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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

6

Lower Burdekin Cane Growers Discuss Shortages and Tax

The Kandamia Kalamia Mill Suppliers Committee chair Mr C K Crofton presided as members debated cane shortages caused by truck shortages and possible culprits. They sought mil management lists of defaulters and asked for help addressing petrol tax on farmers while awaiting Sugar Works and Central Cane Prices Board awards.

C. KR. Crofton Kaliwid Pioneer Ml J. Meclean Walker Phils Lad Caref T Brisbane Sugar Works Central Cane Prices Board Kalamia Lee Pioneer Hay Jenior Sir Benjamin Morgan Lower Burdekin Cane Growers’ Association Fatuure Arisbane Ayr Iy Shedlet

Home Hill Memorial School of Arts Annual Meeting Notes

Retiring Chairman H V Hanson presided at the annual meeting of Home Hill Memorial School of Arts subscribers. Officers were elected with H W Plansony as president and J K Murphy as captain. finances are strained after the death of guarantor Mr John Drysdale and unpaid contractor and architect fees. A plan to raise funds includes sending delegates to a carnival and pursuing further donations, while a hospital machine is to be moved to the school.

H. Vv. Hanson Home Pill Memorial School of Arts Ander Rnin Lo Jno. Drysdale Drvsdale Micrliy Wljgstel Air Warren Warren AL McArley HW. V. Plansony Messrs. W. Meehan W. OH. Goldings Capetain J K. Murphy HM. Merrett Atr HV. Hansen Bivanee Mesers EL MM. Perre S Wekesmith Jacksen Tilrars A. S Donnelly G Vectors W. Turkiet Messrs Meetian Ates Folke Hewlies Tee

Home Hill fundraiser clash over fete dates resolved

A fancy dress masquerade ball for the Home Hill Cancer Campaign Appeal faced scheduling conflicts with the Home Hill Hack Club and Swim-Pool nites. A sub committee named Mesdames King, Murphy, Gidlding and Clark will coordinate to avoid clashes and maximize public support. The Cancer Campaign Fund total reached £101 with year end aims for a credit balance above £1.

Home Hill Mesdamet King Murphy Gidlding Clark Home Hill Hack Club Home Hill Swim Hack Club Ansere Osborne N.Q.K.A Hack Ap.pears Home Hill Cancer Campaign Fund Home Hill Ait 1 Society

Demolition Alters Stanary Hills Neighborhood Landscape

In Irvinebank Stan Narary Hills District a gang tears down remaining houses, leaving gaping gaps as prices for tin drive decline and residents cope with a quiet town disrupted by wreckage.

Stannary Hills

Irvinebank Mining District Notes and Social Roundup

The Irvinebank district mines Governor Norman Vale and Mr. Peterson idle despite good gear while the State mill runs steadily but stone supply slackens. At William Morris Neilson and White report good ore. Gordon hosts Trantys on promising ground but water hampers progress. Social life thrives with Cameos and Zislas Company visits, weekly pictures and dances, and Mr W Cleary improving in health.

Tevinebank Norman, Vale Peterson William Morris Neilson White Hoggetts Ihoner Gordon Trantys Peters Joe Jenmes Irvinehank W. Cleary Cunnawarra A. Spiers Grace Borgheim Fred Brown Stannary Hills Habana School Mackay Arthur Leary Marecha Irthank

Mining Report From Stannary Hills Prospecting

At C D Hales Siding Walsh and May sink near forty feet into a promising ore body. Walsh Bros at Drish Guard pursue developmental work. Struder and Walker work on far stone near Per severance base, Bowen Bros on orleyth of Be feet. Green and farty at Consolidated assemble a team for fenses. Perseverance shaft shows progress across multiple levels. Gladstone and nearby claims yield ore but lack of machinery hinders full development. Whelan and Darris Walters continue with good prospects amid challenging mountain roads. A. Mallett oversees reveal making operations amid steady activity in Stannary Hill.

C.D. Hale's Walsh and May Walsh Bros Drish Guard Struder Walker Farr Stone Bowen Bros Consolidated Gladstone Walters Whelan Darris Walters

Erratic Route Notes Hint At Historic Railway Plans

Fragmentary OCR hints at proposed travel routes from Cobre to Herbertet and Irvinelank detailing distances like 20 miles and 18 miles, with mentions of Chillagee railway and Coolwarra Irvimebank. References to Makereille Brooklyn Sand location and a potential Volcan and Lasso Ciewrie weave a lore of a Stannary Hilla era railway network.

Cobre Cay Herberteig Staines Uitte Irvinelank Hemes Lael Herbertoi Reese Pinay Widdes Irvinelaith Levitvebsinl Chillagee Coolwarra

Defence of London Anti Aircraft Manoeuvres

London drills describe air defense exercises with anti aircraft measures. Officers test formations and weapon readiness for air attack, reviewing provisions and procedures at the fortifications and lines around the capital.

London

Mareeba Social Luchre and Dance feature new festivities

A bustling Mareeba social event involved a mix of games, dances, and theater. Local residents gathered for an evening of entertainment with performances, prizes, and community camaraderie, drawing attendees from Mareeba and surrounding towns.

Church Rift in New Zealand Over Piety and Alignment

A fragment notes a dispute within a New Zealand church faction over doctrine and leadership. Details are unclear but reference to a split between a priestly group and a church clergy suggests internal conflict and potential relocation or realignment of leadership.

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