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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1926
Page
8
In a brisk start at the berth, Kippax and Steele opened for their side as Waseedsd postured an early lead with steady batting. Tom and fee rent were noted in the text, though the fragmentary report limits full details.
Queensland and New South Wales played a drawn match at the Exhibition Oval. Queensland batted first for 277 with Wight and Thompson scoring late runs while New South Wales struggled to 156 chasing pace and defense from Mayes Noyes and Dent.
A disrupted report details a cricket bowling change at 42 overs by Gough and Nven, with early wickets and odd errors. O'Connor reached 32 and Rowe held up play as Steele and Kippen struggled, while crowds of up to 10 000 attended and gate takings were recorded amid unclear score notes and damaged text.
London dispatch reports on changes in Moscow over two years including shuttered shops reopening and rising prices. Tailoring and clothing costs have increased, with worn goods less available and consumer unrest observed as the city recovers.
Montevideo Nov 27 reports several hundred Oravian revolutionaries and government troops killed or wounded in a fierce battle at Bellavista in Rio Grande state. General Aranha, head of the state forces, is said to be captured by the revolutionaries.
London magistrate returns verdict in a minor charge as the accused is cleared of the macabre crime. The court rejects intent in both toward the victim and the property, and a sentence of a year’s hard labor is imposed for the main offense.
A damaged carriage dragged by broken chains near a bridge disrupted a line heading to Chil lague on Wednesday. The incident caused no serious injuries, with the train eventually moving on as a breakdown gang and railway staff responded. Authorities investigated the failure and cleared the scene.
A passenger recounts a near derailment on a rail line near a river bend. The carriages ran off the sleepers and the train halted after a long, brittle run. He notes passengers steadied by a guard and driver while crews mitigated danger amid dry weather and rough tracks.
In Ingham on November 17 the waterside workers follow the Federation stance not to work overtime though enforcement is uncertain. The sugar steamer Killara departed Port with full cargo, no further arrivals since.
Mackay district reports the cane crush near finish with light rains and below average yields from the season. Early estimates show emugar operations at low tonnage though quality remains satisfactory.
reports say Dr. Magoon and Mr. MacMillan of Birmingham, Alabama, disappeared with a caravan near Salisbury on a rumor convoy. Since September 20 they have been held, with five attendants killed and ambush injuries reported amid a Portuense border incident.
Fragmentary text indicates a disaster with high casualties in a Mississippi Nevada area. Military or local officials warned of severe impact and ongoing rescue or recovery operations. Names, places, and times are unclear due to transcription errors.
On November 27 the city faced a 24 hour traffic crush as a blast caused havoc to cranes, trams, buses, and private vehicles. Schedules were chaotic with many collisions and a flood of torch carriers used to assist emergency efforts.
The Weenier Lang asserts elections will use Single Seats while Lt wes insists on Proportional Representation if rolls are incomplete. Chief Electoral Officer Harkness notes possible use of 1924 rolls and seeks guidance from the Premier. Lane seeks four months supply, budgeting about four million pounds, as Lang hopes to recover the Supply Bill and adjourn Parliament for election planning.
The London dispatch reports the Bengal governorship election is underway with results pending. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate continuation of official ballots and candidate standings.
The council met to review a health officer appointment and a deputation to Health Commissioner Dr Moore. The discussion touched on attendance by Dr Edwards and the medical officer, with calls for proper notice and procedure, amid uncertain exchanges and procedural cautions.
Brisbane reports that Musars John Burke Ltd announced after the Mackay report that the companies would not accept further cargo. They decided to call the boats first of towse wife Noweilis, sailing Wednesday for Bundaberg Mackay and Wo Uung'us.
A Brisbane man testified at the Mackay inquiry about the death of Jessica Marguerit Dowling a 17 year old waitress from Wellington Street. He described meeting her on September 10 and later giving her salt and water after she drank poison in her hotel room. The inquiry was adjourned to Mackay.
A fragmented report discusses cricket topics including status versus cash in test matches, references to players like Hirst and Giffen, and notes on professionals versus amateurs and related privileges. The piece mentions Melbourne and London context with unclear details about financial aspects.
From Bucharest reports say King Ferdinand of Roumania is rapidly dying and reduced to a skeleton. Romanian authorities divert Queen Marie and Prince Carol to avoid a meeting in Paris while medical steps are delayed until Queen Marie arrives.
A burglary occurred at the rear bedroom of a shop owner James Share on Bris Street. Police were alerted around Worlk and began inquiries as officers gathered possible clues and witnesses.
Sydney dispatch notes approval of Charles V. Massey as His Majesty's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States. Report highlights Canadian diplomatic representatives in Washington and the growing role of dominions in foreign affairs with Britain. Massey, a Privy Council member, holds ministerial rank in Canada.
A conference between the Northern Colliery Association and the Northern ners was held to-day to consider resolutions for a possible strike. The discussion focused on wage terms and other grievances, with an anticipated general strike if a satisfactory agreement could not be reached.
In Weimar era reports Herr E. Stressemann survives two no confidence motions brought by Monarchist Communists as the Reichstag rejects a Dawes Agreement invalidation motion and defers Locarno League reform motions while urging a review of war responsibility by the League or the Ha Court.
Dramatic court scene in Sydney as Olga Hay testifies about alleged offences by Harris and Brammer at Hond Janetion on September 4. She faints during cross examination after a long day, jurors react with concern, and proceedings pause while she is revived.
Naval dispatches report growing bitterness amid strikes and ethnic tensions in Shanghai and Hankow. Lower class anger simmers as foreign tensions flare, with anti foreign sentiment rising especially against Japanese traders. Upper Chinese factions resist heavy monetary demands from Southern interests.
A garbled report mentions Mr Bruce Loore in a negotiation or exchange with Glasgow. It suggests a round of discussion or trial involving suspected items and a potential meeting to obtain information or a result.
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