Weather and social whirl in Moregatta district
The North news notes recent frost, busy timber hauling for ramps, and carpenters at work. A large house-warming party for Mr. Norttanshaw drew many friends, followed by a lively dance with musicians Clarke Stevens and others. The Show Committee met, a schoolboys football match drew crowds, and Ravenshoe's halls boom with new buildings from Halltown to a Caiina Timber Limited office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Norttanshaw
Davis
Messrs
Clarke
Stevens
W. Stevens
McLean
Sleep
O'Rourke
Griffiths
Thomson
Compton
Turd
M. Bullpit
Misses McLean
Norris
Whereat
White
C. Everson
Herberton
Ravenshoe
Halltown
School of Arts
Caiina Timber Limited
Gambling crooks prey on tourists in London scene
A London Evening News report warns American visitors about widespread gambling dens and con artists. Investigators track routes through first class liners and West End venues, noting decoy women, social climbers, and educated swindlers who lure travelers into private clubs, houses, or rented suites for nightlong gambling and fleecing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
London “Evening News
Atlantic
America
West End
Mayfair
Wellers
Direct butter shipments to France from Australia planned
M Barthelemy and colleagues in Queensland outline two refrigerated steamers monthly to Marseilles and Dunkirk for Australian unsalted butter. The plan, backed by Oversea Shipping Association, offers 80 percent advances on shipments and aims to boost returns for producers versus the London market, noting France’s demand and reduced prewar supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Roger Barthelemy
Australia
Paris
Mandatories Aux Halles Centrales
Whea
Queensland
France
M. Barthelemy
Melbourne
M. Crevelli
M.A O'Callaghan
Commonwealth
London
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Board of Trade
O'Callaghan
Marthemy
le Jon
Finland
Siberia
Italy
Alsace
Lorraine
Canmenbert
Gruen Health Bottle Promises Pain Relief and vitality
An advertisement extols Gruen Health Five as a cure all for stomach liver kidneys and bowels claiming it ends pain, disease and distress. It warns of indigestion biliousness and constipation and asserts the medicine restores strength for a vigorous life. Price 2 shillings 9 pence per large bottle.
British Visitor’s Impressions Of Germany Finance
An English observer in Cologne explains that exchange rates distort cost of living comparisons. He details German wages versus prices, noting the mark’s devaluation, and describes British officer rent, hotel costs, and schooling prices in Germany compared with Britain, emphasizing purchasing power differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. M. Thompson
Cologne
London
Germany
Britain
England
Rhine
Innisfail Rugby League condemns unsportsmanlike incident
The Innisfail District Rugby League issues a statement detailing a Sunday incident at inter-town junior matches. A Cairns junior player directed obscene language and insulted league officials, leading to a life ban. The executive reports attempts to warn players and emphasizes stance against foul play and foul language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
E. M. Trower
C. J. Fleming
Innisfail District Rugby League
Cairns
Lunisfail
Haa
Tre
Disputed Junior Players Cause Ground Ban and Match Cancellation
An incident involving Comfort Baby's Skin With Cutiura Soap and a junior side led to police removal of a player after he apologized to the Executive for an offence deemed too serious. The Cairns League Executive stood firm, disqualified the entire junior team, and canceled the match despite appeals from seniors and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns League
Cairns
Bowls Results and Green Committee Meeting Tonight
Weather favored play as new rinks speed up. Green Committee meets tonight to discuss important business. Weekend bowls featured high scores with Kelly Griffiths Dixon Gelling Rennie and Skeen 79 to 17. others 35 to 16 and 22 to 23 in Sunday matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neary
Griffiths
Arnold
Gelfing
Rollwaggon
Lowrie
Northage
Miller
Stewart
O'Meara
Houston
Draper
Gardiner
Langan
Dixon
James
Love
McMahon
McLaughlin
Hoare
Montgomerie
Rennie
Philips
Overland
Just
Hinsch
Skeene
Leunen
Boland
Swinburn
Calder
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Jack & Newell’s
Jack & Newell Ltd
Marefba & Herbertom
Aid
Gelling Brothers Ltd
Sachs Street
A. J. Draper Ltd
Ceylon
Mit
Gmm
Ale Co
News OF the North
Moregatta
Ravenshoe Notes
Sharp Practice Rife
Gruen
Avery
Ladies’ College OF Health
Stoney
Fritz
Farmeren
Eifel
Jack High
Trail & Winstone
Ect
Trail & Winetone’s
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