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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 04, 1929

Page

8

Defence of compulsory training voiced by General Glasgow

General Glasgow criticizes Mr Scullin's suspension of compulsory military training. He argues it originated under the Fisher government and has been maintained by Labour and Nationalist governments. He says the October 12 election did not address abolition and warns the move could end current military organisation and mobilization capabilities. He asserts the present system is efficient, economical, and democratic and urges parliamentary discussion before any abolition.

Rockhampton Glasgow Scullin Fisher Labour General Glasgow Mr. Scullin

Compulsion Suspension Noted in Pervasive Hypemantiene

In a terse notice the compulsion is suspended amid ongoing concerns over pervasity in hypmeantiene. Officials provide a measured update denying sensational claims and urging calm.

Citizen Porce Club Euchre Plays Evening Event

A chaotic note describes a euchre gathering at Citizen Porce Club with references to a scene, lovers, funds, and town events. Mentions Cairns and a team facing Peer Cates Ste, with someone named H. Me eevee supervising the event. The text is garbled but signals a local club activity and social clash.

Cairns Cates Ste Kecard

What Roma Needs in Mineral Oil District

A fragment discusses the need for oil exploration in the Roma area. It notes Ministerial focus and mentions A. Joneny and other officials inquiring into developments, with limited clarity on specifics. The passage hints at progress and potential commercial scale but lacks concrete details.

Australia Defeat Oldham 18-10 in Rugby Test at London

Tourists in form as Australia beat Oldham 18 to 10 in London. Oldham led 7-0 at halftime before Australia surged to victory with a strong second half display.

London Australia Oldham Today Oldham

Coroner Calls Murder of Whatley One of Citys Most Purposeless Crimes

Sydney reports a coroner's verdict of murder by stabbing in the death of Eese Whatley of Alexandria. Whatley chased two men who stole a beer bottle on Elizabeth Street when he was fatally stabbed. witnesses regretted the lack of assistance from maternal figures and others.

Sydney Eese Whatley Alexandria Efiza Flab Whatley Companie Elizabeth Street Hils

Airship Tour Over England With Royal Ascents

An airship passes near London within 400 feet of the royal party including the King Queen and Princess Elizabeth. It circles Newmarket and Cambridge then returns to Cardington after fog delays. Speed tops about 70 mph. A sister airship R100 is slated to depart Howden for a trial trip around November 15.

London Elizabeth Newmarket Cambridge Cardington Howden Yorkshire

West Australia's Second Innings Collapse in 127

In a disrupted match West Australia were bowled out for 127 in their second innings as bowlers dominated. Key wickets fell to Worth and Wentworth while Ipswich? Evans and Richardson made modest scores. England leads by 185 after first innings with several Australian batsmen dismissed cheaply.

West Australa Bowlage

Preparations for Italian Competition Displayed

The article notes plans to test secret machines aboard a Napier Six and mentions pilots trained for the race. It references the Savoia chained plane and anticipates an attempt to compete directly in the Scheer Cup race.

Pee Savoia

Methods of the Iron Hand Polish Dictatorship

Sabre drawn forces wounded eight, including Socialist parliamentarians Iracer and Dubois. They had written to the Speaker protesting over parliamentary immunity.

Iracer Dubois

Earth Tremor Shocks Johannesburg Seismic Collapse

A severe earth tremor rocked Johannesburg this morning with the seismograph thrown off its bearing. The disturbance is reported to have originated in the mines to the east of the town.

Johannesburg Seismarat

High Stakes at V R C Carnival Derby Meet

Melbourne Nov 2 The V R C Carnival opened at Flemington in fine weather with large attendance. Phocis and Lineage led early betting while Phar Lap drew strong support 9 to 2. Night March and Winalot ran well as Shadow King narrowly beat Harbinger in a late dash.

Melbourne Flemington Shadow King O'Brien Gleam Kidaides Ithariel Harbinger Sea Money Lady Kentrel Suogla Gleamlight Shad King Shadow

Prince's Dinner Triumph in Heroic Victory

Prince's Dinner finishes last by three lengths with Prince Viol a head behind in third as Lady Kentrel trails.

Green Wave Reed Omic Song Jones Thurnstone Dempsey Spearlin Meadow Lea Mirador Fis Legion Debenture Sir Francis Gerbera Giroutte Seow Land Prince Viola Head Lady Kentrel

Melbourne Cup favorite falters as Cantala Stakes win shores glory

Australia's top runner shows merit in the Cantala Stakes though a near fall after leaving the straight tests balance. Mollison battles the field as the high speed race unfolds with public opinion watching the volatile magic of a major cup result.

Dominion status debate shocks Parliament in India policy

Lord Irwin states dominion status as India policy goal ahead of the Simon Commission report. The announcement sparks intense debate in the House of Commons with critics from Conservative and Liberal ranks. Lloyd George adds an urgent question on the Commission’s stance and government policy.

London India Lord Irwin Simon Commission House of Commons

Face Value of the Indian Affairs Question Revisited

G Lansbury as Socialist Chair of the British Committee on Indian Affairs sends a message on this day. The note highlights reactions from figures including Annie Besser and Wedgewood Gann about the use and payment of the commission question.

G. Lansbury British Committee On Indian Affairs Jerus Tadi Annie ‘ Besser

Melbourne Stakes race betting returns and acceptors list

Latest betting second day acceptors for the Melbourne Stakes meeting include Prince Aga Khan Treat Glenamon Toussaint Doradus and Vice Regent among others with prices shown. Field names and odds reflect a large slate of contenders headed by notable horses and entries.

Aga Khan Treat Glenamon Toussaint Doradus Anton ‘the

Gold Standard Canada Relaxes as Banks Curb Shipments

The report notes Canadian banks slow gold shipments while the currency trades at a discount, making New York shipments profitable. It also reveals Robb took a step now shown by inquiry to exist, amid an acutely tense situation expected to resolve in time.

New York Robb

Cup Steeplechase Race Result Fragment

Runners include Namera Cobbon Wanda King Dancing Master Mer ake Arroyo Exbourne Invincible Coorong on Vauntrin and Rowan Park with times listed as 11.9 14 10.13 10.7 105 9.5 and 90 respectively in a fragmented race record.

Yan Yean Stakes One Mile Race Report

Merab led early with 9.11 in stage one as Reonai and De BS san traded quick shifts. Allen and Gallant clocked 7.4 for Urangarea near 7, with The Guide at 612 and Roe 6.11 as Lost Key 69 and Gold Cup 67 trailed in this unclear listing.

Merab Reonai Bad de BS San Allen Elle Gallant Urangarea the Guide Roe

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