Cairns Aquatic Club's Arlington Reef voyage tale
Series on Prudence recounts Iris skippered by W Dunwoodie and then James Dunwoodie sailing from Walsh's wharf after Easter 1906. The crew, including Bennett, Sprecker, Bolton, Dunwoodie, Callins and others, faced reefs and shoals near Arlington and Bare Rock while fishing and returning to Cairns.
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Tris
Arlington Reef
Main Barrier
Green Island
Iris
Ant
Mesare W. Bennett
Sprecker
C. Bolton
C. Dunwoodie
J. Kean
C Callins
W. Underwood
P. Edward
Harris
Iria
Apole
Ipper D. Stratton
Pete Oes
Sane
Cairns
Pile
Fitzroy
Nonce
Myall
James Dunwoodie
C. Callins
Joe
Howard
Bolton
W. Bennett
Bare Rock Bay
Dermax skin cream promise of quick clear skin
An old advertisement touts Dermax claiming to transform freckled brown skin to creamy clear youthful tone in weeks. It promotes universal efficacy for all ages and skin tones and lists price and Cairns chemist agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermax
Geren, Ltd
R. Craig
Cairns
Cairns Club tennis finals set for weekend
Two matches concluded the Cairns Club tournament with finals looming this weekend. Amies and Roth face Warner and Lennon in the main doubles, while Warner meets Amies in the singles as Amica and Warner meet in the decisive match for the title.
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Whic
Gents
Mann
McCoombe
Skeen
Overland
Warner
Leno
V. Davidson
Amies
Craig
Miss Craig
Ediey Avon
Roth
Lennon
Miss Barber
Mina Ryan
Amica
Marke
Ra Seneye
asMicCoombe
Draper
J. Lennon
Innisfail Team Wins Narrow Tennis Match at Babinda
A six member visiting team from Innisfail defeated the Babinda club 7 games to 0 in a day of hard tennis amid heat. Randall distinguished himself for Innisfail, while Mrs McGuinness led the Babinda ladies with solid play. A post-match dinner at the State Hotel and a return invitation to Innisfail capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionisini
Teraheke Gast
Viaitora
Theernoon
Innisfail
Randall
Mra McGuinness
Babinds
State Hotel
Babinda Club
Favell
Jenkins
Ond Ame
Sokee
An Rs. Favell
Gruen Health Salts Promises Cure All Ailments
An advertisement for Gruen Health Salts claims to cure indigestion headaches yellow skin and constipation by cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It touts relief from rheumatism backache and toxins with a large bottle priced 2/9 and lists Burns Philp and Co as wholesale agents in Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruen Health Salta
Burns, Philp and Co
Cairns
Babinda Handicap Winners Rewarded With Shield and Brooch
At Babinds courts the handicap tournament crowned Favell and Jenkins and other pairs. Prizes included a silver shield and gold brooch presented by Mr Owen Whittick. The event drew cheers as players and supporters reflected on strong showing and late train departures.
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Babinds Courts
Owen Whittick
Favell
Jenkins
V. Rascal
Kiely
V. McGuinness
Carey
V. Skeen
Moss
Mesh and Mengersen
V. Randall
V. McGuinness Aan Rey
Masa
McGuinness
V. Carey
Ming Ferguson
Rowan
Misa Ferguson
Satchwill
Gormley
Wv. Kiely
Miss Southwell
Miss Grogan
Milaserguson
Wilcox
Miss Southwill
Innisfail
Babinda
Athletics on Double Island Weekend Meeting
A large group plus friends travelled to Whale Island for a weekend of athletics and social activity. Events included 50 yard dash, broad jumps, race events, obstacle races, a wheel arrow race, and juniors handicapped by W Hannity and A Littleford. The day ended with football, swimming, and coconut gathering followed by a social in the hut with a mouth organ solo and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whle Island
Avalon
McCoombe
Jeniis
Timmens Abrahams
Farda
Wiskerostes
Abrahams
Gina
Gia
P. Braon
Bas Per
Leagedi
Timmens
A. Holmes
J. Arbuckle
G. Laycock
W. Hannity
A. Littleford
Caiina
K. Kennedy
J. Sveeckis
Atherton Amateur Boxing Match Highlights Intense Afternoon
The Atherton Boxing event featured brisk bouts with clear competitive action. Hailatone faced Sesina in a close decision with Sesina edging out a win on points.
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Atherton
Hailatone
Sesina
Edwards
Barlow
Italian Swims All Bay to Miles Channel Attempt
Italian swimmer completes long distance voyage from St. Margaret Bay after many hours in the water. He shaved the distance to reach the milepost, continuing the channel attempt amid challenging currents.
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St. Margaret's Bay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack & Newell's
Amar
Jack & Newell Ltd
Mareela & Herberton
Aniali
Gelling Brothers Ltd
Iron & Bross
Morce Mechanics
Sachs “Street Telephone
A. J. Draper Ltd
Oino Wir
Aquatic Review
Cairns Aquatic Club
Cairns Club
Cairne Gynasium Club
Eports
Double Island
Canton
BANK
Selina
Carre
Bell
Roberts
Priemeig Societies
TRA '& Winstone
Ledia
Wallaby Court
Sie
Arnall
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