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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
12
R H Cross recounts a tropical voyage north from Brisbane to Cairns, noting the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Townsville, and Cairns itself. He contrasts northern and southern Australia, describes tropical scenery, wildlife, and the coastal route’s unique, bewildering abundance of islands and hills.
The narrative follows a long overland journey spanning eight thousand miles through Queensland. It describes bush roads stock routes, telegraph stations, cattle and sheep transport, and stops at places like Croydon Burdekin and Charters Towers with notes on weather, livestock, and the challenges of travel in sparse regions.
A fragmented report notes evolving car culture and driver interactions, featuring observations from city streets, street scenes, and public gatherings. It mentions motorists sharing views, with references to local places and personalities shaping the discourse. The piece underscores growing attention to road etiquette and community perception.
Innisfail July event details Mr W Dieips hosts a party for the Innisfail guides and brownies. Mrs Hubbard and the parishioners attended, enjoying hospitality and an afternoon program. The gathering featured a pleasant social setting with warm appreciation.
Weather winds down and city measures, with reports of the Innisfail district crushing Beason. Tender favour cited as factors in a fine day. The text shows civic updates and local weather notes from the era, including references to Moweifyn activities and city events.
An elderly resident of East Lynistad, Frank Lis, aged 41, fractured his right wrist falling from a toric river aid. He was driven by ambulance to a hospital after first aid from a doctor and local helpers, with FL Repner resting at Nits Creek nearby. The victim was admitted for treatment.
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