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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1950
Page
3
The Alberton Turf Club lists weights for Saturdays events including the Handicaps and Divisions. Notable entries include Tenardo Handicap, Ninth Division Hack Handicap, with James Hedsame Poets and Busey Bor among the contenders. Weights posted by Wandicapper BL Carr indicate the field for the September 3, 1930 meet at 1 pm.
Georgetown fans witnessed a long running Diggery race event held over two days. Simpson won the Dixie Shield with Nie Kore Rs ridden by Senny Brace. Richards captured the Diggers Cup and Len Seer Cup with Link Later and Supe Simon. Moremain rode Baggies Seee to the Reg McALAMie Cup, while Tom Ryan steered Mina ter to the Clauson Cup.
The Cairns article recounts a windy Fort Worth style bowls day featuring many listed players such as Parry Dauth AC McKenzie and White Danials Hando Parker and Smith. It covers final B Grade singles results with Toplim Uren losing 21-38 and Cum Mings winning 43-14 while noting tight handicap outcomes and a hostile wind affecting play. Further passages praise the Mareeba Bowling Club tour to Cairns and outline upcoming fixtures and selection of players for the Eventide Home charity match.
Officials ban all Ostirs to certain liners including Green Elizabeth and Queen Mary as part of a test to Lipacen seer measures in docks and har ate Passes. Admiralty overhauls security at naval establishments after several suspected sabotage incidents involving warships.
Atherton reports a week of bowls results with teams led by Mrs Skene Mire Niebet Senkey Bowden and others posting scores such as 27-21 and 28-35 against rivals amid President's Pairs contests. Notable performances include Sherrin and Matthews in the president’s pairs and upcoming events scheduled for the next Saturday at the bowling greens.
Fragmented recap lists players and clubs including McDonnell and Eddiesion with several garbled names. It notes a social event and a Thursday champ format with references to family attendance and a few reoccurring names. The readable portion suggests a club bowling outing and a forthcoming round.
Report covers St Josephs and Brothers clash with St Josephs defense led by Langtres Davis and Cronin as Ramblers press premiership lead. Railways suffer 4 1 loss with N Davin Ball and Dulgnan scoring for Railways while Ramblers dominate second half to secure victory over St Josephs.
New York AP reports that Americans favor wrinkle free clothes, with styles ranging from custom tailored to ready made. Notable figures like Robert Cummings invest heavily in wardrobe and still press and repair garments to maintain a sharp look. Sen Lucan also favors tailored wear, while actors discuss wardrobe demands and wardrobe recycling among extras. In sports, Railways edge St Augustine's in a knockout round with Kelly, Hind, and Hogan shining for Railways and J Crows scoring for St Augustine's.
Uniteds won easily as St Joseph’s briefly led 1 9 before Uniteds took control after 15 minutes. P Smith and M Piley led with three goals and Pasley two as Uniteds outpaced St Joseph’s. Other matches slowed by a crowded field with both sides relying on individual efforts and limited teamwork.
A fragmented survey of how actors and politicians manage clothing. Alan Ladd and John Bricker favor self selection and simple wardrobes. Robert Ryan repairs little and recycles worn items. John Lodge and Eugene Keough dress neatly, while Keough keeps a lean closet and repurposes suits, ties, and shirts as needed.
AAP dispatch notes the British Canadian Leger run slated for September 9 with French rivals including Manoir and Lamiral among leading contenders. Prices shift from 13 to 1 up to 100 to 1 as bookmakers size up the Australian entrants led by Prencn fiir and Baby Pee Tod W. R Johnsiong om Gcratch.
Fragmented report lists Plowman missing out of state titles because of illness. Mentions teams from Fur per Sam, Semaine of Lou Balille, and Le Oli. Notes training schedule and an appeal for funds to support the Northern team's Brisbane trip next week.
Mareeba and NAB battled to a 3 3 draw after a lively Chanty Cup match dominated by the strong wind. Mareeba led 3-1 at halftime, with standout strikes from Melita and Bisek, while NAB replies came from Webb, Hudson, and Ball as play swung end to end before the final whistle.
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