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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1929

Page

11

The Turf notes and race withdrawals at Newmarket

The article reports on horses Withdrawn from Newmarket contests including Raasay Vaals and Sion, with Sion unlikely to travel to Melbourne for the Newmarket. It notes Ampunia and Gothic in spring efforts, and mentions Sydney Cup plans and barrier draws. A race at Williamstown sees two rockets causing trouble and suspensions for F De valle and W for crossing Day Dreamer.

Raasay Vaals Sion Newmarket Newphon Sydney Exchange Melbourne Ampunia Gothic Barrier Rise Williamstown J J. Crowley Racksa Canterbury Park Winator Prince Cox Sydney Piltiewinkie

Writ Filed Over Miss Rual Withdrawal in Fourth Division

BATC Brisbane reports a writ issued by Ir C McGhie for R Nond against the Turf Club. Alleged wrongful withdrawal of Miss Rual from the 61st division of the Fourth Division at Park on Saturday is disputed by stipendiary stewards.

Brisbane Miss Ual Wa i Park Ir. C. McGhie McGhie and Chambers R. Nond Turf Club Miss Rual I Mise Rania

Newmarket Handicap Acceptances Hinted In Melbourne

Melbourne February 15 signals early selections for the Australian Cup with acceptances listed as Winnie The Banker and Valamita among the frontrunners for the Newmarket Handicap.

Melbourne

Onvale V Malanda Play Opened At 9 30 A M

The upcoming match between Onvale and Malanda is due to begin at 9 30 a m. J Mortis and B provide the line up and officials for the start time.

J. Mortis

English Cricketers Arrive in Sydney After Rain Delays

Sydney reports reveal Vice-captain White praising Jackson's innings in the fourth test. The warm city, still damp from last week's downpour, may affect the pitch ahead of Friday's match start.

Sydney White Jackson

New Zealand Heavyweight Modrich Knocks Out Peewill

London Feb 13 The New Zealand heavyweight George Modrich scored a knockout in the second round against former Guardsman Peewill in a boxing bout held here tonight.

London New Zealand George Modrich Peewill

Betting Prices From Sydney Raceway Meets

Sydney racing prices list early February shows horses in Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup with entries like The Banker, King's Mart, Octomber, Vallino, Glucose, Black Duchess and Frilford. Oakleigh Plate riding engagements include Greenline S Davidson and Parsee O Brien among others.

Sydney the Banker King’s Mart Burnawang Vallino Impagtial Frilford Kentie Greenline S. Davidson Violian T. O'Bryan Cook Lady Beth W. — Margaux W. Scanlan Dreamer J. Turner Parsee of 'Or Brien Adjong

Thoroughbred Draft Acquired By H. Chishoha and Co

Sydney reports H. Chishoha and Company took over a draft of thoroughbreds from New Zealand. The lot includes the stallion Thespian to go to H. R. Munro’s Ingara stud, five year old gelding Teres Moana to Newcastle under T. Murray, and two year old filly Waiton to Queensland.

Sydney H. Chishoha and Company New Zealand Thespian H. R. Munro Ingara Teresmoana

Lindbergh to Marry Ambassador's Daughter

United States Ambassador to Mexico announces engagement of his daughter to a prominent American figure. Details limited by dispatch.

Lindsergh Ambassadors Mexico City United States

Flying Fiancée Announcement Delays Lindbergh Flight

Mexico City reports the engagement of Lindbergh to Ann Spencer Morrow coinciding with his overdue flight from Belize to Havana. Havana press notes no comment on the couple and no date set for their plans, while aviation remains the focus of attention.

Mexico City Lindbergh Belize Honduras Havana Fin Cee Ann Spencer Morrow

Route of the road to Innisfail clarified

February message from the Main Roads Commission to Innisfail Chamber outlines the proposed route. The shire engineer will confirm the exact path, with surveyor A J Bond available to indicate the route followed if needed. Local deviations from the adopted route, if any, are likely minor.

Innisfail Torville Main Roads Commission Commersitgrat Nevada A. J. Bond

Postal Branch Dismissing Few In Brisbane

February 13 report from State notes some postal branch employees in Brisbane faced dismissals after temporary duties ended. The item indicates limited term positions were terminated once no longer needed.

Brisbane State

Federal elections notices issued to nonvoters in Brisbane

In Brisbane on February 12, the process of notifying electors who did not vote at the November 17 federal election is complete. A total of 29 416 notices were issued with 9 903 replies received by end January and about 6 000 returned undelivered. Action awaits explanation from those who did not vote.

Brisbane

NS W SEATS a Te commitson will begin work im mediately

NS W SEATS a Te commitson will begin work im mediately. The fragmentary line hints at a new appointment or assignment starting promptly, possibly involving a local or regional body. No further context or names are legible to specify organization or scope.

Arthur Duckham Sees Australians on Development Plans

Auckland reports Sir Arthur Duckham describes his Australia visit, noting Commonwealth leaders as reasonable men eager to participate in development efforts. He emphasizes cooperation and progress in joint industrial and public works projects.

Auckland Australia Arthur Duckham

Heavy storm at Tully strikes town with heavy rain

Tully on February 13 felt a very heavy two o'clock storm as torrential rainfall lasted over an hour. Lightning and thunder followed, cooling the air. officials note the fall will do much good.

Tully

Cavalry Bombing Report Cites Mixed Responsibility

Calcutta February 11 Army Secretary Mackworth Young says a court of inquiry found the Peshawar disaster of January 23 due to a mix of misfortune and judgment failures by officers who were court martialled. The fatal misread signals led to bombing. overcoats and white turbans unseen by crew. Government offered generous allowances to families of the dead and special compensation to the injured.

Calcutta Mackworth Young Army Assembly Today Sard Court of Inquiry

Spectacular Malanda boxing Cifuentes vs Russell draw

Boxing at Malanda featured Cifuentes versus Russell in a lightweight title bout. Crowds packed the venue with Atherton and Millaa Millaa supporters traveling to witness action noted for hard exchanges and aggressive punching. Referee Stan Powell scored draws in several rounds, Cifuentes gaining advantage late, though the final result remained disputed and a Brisbane wager challenge loomed.

Tills Russell Atherton Englall Malanda Tableland Millaa Millaa Cifuentes Russell Stan Powell Roussell Ld Jee Ressell Rei Cifentes Oppan Cifuestes Dick Smith Brisbane Reg. Francis Cairns Gouge Tarzali Kirk Ted Carne

Trotsky Reappears Arrives From Odessa

Trotsky reappears in political headlines arriving from Odessa to Constantinople. The fortnight brought contradictory messages as officials and newspapers debated his location and status amid ongoing intrigue and uncertainty.

Trotsky Odessa Constantinople Feteaahy Trotsky Odessa

Auction notices advertise furniture sale and general meeting

Advertised events list a furniture auction of Mrs. E. Hennessy at 145 Abbott Street and a general sacred gathering at Gordonvale Football Club Hall. The notices mention sale of household goods and a council chambers venue for an upcoming event.

Messrs A. J. Suctioners Furdy Toie Gordonvale Ee — Hall Pei

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