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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1928

Page

13

Mercantiles to face Cairns Timber and Suburbs in Sunday cricket

Teams for Mercantiles and Cairns Timber Ltd lineups announced for weekend fixtures at Freshwater and Edmonton. Suburbs elect a squad to meet Cairns Timber again, with Emergencies and Waratahs and Rovers also listed. Players urged to gather by 9 am at Stratford and railway.

Mercantiles Agaist Bvanhees J. Platsteads J. Lynam A. Seaman Kavell A. Allain C. O'Brien W. Corben W. Carlton J. Melhee G. Kiernan Dy Snell C. W. Crisp Cairns Timber Ltd Suburbs Sumlay Olsen H. Cummings Joe. Norris E. Klemm Tom Jones T. Many F. Freudenberg T. Shambrook M. Johnson H. Shepherd Alf Roberts F. Simpson F. Shore G. Richards J. Thompson Bolands Ltd Freshwater Ahern Malden Kirkpatrick Speed Tal Edmonton J. Smith J. Cullen T. Mehrens W. Andy W. Troughton P. Quirk R. McDonald Ie Chatawa Bright Fox T. Pulcock T. Smith UF Bony Waratahs R. Blackanore E. Blackmore T. Foster Ivanhoes Mercantiles C. Fleming J. Walker K. Vine S. Carworth W. Tracey V. Marsh I. Gallagher A. Cleary Seat T. Hoey H. Baker W. Hendrick L. Johnston Posteley Stratford Railway L. Craven R. Jackson J. League Martin O. Olson T. Lock J. Kelly F. Sheperd F. Cockrem T. Reynolds W. Nicoll V, Reyes W. Boland

Warner Optimistic on England Victory in Australia

London report quotes Phan Warner predicting Chapman will return victorious from Australia. West Indies show best fast bowling since 1972, but lack sharp fielding and cohesion. Sir Robert Rutherford rebukes criticism of team and captain. Leveson Gower hopes West Indies play five Tests soon. cricket remains England’s popular sport amid law-change talks.

London Chapman Australia Phan” Warner West Indies Robert Rutherford West Sockey Leveson Gower England

Smith V Newman in London Bowls Match Scores Told

Smith faces Newman in London on September 27 as Smith posts 12 632 with breaks of 76H 626 and 411 while Newman records 11 160 with a high break of 820 in a tense bowls contest.

London Smith Newman

Industrial Appeals to Board Over Female Cook Case

Brisbane Sept 20 report on July 30 Industrial Magistrate O Kelly hearing a complaint by J Campbell of the AWU that cane cutters Cliderd Wotton and others breached the Sugar Producers Award by employing a female cook. The defence said the worker leased a farm building and provided board. The Ministry ruled this an award evasion. The Board reserved its decision after an appeal. The Board also heard appeal against Mr O Kelly’s finding that Grasso’s cane cutting gang did not employ a certain woman as cook. The Board upheld the magistrate. Mileage near 850 miles had been constructed. Local authorities eligible for relief under amendments, with several others approving to entitle relief. Opposition leader Mr Moore said no serious objection to the Hill as road building would benefit rural people. Mr Godfrey Morgan accused the Government of spending on runn ing roads before elections in electorates with Labour majorities. Clauses could empower an unscrupulous government to influence voters. Mr W L Deacon urged that developments should not burden settlers with costs. Mr J B Edwards warned maintenance burden post construction. Second reading agreed. Loan Bill passed through committee and to this reading ordered for Tuesday. House adjourned until that day.

Brisbane Bubinda O'Kelly J. Campbell A.W Cliderd Wotton Worn 0. Kelly Grasso Wang Uber Moore Godfrey Morgan Runwin Lion W.L. Deacon C.pn Cunningham J. B. Edwards C.N Nananga Tuesaday Hrisbane Thie. McCormack Dectsional Ite Adter A. EF. Moore

Premier forces extended sitting hours in Queensland parliament

In Brisbane on September 27, the Premier pushed through a resolution to extend sitting hours on supply days to 10 p.m. Opposition protests followed as the gag motion passed 34 to 22. Debate on nursing and masseurs registration expanded after, with the Main Roads Act Amendment Hill also moving forward amid discussions on motor traffic and road spending.

English cricketers enjoy healthy tour and social success

PORT SAID September 24 reports the English cricket team in good health and spirits after a splendid trip. Deck games are aiding fitness, Hobbs Herdeen Ames and Larwood avoided one meal due to seasickness. A feral team invited Marylebone but the invitation was not accepted. The squad has adopted as badge St George and the words 924 Australia 1929.

Port Hobbs Herdeen Ames Larwood Marylebone St. George Australia

AQUATICS EXECUTIVE MEETING NOTES FOR REGATTA WEEK

The executive aquatics meeting, led by Commodore W Favell, approved prior minutes and reported race programmes ready for Sundays. New entrants Matya and J M.H. join eight boats already racing, with skippers hinting at surprises. Nacific won Mr D Headrick’s trophy plus a club donation trophy. first race Sunday. Aimed course amendments to be discussed next meeting. A euchre party and dance is planned for Saturday to benefit Memory and Regatta Funds.

W. Favell Matya J M.H Nacific D.headrick Ptce Mat

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