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Articles report on the end of the basketball and vigoro seasons on Palm Island. In basketball, the Thunderbird and Waratah teams were victorious in the men's and women's competitions respectively.
Palm Island News 1961 July 28 pp. 1-3
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Recent trip by PI boxers to Brandon for a tournament. Brief bout reports included.
Palm Island News 1961 July 21 pp. 2-3
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Recent athletics competition between Convent school and local native school with three teams involved - Wondi, Irex & St. Michaels. Detailed report provided.
Palm Island News 1961 July 14 pp. 4-5
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The final basketball round commenced recently on PI, with a match between Grey Clouds & Blue Birds. Key players mentioned.
Palm Island News 1961 July 14 p. 3
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'Palm Island Sport' editorial mentions the state of basketball in the community, as well as the school sport competition for the Bartlam Shield.
Palm Island News 1961 July 7 pp. 1-2
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Recent night of basketball on PI included a game between Thunder Birds & Blue Birds, as well as selection for representative sides A and B. Includes men's season ladder.
Palm Island News 1961 June 30 p. 6
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Reports on recent Monday & Wednesday matches in men's and women's basketball on PI. Includes match reports and season ladders.
Palm Island News 1961 June 23 pp. 2-3
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Reports on recent Monday & Wednesday matches in men's and women's basketball on PI. Includes match reports and season ladders.
Palm Island News 1961 June 16 pp. 2-4
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Recent trip by PI boxers to Townsville for an NFC tournament. Includes brief reports on each bout.
Palm Island News 1961 June 2 pp. 3-4
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Recent men's and women's basketball matches on Palm Island are reported on in the PIN. Includes men's and women's ladder positions also. Dates for games vary.
Palm Island News 1961 May 12 pp. 3-4
Palm Island News 1961 May 26 pp. 2-3
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C. O’Leary’s (Director of Native Affairs) reply to Don Dunstan’s letter in SMH claiming Qld in a state of Apartheid. Cites sport as one example of equality.
Palm Island News 1961 May 5 pp. 1-7
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Captains and prospective officials met recently to establish the Palm Island Basketball Association. Teams will play for the R.H. Bartlam Shields.
Palm Island News 1961 April 28 p. 2
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A large crowd gathered at the Welfare hall for a night of basketball in which the following teams played: Shamrocks, Waratahs, Swifts, Jubilee, Bluebirds, Thunderbirds and Grey Clouds. Includes a brief summary of each match.
Palm Island News 1961 April 21 pp. 1-2
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Brief article on the state of men's and women's basketball on PI, which is proving popular and providing excellent entertainment.
Palm Island News 1961 March 30 p. 4
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Students from Palm Island's schools will be competing in vigoro (spelled vigiro in article) for the R.H. Bartlam sporting shield, with practice matches having recently taken place.
Palm Island News 1961 March 24 p. 5
Palm Island News 1961 March 30 p. 4
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Article covers recent girls' basketball matches, and hopes that a proper league of several teams can be set up in the near future.
Palm Island News 1961 March 3 pp. 1-2
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An aquatic sports day was held at Palm Island, including swimming, diving, model boat racing, and fishing events. Prior article previews the event, while the latter offers a summary and names several winners.
Palm Island News 1960 October 28 pp. 1-2
Palm Island News 1960 November 11 p. 2
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Editorial in the Palm Island News on the 'value of sport'.
Palm Island News 1960 October 21 pp. 1-2
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Report on recent boxing tournament on PI. Article also notes that boxers have recently travelled to Home Hill.
Palm Island News 1960 September 23 pp. 1-3
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Article gives a summary recent bouts over two nights by PI boxers in Gordonvale. Exact date is unknown.
Palm Island News 1960 August 26 pp. 3-4
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Article in the Palm Island News notes the recent success of the Yarrabah Aboriginal School in recent school sports held in Cairns. Mentions the success of Yarrabah boys and girls in running and jumping sports.
Palm Island News 1960 August 26 pp. 1-2
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Brief bout reports published from a recent night's boxing on Palm Island.
Palm Island News 1960 August 12 p. 4
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Article suggests that the recreation hall floor be used for basketball in the future, and that Townsville teams may come to play.
Palm Island News 1960 August 12 p. 2
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Several boys on PI are engaged in making their own model sailing boats. Author also mentions indoor sports currently offered on the island.
Palm Island News 1960 August 5 p. 4
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PI local schoolchildren travel to Ingham to participate in the Herbert River District Schools Sports, and compete for the Barnes Cup. Prior article previews the event, while the latter offers a several-page detailed summary.
Palm Island News 1960 July 29 p. 3
Palm Island News 1960 August 5 pp. 5-9
