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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
11
A fragmented notice mentions deadlines and lodging with beats for cricket and football matters. The text references a Post TM and Friday deadlines but is largely unreadable. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible.
The Villiers Stakes winner Reouni may be spelled as announced. Wise Force, Randwick’s top two year old, will race with trainer S Mulholl and In Petto. Wise Force has three wins and a 1 mile race set for January 26. Chal nominations include unweighted entrants. early forecasts name Lion Golden Voice Habashon Anniversary Handicap Black Duchess Resource Leadlight Sharp Son Vallino as likely winners.
Brisbane press lists Harvester selections for Albion Park tomorrow across divisions. Fourth Division choices include Armidale Numdubbermere en ee Zotena. Second Division features Quite Sor dronite. Division Bleck Tie or Dor. Park Plate Prechooter o Lemeale Park Purse Lioenie Sun tax Gar.
Albion Park races highlight today with acceptors listed for the Fourth and First Divisions and Plate events. The Cairns Cricket Association fixtures in Norman Park feature Waratahs versus Rovers in a tight competition. key batsmen and bowlers are noted, with conditions affecting travel for Malanda’s Gordonvale match due to heavy rains.
Maiden Handicap first division six furlongs lists Numissa or Pecunia and Nur Handicap first division six furlongs notes Meadowdale. Sefton Handicap six furlongs mentions Lane Woodville and Sefton. Haeiteese one mile and Iltu Maiden second division. Berala Handicap one mile lists Sir Tar Berala and Deferential.
Melbourne trials feature Caramelo Cave King Tep arap Sir Lanius Demc Lamceda Pal Bez Parton Kiarawarra Spearlight The Wensum Greener Shady Nook Salo tia The Abbot Hororum Bradbury The Demon Apis Ceter Sandown Handicap includes Smile Batteryman Vagrant Savadeen Lianthonysa Coromande Pinnacle Manacre Suspension Ch Bright Flare Kubasi Bourse Sweet Berry Migrant Tom Bourke Read Lane Ion Ettame William Kennedia and more listed for the Sandown Purse and related events.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a trunk line and regulatory terms tied to Brisbane with a mention of 1914. No clear event, person, or organization is established beyond the Courier attribution.
The ad extols Rexona Soap for immediate foot relief and general freshness. It claims skin pores are cleansed and medicinal properties absorbed, keeping feet wholesome and preventing sores that may become chronic.
Handicaps declared for the first race in the Woodward and Hill trophy series to be sailed Sunday afternoon over the course near Cairns. The list outlines starting factors for competitors in the aquatic regatta.
The report recounts a high level Davis Cup style match between Britain and Australia with sharp rallies and turning points. Crawford Austin and Kalms are noted among players, with set progressions suggesting a tight contest across multiple frames.
In Sydney on January 4 England held a slim four game edge over Australia after singles play. Gregory beat Hopman 6-4 6-3 9-7, while Kalms and Willard won the doubles 6-3 6-3 6-4 over Higgs and Collins.
London January 2 Davis Newman and Carpenter enter the billiards championship on April 1. Contrary to expectations Fred Lindrum has not been re entered in the event.
London report shows Davis Lindrum trailing in a billiards match with scores listed as Davis Lindrum in play 2147. The brief update captures a late stage in the competition as of January 3.
A 25 year old Sunday teacher in Lake Bluff Illinois burned herself in a self inflicted furnace ordeal claiming divine faith. She targeted C W Hitchcock a 45 year old former music hall actor and current sales trainer and officer who mentored her for four years and who denies any romantic motive. Doctors question her account while police investigate the strange case with Miss Knaak from Deerfield educated at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois.
A columnist eagerly anticipates talking pictures describing banquets, close ups, and dramatic screen fights. He jokes about dialogue misreadings and over the top scenes, noting expectations for cleaner humor and authentic emotion as audiences look forward to the talkies.
A New York physician warns that catarrh of the stomach causes thickened mucous lining and phlegm coating that hamper digestion, leading to ulcers and possible cancer. A home remedy recommended is a premeal teaspoon of pure Salix Magnesia with hot water, as an antacid and mucus absorber, to ease symptoms.
Last year Britain imported only 2000 German pianos a sharp fall from 22 000 before the war. The drastic decline highlights wartime disruptions in trade and supply chains affecting consumer goods from Germany.
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