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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1928

Page

10

Sugar Crop Seen At Record For Australia In 1828

Canberra reports official estimates project Australia’s raw sugar crop at 526000 tons for 1828, near the 1925 record. Exports likely 185000 tons this year, mainly to the United Kingdom and Canada with tariff preferences worth about 750000 pounds. Prices and imports decline due to world surplus and Cuban output.

Canberra Australia United Kingdom Canada Dominion Great Britain Cuba

First Flight Wiling 7 Tk Antarctica Preliminary Trials

London reports Sir George Wilkins claims a flight over Antarctica on Friday in the Los Angeles, a Lockheed plane renamed for the Arctic voyage. The craft circled the island testing engines, compass, and wireless while Crossan Porter and his men tested a second Lockheed named the San Francisco. Temperatures were near freezing as winds stirred snow on the landing field and wheels were used due to ice.

London George Wilhina E. Ebleon San Franciso Ac Golid Spinaes

Posts Deserted Vessel Firemen Evidence At Inquiry

In New York on November 25 Chief Engineer Adame testified that Vestris firemen left their posts at 10 80 o clock the morning the Vestris sank and were replaced for the remaining half hour before further work ceased. An English passenger Walcot stated there was intense excitement aboard. passengers appeared on decks with no danger perceived as stewards denied peril. The captain’s handling was questioned during Tuttie’s inquiry.

New York John Adame Vestrie Tuttie Passenner BE. M. Walcot Iver Lfebetti Walcott Slao Walcott

Gladstone party eyes Port Curtis seat in state election

Ac centen paterent evidences in the vlebieche poe by the Gladstone wand of Country and Progressive National Party to select a candidate to seek the Port Curtis seat. Labour member J J Caneroes counted amid voting by Wednesday. Ferris 46 votes and Joyner 11. Mr Batteria presided as Cal liope Shire Council chairman and Show Society president.

Gladstone Gladntonewand National Party Port Curtis Labour J. J. Caneroes Ders Glrdmanele Joyner Port Curt

Cardinal Cerretti welcomed in Fiji

In Suva on November 2 Cardinal Cerretti arrived at 6 30 p m and sailed at 1 a m Saturday. A reception was hosted by local officials as Cerretti was greeted by the community and a crowd gathered to honor his visit.

Cardinal Cerretti Fiji Suva Cerretti

Commonwealth cabinet changes announced in Melbourne and Canberra

Melbourne reports Governor-General Lord Stanehaven administering oath to Hy Gullett as Minister for Trade and Customs. Canberra notes Prime Minister’s appointment of Gullet amid Labor gains, predicting a shift in party balance and cabinet dynamics.

Melbourne Lord Stanehaven Gullett Canberra Galler Labor Brace My. Guflet Mattes Joi Mr. Gullet

Fire in Queen Street at Daily Mail offices

Brisbane November 25 A fire struck the Daily Mail offices on Queen Street shortly after midnight. The Laconia Cafe housed within the premises of The Eye Mall Newspaper Ltd block suffered damage as portions of the Eye Cafe area were damaged. Fire damaged stock valued at about £5000.

Queen Street Daily Mail Brisbane Laconia Cafe the Ey Mall Newspaper Ltd Queen United Suest

Herbert Figures Sweep Queensland Election Results

Reports from Towneville and Brisbane detail the election returns in Queensland with Herbert and Marten figures amid postal and absent votes. Federal Attorney General J G Latham comments that the government is pleased with the high vote turnout and support for government candidates, noting gains for Hunter and broader party stability.

Brisbane J. G. Latham Queensland Senate House of Representatives Frafters Hunter Latham Acuty Ns.w L.A Labour Party Thee Bavin Butler Tte Allon

Queensland Seats Show Nationalists Increase Majorities

Official figures indicate Nationalist candidates Kennedy and Maranoa widened leads. Kennedy's margin rose to 14580, Maranoa's to 49. Other divisions show little change as Herbert retains position. Further figures to be released by Monday latest.

Brisbane Nanoeay Kennedy Maranoa Mrancia Hunter Maranum Fxelation Herbert Ntvice

Francis Likely victor in tight Kennedy town race

In Svilville on November 25 the latest returns show Francis ahead by about 1400 votes with 12912 counted. If trends hold Francis is expected to win. results reflect a close contest and strong turnout for Francis voters.

Svilile A. Francis Aki Khiordan Francis

Franklin Seat Race in Hobart Returns McWilliams Victory

In Hobart on November 25 the Franklin election for the House of Representatives was decided on Saturday. Final figures show McWilliams 10,507 votes and Sealbank 22, with a majority for McWilliams.

Hobart Franklin House of Representatives McWilliams Sealbank

Gale Ruthless Seas Send Ships to Aid Distressed Vessels

London reports a renewed gale off the South Coast with high seas and strong winds halting London to Continent air services. Distress calls reach Deal and Ramsgate lifeboats as vessels seek shelter. the White Star liner Regina aids a German steamer Herrenwijk, while Transylvania and Estonia monitor and rescue mariners in peril at sea.

London Amera Shurma Atlantic Atmen Romemate Deal Austen Chamberlain White Star Regina Odday Herrenwijk Lubeco Germany Transylvania

New Army Order Allows Lifting for Reconnaissance

London November 1 A War Office order states that junior ranks of the Army may be ordered to take to the air for reconnaissance and other purposes. The Royal Navy already serves by going aloft and even underwater when required.

London Wat Joulrcern Royal Navy

Boothby seat in South Australia still in play

South Australia Adelaide November 25. The Boothby contest remains the focus as Saturday's count widens the Hughes Price margin to about 200 from 3 on Friday. Officials expect delays until all postal votes are in while Labour backs Price for a slim lead and Liberals expect Hughes to overtake. Latest Boothby totals show Hughes 19,046 and Price 20,?. other divisions unchanged. Senate figures list Daly 122230 Howe 6084 O'Halloran 4225 Lucas 189 Robinson 4617 Verran 62072 Gilento 772 Rowe 66Ra secondary Yes 158287.

Adelaide South Australia Boothby Duncan Hughes Mr Price Labor Price Dincan Hughes Senate Daly Howe O'Halloran Lucas Robinson Verran Gilento Rowe

Reners Red Premier Retirement Mentioned In Briefs

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a retiring premier and discuss political party labels such as Nationalist Labor CP and Independent Liberal. The garbled text mentions Tate Labs Reners and several party designations without clear context or names.

Nat Lab Labor C.P Couard Marty CHB Coumtey Progeeste Ve Party Epee Mt

Queensland Electors Roll Figures From Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR lists names and partial figures for Queensland electors on the roll. Mentions Herbert, Martens, and Ioan figures. includes electoral data scraps such as 24,918 and 57,000 in a ragged line. No clear date or full context available.

Queensland Collapse As England Ease To Test Appeal

In Brisbane England bowled Queensland out for 110 on a damp pitch after a brisk start by England batsmen. Hobbs and Sutcliffe anchored a sagging innings while Nothling, Freeman, and White shared key wickets as England faltered later but still posted a strong showing. Oxenham, the sole Queensland Test hopeful, fought hard but the home side struggled against disciplined pace and sharp spin. The match drew a crowd of about 12,000 with bright conditions after rain and a fresh south east breeze aiding the bowlers.

Brisbane Queensland England Dr. Nothting Oxenham Kole Leon Gough Freeman Nothling Epain White June Hobbs Sutcliffe Halesmnen Calle Dt. O. EF Woll Geary Hammond Nothfing Bateman Tn Connect Amen Orr Nethling Lesland O'Conner Rowe Leyland Litmer Theimpson Ines Thortpsutt Willow Litster Usttal Thompson Distis Higgins Agaist Nouncer Gog Knowles Ames Hobbes Thin Folbbs Hermbeouk Webbs Ocomnar Thurlaw

England Bowler Triumph In Rain Shortened Test

England fought to 112 at tea as Sutcliffe and Hobbs led a stubborn stand against Australia. In the fading hours the hosts built a modest total with tight bowling from Hornibrook and Thurlow supporting a strong field, while misfields and sharp running between wickets aided a tense session.

Scores and innings details of a cricket match

The report lists player scores and dismissals for both sides, noting O Connor Hobbe White F J Gough Mead Freeman Noeinstpd Ames b a eee F C Thompson and others. It mentions key events, wickets by Freeman and White, and partial commentary on innings progress and fielding.

I.o'connor Hobbe F. J. Gough C Mead Freeman Ames F. C. Thompson Rowe Leyland H Freeman R. Oxenham C Hammond White I. Liteter Fipeina E. Knowler White P. M. Hornibrook Hammond, & K. M Thurlow

Bruce wins Flinders poll declared in Melbourne

In Melbourne on November 25 Prime Minister S. M. Bruce thanked Returning Officer Mr. Fields as the Flinders electorate declaration at Pandenooga announced victory. Despite past political feuds parties should unite for the Commonwealth, Holloway and the election team fought cleanly. Bruce, a resident of Acclara, voiced support for national interests amid uncertain party lines.

Countey Beneft Ell Io Good Holloway Elec Bern Bruce Acctralla Field Brice Hmirloway Robeson

Afghan Tribal Revolt Breaks Out Near Kabul

Chaos grips Afghanistan as tribal revolt resumes despite troop measures and air bombardment. Shinwari attacks persist with friendly tribesmen aiding, keeping a road north-west of Kabul open while traffic to Kabul from the Indian frontier suspends amid wild rumors in Peshawar.

Calcutta Frontier Kabul Traffc Bangain Peshawar

Australia criticised by London timber expert

HH Boas of the Cornell Scientific Research criticized Australian timber exports after inspecting several Australian cements and finding sloppy sawing and poor packing. He warned British buyers demand higher quality timber to expand trade, noting Britain imports 95 percent of its requirements while Canada gains ground.

London HH. Boas Cornell Scientific Esearch America Britain Canada Australia

Brisbane Speedway New Records In Davies Park Night

Davies Park Speedway produced record times on Saturday. Frank Arthur led the Golden Helmet heat with 74 2-5 seconds and 41-6 in the First Division Handicap, though he fell on the third lap. Harold Hastings won the Golden Helmet with Max Grosskreutz second. Bert Jones won the First Division Handicap ahead of Bruce MacCallum. Arthur also clocked strong times in heats and suffered a fall from his bike.

Brisbane Davies Park Ranks Arthur Caves Grosskreutz Townsville Harold Hasting Max Grosskreutz Frank Arthur Bruce Richmond Tenathes Arthur Bert Jones Bruce MacCallum Harry Redford Arthur

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