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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

8

Jackson's Historic Rescue Sends Australia to Lead

In Adelaide, Australia leads England by 31 on first innings at stumps with nine for 365. Jackson scored 164 before retirement hurt, becoming the eighth Australian to post a century in his first Test, while White claimed five wickets and Larwood struggled for pace as England chase.

Australia England Adelaide Jackson B.w White Bannerman Burt Melbourne Larwood Brade Bradman Ia -Belle

Race result unclear from partial OCR text

Fragmentary report mentions a race with a possible winner and vague references to Queensland and Vaughan. Details about event name, exact winner, or outcomes are unreadable due to clipping.

Jones Fires Rotary Plant at Italian Rowsa Oil

Jones announces the launch of a new rotary plant at Italian Rowsa Oil Coy No 1 bore under permit and warrant wise expenditure, signaling Australian capital aimed at further development.

Rowsa Oil Coy

Judge Vacancies Draw Attention in Brisbane

Ambiguous OCR fragment discusses potential judges in Brisbane and the process of selection by the Attorney General and Chief Justice. Mentions corner of two or three prominent figures and best chances for appointment, with references to bench placement.

Brisbane

Air Ministry grants renewal pilots tense scheme described

London reports an Air Ministry renewal grant scheme offering £10 for the first three years and £5 thereafter for each rated pilot. The plan includes a total project cost of £1500 and £7500 after three years, with construction of twenty airfields and eighty landing rounds within three years.

Wreck of Vestres Inquiry to Be Held

A London inquiry is announced into the wreck of Vestres with details to be examined in February. Official statements indicate investigators will assess cause and responsibility surrounding the maritime disaster.

Vestres

Inglewood Rail Vote Stirs Regional Debate

Inglewood debates rail policy and state protection of land and river areas as local officials weigh the economic and agricultural potential. McCormack notes sentiment favors safeguarding the region while concerns over NSW trade and railway deficits shape political stances.

Inglewood Une Frwtsod McCormack

Disorderly notes on intervention and death by own action

Fragmentary text references order and death by own action, mentions Patal intervention and a plea to preserve or intervene. Names and details are unclear, with garbled phrases about a bull, Hayward, and a mouth. No cohesive event or identifiable persons.

Mystery Arrival and Lawrences Daring Train Chase

Reports describe a mystery arrival involving Shaw and Colonel Lawrence of Arabian fame. Lawrences disguise as a third class passenger to avoid pursuit, eluding reporters through a chase across platforms and into Kensington before a friend intervened citing service rules.

Shaw Lawrence Kensington

Desolate Criminals and Transport to New Environments

Judge Atherley Jones argues in Empire Review that destitute criminals released from captivity should be sent to a new environment in the vast Empire. He contends a harsh, unempathic world offers the only scope for enabling reform.

Judge Jones London Atherley Jones Empire Review Doe

Snowbound Europe and Turkey Amid Wide Frost

A fragmented report describes Europe gripped by cold with all of Italy covered in snow and Vesuvius capped in white. It notes distress in Turkey as famished wolves appear near Constantinople and along a bound border area on the Bimplon route.

Europe Italy Vesuvius Turkey Constantinople

Mop ology unfolds in cities and towns across districts

A fragment reveals police or civic theme about activities carried out in various cities and towns. It mentions operations undertaken on behalf of an organization, suggesting a broad outreach or initiative without specific details.

Incoherent fragment on Alsace speech and Poincare reaction

Fragmentary text discusses quotations and a Premier referencing Alsace. Mentions Paprious? and a speech to be issued as a phase throughout the region. Details are unclear and context incomplete.

M. Poin Alsace

Crashed on the Rocks Swept by Big Seas

The German steamer Deister ran aground off Cape Leixoos as mountainous seas struck the crew of two. One by one they were drowned before watchers, with four clinging to lifeboat rigging as the ship disappeared. Rescue attempts failed.

Lisbon Deister Cape Leixoos Dester

Trotsky in Exile and Communist International Changes

Telegrams from Nople and London report Trotsky seeking exile in Berlin to recover health while Bucharin becomes president of the Comintern amid accusations of hostile activities. Ankara set to host Soviet officials with limited travel. Trotsky to remain within Russian territory under escort.

Nople Turke Seea Berlin Emt Bucharin Con Communist International

Britain Beats Australia in Davis Cup Touchline Play

Results show Gregory and Collins defeating Rowe and Ford in straight sets as Great Britain leads Australia 3 rubbers 7 sets 6 games with the match to continue Monday and Tuesday.

Habaes Iralia R. Ford West Australia Gregory Rowe Isher Collins Ford Slae Doen Collin A Ie Lotty Ana Howe Met Great Britain Australia

Geemants Fund Items Revealed in Foreign Affairs Budget

Fragmented budget note lists allocations for foreign and domestic news services. Items include Ministry of Affairs and secret service abroad at 120000 pounds and 400000 pounds for the Ministry’s occupied charing coat, with smaller sums for humanitarian and cultural relations.

Ministry of Ign Affairs Secret Service Stressmann Reitz Leere

British Loyalists Release After Minor Fighting Reported

MADRID reports the government sent General San Jorge to Valencia to remove civil and officials trusted by the regime. Le Journal notes three officers died following the Ciudad Real revolt, reportedly by their own hand. Paris confirms February 3 dispatches.

Madrid San Jorge Valencia le Journal Ciudad Real Paris

Late Lord Durham Dies in London One Twin Heir

The Earl of Durham died in London on January 31. The title passed to a twin who is almost indistinguishable in appearance. Both twins joined the Guards on the same day, earning the nicknames Morning Star and Evening Star.

London Earl of Durham Lambton Etter Evening Star

Fragmentary German OCR Note on Letters and Stumps

A truncated OCR fragment mentions German text about letters and an ac tom yielding stumps. The legibility is insufficient for clear persons places or events and lacks a coherent narrative.

Australia Eyes Bigger Immigration Shift for 4000 Boys

London reports Overseas Settlement officials urge Australia to alter migration requirements to boost labor supply. Canada is cited as taking more of the eligible pool, while Australia considers raising age limits and reducing medical standards to secure coal industry workers amid a tightening supply. Lord Chelmsford warns Britons on Australia’s immigration goals.

London Ane Lam Italia Australian Press Association Australia Ake i Arthur Australia House Canada Lord Chelmsford Chelsea

Wine for Canada plea calls Australia and Canada wine support

In Vancouver February 2 an address before the Foreign Trade Bureau urged fostering imports of Australian wine and Canada to spend five million on French wines and brandies. It noted recent samples showing Australia making wine and brandy as good as France and urged giving Australian products a chance.

Vancouver Foreign Trade Bureau The Board of Trade J. H. Hamilton Canada Ags- Walia France

Salvation Ari London February 2 Bout advises retirement

A garbled report from London suggests General Booth, aged and advised to retire, may step back as the Sunday Express claims he is in frail health. The document notes mediation and ongoing council discussions with General Bod and others about fitness and succession.

Hee Eho Bod

Briton and eight Indians duped during legation attempt

In Calcutta and Peshawar reports describe a failed mission led by a British man and eight Indians. The group was seized by authorities yesterday while aiming to travel to India through Kalanaur. Police investigation follows as government officials with a society faction face passport refusals.

Calcutta Kalu Peshawar India Kandahar

Afghan Ambassadors Report Soviet Contact and Kabul Air Activity

The Afghan ambassador reports ally coordination with Soviet authorities as Amanullah resumes power in Afghanistan. A Victoria aircraft is missing near Nerobi with Squadron Leader Maxwell, while another Victoria plane carried mail and passengers between Kabul and Pechawar with further support aircraft arriving from Kabul.

Moscow Amanullah Afghanistan Kandalar Victoria Ried Maxwell Nerobi Jalalabad Ant Kabul Pechawur Victona

St Albans Grounding Report Accuses Masters

Brisbane February 4 A Marine Board report on the grounding of the St Albans at Thursday Island dated January 14 states the grounding resulted from adverse tides and possible hæmorrhage factors. Capt T Roberts finds fault with both the engineers and the master Capt Diamond while acknowledging limited blame.

Brisbane Basra St. Albans Thursday Island T. Roberts Denevan Diamond Teir Best The Marine Board

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