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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
8
England leads by 167 with five wickets standing after a masterful 201 by Hammond highlights the day. Hendren and Chapman supported with timely contributions while Australia grapples with depleted bowling and a stubborn English defense at Melbourne.
Sydney December 17 The Test resumed in good conditions with Hammond and Jardine opening against Grimmett and Ironmonger. Crowd around 2500. Hammond reached his half century as Grimmett and Ironmonger troubled the openers while Jardine steadied but not driven for big scores.
In a tense innings, Hammond hammered 200 in 253 minutes with crisp strokes and a century in 95 minutes while Hendren contributed a brisk fifty in 65 minutes. They built a strong stand as Australia faced steady bowling, with grim fielding and notable knocks, including a boundary by Hammond and cautious play by Hendren as the innings progressed.
London reports show fluctuating royal condition after operation. Palace bulletins warn continuing anxiety as experts discuss potential tuberculosis focus and general infection. public sympathy voiced by Ramsay MacDonald while officials note cautious reassurance.
The Cairns Rowing Club hosted a lavish aquatic themed dance with floral gowns and colorful bouquets. Performers included Lorna Wright Remilton Shou Haines Alma Graupner and band led by Mrs Ward with Miss A McElhinney on piano, a presentation to secretary Mr R J Mosoper, and gifts honoring long service along with the Corl Cup perpetual competition prize.
December 14 report from Catetown details a cloudburst that drove a group of sixteen Hasuto girls to seek shelter in a cave where two elderly women drowned. The storm unleashed a torrent that overwhelmed the shelter and trapped the party, prompting rescue efforts and tragic loss.
Reports from across Asuncion and surrounding areas describe Bolivian troops attacking Fort Maracal Lopez and advancing in Grand Chaco territory. Paraguayans retreat after stiff resistance as mobilization spreads and crowds cheer in the capital. Bombs dropped by Bolivian aviators failed to detonate.
Bolivian forces clash with Paraguayan troops near Fort Boqueron after detaching units from Paraguay. Bolivia says it acts to protect its frontier rights following a Paraguayan attack and informs the League of Nations of the situation. The council may convene an extraordinary session in Paris.
London reports the League Council approving a text to address the Bolivia Paraguay dispute. It calls for copies of correspondence to members and warns both sides to honor obligations, with M Briand to monitor and possibly convene an extraordinary council session.
Brisbane reports a fire at Bellevue Flats New Farm started December 14 by Joseph Stanislas Philipson and Isabel Williams. both remanded for December 22. A separate murder charge against Juanton Knoon linked to the blaze leaves McLean dead and the case pending for December 22.
London dispatch reports the Army Council orders a half tone lower pitch for British Army bands affecting orchestral musicians and wind sections. The decree aims to adjust tuning and prolong the wind instrument notes amid official deliberations and potential labor implications.
Port Moresby reports the Montorm from Rabaul reached Morinda at Dedele, with attempts to refloat the vessel failing at high tide. A depth off the stern is noted, while Monterovil plans to move cargo to Samurai and return to resume Movia’la’s run tomorrow.
At Feluga, the railway station suffered a second break-in this year with the safe cracked on a Saturday night. Police say the amount stolen is not yet known as investigations begin led by Acting Sergeant Tobin and Detective Cahill of Innisfail arriving to assist. The station mistress, who also works for a Commonwealth Bank agency, manages the premises.
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