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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
3
A political discussion rages over water security and rural costs. The piece criticizes government plans as weak and costly, targeting penalties on farmers and the impact on cattle, sheep, and secondary workers. It urges decisive action to protect irrigation and rural livelihoods.
A special meeting in Mareeba regarding the Turp Club and related speedway events discusses program timings, venue bookings, and committee actions. Decisions cover dates, visitor arrangements, and ongoing negotiations with the Home Secretary on a question of local governance and council support.
Motor cycling fans head to Mareeba for a future silent machines event described as a real crowd puller. Six riders plan to depart from Atherton and race day riders from nearby towns will attend with a special train from Mareeba on April 2. Local riders and interline entries will be advised of entry terms next week.
Cardwell notes discuss extensions of the C224 road for rental and bridge development, with mentions of Main Residence work and a forwarding plan. The document records Mr Remy chairing a meeting and references Sugar Winceay plans and a North coll in April. It notes the death of Mr Juin Hoerd in Merwickshire Scotland in an unspecified year.
Faded OCR lists Easter related apparel items and colors in the Ladies department including knittings and shades. Mentions like Jade Fawn Lemon Henn and teal indicate stock colors and fabric styles. Items appear grouped under an Easter fair event with dates such as 6/11 and 2/% noted.
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