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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

3

Our Sydney Birthday Letter from Australia

Our Sydney letter recounts Australia's birthday festivities in Sydney including regatta events aboard RMS Sarkodha, notable figures like Sir Alexander MacCormick and Lord Stonehaven, tennis action at the White City courts, and a dramatic parachutist descent. It notes social events at Usher's Hotel, yacht arrivals, and a cricket match where New South Wales defeated Victoria by innings.

Carrmia Australia Harkewr Owen Milsem Ines Yacht Squadron Lord Stoneven Camain Callver Norkondad Commissioner Fleming Archbishop Wright Consett Stephen Fairfax Judge Hackhouse William Cullen Ine Weil Baker Bragnon Cummings Usher's Anisralian Law Tennis Association Bronkes The Associatinn Smith Mr. Beretta Seumwe Jean England Panama Canal Alexander MacCormick Ada Iren Dopgland New South Wales Shieh Viet Sessenday Owas Owen Jack Gregory Ponsford

Charge of Internal Sluggishness in Court Drama

An eccentric courtroom scene unfolds as a judge and prisoner spar over a bizarre charge of internal sluggishness. The prisoner questions venue while the defense mocks speculative claims about natural balance and daily habits affecting health and performance at work and in life.

Na Joris

Gator sighting sparks rural alarm near Cairns

Correspondence from February reports a reported sighting of a large alligator-like creature along the old racecourse opposite the Coumen quarries. Estimates range from 10 to 20 feet, with locals fearing a dangerous intruder in daylight. Whether pursued by hogs or other livestock, the Reuters-like tale notes constant movement and potential danger days or nights.

Coumen Cairns Darwin Oundy Stratford

Ex-soldier’s clash stirs Babinda sugar debate in paper columns

Letters from the Babinda Sub-branch and others in the Returned Soldiers League spar over loyalty to the sugar baron and British labor policy. The writer urges recording British and foreign labor percentages on sugar farms to settle claims of patriotism and labor trends, while RASTA reviews the case for financial aid.

Caalliparli Aurea Babynda Returned Soldiers League Toa Certai Kuss Las Tsallipeli Elise Ana Buck Atyr Apo Cermwel Australia Babinda Brosh Evans Sigur Baron Cairne Site Vlerra

Racing and Stewards Critique at Mareeba Meeting

A reader from Mareeba laments steward decisions and betting practices at local races. The letter argues punters reap losses when bookmakers and officials mishandle bets, calls for stronger handicapping and steward oversight, and urges following the NQ.RLA executive meetings for proper rules and conduct.

SDAA Gs Crook Brady's NARA Nihe Towers Marerba Joe S. Lowe NDA Ana Ateward Honary Marevha RLA Gien Fite

Vaculoid Tablets Claim Pile Relief by Dr. Leonhardt

An old advertising note promotes Vaculoid tablets as a cure for piles. It credits Dr. J. S. Leonhardt and promises refund of full cost if relief is not achieved. The copy claims quick action even in stubborn cases and urges purchase through chemists.

Leonhardt

Malanda Club Swimming Carnival Highlights Ambaharida Club Event

A swimming carnival organized by the Ambaharida Sworerveking Club concluded successfully at Shalanda Palle on Sunday. Competitors from several centers joined in, with races, water events, and live music by nisi. Despite rain, many spectators watched events for prizes including trophies for best overall, with placings recorded for multiple races and relays.

Ambaharida Shalanda Palle Varios Aval Cope Fleet J. Wallace Wallace Hays Wallaee KO Wallace Williamson Ko Engle Ko Engle, A Wallace Shernar Potlingeworth Noureliell Yurle Wallice Whittiford W. Quarm Wallace A. Wallice Prince Anindell

Chemist claims easy cure for bladder weakness

An advertisement promotes Crodyne by Dr Southworth as a patented remedy for bladder weakness. It claims quick relief from pain, burning sensations, backaches, and urinary issues, produced from a special formulation and advised by a doctor for decades. It urges readers to order and assures money back if unsatisfied.

Southworth

Incoherent prompt fragment about Lasilon and Vile Aww

The readable text is fragmented and does not mention a verifiable event. There are no clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or factual outcomes to summarize into a proper news item.

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