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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1953

Page

4

Colts Collapse in Low Scoring Meet Against Worths

The report details a tight contest with several players scoring for the Colts and Worths. Dell Humphries led with 14 points, Silsa Smart 12, and others contributing modestly as the Colts fought a stiff defensive battle and a challenging 100 yards sprint event. The narrative notes close finishes and standout performances from Jim Francis and Quintil van, with ongoing expectations for upcoming meets.

Dell Humphries Silsa Smart Joan Wegeert Shirley Davies S.irene Bampton JM Humphries Yvoode Newton Pat Sande Ims Laurie Guintivan Jim Francis Quintil Van Jack Hiteh Lauren Quiniivan Memda Ernie Gikte Bren Beinn Gite Mor J. Croker Sykes Brian Ben Christiansen Nim Gould Bowtell Croker Sim Francis Eeennear Sokee Ralph McParane Quinnivan Sore Bowtells Wilson Alent Lynch Croker Thes Weil Bentrice Ate Westcott Bates Fitzpatrick Westaway de McVicar auaTe Lee Syke D. McVicor Mero Verde Moses Ste Antes Jin Anning Cortribu Ron Wea Ag D McVicar Havine Finn O'Neill Spewert Pitapatrick Ben Moses Weeert Kinane Sykes Ellent Seteket Stowers Seweerinty Aiden Maiden Ion Fen Anning Visn Renee Bort Sith Westensv Coring Fierty Salims Mossman Lexwine Tori

Sykes Strikes Hard Blow in Cairns A Grade Cricket

Sykes dominates Cairns A grade as he bags five for 307 in four 16 overs. Colts bowled out for 136, North Queensland takes early control with 80 without loss. Brothers stumble with 329 runs for four wickets. Bernie Gibbs shines with 87 and 4 for 3 in a rugged day of cricket on the No 1 oval.

Cairns North Rovers No. 1 Oval Bernie Gibbs

[Untitled local cricket recap]

A fragmented report describes a cricket match where the Alcombs posted 212 with 38 and Carl Cunningham contributing. Opening bowler Bell took 40 runs and three maidens for a strong over spell, while Banks, Birat, and Dun- Keskers feature in a shaky innings as the total rises.

Alcombs Banks Birat Re Heard A Cour Carly M. Cunningham Bell Rats Pam

Innisfail Market Prices Reported for Oats and Tote

Innisfail on November 16 reports strong demand and good quality green sold at 29 to 37 pounds, with Etty Bay tote sold at 35 and 22 pounds. Cairns and New South Wales oats sales noted, with prices around 28 pounds for a dry mixture.

Innisfail Etty Bay Cairns New South Wales

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