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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

8

NSW England Test Delayed By Wet Wicket In Sydney

Heavy rain and a late inspection postponed play as New South Wales faced England. The toss favored England, NSW were dismissed for 126 with White taking 3 for 44 and Fairfax top scoring for 40 while Tate and Freeman also contributed.

Sydney New South Wales England N.S.W Jackson Fairfax Creaet Ames Freeman Fechiga Lock White Tate Eee Titan Vren Ches Deny Footann - Werner Andrews White Om Kipi McCabe Tyldesley Hooker Oldfield Goriestes Aaron Geary Marks

King’s Health Update Amid Severe Weather Tests

London reports state the King’s health improves slightly after a devareny from London. He sleeps in bed due to cold while the Prince of Wales visits Craigwell House and drives a Rolls Royce. The King begins to smoke again and eats with help, though feet remain troubled by the frosty weather.

London Prince of My. P. K. Hodgson Duke of York Bognor

Abbe Moreux Predicts Prolonged Ice Spell in Europe

Paris reports Abbe Moreux director of Bourges Observatory says the severe ice spell will last through February but diminish in Britain. He attributes the cold to a seven month decline in solar activity affecting climate.

Paris Abbe Moreux Bourges Observatory Britain

Waratahs and Rovers in a tense league clash

In a troubled match the Waratahs and Rovers fought a tight contest with limited play due to wet ground. Jay Norman Park led the Warriors with two decisive innings while Mercantiles pressed for a late comeback as wickets tumbled and injuries interrupted play.

Mirelle Sal Vavers Totes Eame Tm Ce Takeeettion Jay Norman Pake Ines Ivamhoes Waraane Shestos Mercantibes Tor Doe Eesti

Executioner Delayed By Snow Across Belgrade Route

Reports from Belgrade and surrounding cities describe a snowbound delay as the public executioner summoned from Serajevo to Zagreb to execute four murderers could not proceed. February 11 arrangements were disrupted by heavy snowfall hindering roads and transport, with similar disruptions noted across Europe including London and Vienna.

Belgrade Zagreb Serajevo

Cairns Tableland Commendation From Aor Agent

Mr T R Hall of the Cairns Publicity Association received an official acknowledgment from the Agent-General for Queensland in London. The note notes cooperation with the Port of London Authority, possible April visit to Cairns, and the difficulty of securing Australian publicity in London journals.

T. R. Hall Cairns Oxham Erenalaia Port of London Authority T. R. Toovey Australia Port of London Teavey Brisbane Gneral Townsville Harbour Board Publicity Association London Empire Queensland North Cairns Tableland LH. Pike

Nuclear Stakes in 1930s Talks and Naval Moves

Washington reports indicate renewed pressure to advance the Fifteen Coelstrait accord with hopes for a quick agreement. Officials warn against interference with bill passage as discussions resume amid June elections. A favorable stance toward a refuge and a cautious return to negotiations suggest a tempered, steady path forward between parties.

Britain ready for sincere exam of questions with United States

London reports cite the Foreign Office saying the situation remains unchanged since February 6 when Sir Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain will engage in a sincere examination of all questions concerning the Anglo American relationship. The aim is to consider Washington’s views before any final decision.

London Washington Otder Austen Chamberlain House of Cxgumon Britain Ameries Bri

Hoover to seek early talks with Britain on disarmament

Washington reports that Mr Hoover plans to communicate with Britain soon to explore resuming disarmament negotiations. A new conference before year end is possible, with officials cautious but noting the U S building program should not block naval parity despite Britain adding cruisers and an aircraft carrier.

Washington United Press Hoover Britain Monter America

Stewards On The Warpath At Ascot Races

Brisbane hosts a tumultuous Ascot day as stipendiary stewards clash with new board members over handling of afternoon actions. Three jackeys and three inguicles were reported as the day ended, signaling continued decisive measures feared to restore Brisbane racing popularity.

Brisbane Ascot

Police killings alleged by Prohibition chief in Chicago

Chicago report cites Assistant Prohibition Administrator Sillowat claiming police may have killed seven men in a garage as retaliation for missing bribe flows from beer runners. He notes a police squad car with a gang and warrants recognition of two killers in police uniform. The story notes fuel shortages and severe winter conditions across Europe, with widespread isolation and rising food and coal scarcity.

Chicago Associated Press Prohibition Sillowat Ratage

Icebreakers Fail to Clear Venice Channel Blockade

Venice remains icebound as four heavy tugs struggle to force the Vittoria Emanuel Canal. Temperatures drop to ten degrees below zero with ten feet of snow on hills around Florence and many ships trapped in the northern Adriatic.

Rome Venice Vittoria Emanuel Canal Adriane Florence

Timber Workers Rally Ahead of City Demonstration

The Timber Crisis unions report strong turnout as strikes plan a citywide action. Volunteers are to guard mills at 6 45 a m with pickets on duty to keep workers from entering. A mass meeting of about a thousand strikers occurred Saturday at the Trades Hall to organize a Town Hall demonstration tomorrow.

Sydney Timber Merchants’ Association

Labour council disputes committee urged restraint in Parramatta by election

Report states the Labour Council Disputes Committee was asked not to summon Theodore or Lang to attend the Parramatta by election demonstration to avoid harming party prospects. The piece notes hostile criticism, threats of a loss for timber workers, and efforts to recruit politicians to attend meetings with threats of replacements if they decline. A relief scale of 2 weekly for married and 1 for single men is noted, with distress inquiries planned. In Melbourne agitation among strikers risks stampede as traders plan an evening gathering to discuss the dispute and timber actions near the Hotel.

Labour Council Disputes Committee Theodore Lang Parramatta Ao Pes Thor Melbourne Wearey Australia Federal Arbitration Court Arbitration Court Workers of Australia Prrtesier Arbitration Court Int Oenme Eterna Sui Industrial Palley

Melbourne speech on Australia’s economy and unions

A Melbourne audience hears a speaker with trade union background warn that Australia faces lower prices and fierce global competition. He cites growth in union membership since 1907 and 1927, calls for restrained arbitration, and urges higher productivity through expanded piece work and industrial cooperation to avoid reduced living standards. The talk critiques waterfront and timber strikes and cautions against undermining arbitration.

Train Blown Up in Mexican Conflict Report

A Mexico related clash described as a militant action involves insurgents disrupting railway transport. The report notes casualties among Mexican forces and calls the event a significant incident affecting regional stability.

Asylum Destroyed After Fire

Fire at a Tokyo asylum destroys the building and results in nineteen patient deaths. Officials report a sudden blaze with extensive damage and casualties among residents.

General Booth Presses Trusteeship Amid Conference

General Booth spends the day in talks with solicitors and vows not to surrender trusteeship meekly. High Councillors depart for various countries with nine leaving today and others expected by week end. A meeting is planned at General Higgins Hall in Clapton on Monday.

London Booth Higgins Hall Clapton Mons

General Higgins to Tour London and Provincial Centers

General Higgins begins a London tour Monday addressing mass meetings and meeting with local leaders. Most High Councillors in England including Commander Booth will attend the initial London gathering.

London Higgins England Commander & Booth

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