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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
4
A fragmented sports brief recounts various scenes including a horse start with rider Inman commenting on sweating, polo spectators in Mexico City witnessing a chaotic clash, and a Military Institute 87 to 6 victory amid refereeing questions. Names include Melbourne Inman and West Point contexts.
Local bowling reports from Peres Turday and Sunday detail scores, player names, and match outcomes at the Mossman Memorial Club. Highlights include Mrs Brand and Mrs Blunt leading for green, Beot Rugby and football reminiscences, and a late Sunday mixed bowls event with participants like Veivers and Anderson.
A lively Diggers Day event unfolded Sunday with both Diggers and club members fielding teams for a full day of competition at the Mason arena. Captain Arno Symon marshaled players as a bugle called the Cook House Dean to begin play. Trophies were awarded by Thomas and George Cox, with prizes donated by Harvey and others.
A terse notice from J M Gray & Co at 17 Oped Coles promises rubber stamps and related goods with delivery within seven days over three days after order. The fragment hints at a shop offering stamp making and delivery services under the name Ero Beet Leen and Porposs.
A damaged OCR fragment references a street scene with police, a possible pursuit, and unclear suspects. It mentions a vehicle, a street, and potential actions by authorities while implying a breakout or chase. The exact events and names are unreadable, leaving only a sense of a developing incident and inquiries.
Advert reads a vacancy at ACT.BLA Motors Malands for a motor spare partsman. The Townsville Hospital Board and Theatres are mentioned, with Becat run to North Catrie Walker as part of the advertised listing.
A lengthy recap of cricket matches and school sports results. Teams including Emeralds, St Monicas, Kanantove, Aloombs, and High School are listed with batting and bowling highlights and match outcomes. District delegate meeting notes call for club representation and venue changes for upcoming fixtures.
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