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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1929

Page

11

Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup First Acceptances

The Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup first acceptances close at 4 p.m. Monday. Paddi Eve, carrying 7.10, to run in the Sydney Cup, is drawn from Evelyn Soult. Mollison withdraws from the Doncaster while early speculation has already misfired for several entries.

Paddi Eve Ratington Evelyn Soult Albion Park Brisbane Inter Sydey Sydney Jocelyn Winalst Catkim Valverine Loquacion Ana Kennaquhair Rosehill Mollison

Australian Cycling Championships conclude with tight finishes

The Brisbane event drew a solid crowd as the Australian Cycling Championships concluded. Notable results include Omere J Gould with victory by a narrow margin after a fierce finish, time 1.9 miles. Other finals saw E Travells, Blundell, Pethy, and Poster earning top placings across NSW Queensland Victoria.

Brisbane Omere J. Gould V. Heffernan Queensland

Innisfail Club Improves Golf Course Opens Season

Innisfail Golf Club reports improvements to the links ahead of the season. barb wire fencing removed to protect attire and troublesome stumps removed. Two new players join the club this season and a recommendation is expected to be implemented to boost practice and rivalry.

Innisfail Innisfail Golf Club Duke

St. Pat Day Handicaps Announced for Nowman Park

Handicaps declared for St. Patrick's Day sports to be held at Nowman Park on St. Patrick's Day Saturday with events and officials listed for the program.

ST. PA St. Patrick’s Day Sports Nowman Fark Shun Fantane

A Fishing Party Enjoys Barron Outing before Mutiny

A Barron fishing party of men women and children spent a merry weekend afloat. The voyage began smoothly but an anchor mishap delayed the trip until Diver Johnson recovered the tackle. Professors and guests record catches and a Sunday soccer game at Stratford followed by a return to Reddans Creek and Barron Spit island.

Diver Johnson Ge AE Brave Bers Seer Stratford Reddan's Creek Barron Spit Eid

Turbulent Political Maneuvering as New Party Plans Languish

The new political party remains quiet with no funds, while Elphinstone shows a defiant stand, often clashing with the Government and avoiding caucus. Debates swirl over Oxley candidacy and possible mayoral bid by Jolly, with jockeying for bench vacancies and a plea to preserve the religious balance on the Bench.

Elphistone Oxley Jolly Elphinstone Fie Atul Iles Video Chamber Dean Swift J. F. F. Reid Sir Reid J. A J. Hunter Maranca Anleas Batemis Esee

Municipal Electricity Dept Posts Profit Amid Controversy

City council department reports a 64 profit on a 220000 turnover after 26000 interest and 1500 on deposits. Rates fall 5 while a 9200 raise for the department head sparks labor alderman protests. Union secretary blasts perceived neglect of workers as profits are shared with consumers.

City Electric Light Co Tink Electrical Trades Union

Brisbane Council debates ferries and hospital governance

The Brisbane Council weighs cutting ferry services to save money and may close the Charlotte Street line, facing ward opposition. A hospital governance clash prompts calls for inquiry and medical representation, with doctors accusing the Hospitals Board of neglecting nursing standards and funding.

Medical Advisory Board Brisbane South Coast Hospitals Board Brisbane General Hospital Hospitals Board Hospital Board

Vertical flight Britain driven autogyro with vane motors

An article describes a British autogyro variant with horizontally rotating vanes instead of ground operation. Tiny airscrews attach to the vanes and small motors drive them, enabling the craft to rise almost vertically like a spinning top.

Air Ministry to Open Ports at Hull Harwich Lewh

The Daily Express reports the Air Ministry plans new air ports at Hull Harwich and Lewh in a London statement dated March 12.

London Daily Express Air Ministry Hull Harwich Lewh

New Zealand Airman Maze in Hospital After Concussion

In London on March 12 an New Zealand airman named Maze remains hospitalized with concussion and a possible fracture after injuries from an event not fully stated. His condition is described as serious but stable as doctors assess the extent of the injuries.

New Zealand London Maze Heen

Officer killed in overturned car near Trundle

Sydney reports Captain G. Wilson, Air Force Cross and DCM holder, died after a car crash at Bogan Gate near Trundle while returning from assisting a City of Sydney monoplane. He was with two others. Wilson suffered a fatal neck injury.

Sydney G. Wilson Air Force Cross D.C.M Bogan Gate Trundle Nsw Manildra Wilson

German steamer Giessen wrecked near Shanghai

The German steamer Giessen was totally wrecked on Buttock Rock about miles from Shanghai late Tuesday night. The fleet en route from Hill is believed not to be carrying passengers. The vessel struck.

Shanghai Giessen Buttock Rock Eet Hill

Pope's Visit Arrangements and Salute Described

London report from the Vatican City notes that upon departure the guard will fire a 56 gun salute. Authorities say all must kneel as the Pope passes and he will be allowed to preach if not interrupted. A plan for a Papal love and imagery featuring papal insignia is mentioned awaiting issue.

Justice Stumm H. H. Henchman Justice Stamm Justice Macnaughton Henchman Woolworks McGill Fahey J. S. Hutcheon Crown Solicitor London United Press Vaticam City Monte Cassino

Grand Irish Concert and Auctions in Gordonvale and Edmonton

Readable fragments describe a Grand Irish Concert in Merch and sales by auctioneers C Butler and others in Gordonvale and Edmonton. Various dates in March and April are given for furniture sales, tender notices, and dances, with local figures like James Kenny mentioned in political context.

Merch Patrick's Woodward and Calder S. A. Negunda C. Butler Gordonvale Brophy Edmonton Fiat Sanday Messrs Hill & Taylor Uel

Phones Town 4 Trump Lime 3a Doubles

A brief item notes a 1974 established firm linked to the phrase Doubles and Straight Out with a box 200 address and references to a Trump Lime sequence in a local catalog style.

Trump

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