible Cairns team changes before the weekend and K Bunn unavailable for Sunday. A special train service may travel to Tableland centers. Referees' association will provide new rule interpretations for the match.
Last Thursday's meeting of the Cains and District Tennis Association opened since 1941 and was well attended. Presided by A J Northage, the session focused on reconstruction and proposed competitions in A and C grades for mixed and ladies mid week, with nominations due May 23 and the annual general meeting to be set on that date.
Gordonvale defeated Ivanhoe 38 to nil in a rough football clash marked by delays and confrontations. Gordonvale captain Gallen led the defense while Lancaster scored a standout try. Ivanhoe’s teamwork prevented Gordonvale from breaking through often, and weather aided the slow play.
Gordonvale defeated Ivanhoes 15 to 10 in a junior game. Scorers for Gordonvale included Toeonl Johnaan and Mitch Gaalx with kicks by Smart 12. Referee Mr. O'Gorman.
A garbled dog racing card lists multiple races with numerous dogs and placements. Entries include Fira Race Beam Prise aut Bis, Goanna Girl, Gold Fortune, My Solace, Cheeky Mary, Orion Lasser, Exo Lady, Nickie Clee, Smiling Nell Young Atul, Konak, Scarlees rome doy, Jet's Rane ser, Master Spitfey, Mischief Lass, Dan's Pence, Richie Leiner, Silver Veile ser, Grete' Gill, Black Boston ser, Stepper, Ay Dusty, Dusty Trail, Cash Assorted, Asorted Smiles.
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