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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 04, 1929

Page

8

Australia dismiss England for 33 in Adelaide test

England were bowled out for 33 as Grimmett took five wickets and Australia began a strong reply. Hammond friended by late resistance, Ryder and Jackson led a 131 for three stand at stumps, with Geary hampered by muscle trouble and crowd receipts recorded at 3,852 pounds.

Adelaide Australia England Grimmett Mammons Jackson Tate Pall Geary Larwood White Ryder Hendren Ike Hammond Leyland Larevool

State of Strike Forces Arbitration Ruling in Timber Mills

The Timber Workers' Union defies mills in Victoria and New South Wales as 48 hour work weeks face stoppages. About 400 carters 100 engine drivers and 3000 timber workers seek changes via arbitration law reforms.

Timber Merchants’ and Sawmillers’ Association Alcock Victoria N.S. W Sydney Melbourne Beres

North Coast Deluge Damages Roads and Rail

Heavy rains at Berrwah Vale washed out crops and banana suckers while fences and homes suffered. A sixty foot bridge to Eumundi near the Kenilworth range collapsed and water rose in outlying areas forcing residents to stay in town until waters subsided. The new railway deviation suffered damage and the old mine slip washed away permanent way, delaying the southbound Rockhampton express for six hours.

Berrwah Vale Eumundi Kenilworth Cooroy-Eomundi Trafic Rockhampton

King's health status and transport plans for journey

News from London reports no change in the King's condition and outlines possible transport for his journey to Bognor. A motor ambulance was seen near the Palace, with officials planning a likely modern vehicle for his removal. The Queen and Princess visited Bognor to review arrangements and returned in the evening. The King is expected to travel to Bognor in about two weeks.

Beirown London Lor Dawson Buckingham Palace Bae Bognor Craigwell House Jon Bognor Jim

Labor union convention weighs fate of east coast paper venture

A.W.U. delegates in Coolangatta debated funding and structure for a proposed Labour daily across New South Wales and Victoria. The plan to buy The Worker and build a joint front in Pitt Street faced concerns of capital risk and factional strife, with many warning the project may not reach fruition at next convention.

Coolangatta Aw.u Oe Pew Labor Pitt Treet McDonnell House Trustees of Labor Papers Ltd Sydney Messrs Australia Melbourne A.W.U Queensland McDonnell Heise Labour Evening News Labor Daily Sell Gates Li. Gen Fuller Play ALW U Nsw I Daily

Coldest for years cast shadow over political fray

The report notes severe frost in Delhi and the north west frontier amid a political clash in New South Wales over a proposed Labor Daily purchase. Riordan denies collusion with A W U and Theodore, while Grayndler faces questions. Debate centers on Labor Daily versus anti-Labor publications and the movement’s unity.

Inia Eees Teres Delhi North-West Frontier

Levy's 129 Tops Vic Shield Duel in Slow Grinds

In the Sheffield Shield match at Exhibition Grounds between Queensland and Victoria, Levy hit 129 and Peachey added 30 as Queensland totalled 426. The pace and control of Hornibrook troubled Victorian batsmen while Onyons and Darling steadied for Victoria, reaching a substantial second innings stand as crowds urged sharper scoring.

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Inglewood Texas Line Labor Turned On Site Reaction

The Premier announced the Texas Inglewood railway line work would engage workers from Brisbane Toowoomba and other centers to distribute jobs amid unemployment. A deputation from Inglewood pressed for site based selection. the Premier agreed to hire a portion of the gathered workers.

Texas Inglewood Line Inglewood Usmal New South Wales

Mining Revival Prospects in Far North Queensland

Brisbane February 3 political circles expect Professor Richards of Queensland University and Mr T A Ferry of the Board of Trade and Arbitration to be appointed by the Government as commissioners. They would inquire into reviving metalliferous mining in the North and research Marine Products industry issues in Queensland with an announcement due shortly.

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