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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
10
Canberra reports intense interest as the government fixes November 17 for polling and braces for a sharp clash with Labor. Braveline dodges questions on plans while Pearce and Howie push campaigns in multiple states. Labor counters with Boull and anticipated Bruce announcement to boost opposition chances.
The Cairns Post reports Dr. Nott will arrive Monday evening and speak at Oddfellows Hall on the 4th. With Federal elections likely in November, the visit is tied to the political climate and newly passed Commonwealth legislation. Dr. Mott departs Cairns Wednesday morning for Innisfail and Townsville.
Mr Grosvenor Francis and his wife Mrs Francis undertake a broad electoral tour through the Kennedy division visiting communities across Queensland. The itinerary lists rail and road legs from Winton to Longreach and points in between with numerous mileages and named towns, emphasizing outreach to voters and families.
A fragmented notice appears to address employers about potential inducements related to dismissals. The readable portion suggests guidance or warning on handling terminations and possible consequences.
London August 9 A flurry of speculation surrounds Hobbs and the West Ten players over wartime newspaper activity. The controversy centers on a cabled Australia article extract and its potential breach of MAC rules as selectors prepare for the seventeenth tour trials.
A review of the approach to the coming elections suggests Ministerial parties will gain at least one Senate seat and possibly two. Labor may win one seat in the House of Representatives, with nine possibilities noted for overall outcomes.
Zagreb reports indicate M. Reditch, head of the Croatian Peasants Party, died from heart paralysis tied to wounds from a June Parliament shooting. Funeral planned for Sunday as Croats fear Croatia may secede from Serbia amid unity unrest. Crowds from western Yugoslavia flock to pay respects. Kaditch’s brain weighed 1,450 grams.
The August 10 Postmaster announces new wireless licensing rules extending beyond Brisbane and Adelaide. Zone one fees rise to 16/7, zones two and three to 17/6, affecting outlying districts. 2,000 listeners in zone two and two thousand listeners in other series. Governor General empowered to set foreign warship wireless fees and to halt wireless use by foreign ships during emergencies.
The Cairns Hospitals Board met to accept bread, milk and meat tenders and discuss a proposed Hospitals Board Association to centralize buying. Officials debated infectious disease wards and co operation with Toowoomba and New Zealand schemes while approving multiple supply contracts.
Perth debate features Mr. Tou Walsh of Sea aid abelive red a vigorous art on Communist one. He warns of Soviet influence on Labor left wing and argues labor movement is increasingly dominated by communists aided by the Third International. He predicts international conflict and highlights workers' violence as a tool.
The Board of Inquiry found Constable Murphy unlawfully assaulted Michael Corcoran, a seaman, on January 21 and fined him. The similar charge against Constable Eliot was dismissed. The report dates from Melbourne on August 9.
Brisbane reports H R Poon of Toowoomba dominated the country golf championship at Yoorongpilly, winning all holes except the first four, sixth and seventh against I J Strong of Maryborough. Poon led 5 up at the turn and closed out the title with six to play.
Melbourne reports that the Ministry remains secure as the no confidence motion by Sir William MacPherson is not set for Tuesday. Mr Dunstan of the Country Progressive Party and two metropolitan allies will back the Ministry, giving it a clear majority.
The council totals show £1,001,899 combined valuation with £5,932 needed from Local Authorities. A rate of 11-3 penny would yield about £600. The chairman urged cutting administrative costs and waste, noting Ambulance and Hospital funding should be integrated and kitchens and bread use audited to save money.
Charlton of Australia and Borg of Sweden battled in a dramatic 400 metres final with Zorilla winning by a narrow margin. Borg set a fast early pace, Charlton surged late but fell short by about four seconds, with Crabbe and Zorilla close behind as fans hailed the sensational race.
Fiorg entered Charlton's dressing room in a tense moment claiming to boost spirits. Charlton later said he would have won if the race had been run to finish. Trainers noted both runners were fully extended and the event proved grueling for athletes in a six-race sequence.
Hopman defeats De Carl Fisher in the third round then beats Crawford in the quarter finals 6 1 7 5 to reach the semis. Pell bests Wright 4 6 4 6 2 2. Dr George King eliminates Onda 1 4 8 4. Lott and Doeg defeat Lum and King 6 2 6 2. Hopman to meet Gregory Mangin in semis tomorrow.
For the fourth day of the tennis tournament in Hamburg strong gusts caused erratic play. Cummings reached the quarterfinals with Greig and Sleem after defeating Menzel 7-5 6-4 4-? in men’s singles. Women’s singles saw Fraulein Krasewinkel defeat Mia O’Hara-Wood 6-4 6-? and Miss Hoyd beat Miss Satterwaite 6-4 in the second round. Men’s doubles featured Cummings and Moon defeating Mateika and Schooburgh 7-5 6-4. Mixed doubles results include Miss Akhurst and Moon over Fraulein Helfman and Lorene 2-4 4-? and Miss Boyd and Lane defeating Kravlein Munster and Whyener 4-? 4-0.
The Southern Cross arrived in Melbourne from Sydney today after a fast voyage averaging 75 miles per hour. The ship maintained wireless communication with both cities throughout the journey.
Air crew plans a week in Perth before returning to Sydney for an Australia New Zealand leg. The mission aims to prove the long distance capability of their craft and train two new crew members aboard the Taxman flight. The Southern Cross will carry 750 gallons of fuel weighing about two tons. The United States orders 20 Avro-Avian light planes similar to Hinkler’s aircraft.
August 10 at Arishane the Koyal Show enjoyed ideal weather. General John Goodwin praised winners as prize exhibits earned high marks. The crowd turnout was light. Cake Walk claimed the high jump title at seven feet.
Sugnat Hrishane reports from Queensland praising the show as the best yet with smooth operation. New features are in incubation for next year depending on financial support. Prizes are listed by district with trophies totaling payments across regions.
A pony high jump event drew spectators with dramatic falls and close calls. Eight horses competed including Pyramid Actnist Actress Avre and Molly with several eliminations at six feet and final placements decided among District Hunt representatives across Queensland regions.
In Paris on August 9 an airman died when a soldier fell from a bombing plane during a first flight. At 2500 feet the man stood at the door, the door opened and he dropped into space. A parachute dummy was reportedly used in the test.
London August 10 delegates at the National Union of Railwaymen conference accepted by a large majority a provisional agreement reducing railway wages by two and a half percent due to financial difficulties. The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen also adopted the measure, part of a broader plan requiring company directors to submit the cut.
Sir James Age-Gardner the oldest member of the House of Commons was found dead in bed at the Carlton Club in London. He was 42 years old and first entered Parliament 54 years ago representing Cheltenham for various periods.
Bronnan's Rising Sun won the Inviting contest with fourteen competitors, followed by A Pavic's Sapray and L Judd's Strathmore. Brisbane high jump winner was Mr. MacGinley Pen nant at six feet nine inches, with J Foster Eclipse and J Webster Silver King second and third. Horse display saw Bresnan's Raven take the purple sash with S Watson's Banker as reserve. Farmwood led fruit display with 175 points, Redlands 54, Buderim 154. North Coast District won the district fruit show. Bananas shield went to Cooran, Palmwoods second, Hoderin Mountains third. Citrus shield to Palmwoods, Montville and Gayndah tied second, Buderim fourth. Pineapples shield result pending. Redlands may have won. Fruit packing competition saw Palmwoods school one team top, Mapleton second, Montville third. best individual packs awarded to Palmwoods Palmiwoods and Mapleton recipients.
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