Boxing clash sparks letter to editor in Rambeeta May
Allan Wylie of Rambeeta writes from May 27 after a boxing tournament at Innisfail where he retired in the first round due to a knee injury causing Oakes to win by default. He notes a letter signed Bombbeeta Backer promising to back a bout with Sonny Oakes and challenges that backer to reveal identity and backing.
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Sindy
Stith
Oakes
Innisfail
Deenon
Bombbeeta
Bombeeta Barker
Sammy Oakes
Rambeeta
Letter to the editor on politized race role and privacy
The writer rebukes a Post letter by Black Short denying allegations about a returned soldiers function. He defends league petitions as private, claims long service with the RSL, and condemns anonymous favoritism toward Britishers. He warns against exposing petition signatures and stresses loyalty to the organisation.
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Cairns
Instaal
League
Jinat
Memster
Waven Britichers
Petmion
RSL
R. Tregurtha
A Political Ramble From Cairns Pot
A letter analyzes post election voter psychology, criticizing Nationalists for weak appeals and praising a candidate with intellect and integrity. It argues for leaders who bridge Labor and Capital, notes economic strain, and urges reform and prudent policy from both major sides and industry.
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Cairns Pot
Ross
Cairns
Moore
Rivai
Australia
Stratford District News Tennis Results and Local Anecdotes
Stratford district sports results include tennis wins for Stratford at Freshwater and Valley against Stratford, with scores 10-5 and 7-2 respectively. A visit by ACHE L Reynolds noted. A sensational incident at Freshwater House, involving Indian nationals, is described with commentary on social dynamics and community events at Tally Hall.
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Secureratford
Stratford Court
Stratford
Cco Valley Court
Valley
Freshwater School Court
Ache L. Reynolds
Freshwater
Freshwearer Reservoir
Todern
Stratford and District
Tally Hall
Passages of a North Queensland Pioneer Passes
James Speary died at Herberton Hospital on the ninth of the month aged about 76. Born in Melbourne in 1854 he came to North Queensland in the early 1880s, worked on fields around Georgetown Hodgkinson Herberton and other districts, facing floods and rivers and the risks of frontier life. He left money to his sister and later walked from his home at Mr Garnet to visit his old hunting grounds.
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James Speary
Herberton Hospital
North Queensland
Ofte Speary
Melbourne
J. Spears
Queensland
Georgetown
Hodgkinson Herberton
Speary
Adl
Garnet
Ouchomitgee
Hawk Island Production Sparks Personal Tie
During the production of Radio Pictures mystery drama Hawk Island Lowell Sherman, a featured player, married Helene Costello that night and reported for work the next morning at nine.
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Radio Pictures
Hawk Island
Lowell Sherman
Helene Costello
Vagabond's Rough Sketch Sparks Philosophical Letter
A reader letter criticizes legislative aims and public welfare, noting the author’s sketchy scheme still offers enough impulse for reflection. The excerpt, signed by The Vagabond, argues for a legislature acting in the best interest of state and nation, benefiting all classes.
NSW Primary Industries Wealth in 1928 29 Revealed
The Cairns Post notes tentative NSW figures for 1928 29 show primary production valued at 12 766 000 for the year. Manufacturing output in New South Wales reached 185 298 000 with an added value of 73 827 00. Officials expect further primary-industry figures in coming weeks as statistics are published.
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New South
Commonwealth
Australi 4
Mown 8 & Bros . Cheyne
Cairns Post
Australa
New South Wales
Statis- Houn
Senate delays join of Oxley and Otway with British squadron
Senator Harries told the Senate that the Government had not arranged for Australian submarines Oxley and Otway to join the British squadron on the China station. The Nationality Bill passed the Committee stage and discussion on the second referendum proposal was resumed.
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Canberra
Harries
Senate Dunn
Senate Today
Oxley
Otway
China Station
Referendum Debate in Australian Senate
In Canberra on May 2 the Senate resumed discussion of the second referendum proposal. Senators McLachlan and Rabard attacked the current leadership, criticizing autocratic power and inflated costs. The debate concluded with a 22 to 107 vote in favor of the second reading of all three referendum bills.
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Canberra
Senate
McLachlan
Australia
Raccard
Welack Molion
Aviation insight sparks on new alloy for propelling victory
London reports a breakthrough in the Schneider Trophy race era, revealing a new alloy hiduminiaz that promises lighter weight and greater fatigue resistance for aircraft engines. Tests show vibration improvements enabling production, with engines rated around 2000 brake horsepower in the discussion of the era’s engineering strides.
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London
Matt
Schneider Amaphy
Kelle Kurger
Tess
Ami Viel
Salix Magnesia Promises Swift Relief for Acid Stomach
Medical authorities warn most acid stomach sufferers feel sour digestion heartburn and bloating after meals. Salix Magnesia is marketed as a neutraliser that quickly relieves pain, quiets stomach upset, and restores comfort, with cautions to avoid confusing magnesia forms.
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