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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
4
A note outlines a determined effort to establish six clubs named the Fully Bowling and Recres for debenture holders. The text mentions multiples of 219 up to 2156 and references VAT, with foundation mem as a context element.
The finals of the Read Sr grade singles were played over the weekend with Pat Pineda defeating Alan Pairwesiher to claim the title. Opponent Paddy and others noted the steady play as a strong field lined up, and the club praised Owens for his experience while commentators discussed future roll ups and upcoming match points.
Reports from Babinda show results across multiple matches with scores such as Ferguson beating Ferguson 168 104 and Jensen beating Baulch 195 110. Other bouts include Reid versus Hanley and Whitchurch versus May with various handicaps noted.
Emerald Tennis Club hosted a social evening in the county town hall. Members gathered for informal play, refreshments, and chats about club activities and upcoming events. The notes mention lighthearted matches and a++
At Atherton on November 28 Cook wins freestyle race with Holland and Larkin dead heat. A. Dolan, Junie, and other starters post times around 364 yards. G. Dolan and Larkinsplace show steady speeds as yardage and times are recorded in a tentative, fragmentary note from the event.
A Melbourne police report notes a robbery incident with suspects described as two men aged 18 and 38 who fled the scene. Officers pursued leads on the New South Wales border region and secured an arrest in connection with the alleged robbery.
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