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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
11
Bargains in every section feature discounted items across boys and men's apparel. Listing includes knickers in multiple fabrics and colors, knit undershirts, tennis shirts in white and cream, khaki trousers with pockets, half hose, silk band athletic singlets, flannel shirts, spur oats, and more, with varied sale prices and sizes noted.
Secretaries and others announce cricket and other teams for each week on Thursdays but cannot guarantee availability.
The report covers Doncaster workouts by a Queensland gelding resuming training after a holiday, with trainer Scobie listing a two year old Martian progeny in his team. It recounts Albury Cage results, a tragic incident at Macnee Valley where Birdcage broke a leg and was destroyed, and sales at Sydney where Ian March bought Kandlai ck for 25 guineas and Magnificng sold for 4000 guineas. It notes chief events at Adelaide with Tatts Handicap and other stakes results, plus Avondale NZ Foley Memorial Handicap and All Aged Stakes outcomes with Lady Ques winning.
A compact report lists several horses and companions with fractions and times for portions of races. Royal Force Irish Stile Artibern hoe five Bachélors Fable Princess Certeus Amberwee Gallant Esa Donorant Aumberside Qin Wain Price Freebooter Olive Boy Nighy Coan are included with segments like five furlongs, half miles, and miles around specific clocks, indicating a feature on pace and performance.
The Metropolitan at London on April 28 was won by Ser wins at 4 to 1, with Highbury second at 1d to 2 and Jupo OPO te oy third among 14 others. The winner prevailed by one and a half lengths, with a length separating second and third place.
London authorities report Strephon in his box during an event caused a sharp disruption. Training for the horse has been suspended for several days pending review.
Brisbane jockey A. Goddard returns from Sydney after months away and will ride at Ascot in Brisbane this Saturday, with plans to compete in local meets and resume racing duties in his home region.
The Past Brothers A team reelected players to represent against branchees this Sunday. Names include H Burns Shannon A Bruce B King Porter Ross P Jindes R Backer A Gilbert J Woods E Markham J Smith and J Menzies. Players are urged to attend Parramatta Park for practice at 3.4 pm today and tomorrow. numbers available from Mr W Doherty.
A German airman named Hundert Mark died after a doomed attempt to transfer between planes during a stunt above Dusseldorf. He grasped a ladder on the other aircraft but could not free his feet. For about 45 minutes spectators watched as firemen sheltered him and the plane circled. The pilot finally landed and Mark, badly injured, died shortly after.
Briskanke April 2y reports semi final gallops for OTC horses and a May Day meeting at Ascea. Numerous horses timed on track proper and on littl grass, with distances from five to seven furlongs and last halves ranging from 52 to 56 seconds. Notable efforts include Yacaman best five in 1.54 and Realsteid top half mile in 53.4, with many others clocked over six and seven furlongs.
Despondent readers are urged that Moones Emerald Oil at full strength can reduce swollen veins and varicose bulges when applied at home. An original two ounce bottle, purchased from a first class chemist, is claimed to provide quick and lasting improvement until veins are normal. Money back guarantee offered for dissatisfied customers and chemists heavily stock the product.
Arrangements are completed for a May Day golf tournament to be held at Cairns with district clubs Innisfail Yungaburra Atherton Ravenshoe and Mossman invited to send teams. The Cannon trophy 34 holes stroke on Sunday and a White Horse trophy round on Sunday follow a Saturday stroke or bogey handicap. The Cairns Fins assure a hearty welcome and associate members are invited to participate as plans map events for a strong regional display.
The Australian team began their tour with a match against Worcester at a picturesque, slow ground. Jewel won the toss as Ureht sunshine and a crisp breeze greeted players.
Worcester team selections list Jewell Fairfax Grimmett Sachel Wright and others omitted Ponsford Kippax Harwood and Walker from the squad. Read shows Worcester fielded Jewell Wright Nechel Gibbons Vo Fox Walters Root Sirook Setter Gilbert Jackson in the match lineup.
London April 2 Hiradman shows improvement while Kippaxi remains uncertain. Players met privately to discuss contracts after studying the Board of Control agreement. Some are believed to have accepted terms though the manager Mr Kelly doubts the contracts breach the spirit, not prohibiting autograph or photograph use.
Dr Lehmann commander of the Ural Zeppelin defended German aims replying to British press criticism over Wembley. He said the vessel diverted upon a wireless invitation to fly over Wembley reportedly from the Duke of York. German papers downplayed criticism and highlighted cordial reception. The Air Minister noted Germany did not object to French and British war flyers visiting Germany.
In Sydney on April 20, William Beckett managing director aged 38 Charles Woods broker 30 and Arthur Hendy manager 51 faced court on charges of conspiracy to defraud related to Miss Muffett Jam Company affairs. Dowling invested heavily in shares. witnesses described modest company premises and alleged attempts to enlist the Chinese community in the scheme. Beckett and Woods were committed for trial while Hendy was acquitted.
New York clergymen urge realism and individualism in worship. Rev De Shelton Delaney says songs like Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages are sickly sentimentality that fails to lift intellect or meaning, urging honest faith and life. Dr Charles Trexler adds Onward Christian Soldiers lacks relevance, calling modern believers merely passive followers.
Constable Clislett climbed Swansea’s telegraph pole to rescue a cat chased by a doe. Great Britain has paid out 2845,000,000 in war pensions to March 41, while the year’s expenditure shows a drop of £4,059,247 from the prior year. Britain’s weekly coal output fell to 5,351,500 tons with 88,500 workers, down from 8,10?0 tons and 37,00 workers the prior week.
A massive blast rocked a Vanderbilt yacht off New York near Bellevue Hospital area causing extensive damage estimated at 50000 dollars. No crew members were injured. The vessel, a fast private yacht named Winchester, was anchored at New York Yacht Club pier when the explosion occurred.
Air Ministry reports experiments with new parachute types for mail and goods delivery by aircraft. One design aims for high velocity deployment while another opens after a set distance from the ground. Both are expected to aid postal delivery when perfected for routine use.
More than 200 policy holders of Australian Federal Life and General Insurance and People's Prudential Insurance met in Sydney on Apel 29 and formed the Australian Federal and People's Prudential Policy Holders Defence Association. A vigilant committee was elected to oversee affairs and a resolution was carried to press the government to protect policy holders' interests.
An evening party and dance advertised at Heatties Theatre Gordonvale on May 5. Messrs Woodward and Calder will auction on account A. E Lewns Fa today May 1 at 2:18 pm on the premises corner Lake and Garton streets, selling household furniture and related items.
The Berd Mayer of London will visit Stockholm in September to study municipal governance and inspect local machinery, with officials arranging meetings to discuss urban management and potential collaborations.
Sydney reports on April 29 that workers on the northern coal fields may resume work on terms offered by the owners. Craft unions complain about Miners' Federation officials. The unions plan to meet to renew positions and press for a settlement.
The trend notes a meeting of the Northern Callore Proprietors Association that was held and adjourned for a few days. Delegates of the Miners' Federation council are expected to seek a secret ballot after unexpected developments by employees.
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