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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1926
Page
12
An excerpt from a weekly letter describes the drought drawing away many seaside visitors while a crowded opening shows and pavilion crowds remain, noting debuts, balls, and social events. It mentions Lady Stonehaven, debutantes, and a busy schedule of balls, dinners, and entertainments with references to the navy and archbishop, creating a vivid social scene.
A London garden party attended by over 300 guests on Sonny’s terrace with notices of Lord and Lady Stonehaven and Mrs Heale among visitors. Tea was served after a reception on the terrace, with guests including Mr Bowen and others connected to the Exhibition scene.
A testimonial from a miner, Patrick Moroney, describing severe back and kidney pain and relief after using Dean's Backache Kidney Pills. The narrator credits the remedy with dramatic improvement within a week and says he keeps the pills at home for ongoing support, noting street price and distributor Foster-M, 15 Hamilton Street.
Mareeba hosts Barrine Club with no matches played as sixth Eucla League event nearby. Mareeba juniors defeat Darrine juniors in a drawn effort before finals. Local officials note improving gates and plans for charity events and finals entries with teams arriving midday.
The article notes church and Sunday School events at Gordonvale including All Saints Sunday services and related activities. It mentions St Beane Sunday School, potential parish group tasks, and helpers arranging for the afternoon program around 5 p.m. Details are fragmented but indicate a church gathering and associated Sunday activities.
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