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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1928

Page

5

The Ford Car Showing Promises Affordable Innovation

The article describes the first showing of Ford’s new model in Australia. It highlights performance under varied conditions, comfort, road ability, and ease of maintenance. Ford emphasizes precise mass production making the car affordable for many, with quotes from Ford officials.

Mita Ivite Alguetre Sore Venienee Ford Enripeany Joos Ford Motor Company of Australia Fey Mayers

Mayer outlines open showroom policy for Caja car display

Mayer states the goal is to let Caja residents freely visit the showroom to inspect the car. He stresses current owners should not fear losing their cars or being left with unwanted changes. Cairns Motors will operate the car service and keep a full stock of parts for maintenance.

Caja Mayer Serview Leestipe Mir Mayers Jong Cairns Motors

Social News Highlights From the July Fourth Euchre Party

A July Fourth euchre party and dance at School Arts Hall supported St Thomas Bazaar Fund. The event drew many players, with prizes shared by Mrs Johnston and Miss Cahill for ladies and Mr D. Hughes winning the gentleman’s first prize. The Cameo Coy promoted a tea fair and guests enjoyed music by Misa Murrane’s Orchestra, while numerous local residents and visitors were noted arriving or departing Cairns and nearby towns.

Onriday St. Thomas’ Baxaar Fund Misa Murrane Ladliva Mra. Johnston Miss Cahill

Mareeba News General Items Roundup

Mareeba updates cover railway work tours and inspections by Abe Hayball from the State Railway Department. It notes Mareeba connections via Alberton Hawes Road, local train movements, dry grass on the Mungana route, and water scarcity. It mentions a special Mareeba meet preparations, a dry month, dredging activity at Mt Garnet, and an upcoming Stanhry special train for patrons.

Abe Hayball Atarewba O Waildub Quk Forest Mungana Mt. Garnet Pela Vie Teal Madee Pritts Millia Millia Kavenneien Ternsini

EACHAM PLEBISCITE EXPECTS CLOSE CONTEST

Two nominations to challenge Pacham and Joh Age basa for party seats emerge as August ballots loom. Con Ryan is the sitting member and the race on the Tableland looks evenly matched with strong party activity anticipated.

Pacham Phene Yorre Menher Con Ryan Jor Age Basa

Queensland Black Walnut Its Commercial Possibilities

Article discusses whether Queensland black walnut should enter the market in the South and notes high use in cabinet work. It cites American imports, limited local supplies of maple silkwood cedar, and a growing overseas market. Melbourne firms report strong walnut demand while transport and agent costs affect profitability.

America Sydney Queensland Reso Melbourne Victoria TL Onyis Davis Bros. Prep. Ltd Australia

Cairns Annual Races Set With Twenty Eight Visiting Horses

Twenty eight visiting horses are entered for Cairns Annual Races on Friday and Saturday at the track. The event features a mix of local and traveling thoroughbreds with anticipated competitive fields.

Cairns

Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a reliable remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis. It claims quick action from first signs and promotes the medicine as standard in many homes with bottles priced at two shillings and threepence.

Dr. Sheldon

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