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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1928
Page
10
Queensland dominates day two against Victoria with Ren Oxenham taking five for 47 and strong support from Conner. Ponsford and Reviler provide best resistance as Queenslanders’ fielding and pace pressure keep the visitors on the back foot in Brisbane.
A Dublin court remanded two women aged about 30 after they refused to give their names. They are charged with inciting to murder and making libelous statements about Hon. Kemah Meet and Governor General. The case涉及 threats against various officials and references to prisoners and past executions.
Paris dispatch notes criticism of the Lawn Tennis Federation over seedings for Horeira Heogwen and Bowssa. French players struggle with travel, while American hopes rise as South America also listed among contenders for singles and doubles events.
In Sydney on February 2 the Secretary's department says goat races will be dropped from the Young Australia League carnival program at the Sports Ground on Saturday. The police commissioner will prosecute if instructions are not received to the contrary. The move follows new concerns from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals about goat racing practices.
The scoreline lists multiple players with runs and wickets including Hornibrook and Queenham with notable figures. London reports Larwoul's knee cartilage removal success, walking unaided and planning practice at Trent Bridge in a covered hall soon.
The article discusses a proposal in the League of Nations context to halt a restoration concerning a military or strategic matter. General Pree signals a need to present a counteroffer or reach an accommodation while contemplating restrained action. The passage reflects diplomatic maneuvering and contributions from allied nations, with emphasis on assembling support for the restraint.
Sir Henry Stesser argues Evangelicals seek to drive Anglicans from the Church of England while Catholic spokesman Sir Meury defends the Real Presence and reservation of the Sacrament. He warns church assembly that approving vestry reservation could force opposition to the new measure.
A report describes the private burial of Earl Haig in Derbyshire Abbey with family rites in a nave transept near Tweedside ruins. He chooses this resting place over Westminster Abbey, arguing it has long been the Haig family burial site. The War Office initially objected but then allowed the ceremony to proceed with a twelve o'clock service broadcast to Dominions.
Marechal Petain arrived from France with fifty Fire Army Corps soldiers in steel helmets. He was driven to the French Embassy as the troops, led by a sergeant of the English Guards, marched through London streets. An enormous crowd greeted Marshal Foch at Victoria Station and he had difficulty reaching the waiting motor car.
In Canberra on February 2 residents seek to convert leasehold to freehold land titles. They argue leasehold hinders business by delaying mortgages as banks refuse or limit lending. A deputation plans to meet the Minister for Home and Territories Mr Marr when the House sits, though success seems unlikely.
An unemployed march from William Street to Trades Hall in Brisbane on February 2 led to a lively clash with plainclothes and uniformed police. Speakers from unions urged the men to keep order while leaders warned against illegal demonstrations. Police questioned banners as the procession moved to Queen Street and on to Trades Hall where union officials addressed the crowd. The State President of the ARAL and the Ironworkers Federation called for calm and promised action to help obtain work.
Brisbane reports Archibald Brown manager of the Bank of Australia at Camne faced charge for theft from the bank between Never 12 15 with authorities noting he aided police in time. The court, led by Magistrate Mr. Derge, gave Brown a suspended sentence on personal recognisance of one year with restitution and good behaviour.
The government plans relocate the High Court to Canberra after transferring most federal departments. Rising costs force rental of space in Civic Centre blocks while a Summary Jurisdiction court will handle local cases previously dealt with by a NSW magistrate at Queanbeyan.
London February 2. Tom Hinkler prepares his Habe Avion Cire Crivden for a record attempt to Australia. The craft features steerable tailskin and a five person wing system. He aims to fly up to 100 miles a day, with tests and preparations ongoing as experts assess the aeronautical ingenuity.
A translated or garbled account describes an Australian pilot’s journey from England to Australia. The piece notes the aircraft’s performance and power, mentioning comparisons to average motor vehicles and a route toward Newcastle Waters Bundaberg.
Rear Admiral Hilary Jones retired delegate at the Geneva Naval Conference told the Hoare Naval Committee that disarmament talks should relieve the need for the 800 million dollar naval ammo program. He said U S navy cuts require international agreement and urged economic arguments for steel and rubber sources to support a fleet act.
Brisbane report describes a fracas near Roma on Thursday night. Pred Puryrey is dead and Charles Tarver seriously injured. Sub-Inspector Power arrived with a doctor and a man was arrested charged with willful murder.
The interstate chemists carnival continued with cricket as New South Wales beat Victoria by an innings and 202 runs. NSW tallied 44 runs in the first innings with D Marks 94 and A Newton 71 while Victoria were all out for 102 in their first innings. F Newton took six wickets for 35. In the second innings N Humphries took six for a. NSW also won at bowls beating Victoria in a two rink match by 35 and Queensland by 51.
Sydney reports a Melbourne meeting of the Federal Governments trading bodies where Mr W Brooks outlined private enterprise aims. Delegates criticized the Federal Capital Commissioners and Cockatoo Island trading, urging government restraint and promising further discussion on Perth resolutions.
Canberra reports the Pensions Department will see higher receipts as a daughter repays funds paid to her father. She refunded pension payments from 1923 to 1927 when he lived in a benevolent asylum and drew a daily allowance. She also returned upkeep costs from 1915.
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