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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
8
Fragmented OCR listing appears to show weights and scores from Albion event segments. Names and exact figures are garbled, but references include divisions and team-like identifiers, with partial numbers and terms such as weigh, fin, quarter, and places.
The Cairns Club page fragment notes weekend activity with unclear dates and scores. Readable details about participants or outcomes are limited, leaving only references to a respite period and mentions of a 28 figure without context or full names.
A garbled sports column notes results in a grade singles event with players listed by surname including Gabel Hodel OBrien Wogan Shermer Locke Me Renae Martinuze Jones Dale James La Kell Bloom Mayen Vetch Mee Lavahhn Kivelsen Rosen Mord et al. The text references handicaps and divisions and a weather note. It also mentions a visit from Atherton Bowling Club and upcoming matches to be published by The Cairns Post.
Cairns Associates lists entrants for a controversial Handicap card on Tuesday with Mrs Thompson facing Mrs Soups and Mes Clarke vs Mrs Hodel while Mrs King also competes A strong turnout is urged to discuss important business at the meeting and racing event.
Rain-impeded opening Cairns and District enis competitions saw few matches before floods saturated courts. Wattles defeated Cairns B in singles and doubles, Mawdsley and Sharpe starred, while Kangaroos edged Edmonton 11 to 5 in a late junior match and Kangaroos led 11 before halftime.
The meeting at Garns Trotting Club is set for tonight with horses racing from handicaps. Officials announce start times including a 2 30 event and a 3 10 sprint, with riders and drivers preparing for the card.
North Interleague play starts Sunday with Cairns facing Eacham at a venue yet to be fixed by the Tableland League. After the season’s end selectors announced a candidate lineup including S Tangye, W Wiltshire, K Houaten, R Hudson, T Kelly as captain, G Fairweather, W Woods, F Henderson, R Alexander, G Wolff, and J Lewis among others.
Gordonvale and Ivanhoes played a tight junior rugby contest at Gordonvale May 22 with penalties and scrums dominating. Gordonvale struck first through Cartwright and Wiltshire while Ivanhoes replied with strong pressure but could not convert their chances before full time.
Junior All-Tacks beat Stars 9 to 0. PEL defeated El Arith 8 to 3. Seniors beat Stare 2 to 1. P. E Arish won 7 to nil. Matches reported from Tully with scores for today’s fixtures.
In Toowoomba on May 27 Ipswich overcame a seven point halftime deficit to beat Toowoomba 12 to 7. Ipswich then defeated Frnabne baat with a second half surge as Toowoomba forwards showed strong defense. About 20,000 spectators paid 113 gate money for the game.
Brisbane reports a golf championship where Ferrier won the title after a tense duel with O Sullivan. The match featured bold recoveries and precise putting, with Ferrier clinching victory as O Sullivan faltered late. Norman and Mersey figure in the event as contenders and spectators relay the gripping finish.
The article lists players and matches for a golf event with numerous names such as Langan, Bennett, Marra, and Gummo, noting awards and a May 21 deadline for matches. It mentions a farewell party, refreshments, and a prize pool with several winners and participants named, amid a social gathering and dinner.
London May 21. Mrs Andre Holm defeated Elsie Corlett 4 and 3 to win the British Women’s Golf Championship. Holm also won the title in 1964.
The Brisbane crowd saw Hall defeat M Richards in a bantam bout at Brisbane Stadium. Referee Pat Hill ruled in favor of the southern fighter amid mixed reactions from local fans.
London May 21 Captain Eyston holder of the world speed record 311 mph was summoned for speeding at 34 mph over 230 mph. His solicitor said he is an experienced driver with a clean record for a quarter of a century and about 49,000 miles driven each year. The case was dismissed and Eyston paid all costs.
In the final played last Saturday the Rockets defeated Last Battalion by 1 goal to nil. Scorers were Favell, Cummings, Stevens, and McIntyre. Trinities beat Rockets 4 1 with Bragg and Lewis among scorers. Edmonton and Waratah, Australs and Reds also played. the Australs won on penalty corner after extra time.
Advertised events invite written tenders to Messrs Mighell Lee Bryce and leur for the purchase of the late Edwin Cleveland Coven’s dental practice and a freehold allotment. FH Den Notus Downs Station efa invites tenders for leasing the street and the entirety of her household and effects on Finlay next May 10 at 2 15 pm.
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