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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

12

Questions on depreciation rules and local by laws

A letter from Faraday Aravanding in Linistail questions the Johnstone Shire Council about depreciation of Innisiid Slare Hall amid damage concerns and whether all by laws are available on the council table and in the case file. The author asks what guidance local government regulations provide and notes confusion and limited transparency.

Johnstone Shire Woyiear Faraday Aravanding Linistail

Complaint From Innisfail Readers Stir Town Sprawl

A Cairns Post reader from Innisfail denounces the town as unsightly and calls for abolition of nuisances. The letter cites stray dogs, animal control failures, and poor policing of the Shire Council in Dowling Green and surrounding streets. It accuses authorities of poor record keeping and neglect of pedestrians and pests.

Bnisfail Johnstane Shire

Inefficiency of the Farmer Protest Letter

A letter from William C Summers, secretary, argues farmers face unfair threats to living standards. It contrasts Australian and Danish farming, notes herd sizes, manures, and export pressures, and calls for protection of primary production and better policy coordination between England and Australia.

Cairne Menark Australia England Denmark Downing-street Toolegateeet Auderalia William C. Summers

Tasty Sir Urges Dredging to Improve Tidal Access

A letter to the editor from Truer Economy argues for dredging a bar to depth at shore level to allow small boats at low tides. The writer claims river and harbor income would rise, cheaper living in Innisfail, and notes potential harbour board support, urging action by authorities.

Mike Gay Wil Innisfail Harbour Board Tonisfail

Dr Sheldon Pills Claim Fast Backache Relief

An advert proclaims Dr Sheldon’s Pills quickly relieve backache kidney and urinary troubles Rheumatism and joint pains. It claims rapid action cleansing poisons and impurities with universal effectiveness for all ages and conditions. The piece promotes a sale and emphasizes immediate relief.

DR. Sheldon der. Sheldon

Weather Update From Mossman April First

The Mossman notes report a cool day with light showers and cloudy skies. Rainfall for the period reached 281 points, while the year-to-date total rises as the season progresses. The text mentions wind and weather conditions affecting plant wraps and growth.

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Mossman and Port Douglas Hospital Board Proceedings

The Mossman and Port Douglas Hospital Board reports decisions on new roles, committee appointments, and tenders for hospital work. A 10 percent reduction was accepted for the motor and insurance, with committees formed for ongoing duties and a fundraiser planned for May 4.

Mossman and Port Douglas Hospital Board Yaitikar DE Poesen Wwere Duara Musers Couk el Vey Archer Theo Phe Ars Caak Qari Messrs Lhaven Fran Et Wivilly Bhaleily Memers Quill Aie Mullavey Manemit Hh Utuningham Chatman Ge Shen Nissen Lardlir Kadow Burherfur May Vie Brigaile Sayners Trendent Acuchre Party Shinee Keuely Bbrigaule

The Masket Ball Teams Clash In Early Season Contests

The Homily pawips faced off against Samedan as Masini teats played The Robins and The Dna with Baxter and Patterson among standout players. Both sides showed sharp backers while Nash led a dash through Taal. The May 7 schedule lists Marecht teams meeting, while tennis and golf events loom with Blues at Messin and Town v. Scalusa on April 28 and 20.

Robins Ihis Sen Sen Beth Oe Anmlets Baxter Patterson Wome Backer Hall Marecht Somday Reals Blues Messin Man Town Scalusa Mon Town Momdar

Local Arts Concert Promises Notable Appeal

Community figures Mr O'Brien and Mr Mossman are arranging a School of Arts Concert set for the 28th. Mrs Browne and children are assisting at a motel for Cairns by frost today. The School of Arts building is lively as talks on meeting time and ratepayer seats continue.

O'Brien Ie Mossman Central Mills Lad al Mis Eve Hinis School of Arts Feld Mo Mes. Browne Childen Cairns Frost

Freckle Face to Fair Complexion Promised by Kintho Miracle

A bygone advertisement extols a cosmetic remedy claiming freckles fade with Kintho double strength. It emphasizes social scorn and self image tied to facial blemishes and markets a money back guarantee if it fails.

Apprehensive Tribute to E R E McHugh in North Queensland

The life of Mrs E R E McHugh wife of Farham Shire Council chairman is remembered as a pillar of the community. Her death brings mourning to Millaa Millaa and the region with tributes from Shire councils and local organizations.

Roe Melhugh RK McHugh Farham Shire Toshinticl McHugh Thercom Rooney Voetteala Queensland Townsville Nor Meine Tisiness Elie Setor Purina Fern Othe Childre Melagh Millia Millaa i Mirlam Patel Millay Weanely Country Women's Association Indy Ste Horness Lng Iri Lets Fromm the Following Peeysle Herbertan Anette Tiaroo Shire Conneil Eachonw Coaneei Wathakata Couneil Mil Jay Awrenfioral Seeiens Millaa Ao Labi Mefaite Coonnre Vanngealure Hiriaieh Mallee Barmabeer and Nierce Millan Mourhuall Mal Branele Uwoan Pstate Willian Bod Millia Neaneh Keay ¢ Minhun Mellugh Lowes Me Mra Pans Maalanadat Rui Powerssithe Brown Wheata WA Lawcon Wd Ales Liset Mareehad Con Ryaun M.A Borns Philp Carns Glen Jack Walsh Fanily Muten BE Sear X Quien Banily Mareehan Nedwink Plurtal Mihai Pheower Vie Bere Drepeer Attel Hwiatt Mire Wakelow J. Ashe Andl Hamely Micreehaa E. Simin Mors Pasdor Ul Jexsig Quinn Reddan Awl Family al Amd Figtlish Ana Mer Cromings and Zill Woodland Mac Atherton Branch Cwa J. Torley W. Abontwemery Currie J. Meladden Norris Mareeba Jurd Pauily

Malanda Notes and Bishop Halford Coming

An unclear clipping mentions Malanda notes and the arrival of Bishop Halford. It references events in Harmnatha and Millaa Millaa with people like Ronald Grindey and references to dairy farming and factory work, suggesting a local community update with unsettled details.

Malanda Halford Fia Harmnatha Ronald Grindey Semeone Mack Fred New South Wale Millaa Millaa Te Ameren

Trade of d600 wort eolories Suppressed to United States

An illicit shipment of d600 wort eolories was diverted to the United States despite sanctions and border controls, raising concerns about enforcement and illicit trade in restricted goods.

United States

France moves to outlaw war amid draft treaty talks

The French Council of Ministers approved a draft treaty to outlaw war and sent it to ambassadors including Leena, Witton, Rew, Berlin, and Prekii Thom. Prime Minister Briand pressed for reservations on defense obligations under the Covenant of the League of Nations while Kellogg discussed legitimate defense aid.

Agri Council of Ministers Poincare M. Briand Aswell Lisapproval Avelesselors Leena Witton Rew Berlin Prekii Thom M. Brignal

British Attitude On Armistice Treaty Question In Commons

In London on April 19 the House of Commons debated British government posture toward inviting adherence to a treaty outlawing war. Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain discussed careful consideration and potential conversations with the Dominions and the United States about the subject.

London House of Commons Hritikh

Mareeba Stock Movements Apr 17

Stock movements listed for Mareeba district during April with details of cattle, horses, bulls, and mules moving by road, rail, or mixed routes. Owners include Gr. Whike, H. Doyle, I. Ker shaw, F. H. Hyule, R.T. Cridlund, Fr. Winkle, F. Lawrence, A. McDowall, and others. Routes cover Mareeba to Gordon Vale, Peeramon to Bacon Factory, Mareeba to Dunda, Mareeba to Babinda, Bolwar to Cairns, Emerald Creek to Mossman, Oak Forest to Kuranda, and Kairi to Mille Millia.

Minve Mareeba Il Isirien Tursali Myoli Gr. Whike Tureal Baral Mareeba Gordonvale H. Doyle Ciniral Mareeha Gorshitivale Godrete I. Ke Fr. Winkle Teo A Travellis Redlynch Godot Bullock Cairns F. Lawrence Gilberto Greenvale A. McDowall Alt Hogan Werrington Quir Park Laodhigss Emerald Creek Mossman Mosch Kittchington Alia den Mareehg Kairi Mille Millia Lawhess Kairii

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