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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
10
England trails by 20 on first innings after a dramatic collapse led by Blackie who took 6 for 4 and Hammond's 500th run across three Tests with two consecutive doubles. England lead by 20, Australia 0-52 then as Kippax and Woodfull hold Stumps. Attendance 24,345. receipts £279.
In Melbourne on January 2 the third test resumed with England chasing. Hammond reached 200 in 198 minutes and led a 126 to 132 minute partnership as England closed on 417 after 504 minutes, Duckworth and Tate contributing late. Australia then began their second innings with Woodfull and Richardson. Tate bowled a maiden and White bowled tightly as the bowlers pressed, while play paused for a frightened cat on the field.
The Federal Board hears evidence on the shooting of Aboriginal people on mission reserves. Rev Ree Kramer argues missionaries treated Blacks as equals, provoking trouble by familiarity. Charles Maynard corroborates, saying aborigines must be managed firmly and made to work. The board tours Hermannsburg and Coniston stations as part of the inquiry.
Canberra reports a notable rise in customs revenue for the half year improving Commonwealth finances. December end shows a deficit of 709,733 pounds, while six month customs total reached 2,094,026 pounds, down 1,308,196 from the prior year. Post Office revenue for the period rose to 6,231,772 pounds, up 277,792 from last year.
Sydney Jan 2 Former four year expulsion wearer garden rejoined the Australian Labor Party after serving time for Communist candidacy. Under party rules he must wait three years before contesting selections or holding office. Readmission debated at Easter conference with moderates citing past affiliations.
Melbourne dispatch reports friction within the Pan Pacific Trade Union Secretariat as leaders are labeled enemies of Britain and America. W Green of the American Federation of Labor cites Bolshevik linked sources and Moscow backed Red International in shaping the secretariat and its aims to influence colonial affairs.
London January 1 reports the King’s condition remains weak with no noted improvement in a morning bulletin. Doctors note slow progress but no setback. calcium treatment administered by Dr Dodds is hoped to aid strength. Queen expresses thanks as New Year message reflects national anxiety. Bulletin 11:15 am confirms unchanged condition after a restless night.
In a blazing inferno near Sydney the Wolloondilly to Abercrombie Rivers front extends 15 miles with over 10 000 acres burned since last week. One homestead Langs on Bindock was gutted. sheep losses are feared. Firefighters plan to reinforce lines as the blaze heads toward Burragorang Valley and Yerranderie mine.
A London report notes a new British light aeroplane the Simmonds Spurray designed by a former Supermarine technician. The first unit ordered will be shipped to America Thursday with Australia and other buyers placing prewar orders. The Spartan wing section aims to improve performance across the aircraft’s wings elevators tail fin and wires.
Two British youths admit removing an Italian coat of arms from a vice Consulate in Innisfail. Local tensions rise over a planned restoration and a potential public demonstration as the Queensland Government and Italian authorities exchange notes and replies through the week.
Melbourne January 2 evidence at the inquest into the deaths of Brian Rhodes and Alfred Heaton from the December 26 Essendon air crash. James Hart a civil aviation engineer described Rhodes as game and prone to take risks including diving at houses. George Matthews noted no machine fault. weekly inspections and the fatal night’s check. The coroner adjourned to review Rhodes A class license and the machine’s last examination, and to hear Inspector Lindsay’s testimony.
Frederick Govan alias Payne, 28, a salesman, told the Brisbane Police Court he handed himself in after an assault on William Browne, his longtime friend. Browne was wounded with a razor at New Farm, in a serious condition but improving. Govan claimed no row with Browne and said he has a clean conscience. He was remanded to January with bail set at 300 pounds.
Edn Lyle Vider 25 of the Agricultural Department Brisbane died during a search for a new ascent route to Mt Lindsay. His body was found about 100 feet down a crevice near Rathdowney after he left Brisbane on Christmas Day to attempt the summit. He had previously reached the summit by the old track last Easter. Local reports note a head wound consistent with a fall.
In Berlin discussions loom over reparations as President von Hindenburg and Dr. Mueller spar over Germany’s prosperity and the Rhineland. Gilbert argues for revised obligations and broader taxation while signaling a return to normal conditions amid tense postwar finance.
Revenue for land and railways in the six months ending December 31 rose against the prior year. overall six month revenue reached £7,447,893 with £8523,314 in expenditure. Month figures show land revenue up by £71,095 and railways up, while December last year revenue compares unfavorably. The six month deficit widened to £1,974,421 from £781,198 in the prior year.
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