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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1952
Page
2
A scratched report outlines a decision that refunds could not be issued due to a row at the meeting but that consideration would be extended at future gatherings. It notes bookmakers on local events and draws up a programme with prize money for October 11 in Cairns and mentions trophy presentation details and various associated individuals and clubs.
The report describes a disrupted event with rain causing delays and ruined mines, noting participants and guards and a later release of results. Names and specifics are unclear due to poor OCR, but indicates interruptions and a ceremonial context.
Incomplete text references a Mall game score, a break in play, and an 18 15 line. It hints at a level score tie with scores attributed to Mall and another team. Names, dates, and context are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Ingham records show two wills presented on September 1 amid disputed bequests and contested heirs. Local court expects hearings to clarify ownership of Victoria Street property and other assets.
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