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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
10
Adelaide reports a dramatic Fourth Test with Australia needing 89 to win as Ryder anchors a 224 total and Kippax adds a 147 partnership. England bowlers toil in 100 degree heat before a 16,900 attendance and £1,584 takings, while observers praise Hammond and Jardine amid calls for more great performances.
Buckingham Palace announced no change in the King's condition. Plans set a possible late departure for Bognor in a special ambulance styled vehicle, with weather and road conditions guiding the date. The move aims to aid convalescence, with a bright sunny room prepared for his recovery.
Dispatch from London reports a claim by de Rivera that a key Sani revolt leader remains aboard a gunboat, believed to be on a cay near the capital Matin. The vessel carries captains and worshippers awaiting transport to Mindore and mentions Alfonso.
De Rivera states that claimed troop mutiny and battles near Ciudad Real and Valencia are false and that officers ordered men to stay in barracks. He accuses the Valencian general of not acting against Guerra while asserting the army, navy, civil guards, and police stayed loyal.
London February 6 A large meeting of British industry representatives presses for a formal delegation to Russia. The group including executives from Krentens Whar Dan lops Ltd and the Society of Manufacturers plans to proceed to Russia by March 8 to discuss welcome Russian intimations of arrival.
Four men resumed work as police escorted miners to Nine Mile Point in Monmouthshire amid a tense stand off. Women climbed trees to signal approaching miners while police reinforced the escort. A baton charge followed a court stand-off, triggering a stampede and injuries to one constable and 20 to 30 civilians with head wounds.
In the House of Commons today a series of questions cited South Wales miners and a recent unemployment dispute. Sir Steel Maitland said Nine Mile Point cell closed November 3 and unemployment benefit terms were amended by employers on January 2. The majority rejected the offer, unemployment officers refused holes, and evidence of miners unwilling to work was noted. The dispute centers on unemployment and the Miners Federation meeting.
In the House of Commons today a raucous exchange centered on coal shortages. MP Kirkwood shouted liars as Conservatives and Coven members clashed, with uproar during questioning about South Wales and Tyne mines. Winston Churchill faced a hostile demonstrat ion before the matter moved to the Minister for Mines.
Minister for Railways J Larcombe reports large state rail expenditures over the last four half years ending December 31 Including 587 500 on permanent way 275 200 on North Coast line reconditioning and 218 000 on bridge works The period saw additions of 125 locomotives 170 cars vans 50 rail motors and trailers with wages rising by 385 and 483 000 spent on workshop plant and equipment
Rome reports Vatican officials will sign a status agreement on February 10 with an official announcement by the Pope on February 12. The Vatican correspondent notes the Pope’s firm resolve amid enthronement anniversary rumors.
Clem Hill applauds Hammond's performance noting his decisive strokes and perfect footwork. He questions Beckett at opener and mocks England’s varied cricket cap styles, saying MCC cap should be the sole official headwear. The Australian fielding is praised for safety though criticized for lack of brilliance.
Morning Post Berlin correspondent reports professors and researchers claim a painless cancer cure using radium in a special mix with X rays. The treatment is described as the future and potentially not more costly than surgery.
The session moves to set meeting days with Bruce proposing Wednesday at 3 00, Thursday 2 30, and Friday 11 00. Maloney pushes that Nationalisation of Health be law to curb disease and ensure access to top scientific care. Anstey condemns PM for sympathy with the King, faces Speaker’s rebuke. Rodgers notes land settlement reports pending. broader questions on Commonwealth and state actions loom.
Rioting in Colombo after a tram strike ends led to intense clashes. Police faced a mob attacking the Police Headquarters as Goone Singhe urged restraint before the crowd dispersed after military arrival. Casualties numbered 28 dead and 2,000 injured amid the widespread chaos. An inquiry into police conduct will be held.
Mary Kennedy, 44, was found in an irregular cave near Bondi on Tuesday morning. A man who had been with her is hospitalized with back injuries and claims a mob struck him with a bottle. Authorities examine the body as detectives probe the walk they shared Monday night and the cave area’s notoriety for prowlers.
Berlin reports the Foreign Relations Committee of the Reichstag approved ratification of the Kellogg Pact and urged use to push League powers toward general disarmament and resolving ongoing conflicts. The session featured interruptions and political commentary on government leadership and caucus tensions.
A Gypsy family perished in a February Prague fire while huddled near ashes. The tragedy occurred as they sought warmth, with shock and grief reported by local residents and officials.
Severe storms hit parts of New South Wales causing extensive damage. Large hail damaged roofs and streets at Dunedin area while stormwater washed away debris. Lightning struck buildings at Bogan mate and a torrent swept areas near Wotornan. Sheep trapped in gullies and boats damaged as floods threaten Northern Rivers.
Senate discusses the cruiser construction bill amid tensions over a time clause and a potential international naval arms treaty. President Coolidge’s stance allows suspending operations. eight cruisers to be built at Gor incur yards, with private plants finishing the rest.
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