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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
10
England were dismissed for 383 after a day of slow batting. Hammond led with 177 and Jardine 96 as the eighth-wicket stand produced a record 262 with Hammond and Jardine. Oxenham led Australia’s bowlers with four for 67. Australia closed at 4 without loss in reply to 383.
With rain interrupting play, Hornibreck and Nothling led a cautious chase as 219 stood for 96 below the target. Ginsted top scored with a steady 96, while Bis was dismissed late and Lansdown claimed the wicket.
The piece recalls London newspaper boys delivering pay editions and features cricket commentary on Braden Jackson and Geary. It mentions Braden and Jackson as top young players, White's form, and general disdain for overextended rules in Tests played in England.
A terse London dispatch notes His Majesty the King’s reception with limited detail. The report mentions a royal visit tied to tense timings but provides few specifics, reflecting sparse, fragmentary coverage.
A massive blaze swept through the Shire Council Hall two banks and several large stores causing extensive damage. Firefighters faced heavy flames and were unable to halt the spread quickly.
A report states that two Brisbane barristers, Mr Casein Se and Mr HH, have been offered positions to fill a vacancy created by a retiring justice. The notes indicate both new judges are from the Brisbane bar and await official confirmation.
The Forster Cup race for restricted yachts featured Tassie winning by a minute project ahead of Gwylan with Tassie Too close in third. Jackdaw Vie the Second and Amity followed, with Tassie collecting ten points, Gwylan four, and Tassie Too two after near wind fluctuations on Moreton Bay.
In the Commons Mr Amery stated that Dominion expenditure on naval science for 1928 29 was estimated at Canada 545000 pounds. The discussion touched on the Singapore base and related naval matters.
Across Europe heavy snowstorms halt eight mainline trains, trapping travelers who are rescued by villagers. Poland mobilizes 14000 unemployed workers to repair railways as temperatures plunge to 31 degrees below zero. Wolves threaten, troops deployed to deter them, and river traffic ceases.
Members of the Northern Colliery Proprietors' Association plan a meeting in Sydney on February 5 to discuss coal industry concerns and arrangements.
A fragment reports casualties linked to an incident affecting a cavern or cave area, noting injuries but lacking full details on location, cause, or parties involved. Further corroboration is needed to confirm scope and official responses.
Paris reports Le Journal notes fear of fresh rescue attempts for Guerra the termes Prime Minister detained for alleged plot against De Rivers. He is transported by a gunboat to an unnamed port. Dellano and Pinizis also arrested, both former ministers.
Captain Malcolm Campbell, first passenger ashore from the mail steamer at Capetown, plans to attempt a new world motor record in about ten days. He targets 160 miles per hour at Vernerkpan, noting altitude may help, but tyre surface is crucial and warns against future beach races if the record falls. He also hopes to benefit British trade on his return.
A shell found by investigators in Brussels becomes focus of a deadly relic case. Police hypothesis concerns unexploded ordnance linked to past conflicts and requires careful handling by experts. Authorities urge caution as teams analyze the fragment for safe disposal.
An official opening of Parliament in Canberra draws large galleries and a packed chamber. Dignitaries include Governor General, Rear Admiral Napier, General Sir Harry Chauvel, Commodore Williams, and Speaker Sir Littleton Groom. The assembly debates transport, unemployment, power resources, and railway gauge unification as Mr. Justice Isaacs swears in members.
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