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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
11
Regional cricket notices for each week must be lodged with the Post by 10 pm on Thursdays to ensure publication. Failure to comply may mean the item is not guaranteed to appear in Pridey’s issue.
Weakened winter term closes as Stradbroke prospects unfold. Wagers on Wise Force and Brown Apple signal strong support, with £1200 to Wise Force and Alison, £2000 to Wise Force and Alison, and other £540 to Wise Force and Canning Queen noted amid racing chatter.
Melbourne May 22 a dull weather meet at Aspendale saw David Garrick win amid a fair crowd. Notable finishes included Fixie Lad 1012 second and Wigwode third with several others listed in order. Results feature numerous horses and riders with times and placements across the day’s racing slate.
fragmented OCR notes reference a May 22 Sage ANE event with a feature called the Thousand. mentions include The Mingophy Rama and W. riders in the CansetJ. SurOGpT force entries, and a Saturday race lineup with unclear details and participants.
A brief praise of clothing quality highlighting Trenny Short Junior's style, comfort, and value. The note credits Mr Short with careful cutting assembling and finishing. The writing emphasizes thoughtful purchase decisions and expert tailoring.
A fragment lists players and emergency contacts for multiple teams, noting Friday night practice in Norman Park at 7 pm. It mentions Wide Bay facing Brisbane (QRL) on Saturday, Harold Burns named in full-back role, and a Mackay tour itinerary with matches from Townsville to Eacham between June 7 and June 9.
After a weeks long recess the Gordonvale Club reopens its meetings with plans for upcoming events. Members anticipate resumed socials and community outreach programs.
A fragmented report notes a cricket victory triggering SovTa armica optimism as Sal rica suffers a 170 run shortfall.
The Marian Central Mill Co invites tender applications for the supply and delivery of gravel. The OSIens Hospitals Board seeks bids for the purchase of secondhand items and related services.
A fragmentary item describes a flight by an American plane from California lasting about six and a half days and covering roughly 11 000 miles with mentions of individuals and locations.
Edmonton seniors won to move to two all in the competition after a high scoring day at Edmonton. Minor juniors saw Edmonton triumph 9 to 2 with players Fuller Christen ten Warners and Mowers among the standouts.
Electric light spurts will be held at a center in Atherton with Me. Tyree and W. A. Collins, chemist, coordinating. The event showcases local athletic activity organized by the Atherton and District Athletic Association.
Knights of the Citizen Force Rifle Club visited the range last Saturday for a handicap sweepstakes. Conditions were ideal with slings used for the first time. Ray MacDermott led with 27 at 300 and 38 at 500, while Macfiermott scored notably. Denny’s score posted at $00 amid ongoing competition.
The May 22 report highlights contenders La Barba and Big Chocolate for the world bantamweight title. Coban and Geakam are noted as strong challengers with La Barba recently fighting in Australia.
A Queenslander plans a memorial for Bert Hinkler celebrating his great achievement. The initiative proposes presenting his aircraft as a national tribute and reinforces the enduring recognition of his aviation feat.
A motor lorry struck spectators in Auckland on May 22. The driver could not assist the two victims due to intense heat, and authorities reported the incident amid the rising temperatures.
Maryborough dispatch reports the Celtic Monarch sailing with 7930 tons of Burrum coal bound east. The Canadian Explorer berthed to load about 1000 tons and the Chromes expected to arrive early June to take 3000 to 4000 tons aboard.
Death reported in Sydney on May 22 of Dr Edene gut S Jase a servant and cleric. He was described as a human and in his 7th year or age, died after long illness or service.
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