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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
11
Officials are informed that all notices for cricket and football teams must be lodged with the Pun by 10 p.m. Thursday for Friday publication. Other notices may not be guaranteed in the issue.
A Hobart Cup race ends in a tight finish with Boonsleigh and Fel & Pe Vaeetatien near the lead. The event features several tied or near tied laps and a dramatic surge in the final stretch.
A mangled OCR item mentions a scored event with references to teams and players but the details are unreadable. The piece alludes to a late appearance and a strong performance by Staples but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
Historical fragment notes a rifle trophy event with participants and travel logistics. Mentions hills, cadets, shipments, and a planned shoot off with specific paths and timings, indicating a formal club activity and cash prizes.
Report from the Cairns area notes a North Queensland cycling challenge featuring racers from Cabins Reedaann Muratos and Dempsey. V Lauder Aloomba aims for Australasia dirt track half mile record, with Joe Sims Sydney holder at 325 seconds. The event could see a team challenge if feasible on the final night.
In Sydney on February 7 a report states Henry Nes Renahl Kimber, 19, escaped from an escort on a Cooma line train near Bungendore and was later arrested at Michelama. He allegedly stunned Transport Constable Williams and used a railway trolley to flee, distance from Bungendore to Michelaga about 50 miles.
Queensland exhibitions at the Yours Australia League carnival draw public interest despite department opposition. Officials consider prosecuting organiser E R Marie as ministers face questions over the conduct. Royal Society observers report no cruelty, while a cabinet debate may amend the Dog and Goat Act to permit sanctioned sport without cruelty.
An incident near a homestead ends with a man named Grazer killed while attempting to breach a fence. Police report unclear circumstances as investigators search the area and interview relatives. Local authorities promise a thorough probe into the events surrounding the death and the disposition of the property.
An extensive OCR fragment lists numerous businesses and trades in Innisfail including auctioneers commission agents bakers builders and contractors drapers Drapers and millers solicitors printers and newspapers watchmakers jewellers and spirit merchants among others. The text enumerates names such as Robertson Hrog M Cyt Jo Clark W Li Buayies Ko Meangliles and many firms like Innisfail Stores Ltd and See Poy and Sony Ltd reflecting a dense local commerce registry.
An advertisement page lists upcoming events and sales across Cairns including a firearms sale, masquerade dance, and charity gatherings. It notes dates in late February through March with venues such as the Ambulence Parade wall teeth and the Rifle Club, plus a masquerade ball and various social gatherings.
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