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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
9
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Notes and comments by Doncaster describe a Brisbane readiness for Canning Queen, a Northern sportsman from New Zealand on New Year’s Day, who led into the straight but failed to finish. Jemidar, victor of the Perth Cup over two miles, reportedly set a state distance record amid strong showing, with a mile good style noted as the event unfolded.
Melbourne January 7 Savadeen wins the Sandown event amid a mixed reception of hoots and cheers for the stable. The earlier comparison to Mentone on January 2 shows Savadeen heavily beating Mentone, as stewards express satisfaction.
Skipper Sam Cadman of Memory wires Secretary A J Allan with a brief account of the 61st Test race at Perth.
At the 17th tee H Warner trailed as Willie won the 17th and 18th to take the match. The round moved to the 19th and Willie closed with a one putt on the hole. It was the sole ladder game of the weekend, yet hints strong all round talent and upcoming challengers. Welcome home to R Hill after a short stay in Babinda.
London January 5 leading timber importing firms in Britain have joined to buy the entire Russian timber supply for the coming season. The deal is estimated at over £10000 and signals a coordinated effort by twenty firms to control imports.
Bane performances from Brisbane report a day where no batsman reached fifty as C Toombul bowled 67 and K Levy from Valley took 5 for 49 followed by Ca Rote of Suburbs with 4 for 47. The Queensland Sheffield team wraps up its States tour after matches against Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales.
England, missing Chapman Tate Larwood Freeman and Duckworth, posted 289 for seven at tea with Hobbs 56 and Sutcliffe 56. Geelong batted 66 overs, the match drawn as several batsmen reached double figures. Sundries added and bowlers listed, a weathered test of pace and patience. London reports add that the Ashes urn is in the Lords museum per hints from Cobham and Dowager Lady Darnley.
Australia won the first test by four rubbers, 14 sets, 127 games to seven rubbers, 10 sets. Saturday results show Bee Collins winning 6-2 6-1, Crawford and Hopman defeating Gregory and Austin 6-4 6-2 7-9 6-2.
In Sydney on January 6, after a tightly contested 15 rounds, Jim Orr of Newcastle won a points verdict over Harry Stone. Pearce had a slight early lead he held through the fight ending with Orr ahead on points.
New York report states Tiger Payne of Australia defeated Dom an, the Los Angeles heavyweight, in the ninth round on Saturday. Buenos Aires dispatch notes Victorio Campolo knocked out fore ree Cook of Australia in the ninth round Saturday evening.
In Wellington New Zealand defeated Australia by 143 to 118 to claim the third bowls test. Morning rain gave way to fine afternoon weather as the match concluded.
Lindrum has a severe cold for several days and cannot perform fully. In London Davies leads with a long lead while Lindrum battles to keep pace as scores update from a billiards match in progress.
HH McBarron, auctioneer, sells for Geo Savdalis at New Central Cafe 62 Shields Street today. A euchre party and old time dance at Oddfellows Hall tonight. Mesors Hardings Ltd sells for J Morrissey. On Saturday January 12, cattle and farm four miles from Peeramon. Chlorine sterilising machine costs about 5s a day to handle 100000 gallons.
Falls at Davies Park Friday night caused several incidents but only one injury occurred. Frank Pearce won the Golden Gauntlet final in 77 4 5 seconds as Grosskreutz from Townsville saved his engine trouble to stay ahead. In the second semi Grosskreutz rode 74 2 5 seconds, beating Frank Arthur's record, while Bert Jones won the handicap final in 7 35 seconds.
A bush fire at Hebrock near Albury crossed the loathe and advanced, damaging a hill property. James McLarin suffered severe burns while driving a motor tractor with a water tank in front of the fire. Residents responded to the call for help as 18 percent of the acres were confined to the hills.
Opperman sets three mile grass track motor paced record at North Hobart Round with 5 minutes 10 seconds, narrowly missing his own record at the Vernon Cricket Ground. He also breaks five mile motor paced mark in 7 minutes 31 seconds, eclipsing Fatty Lamb’s 9 minute 1 second record from last year. British seed record for the trip named, then blue riband handed to German boats.
London reports applaud England after a dramatic Melbourne Test win. Leaders praise Hobbs and Sutcliffe for seamless batting on a sticky wicket. Australian excuses and praise mingle as press calls the victory a landmark, with many predicting an England triumph in the remaining Tests.
An article describes Rexona soap as cleansing pores and reopening the skin to absorb moisture, claiming feet stay wholesome and sweet after use. It mentions a tempering process and heating steps in its manufacture and a routine from a mineral department.
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