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Secretaries and others responsible are notified that all announcements concerning cricket football and other sporting teams for each weekend must be judged with the Post not later than 10 pm on Thursdays.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
9
Secretaries and others responsible are notified that all announcements concerning cricket football and other sporting teams for each weekend must be judged with the Post not later than 10 pm on Thursdays.
Melbourne February 22 reporting on Moonee Valley racing with Avant Courier unplaced and multiple results across events. The meeting featured strong attendance and listed horses such as Sir Eaton Fury Milrrim Mooler Kidara Royal Sport Pieriingen Sister Fortvid Nyamba and Savadeen among others with various won margins and times including a 1 20 percent pace noted for several events.
A collection from Southern press clips discusses racing criticism and steward actions in Melbourne and Gippsland. It notes a judge's disputed decision at Williamstown, a three month suspension for a bookmaker, and reader letters urging tighter steward vigilance at Ascot.
New Zealand fighter Heeney is favored to win the March bout against Delaney. Heeney sparred rounds with two partners in New York as part of his training, while Delaney trained in Bridgeport Connecticut and arrived in New York the fight day. Delaney weighed 185 pounds and faces Heeney’s heavy hitting power, with questions about his ability to withstand the New Zealander’s battery.
The League names Towneville’s roster to meet Cairns. Captain H Staub leads Lo Lue ter H Beale Roy Andison Ree Andison Jack Daly G Gregson W Hill G Ekeland G Ward W Stram hini and H Duncan in the selected squad.
Auckland report notes North Otago scored 118 against Australia who were 4 for none with Oxenham not out on 105 and Kippax not out. Otage’s team fielding described as weak while Oxenham's century stands out in the newspaper note.
An amateur boxing event is planned at Brophy's Hall in Edmonton on Friday evenings. The notice also lists suppliers and a shareholders meeting for Mulgrave Central Mill Company Limited in Lonvale on St March at 2 p.m. Cairns Citizens' Band calls a rehearsal at Band Hall tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Members must bring band property. The Standard of Quality Apex Apples.
In a rural township near Mitcham, orchardist Kleinert is charged after his wife dies from blunt force injuries. Police report indicate a delayed confession and a plan to move the woman to the station. A nearby party and alleged motive are noted as investigators piece together the events of the morning.
Report cites thousands of pounds wasted as Northern Miners Federation protests pellet stoppages. Workers claim many left idle for eight hours while the firm scouted replacements, with a few activists calling for continued work until demands are met.
A legal dispute described as the Teafot Dome scandal heads into extended US litigation. The report notes possible Supreme Court involvement and a trial looming, with expected procedures and dates discussed by counsel.
A parachute test in Muas Col near Sydney ends with two weights crashing to earth. The weights damaged a horse lead and broke electric wires near a cottage on Kossshyin Street, with the device failing shortly after impact.
The Brisbane Council announced that a recent loan profit from America was transferred to Brisbane via London. Favorable exchange allowed a net profit of 62745 on the transfer while part of the loan remained in London and another portion in New York to meet interest charges.
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