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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
3
A fragmented sports page blends quotes and reminiscences about boxing greats like Sam Langford with racing legends such as Paavo Nurmi. It recounts long races and famous bouts, mentions trainers and champions, and includes a pop quiz about favorite athletes and events.
Seven members shot at Mossman for the Pennere Trophy. At 300 yards S Fronaral led with 33, N Rex and D McClarty tied 32. 260 yards T Francis led with 39, beating D McCarty and S Leonard. At 608 yards, Se achieved 35 with a record mentioned. other scores listed for D McCarty and J Caldera. Notes mention light changes and Mirage. a language trivia insert about English words beginning with x.
After Christmas reorganizing, the Tulle Club held social bowls with light entries. Two cards submitted were by Mesdarees Ferguson and Asplin vs Webster and Thomas. On Thursday Mesdames Lawson and Woodford won the consistency handicap final 162 to 113.
Sugar Council mavouns Ui aCTVOM. The note mentions a council action and a date reference in coded text. The fragmentary lines imply an upcoming decision or meeting and involve local governance or industry timing. No clear names or places are readable.
Incomplete report shows Fungabua Club arranging activities with unclear details and a mention of Offord and OBrien. The text notes a game or event scheduled for Saturday afternoon with limited legible information.
Ravenshoe Memor ial Bowling Club held events on two rinks with partners Mesdames Berusy White Clarke Mim Cockram Applay Dison Rodgers Binwart and 78-20 score. Final open pairs saw Volpe Geriven Crittenden Clarke 35-13. Social games featured Neale Clayton Kidmer McAllister Williams McAllister Jones Davin 32-23. Sunday morning play included Neale Welle Cockram Rammy 6-0 and Neale Stewart Clarke Duller Bima Malone Scriven McAllister 30-18. Next matches set for Scriven Roche vs Carte Mut in pairs semis, final later. next Saturday November 7 results planned.
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