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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1929
Page
5
England's Jardine and Hammond build a strong start against Wardlaw and Newton with rapid scoring and a 204 for 3 at lunch. Jardine reaches 103, Mead 43, and the team eyes a high total as Wardlaw and others struggle.
The Sheffield Shield match ended at stumps with New South Wales 402 in the first innings and South Australia 1st innings entries including Harris Oldfield Grimmett Williams and McKay. Bowling figures show Nichols 3 for 63 Cooper 7 for 36 Fairfax 4 for 54 Morris 0 for 11 Andrews 18. Bradman out to Wall as NSW reply halted at 205 with Carlton Grimmett Williams McKay among the bowlers.
The selection committee named players Austin H Ebeling L Ellis R Ellis Gamble Monger Rigg and others for the Fourth Test. The committee decided not to include two players in the squad. The report notes changes and the difficulties in finalizing the lineup.
In a sailing event the Melodious takes the H Svendsens Ltd Trophy with Alma leading at the first lap and Melodious maintaining pace. Light northeast breeze and long tacks defined the race as crews rounded marks and finished with Melodious in command. Further particulars to follow.
The Archbishop's funeral proceeded without a lament and a Funeral March, per Mrs. Lees express wish. The Cathedral was crowded with two crowds outside. a crimson flowered casket was wheeled through the door as 200 clergy in robes took part. After cremation, the remains will rest in the mortuary a week for further disposal plans. Mrs. Lees is expected to return to Beckenhill, carrying the ashes.
In Sydney Borg won the 440 yards state title with about 20 yards to spare in 5 minutes 15 seconds amid a note that outsiders could not compete. Ryan posted the fastest time of his career as Charlton still holds Australian and New South Wales records at 4 minutes 59 4-5 seconds.
A brief note states German not arriving as schedule shifts due to the advanced season in Australia. It mentions an Australian obligation tied to the season and implies travel plans were affected.
In Coolangatta on January 14, 32 year old Bae Simon died after a neck injury while diving in a submerged bend of Corrembin Creek. He and three companions swam before he plunged from a bank slope and struck a hidden sand bank. Efforts to revive him failed. a doctor deemed death instantaneous. Investigations noted the strike point and sudden jolt caused the fatal neck injury.
Brisbane January 14. Premier Mr W McCormack comments on the economic Mission report and the Commonwealth site agreement. He says Australia needs a definite policy of coordination for transport facilities and criticises wasteful competition. He opposes freehold large pastoral areas and prefers having the British business report printed for public benefit.
January 13 reports show Chicago at ten degrees below zero with Ontario towns reaching forty three below. The sudden high winds caused severe suffering in the ricage area as residents brace for relief tomorrow.
A collage of curios from a city carnival prize to fashion trends plus transport fares. It notes a nose contest winner, a revived hoop skirt query, and a Mr Short. It cites UK air and rail fares, US city populations, London travel spikes, New York’s Chrysler Building, and Woolworth’s height record. It also records wind speeds at Holyhead and economic notes on water rates and Bank of England savings.
Brisbane court hears case of Crystal involved in Woody Point tragedy. Defendant pleaded not guilty. after evidence of arrest, remanded for seven days.
London dispatch notes the High Council of the Salvation Army at Sunbury where officers recount their visit to the General. The report says the interview was intimate and a decision will be given without delay as the council adjourns until tomorrow.
Shanghai reports government plans to devote about 41 percent of national revenue to army upkeep. A conference of prominent militarists in Nanking, led by General al Stek, discusses future policy. Regional control ends, with station divisions to replace them under central authority. A census of China’s military strength is planned.
An ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Compound Tablets as a sugar coated alternative to cod liver oil for underweight or sickly children. It claims rapid weight gain within 30 days and offers a guarantee: if a frail child does not gain five pounds in that period, the purchase price can be refunded.
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