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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 25, 1928

Page

2

Cairns Cricket: Mercantiles edge Waratahs in opening clash

In Cairns the Mercantiles beat Waratahs by a narrow margin as Lynam and Vine stirred a resilient reply after Waratahs declared on day one. McManus and Robinson led a strong bowling display, with Mer cantiles closing at 147 for six in their first innings and Waratahs toiling in the field.

Mercantiles Vyas Cairns Cricket Association Nori Turk Waratahs Aberings Els Dew Lynam Ivanhoes Rovers Carvelth Kerm Vine Howe Celli Horns Shapwi Ratte Burts Ana Gelling Seddowe Lowlers May Cabeles McCoombe Bhickmere Lala Greenmis Blies- Mere Falstead Howler Coleo Valie F. Blacksture Law Horwood Carvorth Patc Latsman Fleming Headrick Tvanhees Tracey Carvolih Creake Ivanhees McManus Robinson McManis Rob Jack Gribbs Stuns

Brisbane season opens with two centuries in sultry test

In Brisbane on September 2 the cricket season began with sultry weather as South Brisbane faced Eastern Suburbs, with scores noted like 281 and 120. Valley played Toombel Valley, O'Connor scored 100 and Goodwin 24 in a 173 total, while Western Suburbs and others posted 258 and 223 as bowlers dominated.

Brisbane Tle Fermion Theanpeon Cil White Beaters Suburi Ray Part Lass Valley Toombel O'Connor Goodwin Bete Haritstronk

Brisbane's First Cricket Test Promises Grand Arrangements

Queensland readers are urged to secure tickets for Brisbane's inaugural cricket test at the Exhibition Grand wicket starting Friday, November. Visitors from across Australia will attend as the Queensland Cricket Association promotes publicity and special railway services. Reserved seats and transfers cost extra, with limited grandstand seats available via Mr. Stephens, QaLA, Secretary. A memorable week is planned with additional entertainment and accommodations.

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Australians Win After First Round In Inter sectional Tennis

In Chicago on September 20 the Australian and U S A sections split the opening singles. Murray of New Orleans defeated Top man 6 4 8 1 13 11 while Crawford defeated Cram of Nashville 9 7 3 6 1 1. They won the doubles and advanced to the semi final defeating Cram and Murray 7 9 6 4 6 3.

Chicago Murray New Orleans Topman Crawford Cram Nashville

Varsity Premiers End Brisbane Season in Close Final

Brisbane September 23 Varsity defeated Carlton in the challenge final to end the season. The match was hard fought with both sides pressing for every advantage as players endured heat, Carlton scoring a try and converting shortly before the final whistle.

Brisbane Varsity Carlton Carltons

Fly-Tox Insecticide Promoted by Mellon Institute

A Mellon Institute developed insecticide named Fly-Tox is described as a practical freedom from pests. The product is claimed to be effective against flies and similar insects and has been studied by the Tropical Division of the Australian Institute of Tropical Medicines.

Mellon Institute of Indestrial Research Tia of Tropical Medicines

National Debts Problems and Political Claims

A stereoscopic report discusses debt growth under different governments, with Labour and Coalition arguments about state debt, Commonwealth borrowing, and the impact on the national budget. It notes the Bank’s profits and debt elimination efforts, and closes with Mauretania’s record Atlantic crossing in 12 days.

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