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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1930

Page

15

Turbulent Turf Notes from a Near Forgotten Race Card

Historic Brisbane turf report details a crowded field of runners with near record times. Mentions Killarney and Mog Py Ten Regie among horses, alongside Miss Watowa, Descriptions of multiple furlong heats, and notable performances by Indestructible, Joy King, and No. 1. The piece blends race results, trainer notes, and betting context across a dense list of names and finishes.

Brisbane Pertisi Killarney Ems Geyer Het Anneryce Aretha

TRAIN JUMPERS IN NINISPAIL AREA CHARGED

Two men identified as Wagner and Fred F were charged with transferring between EL Arish and another town without paying fare. Witnesses described riding freight trains and evading tickets, with conductor Silkwood noting frequent theft of goods from trains. Wagner faced a fine of £2 and 14 days in detention. the court heard he rode freight cars for miles before being ordered off.

Walla Wagner Fred F Iran El-Arish Ikiad Wagner Ewily Aroand

Imperial Airways profits rise amid shifts in fleet and services

Imperial Airways reports a pre tax profit of over £145,000 for the year ending March 31, up from £115,000 the previous year. The carrier notes rapid advances in engine and airframe use, with a new 10 inch service attracting passengers, while shore services earned less due to competition from subsidised continental operators.

Imperial Airways Denn Ehsokerace

Giant seaplane with huge wing and 700 hp

London reports the largest British flying boat under construction at Supermarine yards Sowhampton. The monoplane design features a 140 foot wing, 1000 horsepower, a 40 passenger capacity, and a six foot thick hull with an all metal structure. Pilots and engineers occupy an upper deck with navigation bridge, separate from passenger quarters.

London Supermarine Sowhampton

N Q Championship Singles and Pairs Results in Townsville

North Queensland bowling concludes at Townsville on September 18 with singles wins by Johnnsey over Esxy 33 to 23 and Campbell Logan 21 to 18. Pairs see Hawton Hacken Howlett Melrose 21 to 13, Baskerville Baxter 22 to 12, Barron Wetherell vg. Eggers 24 to 23, and other listed scores.

Townsville Queensland Johnnsey Esxy Campbell” Logan Hawton Hacken Howlett Melrose Lynch Isbell Baskerville Baxter Barron Wetherell Tann Eggers Price Campbell's IsbePs

Billiards Scores Noted in London Meet

Australian Cable Service reports billiards scores from London on September 17 with Falkuner 1.221 and Vera Lindrum 7085, while Balliner received BOO.

London Falkuner Vera Lindrum Balliner

Reparations Receipts and UK Share in The Hague Plan

UK to receive reparations under The Hague agreements with Germany spanning 37 years. The plan sets annual reichsmarks payments via France Belgium and Italy offset by Britain’s portion, totaling about 268 million reichsmarks for the UK and 102 million for debt coverage. The distribution reduces Britain’s share vs prior schemes, with detailed tables showing entitlements and adjustments through 1995.

United Kingdom Hague Wandum United States Red Kingdom Uns Weadumg France Belgium Italy Great Britain Duras Reichsmarke The Ater Germany Dawes Lawn British Empire Jhaly Serbia Pervegal Japan

Presbyterian Church opens new assembly hall in city block

A recently completed Presbyterian Church building on Jamieson York and Margaret streets was officially opened. The structure includes an assembly hall and church offices but is still short of its planned height due to economic pressures. The inauguration attracted state officials, church leaders, and local citizens. The Moderator-General praised the hall as worthy of its kind, with greetings from the Church of Scotland and other denominations. A musical programme followed the remarks.

Presbyterian Church Jamieson York Margaret Streets City Churches of Christ Salvation Army Dr. Lang Church i Australia A. Crow Western Australia Commonwealth Church of Scotland Church of England Methodi

Sydney Letter Focuses On Gardens And Education

The Sydney Letter describes Vaucluse Park Gardens near W. C Wentworth’s home with blooming Wisteria, azaleas, and magnolias while lamenting vandalism and the loss of bushland. It notes NSW secondary teachers meeting to discuss education, language values, and the role of culture and character in schooling.

Speing Vaucluse Park Gardens W. C Wentworth Natarr Dal

Parra Junior Matches and Local Sport Notes 1930

Long list of players and teams for the Cairne Waratah season and Parramatta junior matches. Morning and afternoon games listed with teams such as Mercantiles, Waratah, Rovers, and Ivanhoe. Cricket practice at Norman Park, rail motor schedule, and Combined Banks team selections noted. Includes Edmonon Suburbs and Rail motor timings. Also reports London Rest of England beat Lancashire by 190 in second innings, Watson 55.

Cairne’ Waratah E. Blackmore R. Blackmore R T Coombe C. Fleming C. Hamilton NY Hennify Parramatta Mercantiles Waralahs Rovers Ivanhors Berets Aoho & Bary Wright G. Peterkin V. Shore F. Shore Kennedy I. Sheehan J. ‘Thomson J. Davies W. Fulton W. Cox T_ Thomason F. Junis A. Holden F. Hughes H. Holden W King F. Ford Hartley R. Summerville F_ Hollett W. Cutmags Centrals Freshwater J. AL. ‘Borour J. Noris Klemm Jg. Noris H McLeod D. Nicholl T. Jones A. “Willams HH. Gray C. Tyson A. Cleary Amy Edmonon Edmonton G Collinson K.spencer W. Stokes A. Maundey McLaughlin C Neary G Maan P Overlack R. Carne J, Davidson M. Egan S. Carne Gocket Chub Portnie R. Symes G. Eagles S. Ruane K . Curran A. King P. Duncan J. Turner C. E. Mountiend Morris W. Hall R. Doig G. Daly A. E. Davis Champion County London England Swickets Lancashire Watson Noue

Men and Ladies Golf Club Schedule Tightly Aligned

Members must arrive early for the monthly medal and Robern Cup qualifying, with men aiming to tee off by 2 15 p.m. to keep the schedule, while the ladies have a rare Saturday on Hinks mad ary. Miss Mayers and Mins are noted in the posting.

M. Klarwein

New South Wales Golf Association Formation Progress

A draft constitution outlines the creation of the New South Wales Golf Association with 14 members. Royal Sydney supplies three members, plus one suburban or country class member. Three members come from the Australian Golf Club, including one from a suburban or country club. The articles will be drafted and sent to the New South Wales Golf Council within weeks.

Haten New South Wales Golf Association New South Wales Golf Council Royal Sydney Geil CIA Aso Geil Ethab Owt

Weekend Sale on Clothing and Accessories at Ipswich

Hardware store style ad lists weekend prices on items including khaki trousers, Ipswich flannels, grey cotton socks, wool travelling rugs, cotton twist knickers, boys white mercerised tennis shirts, and lathe belts. The note highlights limited sale prices and sizes, urging outdoor workers and general shoppers to buy.

Ipswich Wade Ie Heneralie Uemal Waad Tor Io Pune Salar

Boland's Weekend Specials in Footwear

Boland's promotes weekend specials on a range of ladies and men's shoes including black satin bow court shoes and patent styles. Several items list unusual spellings and prices such as infant patent bar shoes and glassy kid oxford boots with usual prices around 20 shillings.

Boland OLAND GENT Sinca

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