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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 21, 1929

Page

6

Gordonvale Magistrates Court Fire Inquiry Opens

At Gordonvale Magistrates Court a magisterial inquiry into a November 2 1929 fire that destroyed a Little Mulgrave home owned by William Plath heard his testimony and other witnesses. Plath described the blaze starting rearwards, saving the shed and belongings, and noted insurance and hire purchase piano details.

Gordonvale Giordonvale Magistrates’ Court Weil William Plath Wiliam Plath Little Mulgrave Albrecht and Bolton Thomas Harvey Jackson Jackson Otto Jonsson Sid Shaunessey Carisle Grice Cairns Justice Department

Tennis tournament results from Atherton show tight matches

The A grade table at Atherton ran Saturday and Sunday with O Sullivan v Moses and Burton v Downs among tight results. Storms halted play Sunday morning with 19 of 19 sets completed. semi finals and finals slated for next weekend pending weather.

Atherton J. Davis R. Blackmore Cas N. Burton W. A. Kemp W. McDonald E. Carr Ted Carr

Tully Industrial Cases Heard By Industrial Magistrate

In Tully on November 18 industrial disputes were heard before Industrial Magistrate A E Aitkin. The hearings covered multiple gangs and firms including the Tully Mill with decisions on lost time payments, retention money, and arrears. Outcomes included half-day payments by Connell and Cotton, retention money decisions for Hanrahan, and adjournments with subsequent adjustments and inspections by the cane inspector.

Tully A. E. Aitkin Messrs. J. Barnes L. Dowzer Tully Mill C. Cook Des Johnston J. Connell G. Cotton J. Hanrahan Cook No. 11 Gang Hanrahan Mills Gang Cook CP Tully Quaid’s Gang Dimarco Conlin Piccio Clark's Gang Beatty Board of Trade

Malanda y Glen Allyn cricket score notes

November 17 at Malanda provides a terse match summary with players Robinson Barrett Soley Hobbs and Farrelly featuring. Glen Allyn players Sheaperson Stew Cupitt and W Soley are listed with Hobbs taking multiple wickets and Farrelly remaining not out in the second innings.

Malanda Glen Allyn Robinson Itt Barrett Hutton W. Donald Stpd Cupitt W .Soley Williamson Soley Ware W. Soley Johnson Reck Hansen W Soley Hobbs Lowrey R. Soley Farrelly Sands Sheaperson Stew Hibbe J. Cupitt

Moone's Emerald Oil Claims Seven Day Eczema Cure

Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a seven day eczema remedy that penetrates pores to remove poisonous matter and relieve itching and soreness. Claims high concentration, few drops needed, money back if not cured in seven days, sold by progressive chemists with directions on each bottle.

Moone Moore

Electric clippers gain use by English barbers

Modern England sees barbers adopting electric hair clippers. The device improves speed and consistency, marking a shift from traditional shears in grooming shops.

England

Gordonvale Boxing Tourney Promises Heavy Local Talent

Heavy nominations for the Gordonvale Amateur Boxing Tournament have come in with bouts featuring R Proberts from Cairns and V Josephs from Linisfair. The Babinda, Innisfail, Mareeba, and Gordonvale sides bring strong lines including Santo Rosetti, Jimmy Stager, Geo Vains, Ge rmipson, and Joe Greenaway. Referee Houston will oversee, and the event will send top exponents to Charters Towers for North Queensland titles.

Gordenvale R. Proberts Cairns V. Josephs Linisfair Josephs Gordonvale Ine Santo Rosetti Jimmy Stager Geo. Vains Fmouton Germipson Simpson Innisfail W. Josephs Sargel Jones Ingis Mareeba Barron River Joe Greenaway Ito W. Martin McNamee Perkins J. Treland Jimmy Coutts Y Jecey Easter Cypress Muir Houston Charters Towers Harris Tropical Theatre

Collins Championship Cup shoots yield moderate scores at 200 and 300 yards

The second round of the Collins Championship Cup and a sweepstakes handicap shoot were held Saturday afternoon. Norm Cassels led the sweepstakes with Hughie Lees and Jack Linter close behind. Archie Farr and Cassels posted the highest rifle scores at 63. Final round leaders include McManus and N Cassels with 63s and others at 62 or 61. Next event is a teams match next Saturday. Tangos contest 500 and 600 yards. Townsville visit on January 1 1930 with team selection on December 2.

Norm Cassels Hughie Lees Jack Linter Archie Farr Norm. Cassels McManus N. Cassels J. Cassels R. MacDermott M. Lees E. Heilbron Norm. Denney L. Kennedy J. Wel Bert Farr A. E. Farr

Atherton Stroke Handicap Results From Saturday Play

Atherton reports an 18 hole stroke handicap event held Saturday afternoon with final results listed for participants. The standings include top finishers and scores, reflecting a competitive round on the course.

Foursomes Championship Play Off Abandoned by Thunderstorm

The first 18 holes were completed Sunday morning with five pairs, but the final 18 holes were abandoned after a heavy afternoon storm. A replay is proposed on a future date. Next Sunday the Yungaburra Club faces Atherton Club on Atherton links with expectations of good golf.

Yungaburra Atherton

Prized Italian Carnera Defeats Stribling on DQ in London

Prime Carnera the giant Italian boxer weighed 194 stone and wore size 1n gloves and boots. He met America’s Marty Stribling in London last night. Stribling, ahead on points, was disqualified in the fourth round for a low blow.

London Prime Carnera Stribling America

Turkey Considers Cat Meat as Diet Staple

Turkish authorities announce a government order endorsing cat meat as part of the national diet, calling it tender and agreeable to the palate and indicating official support for its use.

Turkey

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