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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 17, 1947

Page

4

Davis Cup Second Round Results Overseas

London dispatch reports Davis Cup ties with men from South Africa India and Europe. Matches include Opie Bruidgees beating Huis Wiltos 6 1 6 3 6 2 and Bermard defeating Giiguy Mobimwedtesa 6 0 6 0. Denies Mie twgamiayan defeated Kemp 10 7 4 6 1. Sporadic results across Amsterdam and Warete with Norway and Poland players in action. crowd scenes described at the Warsaw venue where Barton was carried off after sustaining cramps.

London Ak Opie Ja Bruirgees South Africa Huis Wiltos Holland Pari Destremeau Fo Palieda Ngoaine Me Wale Eire Ameterdsam P. Fanain Meleay Hanson Sot TS He Dale Jam Norway RR McKensie Mottram Josef Hebda Poland Bac aLek Warete Baton Wbereas Rats Exprese Si Warsaw Barton Bran Ahr Sonecki

Premiership doubleheaders set for Babinda and Cairns

Tomorrow afternoon the second games of the 1947 premiership will be played at Babinda and Cairns. Railways and Babinda Uniteds have improved in recent weeks and should provide an even match. Cairns Brothers and Cairns Worth look strong versus weaker opposition. Transport for Cairns players departs Queen’s Hotel corner at 10 30 am. Fixtures: Babinda 2 00 pm Railways Babinda Uniteds 3 15 pm Latrobes Babind Rangers. Brewery v Brothers 1 20 pm Carns North Aero drome 3 15 pm.

Rae Ha Babinda Norman Railways Babinda Uniteds Cairns Cairne R. Michell Latrobes Bubinds Rangers A Paterson Borman Park Brewery v. Brothers J. Lawn Carns North Aerodrome D. Skinner

Greyhound Racing Meeting at Seer Aiming For Thrilling Daces

Nominations rise for the Call Couting ip meeting at the Seer Acon track. Seventh event promises a tightly contested field with Gane Bund Mailer Boy and Black Rostow among likely contenders. Cairne Fiver and Sir Beas are noted for consistent forms, while Durary inquiries and bookmaking will be hosted with refreshments for patrons.

Aires Farm Ad Mailer Boy Sir Bera Winder Cairne Wong Muller Natrone

Mareeba Amateur Boxing Club to Host Weekend Tournament

The Mareeba Amateur Boxing Club plans a major boxing tournament starting May 30 at Ed Monto Boxing Club with trophies for all divisions. Expect strong matchups including Plowman vs Hughes in the featherweight division and other top bouts featuring Johnson Fox Peterson and Archer against Cairns rivals as in previous showdowns.

Edmonto Boxing Club Hans Cairne Mareeba Amateur Bosing Club Claxton Mareeba Mlasu Fes Mareeba Unlwaten Mareeba Unlwaten Hexer, Lex Miowman Norm Hughés Cairn Calran Plowman Hughes Plowwau Cam Gyr Johnson Neri Cairo Geis Lea Fox Mat Peterson Norm Archer North Queesalnail Erin Morlow Sete Stokes

Cairns Rugby League Selections For Sunday Match

The Cairns Rugby League picks a squad for a Sunday match with Clarke and Wills among key players listed. Several team members withdraw due to injury while others, including J Bonn and G Jame, are named for the Sunday lineup. The previous week’s trophy winner was Mr Wait of Humbledon.

Cairne Rugey Lengue Cairns Unter James Mulcahy Earl G. Cooper C Birch O. Parepi Haran Mor Whe Bown T Hamney A. Ogden Johnstone Mawes Sermes Mr Wait Humbledon

Mareeba Golf Club Association Meeting Highlights and Results

The Mareeba golf club association reported 44 members with growth possible this season. President Mrs Billam noted better food supplies and settled conditions should boost participation. The May 12 meeting saw 19 attendees and £51 raised for the club treasurer. Winners included Mrs J Kelly and S Fenwick with trophies donated by ME Y and Mrs Northburt. A live nights tournament is planned for July with details to follow.

Galf Club Billam Bali Bilan Asociate Gances Loxton Mareeba Bailey Ecorea Runweay Ioke Mareeba Gol Strome Sgurea Suhle P. New Yon Langion Panda W. Jenkins Buasey J. Secombe A. Sweeney Drake Mare 'S. Fenwick Mollullan J. Kelly Ww. Roberts L ‘Bardon T Moore Mrs. Nothburt Mra 5 Peowich C. Bailey

Trial at Rabaul Delivers Sentences in War Crimes Case

After more than two weeks, the War Crimes Court in Rabaul finds General Mitesh Samwars, former 1.C.O. Japanese 100 Army in New Britain, guilty in the responsibility trial. Tinamura is sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. the proceeding marks the final phase of the incident.

Crarge Rasaul War Crimes Court Rabaul

Transfer of Power in Viceroy to Visit England

A London report dated May 15 quotes a government statement on the transfer of power in India. It notes a pending proposal on the transition and cites plans to invite Lord Louis Mountbatten to return by June 32 for final decisions.

London Louis "Mountbatten Iai

President Truman Seeks to Avert American Slump

President Truman comments on an economists report predicting a potential economic downturn. He urges public and private cooperation to curb high prices, especially for commodities, and says common sense control can prevent a slump. Noted economists including Chester Bowles contributed to the report.

Washington AAP Sruman Chester’ Bowler

House of Lords approves Private Members Rights of the Subject Bill

London May 13. Despite the Lord Chancellors advice, the Lords vote 37 to 19 to second reading the Private Members Preservation of the Rights of the Subject Bill. Lord Jowett urged keeping the Privy Council separate from politics while the bill aims to shield citizens from gradual encroachments by the executive on Parliament and the courts.

London A.ap House of Lords Lord Jowett Council of State Cowe

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