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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

9

Weights for Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket handicap listed

Melbourne notes publish weights for the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket handicap with selections and rider prospects. Jockey updates include D O’Connor aiming for England and Albert Hunter possibly riding lightweights. weights show numerous horse names across events and markets.

Doncaster Newmarket Karuma D. O'Connor Brisbane England O'Connor Armey Albert Hunter J. W. Cook Valicere Arringtones al Dighton Shout

Weights for Australian Cup at Flemington

Melbourne February 4 Weights for the Australian Cup twenty one miles to be run at Flemington on March 5 list numerous named horses with weights ranging from 1.11 to 9.7 among contenders including Winalot Maple Statesman The Banker Epilogue Red Sea Fondant Stephen Black Duches and many others in a long handicapping roster.

Melbourne Newmarket Flemington Gothic Greenline Amounis Jisan Mianbar Euston Sion Margauxas Merab Quirk Beanhania Phonic Choeran the Wensum Greensborough Switzerland Attraction Garonwy Faramandi Belle Gallante Clarion Call Yodelist Keen Edge Pampana Lady Yarborough Mystic Peak Margarethal Greener Cimbrian Violian Byron Anne of Avon Harry Gavin Greensil Crowdel Furrago Fission Harvest Gold Bandoeng Murthong Figure Lesboo Parsee Boony Pullami Tes Miss John Buchan Abbot's Lad Ravener Golden Bloom Mistral Remora St. Ardent Harbinger Kongoni Lonicera Blematic Adorable Lady Buckinbar Willowyn St. Flavian Field Artillery Radioscope Red Army Roseta Isocrates Matcha Ceriman Shady Nook Port Nelson Eunrythmos Lammermoor Looran Apis St. Lucia Pollux Polutron Banbury Repel- Denke Duty Tea Cosy Otway Donsere Wallsh Cocklaw Bondi Cave King Triple Essence Arctic Fox Glenrak Decree Nini Spearlet Cockcrow Teddy H Ceter Pitfodels Kapotu Brockwood Eumystuc Pecunia Winalot Maple Statesman the Banker Epilogue Red Sea Valamita Fondant Stephen Black Duches Resource Vallino Horescope Ma ‘Dam Stowe Frilford Naos Ras‘say Three Kings Seadight Burnaby Buflline Tangible Kenney King’s Mart Acearak Cotel Jemidar Finsbury Kentle Mondiago Headmore Gleamlight Glucose Cairncross Arimond Pitoots Kidardes Starpoi Bavarack Answer Cobra Veil Appellant Tragedy King Plunderer Coyhean Dismal Red Nevil Beacon Bararov Running Wild Arley Torlonia Jo Gavroon Palpy Amore Bermos Lona Darnley George William Tithi

Imperial Airways Sets Four Million Mile Transit Record

London reports Imperial Airways liners have logged four million miles since April, carrying passengers and freight between London and the Continent. The milestone marks a major achievement in transcontinental air service.

Imperial Airways London Imperial Mirwaes

Aquatics Melody Gains Victory In Close Race

Melody wins a tight sailing race for trophies by Collins, O'Meara and Fevall with a 2 second margin over Alma. Sylvania, Valmae and Malva also post strong showings as the fleet completes long runs in light southerly winds.

Messrs W. A. Collins T. B. O'Meara S. Fevall Arthur Lordan Ross Maclean H.M.S T.B.O.M Melody Sunbeam Valmae Qattt Malva Melodious Sylvania Alma N.W Valmae, Melodious Jm.h Spinnakers J.mh

Boxing Surprise Knockout in First Round

In Sydney on February 3 at the stadium Jack Roberts knocked out Kid Johnson in the first round. Roberts, underestimated for short bouts, boxed Johnson into a corner and landed a crushing right cross followed by a second blow knocking Johnson down and out.

Sydney Jack Roberts Kid Johnson Roberts Johnson Australia Aew

Melbourne Bout Ends In Fourth Round Knockdown

February bout in Melbourne saw Mick Knowles defeat Dick Congress in the fourth round after a fast rally. Congress faced a long two count in the second and towel was thrown in during the bout. Also in New York Max Schemling defeated Johnny Riska by technical knockout in the ninth round after four knockdowns.

Melbour Mick Knowles Oh Dick Congress Congress New York Max Schemling Weicht Johnny Riska Scher Tine Floocd Riska

Anybody's Game in Sheffield Shield Tie Up

Queensland led Victoria by 186 with six wickets in hand in Brisbane when play stopped. Victoria were all out for 336, 90 runs behind Queensland total. Queensland, in their second innings, slumped to four down for under 100, reducing the earlier advantage. Another day and a half remaining.

Queensland Victoria Brisbane Connor McCoombe Vnernstand Ebeling Coombe Conten Elf Gamble Gough O'Connor Samit Ellis

Thurlow’s Bowling Sparks Victoria In Tight Test

Thurlow bowled with pace and movement for Victoria at Brisbane, taking two early wickets and denying Onyons a big score as Darling reached 47 and Onyons 102 before lunch. Victoria struggled to 271 at lunch with Lansdown 44 and Elllis, Ebeling, and Hornibrook sharing wickets in a gripping day of testing batting and sharp fielding.

Brisbane Onyons Darling Victoria Thurlow Vietiriam Brew Onyon Nothling Levy Hornibrook Ing McCoombe Lansdown Bensted Beasted Bird O'Connnor Victoria Eve Mm Ellis Thompson Fillis Ellis Ebeling

Unpopular decision slows scoring in Queensland innings

After a tense first half hour with 19 runs, Ironmonger replaced Ebeling as bowler amid crowd disapproval. Queensland trailed by 141 at stumps as O Connor and Thompson defended, Nothling offered optimism with a faster innings, and Levy contributed before tea.

Ebeling Gemgh Austin O'Connor Chis J. O'Connnor Levy

Cricket Score Notes with Player Abbreviations and Wickets

A fragmentary cricket score lists players such as Onyons Nothling Thurtow Austin Hornibrook Scaife Thompson Darling McCoombe Thurlow Bird Levy Nothling Ellis Lansdown Brew Ebeling Levy Hornibrook Gamble Bensted Thurlow Wilkinson Ironmonger Hornibroo Sundrie and notes wickets at 87 88 201 315 334 336.

Onyons Nothling Ty Thurtow Austin Hornibrook Scaife Thompson Darling McCoombe H Thurlow Bird Levy Ellis B.w Thompson Lansdown Brew Ebeling Hornibrook Gamble Bensted Thurlow Wilkinson Ironmonger Hornibroo Sundrie Thurlow Nothting Benstes Thomnson Ley Byes Queensland Connor C Ellis Gamble It Coombe Gamble Gough Austin Lrommonger C Jompson Ebeling " Gamble Oo Tronmonger

Star Challenge Upholds Stars Against Challengers in Bowls

Cordonvale Bowls Club reports a close Star Challenge match where Stars defeated the Ridolfi Doolan Owens and Thomas team 23 to 19 after a tense, evenly fought contest. Rain halted weekend play, denying Innisfail a planned visit and a possible follow up.

Ridolfi Doolan Owens Thomas Stars Challengers Innisfail Tes Anderson N. McKeeman Swart Howe V. Ridolfi

London Night Clubs Police Tighten Up

February report notes police efforts to regulate night clubs after the Goddard case with ongoing seizures and negotiations. Lord Byng, Home Secretary, and the Police Chief discuss tighter supervision while Goddard seeks return of seized deposits through the High Court.

London Goddard Case Idnel Ribault Goddard Lord Byng High Court Home Secretary

Telegraphic Delays Amid Severe Storms

Brisbane reports February 4 weather disruptions with telegraphic delays due to storms on the New South Wales side of the coast. Strong winds and rain interrupted services, causing transport and communication slowdowns across the region.

Brisbane New Wales

Melba Protegee Debuts in Italy Draws Acclaim

In Rome on January 0l Melba's protegee Sheilah Nunnpatrick, the Australian soprano, sang Elsa in Lohengrin at Bart as Elsa. Critics praised her birdlike service and striking stage presence.

Rome Oll Melba Sheilah Nunnpatrick Bart Elsa Lohenerin

Submarines Depart Townsville Amid Farewell Events

Large crowd at the Townsville jetty bid farewell to the Oxley and Otway. The mayor and mayoress hosted officers at a bridge evening, while ratings attended a speedway meeting with goat racing events attracting around 20 competitors.

Townsville Oxley Otway Paich

Advertised Events and Local Notices

An anomalous meeting of the Ivy Football Club is set for Central Hotel tonight at 8. J Reddan auctioneer will hold a public sale today of a household Turnage on Lake Street and more items from E W Keane and S Burns. Tenders invited for additions to residence on Sheridan Street. The Choral and Orchestral Society plans its annual general meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall tonight. City Council reports a red bullock and a yellow cow. Dains Harbour Board seeks tenders for oils paints and white zinc supplies.

Ivy Football Club Central Hotel J. Reddan Mh'ic Lake-street E. W. Keane J. J. Redan Publi Atetion S. Burns Draper-street Ft T. Fitchet Sheridan-steet Cairns Saibscithers Oddfellows Ees

Ambiguous historical notice on business for slaves

A fragmentary historic notice from Brisbane lists a business action tied to slaves and a series of cryptic terms including Established 1014 Doubles Straight Out and Place Starting Price, with references to Tronk Lime and x 200, suggesting a damaged archival record.

Tronk Brisbane

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