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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1927
Page
5
Market notes describe striped jap crepe dresses and assorted silks with a strong design on dark grounds. Items include cotton fabric with designs, several units labeled CLEAN SWEEP and values noted in shillings, mentions of MOROCAIN and VIVELLA fabrics. Some entries appear damaged or fragmentary with unclear dates.
Archbishop Dunig denounces evolution as unscientific unless backed by results. He argues Darwin's survival of the fittest risks exterminating the weak and eroding charity, warning it undermines morality and religious belief. He cites missing links and archaic claims as unproven and dangerous.
The Ambulance appeal opened with a euchre party on Tuesday hosted by the ladies committee in Atherton. Dan Bolan led as ALC, Fred Browning and Mr Kel laway closed the door. Guests wore elaborate finery including crepe and lace gowns and satin suits. The event showcased many gift baskets and decorative outfits, with proceeds exceeding £18 for Ambulance funds.
Fragmented notes describe cold weather on the Tablelands with frost and cold dance halls. Mentions of Mr J Eldridge shor prospecting, Calf and Kumakd Moore in tennis, and visits by Sire Watkins and Dowling. Reported town movements include Moore’s return and Watkin’s visit.
Ralster Atherton August 4 Mr J Johnson departed yesterday for an eastern trip. Campbell of Calrns joined Atherton visitors last week to attend the sodding of her npes. Jean Bain remains with Mrs Webster and plans to proceed to Stennary Hill after.
The article discusses cooling at Evelyn Scrub and Ravenshor with a drop in temperature and rain aiding fires. It notes tin mining activity around Return Creek Nettles Creek Mt Garnet and Dry Creek with many miners and prospectors seeking larger river capacities and government support to attract capitalists, amid rising tin prices and potential rural prosperity.
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