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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1928
Page
8
Brigalow site near Chinchilla 100 miles from Brisbane sees gas appear at 147 feet after drilling by Consolidated Roma Oil Limited. Gas flame reaches several feet high and flow remains strong as geologists and directors plan Tuesday meeting at the bore.
Brisbane August 19 The Napier team defeated Captain Cave in a Brisbane River contest resuming near Bowen. Shammon sparked a late run with a strong tackle and Ross made a notable run. Bruce stopped a pass, Burns failed the conversion, and We Brethren led 5-0 at full time after Burns added a late penalty.
At Parramatta Park a Sunday rugby double featured Brothers over Ivanhoes five nil in the first match for a trophy and Trinity over Gordonvale five to nil in the Charity Cup decider, though wind hindered a clearer scoring pass. The crowd aided by Ambulance fund donations rose by 21 pounds. Trinity and Gordonvale battled in a wind swept second game with a late score not converted, final 5-0 Trinity, 0-0 at halftime.
Ipswich defeated Brisbane 17 to 1 on the Exhibition Circ Teediw as part of the Bulimba Cup event. Upachel led the Ipswich team with a dominant win over Brisbane, marking a high-scoring display in the match.
In a Saturday clash at Coowoolmbay Newcastle, Toowoomba outplayed the visitors. Duncan for Newcastle showed some ball from scrums but the Toowoomba backs failed to move steadily. Half time score Toowoomba 18 Newcastle 6 final Toowoomba 26 Newcastle 6.
A special meeting of the Trade and Labour Council was held to discuss the affiliation of the Pan-Pacific affiliate with the Pan Pacific Secretariat amid a taint controversy. The report notes governance and regulatory steps taken by Adelaide workers' group.
Four killed as a London bound train crashes into a lorry loaded with cattle near Ming's Cross. Engine and coaches derailed. Fireman and lorry driver among the dead. One passenger survives.
Auckland reports gale damage on the Wellington and Hutt Valley railway lines with tracks hanging and service suspended between Wellington and Petone. Repairs may take one or two days. road slips and telephonic and electrical services disrupted in spots.
From San Pedro on August 16 the cargo vessel Ecuador had all passengers removed and efforts continue to refloat the damaged vessel. no injuries reported and salvage operations proceed with local authorities coordinating the procedure.
Saturday saw a hockey game display with live wires and Ivanhoes in action. Ivanhoes won as Wires fielded reserves after a short-handed squad, with H and Wallace among scorers and Howesmac refereeing a steady, satisfactory match.
In a tough Wattles vs Greys contest the Greys won 4 to 1 with Grogan Blanchard Jr and Lauder scoring for the Greys and several Wattles players also showing effort. Mr. Cam Sullivan refereed the game in a steady manner.
Melbourne reports government aid for returned soldiers shows pensions and grants totaling over 7.48 million pounds. Disbursements include war pensions general rehabilitation land settlement and war gratuities with annual payment figures noted.
In Sydney on August 17 the Johannsen bribery trial saw a heated exchange between counsel Lamb and Mack over a witness letter related to bribery claims. Mack warned Lamb, threats arose, and the Police Magistrate Mahon urged calm as the case adjourned to Monday.
London August 17 two Air Force planes collided in Vee formation. The pilot of the first aircraft and the observer of the second were killed. The pilot of the secret aircraft was seriously injured and later died in hospital.
Federal member for Herbert Dr. Nott spoke at Shire Hall Innisfail to a large audience. He reviewed Bruce Page government policies, sugar embargo, protection measures, housing schemes, cancer research funding, immigration and national development while defending government actions and receiving hearty applause.
Townsville on Aug 14 featured a bustling turnout for a Townsville Tuttub toalgiy meeting. Sixteen books offered bets with multiple races producing close finishes, including Love Nicely and Amberedge victories by narrow margins, and several contests tallied by fractions and lengths across the program.
Brisbane official reports about 3000 licenses issued with 3500 planted, 100 refused and under review. The Home Secretary Mr Stopford says operations deter crime as revolver possession leads to imprisonment for at least one month without fine option.
Tully August 19 The condition of Mr Small who was accidentally shot at El Arish on Friday last remains serious. The left eye was removed on Friday afternoon.
In Queensland titles final Rose Tucker Whitehouse and James beat Reve Sonal Cossart and Hatton 19 to 13 at Too woomba bul venue. The victory secures the state rink bowling title for the Hooroodabin team.
Brisbane reports the Queensland Butter Board will reduce butter prices starting tomorrow. Wholesale rates for cottage and pat butter are lowered to new per hundredweight figures, affecting market pricing in Reena and related entries.
The Cairne Rifle Club hosted a trophy event donated by a longtime supporter. Conditions barred slings, revealing sharper scoring as most members struggled without aids. AW Dillon led the day, matching the top score of 43 and winning the club trophy amid favorable weather but generally poor shooting.
A furious tropical tempest drenches the West Indies with 60 hours of torrential rain and hurricane force winds. It suffers the worst storm in 40 years, leaving roads and public services wrecked and damage totaling about £900,000. Coastal areas report sunk vessels and beach damage.
The Defence Society at Albert Hall attended by more than members adopted a petition to Archbishop Sharp Brisbane requesting clergy to conduct Holy Communion in the simple form from the Book of Common Prayer. Leader Mr S Werrind outlined the society's stance.
The International Federation of Trade Unions notes no clear cause for upheaval in Australia's labor movement during wartime. It blames Communist influence for loss of bearings and laments that social legislation Australia prized as a model for the world has proved disappointing. The prewar belief that workers could raise living standards without substantial inflation has been disrupted by the conflict.
President Von Hindenburg presided at Bremen launch amid cheers as Germany asserts the Bremen will revive sea power despite Versailles. The ship’s introduction is hailed as a warning that German strength and resolve may restore its former position between Europe and America and with the United States.
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