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Rodeo and general sports day held on Palm Island, with woodchopping and other events included. Prior article previews the event, while the latter provides a brief summary of the day.
Palm Island News 1956 April 20 pp. 1-2
Palm Island News 1956 April 27 p. 3
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A Christmas boxing tournament, with small boys included, is reported on in the PIN. Brief bout summaries are provided.
Palm Island News 1955 December 30 pp. 2-3
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Editorial request for Olympic Runners to carry the torch from Cairns to the Olympiad - four Palm Islanders are to be included.
Palm Island News 1955 November 18 pp. 1-2
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The Palm Island boxing club proved its skill and stamina in the N.F.C Tournament in Townsville. Prior report previews the event, while the latter offers summaries of bouts.
Palm Island News 1955 November 4 p. 7
Palm Island News 1955 November 11 pp. 6-7
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The results of the Olympic Quest are published, revealing that Colin Gibson did not make the finals for the Olympics.
Palm Island News 1955 November 4 pp. 6-7
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Local results from a recent boxing evening are published - great amusement was derived from 'tiny midgets'.
Palm Island News 1955 October 28 p. 3
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A recent match was played between the Convent School and a team of girls from the Women's Home. Author encourages the Dormitory girls to practice.
Palm Island News 1955 September 16 p. 1
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Colin Gibson and Arthur James participate in the Courier Mail Olympic Quest in Brisbane. Prior articles preview the event, while the latter gives an overview of the results.
Palm Island News 1955 July 29 p. 5 (mislabeled p. 1)
Palm Island News 1955 August 5 p. 1
Palm Island News 1955 August 19 p. 7
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Report on recent boxing bouts by Palm Island fighters in Townsville. Fairly illegible, exact date unknown.
Palm Island News 1955 July 15 p. 3
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An invitation was recently received for footballers and entertainers to visit Innisfail in September - author encourages football and dancing committees to step up.
Palm Island News 1955 July 1 p. 9
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The Olympic Boxing trials in Townsville were a success, with Colin Gibson showing potential to compete at the Olympics next year.
Palm Island News 1955 July 1 p. 7
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PI boxers nominating for the Olympic Quest Tournament are mentioned, who may go to Melbourne for the tournament.
Palm Island News 1955 June 24 p. 9
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A rep team is selected for an upcoming trip to Tully - article is fairly illegible.
Palm Island News 1955 June 10 p. 8
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A recent game between the Convent School and Aboriginal School is reported on.
Palm Island News 1955 June 3 p. 4
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Report on recent trip to Townsville by PI boxers. Bout summaries are included.
Palm Island News 1955 June 3 pp. 3-4
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Recent games between Skipjacks and Rainbows teams are reported on. A latter report also highlights that players are anxious for a trip to the mainland, but are not up for it yet.
Palm Island News 1955 May 20 pp. 9-10
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Recent games between Skipjacks and Rainbows teams are reported on. A latter report also highlights that players are anxious for a trip to the mainland, but are not up for it yet.
Palm Island News 1955 May 20 pp. 9-10
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A recent game of football was played on the Palm Island sports ground, with a report on the game provided in the PIN.
Palm Island News 1955 May 6 p. 6
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Report on PI boxing trip to Townsville - includes brief summaries of each bout. Exact date unknown.
Palm Island News 1955 April 22 p. 3
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Easter Monday Sports Programme includes athletics, woodchopping, spear throwing, and other activities.
Palm Island News 1955 April 7 pp. 6-7
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A recent night of boxing is reported on, with bout summaries and an illustration.
Palm Island News 1955 January 14 p. 5
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The R.H. Bartlan Shield was presented to the Aboriginal School Cricket team which won the school fixtures. Article notes the success and pleasant nature of cricket on PI.
Palm Island News 1954 December 10 p. 9
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A night of boxing is reported on, with new rules announced by Greg Barry also. Summary of each bout is included.
Palm Island News 1954 December 10 pp. 1-2
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A night of boxing in Ingham is reported on, with Col Gibson defeated the State Lightweight Champion in a six round bout.
Palm Island News 1954 December 3 p. 3
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Large report on recent boxing event on PI, with summaries of all bouts included. Also included is a brief report on Colin Gibson and George Watson boxing in Townsville.
Palm Island News 1954 November pp. 1-2, 4
