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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
5
The article outlines Gordonvale's squad and strategy for a forthcoming football clash with Gurdonvale. It notes key selections, including Tim Huntley, and mentions forwards' strength, strong scrummage, and a special practice slated for Saturday afternoon. It also lists referees, linesmen, and players traveling to Rockhampton and Brisbane for the match.
Australians abroad report unsettled schedules with fixtures in London and uncertain match plans. The piece notes women's test tours, financial guarantees, and changes in travel, as teams prepare for the season amid uneven cooperation and shifting arrangements.
In Pretoria action Actin ne iQuees rn C ummnings with Queen 4 Moog Queensland defeated Connor 9 7 0 2. Joan and Cummings beat Daniele and Borchers 6 1 64.
Delegates from multiple clubs gathered to establish an Athletics Association to coordinate harmony among societies worldwide. The meeting decided on forming a unified athletic body, with emphasis on shared aims, governance, and cooperative efforts. Hospital support and funding plans were discussed as part of the agenda.
A chaotic report of a severe flood in Auckland on May 16 mentions water levels up to eighteen feet in places. The article notes damage and destruction along the valley and references the impact on local residents and property.
An old advertisement markets a kidney health remedy amid claims of dramatic relief. It urges readers to try the product, asserts it cures kidney trouble, and warns of warning signs such as highly colored urine with sediment. Information attributed to McClellan Co of Hors.
The monthly meeting of the Land Country Women's Douglas Branch met at Oddfellows Hall. Twenty-one members attended in the absence of the president, with an entertainment committee arranging a dance. Tea was served by four hostesses, Mesdames Gallott and others. A vote of thanks was given to the entertainment team.
Fragmentary notebook notes from Mareeba record frost and temperature shifts in paddocks and canals. Entries mention early fellows, days named Tuesday and Wednesday, and a 40 degree gain noted in a tropic area, with references to wellness and baked conditions.
At a special meeting of members of the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce held on Monday May 14 the group discussed the membership fee set at one guinea per annum and planned extra funds for member benefits. Resolutions named an executive committee and the following members Messrs Chaimson press ee fini ins itsceroery Be jan Kenny Bons. A further agenda item scheduled for Monday Sigy 2f act pons to appoint new appointments, receive financial state and address various matters.
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