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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
11
Sydney December 5 coverage details a Warwick Farm meeting with good attendance and race results across multiple events. Notable finishes include Barcona winning at 7-8 in a 1 1/2 length margin and Lipwin taking a race by a head, with extensive listing of horses, drivers, betting, and time data from the day’s program.
The Australian cruiser Canberra left Portsmouth for Gibraltar. The Portsmouth Lord Mayor, ex Salvation Army bandmaster, sent a farewell message and conveyed greetings from Plymouth to Australians.
The African Society will confer its gold medal on Marshal Jayuchey, famed French Mor occo administrator, in London on December 5. Upon arrival, the Marshal went to Buckingham Palace to learn of the King’s condition.
December 1 London court proceedings held that Princess contested Soviet confiscation of home property in Russia. Mr Justice Mackinnon ruled the Princess fell under the decree where property passed to the State and defendants won with costs.
The British rugby union team plans a tour of Australia arriving early August. Invitations were sent to South Africa and New Zealand for independent tests, but New Zealand could not participate and Australia will host games in Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne.
In London reports Lindrum’s efforts on the Newcastle table as heavy scoring continues. Big Billiards Smith dominates with four notable breaks and a closing 302 unfinished, totaling over 2000 across the night. Lindrum fights for openings but trails with scores including 422 and 251 in earlier frames.
Sydney December 4. Mr A G Manning Nationalist candidate defeated for Macquarie seat declares in a scene that the major parties but the leaders face the wage issue. The debate centers on the basic wage question and political stance amid oral centres.
London reports the second draft of Abe Bailey's racehorses brought £86,608 sterling, totaling £177,480 for the whole stud. Bracknell alone realised £11,450.
A sporting wager ends with England favored as bookmakers and punters form rival sides. Prominent figures like Lefty Crane and Jimmy BY assemble teams from well known circles, while star players are unavailable or uncertain for the clash. The match pits betting interests against organized players in a tense contest.
A fragmented note mentions RUREERE Plant seeking a car related project toobias and a hopeful plan. No clear entities or dates are readable.
Danish scientists visit Auckland New Zealand for a research tour with plans to study local methods and collaborate with researchers during December.
German engineer Pr. Hischol designs a vast land liner to traverse the Sahara with comforts of Atlantic liners. The craft measures 150 feet long, 42 feet high, 26 feet wide, carries 150 persons and 200 tons of cargo, powered by two 450 horsepower Diesel engines, with four decks and hydraulic steering.
The Douglas Shire Council warns trespassers that all horses cattle goats and pigs found on Council roads bridges reserves and unenclosed land after December 7 will be impounded. Mesers Burns Philp and Co Ltd invite tenders for steamers under Macdonald Hamilton and Co control. Mrs FE M rt S Water-street sells furniture today. Nabinda offers boots and shoes. Pink's bridge on the Atherton Llim Yungaborra road is closed from 7am today for repairs. Gordonvale auctioneer sells household furniture on Saturday at 10am. Cairns City Council Water Authority warn arrears of rates will be recovered by legal action.
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