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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1928
Page
2
A raucous crowd disrupts a religious service exposing tensions over Australian rights to worship. Report describes police presence and khaki uniforms as onlookers question authority while protestors voice anger at perceived restrictions on faith.
A speech arguing alcohol is not a food or essential nutrient. It cites scientific sources and medical opinions to claim that alcohol does not boost performance or health. The speaker warns against overestimating alcohol’s value and highlights risks and mortality linked to drinking.
A Cairns civic message calls on residents to wake up to the need for developing and extending the influence of local industries. The note stresses timely action to boost regional economy and employment.
In a lively district session, CON LOMAR reports sugar industry prospects for the North Queensland area. The piece discusses local workers, brewery effects, district wages, and potential economic benefits from continued production and refining. The article emphasizes community reliance on sugar and related industries for future prosperity.
Police report three apparent derailment attempts on the Banks Town railway line near Campsie and Belmore. Obstructions included a wheelbarrow and two misplaced fish plates found with evidence of wheel marks. Railway officials and station officers heightened vigilance and sought police aid after the incidents on February 13.
In an Australian Press Association interview Lord Harris questions the LBW rule and discusses Law 24. He notes long pitches and imagined changes to prevent leg before wicket when bat or body halts the ball.
A cricket scholar argues Law 24 should be read to allow leg before wicket when a pitched ball that hits the bat and then deflects to the stumps would still be out. He suggests the Marylebone Club publish an interpretation to legitimize as leg before wicket in such cases.
Cairns cycle club plans night racing with over 30 entries for events on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Funds are set to start the Injured Cyclists Fund with 10 pounds as donations flow, and a new Edmonton track may host future meetings.
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