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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1924

Page

6

Australia vs England Test Ends In Batsman Drought At Paddington End

A muddled report of the second day opening with heavy wind and wet conditions as Australia battles England. Key moments include Tate’s bowling grip yielding early wickets and Richardson Taylor partnerships, with Oldfield and Mailey's steady stand shaping a tense innings.

Gregory Priesy Twiter Fayitg Aehardean C Wits Australia Tare Paddington Thay Berdwick Taylor Scortie Tate A. Richardson V. Richardson Jin Hestre Taylor Winaprlanet Bowndary Felightfwl Richardson Aenlanse Hearne Tavier Orcastona Fed Hart Kilner Freeman Bichanton Cdtter Richardsomfran Sutcliffe Wieket Richardarea Browught Gilligan Hendren Sage Chapman Leteh Tate Strudwick Inn Mie Jilings Kelleway Richardson-Taylor Fréencan Hendry Teaal Woolley Marley Apple Md Oldfield Strud Jikey Innines Quickle Gillivan Ofash Malley Randwick Ollfield Alley Oleh Tash Weider Salmutes Vies wes @ Taylor Y. Richardson Henry Sroneite Mailey We. Landries

Baird Appeal Case High Court Decision Reserved

The Full Court of Ireland reviews a 1922 land lease dispute between Joseph Francis and Thos Power Baird over Mirrwinni farm. The High Court grants a reserved judgment, with options for re trial or amended pleadings, after a prior jury verdict favored the Greek respondents.

BAIRD High Court Mers Court Syaney Iis Nicholas Tennsianen Joseph Francie Power Baird Mirrwinni Osi Dongoias Aed Asien Knox Thies and Ga Duffy Wi Syidney Atex Douglas Justice Douglas Supreme Court

English Attack Persists As Gilligan Leads Long Bowling Spree

England faced a stubborn Australian innings with Gilligan and Freeman delivering long spells. Gilligan bowled 55 overs taking six wickets while Freeman bowled 40 overs for two. Hobbs and Sutcliffe opened for England as the total reached 33 and 46,000 in attendance.

Gilligan Freeman Tai Tis Hobbe Sutcliffe England Gregory New South Wales Hobbs Pene Aline Hammer Samart Richardson Creave Kelleway Maie Maffey Sutcliff Tate Australia Thoagh Gregory Malley

Brisbane Seamen's Union Talks End With Threat of Ship Layups

A conference between Brisbane shipowners and the Seamen’s Union failed to resolve demands for deferred sailing pay. Union reps warned vessels Canberra Cooma and Bombala could be laid up indefinitely if crews are not provided by tomorrow morning. Discharging of Canberra cargo is to begin.

Hs Borthas Arishane Mday Canberei Brishave Seamen's Union Brisbane Queensland Cooma Sydney Ale Canberra Northern Land Bombala Vesada Australian Steamships Owners Federation Timien Melbourne Burke Steamabie Qwhece Assuociation H. Feather Steamship Owners Association Seamenag Union Rombale Wyandra Howard Smith's Homn

Printers Award Judge Interpretations Ruling Ipswich

Judge Mae Brisbane interprets the Printers Award in a dispute with the Ipswich Times. The decision says day shift employees must be paid double time or given Good Friday and Christmas Day off, as the prior holiday on the previous day is less favorable than the Industrial Act. Employers on general holidays must be paid according to day or night rates.

Mae Brisbane Ipswich Times Juda

Courts decision favors insurance companies in fire case

After a 12 day hearing Justice Rowlet in the Commercial Court ruled for the defendant insurers in the Sorecon fire case finding the policy language covered arson as an excluded risk. The decision impacts claims by chemical traders seeking recovery against British and other insurers and is viewed as a test ruling for similar coverage disputes.

Londer Justice Rowlet Commecial Court Sorecon Maoy Crit Wader Imeurance Palm Wiltritish

Mine Disaster in South African Shaft Yields Human Remains

A mine disaster at Randisafein Estates near Johannesburg leaves a cage plunging 4750 feet into a vertical shaft. Rescue teams recover human remains wedged in timbers as workers continue to search the wreckage, with the fate of the missing man and continued recovery efforts uncertain.

Deaster Johannesburg Randisafein Estates Rescoere Reuter

German butcher Haarman sentenced to death twenty four times

The Berlin trial of Haarman, a German butcher linked to the Black Reichswehr, resulted in 24 death sentences for murdering 27 to 30 young victims at railway sites. He confessed in grisly detail, claiming a normal life outside crime, and rejected mercy as he awaits execution.

Loariden Haarman Reichswehr Germany Garrett Leiiz Haigman Tont Cordem Nero Althea

Innisfail Police Call for Full Investigation of Charges

Innisfail December meeting of the Queensland Police Union vows to press for the Home Secretary to conduct the fullest possible inquiry into recent allegations against the Innisfail police. Detective Ingram presided as officers condemned the Johnstone Shire Council for making unfounded claims and demanded vindication.

Innisfail Johnstone Shire Queensland Police Union Ingram Jownstone Innis

Beet Sugar Subsidy Approved in Britain for Ten Years

London December 21 The House of Commons backed a resolution by 235 to 22 to implement a ten year subsidy for sugar grown in Britain with a diminishing scale and re licensing of the duty kept in 1922 A minimum price is set and a 7 should be paid by growers of British made sugar It is estimated the cost to the exchequer will be about £250 000 in the field year.

London House of Commons Britain

Tragic Infant Found Drowned in Small Water Hole

In Murgon on December 21, 17 month old Ens Wilson, only child of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Windera Creek, was found face down in a nine inch puddle hole formed by heavy rains. Parents discovered her ten minutes after last seen. She died at the scene.

Murgon Ens Wilson Frank Wilson Windera Creek

Teletype Proposed to Replace Morse Code in Telegraph News

Donald Murray of Sydney predicts teletype will revolutionize communications by letting distant business offices exchange messages directly via existing telegraph lines, eliminating Morse code and enabling night delivery of last minute notices to arriving workers.

London Donald Murray

Ministers Refute Resignation Reports in Melbourne

Melbourne December 19 reports Bruce denies any resignations from Minister for Defence Bowden and Minister for Diaries Pratten. He states Bowden and Pratten remain in government though Bowren differs on health matters. both are noted as current ministers in the administration.

Melbourne Bruce Direteria Hratten Bowden Defence Bowren Pratten

Boxing Night at Hibernian Hall With Yates Fita Fight

Boxing fans on Boxing Night will see Yates against Fita at Hibernian Hall with special trains from Tableland. Ayweight champion of Australia expected to draw a record crowd. Semmens defeats King for Bantam Championship at Stadium by knockout of towel stoppage after eight rounds.

Hibernian Hall Melbourne Australia Tony Semmens Victoria Vice King Sydney Semmens el Werer King

Evening Bath Events For Ladies Seniors And Juniors

Tonight at the baths a program of events will occur for ladies seniors and juniors at a set hour. Members are reminded badges can be collected at the baths for entry and participation.

Cioh Tre

Cycling League Holds Monthly Meeting and Plans Sports

The League of Wheelmen met at Luke's Refreshment Rooms on Monday night with most committee members present. They discussed torchlight procession on January 7 1925 and a two day sports program January 24 and 26 including tug of war and five bicycle races. Nominations close January 16. G Mann resigned from the Executive Committee. A Heper and F Thompson joined the committee and C Cough greeted the vacancy on the Racing Board. A road race sweepstakes is set for Saturday from National Hotel to Woree and back.

League of Wheelmen Luke's Cricket Association Norman Park Queensland G. Mann A. Heeper FL Thompson C. Cough National Hotel Woree

Australia Lucky to Win the Taw

The English newspaper critics say Australia were fortunate to win the test and praise their plan to wear down England’s bowling early. They concede England’s batsmen can similarly endure and succeed.

Australia London Dan Critica England A.I.A

Storm warning notes disturbance near Willis Island

Brisbane reports a storm warning with a disturbance centered south of Willis Island. Rain fell across coastal districts in scattered patches with heavier totals from Mackey to Maryborough and north toward Cooktown. Totals included Care York 200, Thursday Island 220, McDonnell 140. warning issued by Weather Bureau at 9 am indicating persistent intensity.

Willis Island Brisbane Mackey Maryborough Cooktown Alec Care York Thursday Island McDornnell Weather Bureau Willabeland

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