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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1929

Page

11

Drainage to Lily Creek plans discussed by council

Engineer M R led a survey of Sheridan street to Charlet street where storm water drainage is impossible. Two main options were considered by the council, both requiring major work, one draining under Sheridan street to the swamp, the other along the northwest side of Charles street toward the railway. Discussions covered pipe sizes, invert levels, grades, and the need for a concrete channel, with estimates totaling about £3,400 plus contingencies and a possible additional 24 inch culvert under the railway. The mayor and Aldermen debated funding and urged a conference with the Railway Department to formalize plans.

Sheridan-street St. Anthony's Hospital Charlet-street Sheridan Digger Streets I.w Charles Street Dessiment Sheridan Charles Street Charles-street N.W McLeod-street Bnx Char- Tes-street Cairns St. Zin McLeod Street MeList Forest Murchison Nalt Egan Curlewis Atherton Maranoa-street Charles Streets Ald W. A. Cattine McDonnell Rutherford Keble

Sporting of Teams Rules Drafted for Thursday Lodging

A fragmented public notice outlines rules for sporting team arrangements. It mentions deadlines and questions about a crucial application, with names obscured and dates unclear, indicating formal procedures for team entries and related eligibility.

Twin Doctors Die With Throats Cut in London Home

London January 15 Two Harley street doctors twin brothers Arthur and Sidney Smith radium cancer experts and Edinburgh graduates were found dead at Service Flat Saint James Their throats were cut and death likely occurred last week A note claiming poverty and devotion to cancer study accompanied the scene Their resemblance was noted as both mentally and physically alike and they reportedly shared distress.

London Harley-street Arthur Smith Sidney Smith Edinburgh Saint James

Romulus and Honor Shine in Randwick Challenge Stakes Preview

The final acceptors for the Challenge Stakes at Randwick are due at 1 pm. Honor, a Limond colt bought for 2300 guineas, is among the standouts, while Gloaming’s calibre is praised. Romulus, Dienjoy, and Hustler are noted as contenders with strong form, and Melbourne visitors plus apprentice J J O'Brien feature in upcoming racing plans.

Randwick Greenwood Honor New Zealand Dominion Auckland Sydney Aj.c Melbourne O'Brien

Local Cricket Notes and Team Movements Highlight Cairns Page

The Long-On B team led by captain G pies includes Keiman Robinson Ward Marsh McPhee Han as the A team prepares to play at Malanda and B team at Yunga burra. Secretary Tom Me ne Fereradend to be contacted before noon for transport and arrangements. Also featured is a cricket bat loaned to Mr Blanchard by South Melbourne star and Cairns native connections. MacDougall of the Waratahs heads to Brisbane for holidays while Reg Draney returns to Townsville. both were Cairns reps, with possible replacements by Gelling during absences.

G. Pies G Keiman M. Robinson K. Ward A Marsh McPhee W. Hannifty Malanda Yunga‘burra Ite Ae Hee Teks Ney Tom Mene Fereradend McC Blanchard South Melbourne J. Blanchard Yengirie MacDougall Waratahs Brisbane Reg Draney Waratah Townsville Ious Cairns Gelling

Body found four miles from bridge in river search

The body of Henry Zielke, 26, believed Bundaberg native, was recovered by police about four miles from the Herbert River bridge after a crossing attempt turned deadly. Magill, 19, and Asher, 24, struggled in the current and reached shore downstream. all three had been fleeing by river with swags and clothing.

Ingham Saauars Henry Zietbe Herbert River Cardwell Tully Zielke Asher Mazill Ins Magill Bundaberg

Extraordinary hoax hits Salvation Army impasse

A forged letter dated Mondit 8.33 bearing Higgins as chief of staff of the second corps circulated in Britain and abroad. The Telegraph Office received hundreds of replies to the fake notice, while Army leaders expressed mixed views and distrust over the purported message and its timing.

London Higgins Sunbury Masy High Council Beerga Saisem

Doctors Smiths suffer poverty over cancer research

London reports that Doctors Arthur and Jodney Smith say their life saving cancer research left them in poverty. They hid their hardship from friends in Edinburgh WM who helped, and the letter to the nation notes the high costs of radiotherapy equipment and related research.

London Arthur and Jodney Smith Nation Edinburgh

The Parallels and a Tragic Cancer Research Loss

The Daily Telegraph chronicles a remarkable tragedy in cancer research with twins who resemble each other closely. Friends note the near indistinguishability, tall dark figures, pince nez, and identical hairstyles as a representative interview captures the pair at a hospital setting.

London Daily Telegraph

Kellogg Pact US Senate Moves to Report

Washington January 15 reports say the Kellogg Pact was formally ratified by the Senate while a committee drafts a report. Senator Borah proposed new treaty reservations and assent to accessions. Senator Walsh defended the treaty as a strong, revolutionary pronouncement amid a crowded chamber of supporters.

Washington Borah Cossattee Senate Walsh Noa Walsh

Lloyd George Abroad

London dispatch dated January 14 reports Prime Minister Lloyd George touring abroad with Dame Mar in attendance as a notable acquaintance event amid diplomatic activity and public interest.

London Dame Mar

London Professor Sir Wiltam Bova Daw Dies at 80

London reports the death of Professor Sir Wiltam Bova Daw aged about 80 at Vittone Ue University in Manchester. The obituary notes his long tenure and contributions to academia.

London Wiltam Bova Dawand ‘Palennistogy Vittone Ueversity Manchester

New Dance Palais Brings 20000 Pound Brisbanes Scheme

Brisbanes January 15 report notes a company being floated in Brisban e modeled on the State Theatre Melbourne and the Ambassadors Theatre Perth. The plan outlines a dance palace with a 20000 pound scheme and aims to mirror established city venues.

Brisbane Bris State Melbourne Ambassadors Perth

Local sale ads and tenders flood page with auctions

Advertised events from E A Brake and Co list sale of used vehicles and tenders invited. Auctioneers T Reddan and W N McKeeman announce auctions including premises at Parramatta street and Aloomba cafe lease and stock. Notices also mention Cairns Board tenders for lower voltage work and Gordonvale Tart Club meeting at Mulgrave Hotel.

E. A. Brake and Co Lake-street Reddan Anckn Ste Cairns Board Tattersall’s Mulgrave Hotel South Johnstone W. N. McKeeman Gordonvale Aloomba Aes Tade Aloomba Cafe

Jugoslavian Dictatorship Tightens Control in Belgrade

From Belgrade reports indicate the dictatorship in Yugoslavia is growing more absolute. Electoral laws have been abolished and two opposition newspapers were shut for criticising the regime, ceasing publication.

Berlin Belgrade Bian Agreb Mes

Harwich to Get Regular Seaplane Route to Oslo

The Air Ministry and Aviator Company outline plan to make Harwich Britain’s first airport with a regular passenger sea plane service to Oslo via Rotterdam Amsterdam Hamburg and Copenhagen. Oslo would be reachable in nine hours from London under the scheme.

London Air Ministry Aviator Company Harwich Britain Oslo Rotterdam Amsterdam Hamburg Copenhagen Londen

River Clyde Offered For Sale

The Morning Post reports the River Clyde’s owners find the ship unprofitable and offer it for resale. Some may seek to acquire it as a national memorial to a gallant military episode, reflecting its sentimental value to Britain.

London Morning Post Clyde Britain

Get the Green Feeling with Nature Health Salts

A vintage ad urges readers to improve wellbeing by caring for the stomach and internal organs. It promotes HEALTH SALTS as a natural health aid, claiming benefits for digestion and energy, and urges readers to obtain a bottle at 2/9 per bottle by writing to Box No. 7s G.P.O.

Ives G.P.O

Town Phones Start Business Across All States Regulated

A brief note indicates that Tr Trunk Line and Doubles, Straight Out are starting a business nationwide under regulated guidelines in Brisbane. The fragment mentions Phones and the number 94. Further readable text outlines regulatory compliance and cross state operations.

Brisbane

Marshal Foch Health Improves Despite Anemia

Paris January 15 Marshal Foch shows slight improvement today while authorities disclose acute anemia. He told doctors I am badly hit this time but I won't let it get the better of me and will fight on, reflecting his resolve amid mounting health concerns.

Paris Marshal Foch

Lindrum 3000 Ahead in London Billiards Match

In London on January 16 the billiards match saw Lindrum take a lead against Newman. The scoreline was developing, with Lindrum ahead as the game progressed and both players competing for the win.

London Newman

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