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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
3
In a clash filled with hard hits and broken plays Townsville’s rugby league squad showed grit. The team routed opponents to reach the finals, with standout performances from key players like Leeman and Scheer contributing to a dominant cup campaign.
Fragmented notes discuss Cairns Club activities and social plans with references to locations Babinda Gabirde and Gorduavale. The text mentions aerial caran fillers and a general weeded setting, noting election timing and a district event.
Fragmentary notes describe Sunday bowling event by BLT movement representatives. Visitors entertained attendees as they toured and discussed aims. Local residents reported unclear outcomes while organizers pursue goodwill efforts.
The article lists players and results for a Stableford event with several named participants including Mim Jones, Mrs tn Groneed, Mm Kelly, and others. It notes rounds, matchups, and trophy rounds, with mention of a 73 percent score and various pairings across divisions A and B.
The Waime Amureue Fishermen's Club opens season events with a 61st rent trio and Magnets exhibition. Members urged to join, contributions due for the season, and a sweepstakes format planned. Annual general meeting scheduled for Friday night at Anglisber 20 with attendees to gather at Central Hotel.
A court in Neen reported debtor absence in a case brought by Solana Lid Wikement against W. Bonner Judea Sebtor. The judge ordered a show cause contempt hearing set for the 25th inst after declaring failure to appear. Notice was issued requiring the debtor to respond.
Fragmentary court notes recount a judgment debtor’s prior absence and the sequence of events surrounding the case. A respondent appeared for the defense as the matter progressed with references to money tender and medical concerns. The transcript shows confusion and procedural notes, with unclear names and dates amid the chaos.
The piece reports Mr Wilfrid Simmonds standing as endorsed Country Party candidate for Kennedy in a wartime Australian Commonwealth context. It notes his stance on being independent, his aims for national unity, and support from supporters and allies in Parliament. It mentions other Senators, wartime effort, and economic measures affecting prices and production.
A fragmentary report notes a Red Cross card party fundraiser raising funds around £2 14s with attendees including E. Baller and others. It also mentions the Drumamara Bridge Club evening at Mrs. Leon’s home on September 7 with Mesdames Love and Donovan as hosts and Mrs. Donovan and Mrs. Zit winning the trophy, attended by several named members.
The notice announces candidates for the Kennedy division House of Representatives election in Queensland. It lists Willan James Frederick Riordan and Wilfrid Myhreen Simmonds as contenders and details polling places across Cairns Chillagoe Croydon Georgetown Gordonvale Mareeba and surrounding areas with opening times and date set for September 71, 1894.
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