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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1935
Page
11
The Courier Mass notes Palmwoods wins the district fruit trophy for another year, highlighting Queensland orchards and their diverse production of luscious fruits. The piece reflects on cultivation, local growers, and the festival atmosphere surrounding the achievement.
A historical display traces human progress from primitive tools to the modern aeroplane. The exhibit includes a perspective contour map of Australia linked to the Universal Postal Unit and a miniature aviation scene. Visitors view a manually operated telephone exchange and devices illustrating global telegraph and telecommunication links.
Royal National Association show features rare birds and a strong display with 1420 entries across sections. Notable winners include Mirror Melan and other top birds as judges praise quality. exhibition highlights draw praise for variety, color, and form amid robust competition.
Queensland nut industry progress reviewed at annual meeting with emphasis on expanding markets in Britain and the United States. W R Petrie showcased softer shell varieties and diverse nuts such as paper shell pecan and candle nut. New committees and officers were elected, and conference papers discussed cultivation advances across Caboolture to Pine River.
The report notes a dispute among dairy cattle factions involving Lis, cable company, and Welsh authorities. Key figures include Sy He, Liewward, and Molmers group OL ayrfiite. A total of 400 points is mentioned with Ayr shire prop of 0. C Jones taking second place amid unclear details.
An evening gathering of the Queanaland Chamber Of Agtouleien Societies saw discussion of a proposed protection scheme. Executives outlined a plan involving suppliers and a contentious cost, with members noting substantial payments already made. The session rejected the scheme citing financial risk, and several officers were named including honorary treasurer CW Wardon and vice-presidents Menste and EB Memes.
The conference discusses red polled cattle for meat trade and market supply. Graves, secretary Liniy Motiod, and Grove lead committee with notes on cattle condition, feeding, and breeding use. About 90 percent of sample cattle showed high viability for market. Further testing planned to confirm suitability and performance.
Stray children totaling eight were found wandering near the police office on Ene Show grounds. Guardians reported them missing earlier in the day and authorities took custody, checking for safety and reunification.
The Polled Hereford Breeders' Association merges with the Australian Polled Hereford Society to form the All Australian Polled Hereford Society. W Braks of Rockhampton accepted the pact, with the new body focusing on breed promotion, judging standards, and expanding the Polled Hereford breed across Australia.
Mr. F.T. Bottomies, chairman of the Royal National Association council, reviewed opening days of the show. He praised the district exhibits, noting improvements from a new judging schedule and effective arrangements. Final A grade results favored the North Coast of New South Wales by a narrow margin over West Moreton.
The article notes the diamond jubilee of the association and praise for organizers and producers. It highlights improvements over last year in district practices and exhibitions, and reports strong public support and anticipated higher attendance and gate receipts.
Fragmented account shows North Coast and Tableland districts in NSW presenting a range of crafts and pottery. Organisers Barbour and H. S. Tee note strong points and commend West Moreton iron and ceramic displays while praising overall high competition and skilled craftsmanship across the A grade.
The school section features standout work by pupils including a patchwork sample by a carpenter from Surrounded State School, Adeline Gardiner’s crocheted doll, Kal Shiney Rowe Hib’s exercise book, Lance L. Westaway’s coloured map of the Indian Ocean, and a promising ink sketch by Daphne Con. Eileen Paterson of Nunkulla Blue School earns notice for imagination with a flower-filled scene. Queens lands children show broad artistic growth across crafts, drawing, and illustrative work.
The article reviews a Cherbourg Palm Island and Port Bina exhibition showing native crafts. It highlights furniture, weaving, and bags by indigenous workers, praises tent displays, and notes the Palm Lands settlement workshop contributing fine wares. Organizers credit officials and compare this year’s layout and judging favorably to prior shows.
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