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Palm Island Panthers play a challenge match against Thursday Island Tigers, with the Tigers emerging victorious 35-10. Offers a detailed description of the match and includes team lists.
Torres News 1957 December 24 p. 6
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Woorabinda Bush Carnival Report. Saturday saw a rodeo, darts and netball competitions, with a Rugby League match following on the Sunday.
Woorabinda News Winter 1992 p. 6
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Railway Estate played Palm Island on August 23, Palm Island winning by 8-5.
Palm Islander October 5 1979
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History of St Michael's school. Makes mention of inter-school sport between St Michael's and the State School including Vigoro, Basketball and Football.
Palm Islander October 5 1979
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"The Devils' devil" extract from the newspaper "Foley Shield". Describes the career of Vernon Daisey, who has regained his place to play in the North Queensland side against Great Britain.
Palm Islander, 1 June 1979
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Vernon Daisey 'exerted his influence' playing for Wanderers against Brothers in the local club competition. In a second half blitz, he led his side to a 33-24 victory.
Palm Islander 1 June 1979
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Article on Harry Johnson, acknowledged to be the 'Grand Old Man of Palm Island Football'. Having played football in many places all over Queensland, Harry also represented Wide Bay against the Poms in 1938. Has resided on Palm Island since his marriage in 1946.
Palm Islander 1 June 1979
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Photograph of nely elected Sports Committee Executive.
Micky Geia (President)
George Reid (V.P.)
Joe Boyd (Treasurer)
Mick Thaiday (Secretary)
Palm Islander 18 May 1979
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Men's and Ladies' fun runs. Wayne Hanson and Katie Seaton the respective winners.
Palm Islander 18 May 1979
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Michael Tippo and Lyn Geia advocate for more supporters and better organisation for soccer in their Palm Islander farewell. Mainland teams' interest in travelling to Palm Island to play is noted, as is an upcoming game on Sunday the 13th.
Palm Islander 18 May 1979
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Palm Island women's soccer team defeat Wallaroos 12-0, likley at PI. Norma Ryan starred with 6 goals, Bindi Geia 4, and Elizabeth Nicholas and Doreen Geia - one goal each.
Palm Islander 18 May 1979
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Palm Island Rugby League players to travel to Mackay to do battle with the Mackay All Blacks. Three teams to be fielded against Mackay: Under 12, Under 20, and Senior.
Mackay will travel to Palm Island later in the season.
Palm Islander 18 May 1979
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Sports committee names.
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Report on North Queensland All Blacks in Sydney at Easter.
Palm Islander May 4 1979
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Palm Island Netball Association underway for the year with four teams: Seagulls, Starfies, Lightning, Drifters. Trip planned to Innisfail for Queens Birthday weekend in June. Emma Pryor and Betty Geia request funds for support.
Palm Islander 20 April 1979
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M. Thaiday advocates for cricket facilities and equipment for Palm Island children.
Palm Islander 20 April 1979
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A group of Palm Island chrilden travel to Townsville for a swimming carnival at the Teacher's College. After training on Monday, the students competed in the carnival on Tuesday.
Palm Islander 20 April 1979
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Four Palm Island players picked for North Queensland All Blacks rugby league team to play in Sydney over Easter.
Palm Islander 1979 April 6
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Doug Sam in training for his fight against Pat Hailwood in Sydney on the 14th of December 1978. Prospects for the Oceanic Games, World Titles, and Moscow Olympics noted for Sam also.
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Doug Sam and his father/trainer Assan Sam travelled to Perth on 13th November to compete in the Senior National Titles. Doug won fights on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of November. In the final of the Light-Middleweight Division, Doug won his gold medal when he defeated Peter Scribberas. Awarded Fighter of the Series Belt.
Palm Islander 29 December 1978
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Mornington Island school children visit Palm Island for sports.
Palm Islander 1 December 1978 (pp. 4-5)
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13-year-old Hector Poynter, from Palm Island, hits fastest century of the season playing cricket for Souths under 15 team. Hector, who attends the deaf school, also shows promise as a soccer player and will soon throw the javelin at the state secondary school's athletic titles.
Palm Islander 2 November 1978
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Netball Dinner Dance held on October 21 at the Tom Geia Memorial Canteen. Thanks given to the many helpers, both for the evening and for the season's work.
Mentions the team's trips to Home Hill and Rockhampton. Lightnings were the Premiership team, winning the gran final from runners-up, Seagulls.
Palm Islander 3 November 1978
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St. Michael's and State School's combined netball team travel to Townsville for two-day sports trip. The team played five netball games and won four, also playing basketball, softball and soccer. Sometime pre-August in 1978.
Article also highlights the interesting and successful 1978 season enjoyed by the team. Travelling as far a field as Home Hill to compete in the Queensland Junior Representative Trials, the team received positive comments from the Queensland Rep. Selectors.
Palm Islander 25 August 1978
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Boxing rematch scheduled between Moa Sam and Frank Kemp for July 1, following June 17 match in Rockhampton, where Sam was victorious.
Palm Islander 30 June 1978
