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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
11
An obscure notice informs sporting authorities and secretaries to file paperwork for an upcoming athletic event. It warns that publication cannot proceed without the required lodgment, listing the need to submit to a designated authority. The fragment hints at caveats and timing but lacks concrete names or dates.
Coombella added another win by taking out the Flying Ht Mackay on Saturday. Lygo arrived back in Brisbane from Melbourne on Monday. Speakelt, recently bought in Melbourne by a Queensland sportsman, also arrived in Brisbane on Monday. Chip D Ort Brisbane Chippig welding won the Ciagadiwindi Galt Vip on Saturday. Jockey J Munro's cheque for winning ride at the VKU meeting stood at 74/14. J OK Vike received £812. WW Duncan.
A Cairns racing assembly convened at Dunlop's Hotel to confirm a November meeting date amid entries totaling 32. J J MacCallum chaired a committee meeting approving the program and weights, with Railways advised of transport arrangements for riders and horses after the races. Officials named include Dr Byrne timekeeper and G H O'Donnell starter, plus several stewards and the clerk of scales. The track remains in excellent condition after recent rains, with one pec day of racing noted.
Brisbane November 21 Albion Park acceptances list weights for the Fourth Division 7 furlongs with numerous entry names and odds. Includes Brisbane tabulated weights and a report on the Rose Dance inquiry, where trainer Cush faced questions about a bet and riding decisions, with stewards accepting his explanations and postponing ruling on the running.
The Fourth Division Handicap at Albion Turk on Saturday had officials stating that trainer A Andersen and jockey A tuaddard had nothing further to add beyond prior statements. Stewards accepted both explanations regarding the event and its proceedings.
A Sydney report notes Medmenham, an imported mare once among early fancies for the Cawffeld Cup, has been retired to the aquad. The decision affects race plans as connections weigh future duties for the horse.
The combined country side chosen to meet England at Warwick on December 8 includes Hlaxland of Warwick Cooper of Warwick son of Rockhampton Mec Coombe from Maryborough O'Shea from Bundaberg C Broadfoot from Toowoomba Steinoher from Toowoomba Drews from Toowoomba Andison from Townsville Fraunfelder from Upewich Feahey from Ipswich and Collie from Warwick. TJ Leeson named twelfth man and weather wicket keeper available.
On Sunday next the Associates at the Cairns Golf Club will play the first qualifying round for the Shillia Rose Bowl. The final 18 hole stroke handicap round is to be played by the escoriates on Saturday, December 1.
London November 20 Len Johnson outpointed Italian Leong Jocovacco in a 0 US rounds defense for the European middleweight championship. Johnson controlled the bout with consistent jabs and solid combinations to secure the decision at the arena.
Adelaide, November 21. Former selector Clem Hill derides a fanciful system in cricket control. He says the Board selects the captain who then chooses the state selector, and imagines a board member with a megaphone directing fielders from the fence.
Mr Hill criticized the Board for not appointing a captain themselves and questioned the four selectors. He argued captains should be chosen by the players, not a committee, and condemned the current system where officials appoint umpires. He warned cricket was being dominated by the Board of Control.
A South Australian Cricket Association meeting on Monday evening sharply criticized Australian Test team selection. The association resolved that its delegates on the Board should appoint a captain who becomes a selector, and that captains should appoint the vampires.
Melbourne November 21 The twelve named Victoria squad for the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Adelaide includes captain F Barts and players a Beckett Blackie H Ebeling J Ellis R Lansdowne F Morton B Onions H Sandford J Seaside with others listed.
In Fremantle Noval H Opperman, the Australian Jim who performed well in Europe, recounts his experiences. He notes success gaining lessons from France and mentions travels and registrations during wartime, reflecting on the cycle of service and recovery after the war.
Lunduos November 2 England faces a coming Test with optimism as reports praise its ferocious, ball by ball attack and steadfast defense. The Australian eleven is noted for youthful batting and all round skill, with experts debating omissions and strengths.
London reports pace of English batting strong as Nov 20. The piece notes uncertainty over a player’s legality of delivery and possible exclusions. Hyder’s expertise cited as influential in selection while concerns about fielding weakness loom due to an undercut tail.
Tenulish bowler J Staples leaves Melbourne by the Ormonde after not bowling in any Australian match. He plans to return to England Tuesday and hopes to play briefly on tour. Fender the English cricketer arrives in Australia to compete in Test matches for the Daily News and Star. He joined the Batweert train for Brisbane after a Perth stop and expects to play in New South Wales once included by Macartney.
Captain L H Hobsen reports a four mile survey of central Australia finds hopeless country with endless red sand dunes. He suggests winds from the Nullarbor Plains shifted vast dunes over centuries. Holden and Follett flew from Melbourne to Cook to inspect east west routes and north of the trans continental railway. They observed scorching day heat at Groaum lakes and cool nights, crusted waters beneath. Lakes lie 306 miles north of the railway. scrub and salt crust cover the dunes as they end at Blythe Range rock bases.
A letter from Cheyne at 2 Cheyne Street Sydney argues for protecting Australian industry via tariffs. It contends lowering duties harms local workers and cites cost savings from domestic locomotive engine and truck manufacture as evidence. The piece defends home production against foreign competition and urges support for Australian manufacturers.
Auckland reports a warrant for the arrest of solicitor Hector Malcolm over a £700 theft tied to a mortgage deal. Malcolm fled to Sydney aboard the vessel Ulimaroa.
The Daily Express reports Admiralty anxiety from recent naval experiments. Wireless directed torpedoes reveal ships are vulnerable, prompting likely extensive future modifying of hulls and defenses to counter the new attack form.
An advertised rail motor excursion to Herberton is listed for Saturday afternoon. A complimentary Eyebre and dance event at Stratford is also advertised for Saturday with a date noted as November 2.
Business notices indicate a starting price for all states regulated by Brisbane Courier. Names and contact placeholders appear scrambled with multiple misread terms such as Town 94 Tronkc Ling Jon Box 200 Katabuahed 1014 Doubles and Straight Out.
A fragmented Australian press summary reports wire service speculation about a wireless beam prophecy. The Australian Press Association confirms no ground to claim imminent events. The Dubbo Post offers scant details as the item remains unverified.
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