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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1952
Page
4
Two journal entries report Bek pa Tp facing a land dispute with provocative fly proving proceedings. Authorities schedule a judging session to settle ownership and boundaries, with local officials observing.
Belgian Sabena expands Congo routes with year end service linking Leopoldville Stanleyville and Elisabethville to Brussels. Over 18 percent of passengers are children and the carrier operates three Congo inland legs to meet holiday travel demand. The all Congo service backs freight and passenger moves as Sabena plans weekly Leopoldville to Brussels runs and an 18 hour Congo route.
Cyril Trener, famed for Odd Odes and multiple voices, recounted early BBC auditions. He sought any entertainment role and hoped for drama, but envelopes wedged and only the variety offer materialized. He began in variety, while drama never secured him a regular slot.
A long list of competitors and events fills the program for tonight’s athletics meet at Williams O Grady Baths. Names include Jollitt Till Graham Collins Eyres Palley Stone Reynolds Pearce Pearce along with McGuinness Wright Burnell and Langtree among many others. Events feature junior and senior races across distances up to 331 yards with multiple grades and places noted.
An EACWAM Malanda squad led by captain L. Delaforce will face Kurinda in Sundays Kelly Shield at Kuranda. Lineup includes A Hanley M Exton J Lewes NS Wright R Wyatt K Tart A Whilmes ML Martin Beattie D Kidd with umpire W Budden.
Nov. 10 report from Kuranda states the Kelly Shield cricket match between Hachem Kuranda and Eacham Kuranda ended in a draw after rain interrupted late in the Sunday play. Scores show Eacham totals and Kuranda innings highlights with key dismissals and bowlers listed.
Queensland Cricket proposes a country carnival in Brisbane from December 27 to January 1 1953. Far North zone may be unable to participate if nominations fail by November 18. Eligible players must be 18 to 25, with transport and accommodation paid by players, plus a contribution toward promotion costs. State officials emphasize expanding country representation to lift Sheffield Shield strength. Cairns players should contact the association secretary promptly.
A fragmented report details a weekend athletic meet with golf and football results. Notable performances include K Fong On net 78 and L Murdoch 73 in golf, while football scores show several players in the 70s and 80s, with team matches and individual handicaps noted.
A late afternoon bogey event for a trophy donated by Me Vince Charkar featured a draw for teams and positions held at the club house at 12 45. Atherton No 1 finished 3 14 with 38 40k, while Atherton No 2 trailed. Ravenshoe 1 led, Mareeba and Memoria close behind as Ravenshoe’s forward showing moved them up with 2 teams in contention for next year’s Purple Pennants. Sunday saw ex servicemen compete in 27 events with storms halting play and misty conditions, later ending with sunset drills and the Last Post.
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