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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1928
Page
12
A government proclamation dated September 20 outlines road design and proposed alignments for the Main Road from Ravenshom to Mourilyan. It specifies eastward and westward segments, construction limits, and duties for commissioners, with details on route stakes, directions, and expected completion timelines.
An unclear report details a theft allegation involving a local man, with references to an attorney, law enforcement officers, and a court appearance. The garbled text hints at a proceeding or hearing, mentioning a deputy, a senior sergeant, and a possible exchange about intoxication or driving. The fragmented account references an arrest, a complaint, and a police or court response, though specifics are unreadable.
Fragmentary report outlines expected tests in Sydney and regional centers. It mentions officials from Australian authorities, selection steps, and the appointment of captains for a series of matches amid unclear details and dates.
London dispatch reports Australia cricket hype as teams prepare for a summer clash. Editorial notes races, training, and selection ahead of the Australian tour, with focus on players and prospects for the series.
Confusing fragments describe a cricket test at Lord s, noting bowlers and batsmen from England and Lancashire. The report hints at openings and opportunities, with unclear references to matches, downtimes, and spectator reactions during a tense current events moment.
In Hondon on September 20 a large crowd gathered as Trenwodons farewell ceremony ended with a convoy. Notables including Artie Gillard Lup Harris and others joined in the send off while officials and spectators shouted good wishes before the team departed toward the barrier.
Fragmentary copy describes crowds and photographers at a departure in London with mentions of a Testeriche Mes and cheering crowds. Names and details are obscured by OCR errors, but references to a wife, a goel, and a weeks shearer arrest appear amid garbled lines.
A violent incident near Melbourne involves a father and his daughter being shot. both in serious but stable condition. A man named William Shine, tied to a carriage attack, fled toward Alkary camp as police pursue alleged assailants. The victim's condition and the ongoing investigation are reported with limited clearness due to the damaged text.
Watsonville hosted Ravenshor for a Sunday match noted for steady shooting at 100 and 200 yards. Competitors Pearson and Redo posted strong scores, while Day and others showed solid accuracy under windy, variable conditions.
A remark to Hobbs drew applause as the crowd cheered the team. The track steams with spectators, and the runners pace the platform while rain threatens to dampen the moment.
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