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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1929

Page

5

Bicycle Overhauls And Repairs Ad In Mechanical Line

A bicycle kept in good running order costs little to stay on the road. We advise cyclists to have their bicycles overhauled regularly. Our repairs are thorough and we also fix guns, lawn mowers, phonographs, irons, locks, and anything in the mechanical line.

Obituary Notice for Mrs Waldock of Innisfail

The death of Mrs Margaret Sarah Waldock, wife of Bruno Waldock of the Johnstone Shire Council staff, occurred on Good Friday in Innisfail. The funeral drew broad community attendance, with many wreaths. Rev. P Hubbard conducted the graveside rites.

Innisfail Margaret Sarah Waldock Bruno Waldock Johnstone Shire Council J. R. Boyett Instail

Death of Evelyn May Fisher at Herberton

Widespread sympathy expresses for Mrs B H Fisher and son G Fisher in the death of Evelyn May Fisher at 41 after seventeen years in Herberton. Born in Charters Towers, she lived with Mercy Sisters in Herberton, died unexpectedly following an eye condition and brain hemorrhage, with funeral at St Patrick's Church Herberton and burial in Herberton District Cemetery. Many tributes from family, friends, and community members across Charters Towers, Townsville, Brisbane, Cairns, Ravenshoe, and other towns.

Herbeon B. H. Fisher G. Fisher Herberton Evelyn May Fisher Clurters Towers Sisters of Mercy Gherry John Kers Towers St. Patrick’s Church Father Downey Fisher K. Fisher F. Fisher McKenna Charters Towers F. Bignal Townsville Vivian Edwards Perth Urev Downey Murphy G. Andrews Ashton Leah Alice Reddan Chas Richards E. Burke Thursday Island Kennedy E. Lake K. Wilestuth O’donnell Joe Cowan Burt W. E. Gane O'Donnell Mary K. Coffey Babinda W. McAvoy Innisfail Edwards Patience Ravenshoe Reed Ezzy B. Peglar Jack Boyett Gerald Cinnisfail Hill Gordonvale Tom Bisch A.lp B. Pengelly Bede Carman Frank O’daniel Stanley West Carns Flo Binrose Ethel Cairns Calladine Me. Leahy Hawkins Mages Ravensloe Kiely J. Kieling Lenton HL Burke CE Newman Ledlie Miss Ledlie Ah. Peake W. J. Baker Mulderott King and Sam and May Forrester Mes C. H. Adair C. Deicke Airey Ted Wildman E. Cronin Christensen (Freshwater Mobert Barratt Thome Adair J. Mefride Wo Mes Jack Kelly J. M. Lelie Lal Nell Rita Barratt A. Camp Bert Hettie Winkleman M. Winkle E. Fenwick Rabbank Centt F. Fay Chilk Dren Ares Geo. Yeung Masset E. Green Jack Seser Whebell CS. Day J. J. Wansmuth Vera Frank Cars J. Reynolds Copekind P Macrebad Aml Me. Keehan W. Sanity Atherton A ME. McDowall Ail Farminy

Death of Mr Trevenen of Watsonville and Tarzali

The obituary marks the death of Mr Watliant James Crevenen of Watsonville and Tarzali. It details a long, respected life from El Dorado Victoria to Herberton, mining work at several mines, later timber and dairy interests at Tarzuli, and a retirement at Atherton. He leaves a large family and numerous friends. funeral at St Josephs RC Church with rites by Rev Father Vignoles. messages and wreaths from many relatives across Australia.

Watsonville Trevesien Tank Lavneelor Silver Valley Federation Rose of St. Joseph's RC Vignoles Marlin Malcolm Nnl Clara Bundaberg Tom Florrie Sydney Kate George Melbourne Bradley Brisbane J. Salter and Allen T. Turner J. F. Currie W. Kelly J. H. Ward T. J. Kelly Eileen J. Fitzgerald RC Stevens H. Burke W. Holman Grawall Cook Nell M. Burke J. Ledlie Leonard Arnott Byrne Jack Lesina Janet Gard Forrest John Martin Longreach Mixtire Cumming Sirs Unne Mes Ross D. Turner Rey R. Wilesmith H. Wilesmith Bunce Cafferty W. Duncan Lehfeldt Eileen Reid J. Dempster Ross Grace Famiy E. Badley May Farlow Bord A. R. Lloyd Millie Ena Affleck Broadley Tony Pickering CM. Weare Cairns W.rts Smith G. Blackley Kitty White A. Stenner

Easter Cricket Townsville Innings Progress in Queensland Victory

Queensland defeated Andison and Vine resumed the northern innings reaching 2 for 91. Andison scored 60 before dismissal as lunch showed six for 154. Eklund dropped, Henry (Innisfail) batted well and hit boundaries before dismissal by Gough. Brisbane began second innings with Levy’s brilliant display as Stuns stood at 5.45 for 213 with Bates, Redgrave, and others contributing before final totals.

Townsville Queensland Andison Vine Innnings Collins Bensted Eklund Waterman Redgrave Kogler Henry Innisfail Gough Aruids Brisbane Levy

Rifle Association Meeting Opens Amid Difficult Conditions

Townsville reports the annual No Rifle Association gathering opened under Lt Col Jackson. Results list numerous shooters and scores across 200 to 900 yard events, with Winton’s team winning the 1929 King’s Prize and leading aggregates. Names include W. Punzell Mackay D. Morris Townsville J. Langdon Innisfail H. F. George Mackay, and many others.

Townsville No. Rifle Association Col Jackson Ayr W Pumzell Mackay W. Bergin Innisfail H. Vooa Ross H. Condon Ravenshoe D. Morris Fo Chun Watsonville H. F. George Srittatail Richmond Langdon J. Hone Ja J. Shepherd H. A. V. Ross T. G. Royal Jackson J. Langdon J. Howe KR. Morris Royal Lalor

King’s Aggregate Series Match Announces Top Scores

A list of competitors and scores from a King's Aggregate Series Match shows F W Bode leading with 330 pounds in winnings and a gold medal plus spoon, followed by J Castres with 324 and A Malaceks 324, among others across Townsville, Mackay, Cairns, and Charters Towers. Final line notes all participants tied at various 300s and below.

Bowen T. Bradburn Townsville W. J. Lalor W. Simpson Atherton D. Guthrie Charters Towers A. E. Smith F. Chun Innisfail A. Magus Mackay H. Fehring Herbert River Ken Gordon Rockhampton Castres W. D. Ross W. Bergin F.W. Bode Winton Towers Bull's Eyes W. C. Stabler H. F. George Cairns A. Maddocks R. Gibson H. A. V. Ross R. T. McElnen W. ¥. Gribben Townaville F. W. Bode H. A V. Ross A. Clark J. Castres F. Currie H. Griffithe F. Chan Tie Louisiail W- J. Lalor F. Keogh Fo Currie Cabens HL Griffiths Titachav AW Clark W. J Hollingsworth I Matthews W. Puncell M. Williams Noc Knud-oo Marechal FW. Bode W. Senden Charfora Towers WV. Gibbet King’s A. Malaceks Ma ‘Ay W. V. Gribben H. Griffiths W. P. Hollingsworth RE. T. McElwen Merbert River TG Royal W. D. Rose R. Gribben B. Matthews W. Soden F. J. Wiltshire K. Gordon B. G. Napier W. Punzell E. Sharpe W.C. N. Stabler H. M. Poole E. Smith H. A

North Queensland Rifle Association Team Matches Conclude In Showery Weather

The North Queensland Rifle Association concluded its teams matches today under showery conditions. Fred Bode won the championship with 372 points for No. 26 J. F. Corbett Shield at 600 yards. Individual scores cited include V Bergin of Innisfail with 97 in the Best Individual Trophy event and Mackay No. 1 posting 353 for the 600-yard team event win.

Townsville North Queensland Rifle Association V. Bergin Innisfail Fred Bode J. F. Corbett Mackay Cairns North Western District Central Queensland

Thil to defend Europe middleweight title in Paris

Paris reports Marcel Thil the new European middleweight champion will defend his title against British rival Tommy Milligan in Paris on May 11. The bout marks Thil's first defense since claiming the belt in a recent decision. Milligan seeks to derail the rising champ in a high profile clash.

Paris Marcel Thil Europe Tommy Milligan

New Manchester TM truck from Willys-Overland to suit cheap transport

Advertised truck design from Willys-Overland features a sturdy chassis steel wheels and heavy duty motor. It offers a 2 tons 5 cwt gross load capacity with nominal rating 30-39 cwt and price 335 pounds. Details available from E G Eager and Sons in Brisbane or firm branches.

Lanchester Willys-Overland Cr Fish Factory Queens Messrs. E.G. Eager and Sons, Ltd Newstead Brisbane State

Dust and rain ease illness in dry summers noted

A historical report notes that wet summers, while not pleasant, reduce germladen dust and associated illness in towns after extended dry spells, contrasting seasonal health impacts and suggesting rain as a mitigating factor.

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