Weather and farming news from Lower Burdekin district
The report notes continuing hot weather and steady cane supply with higher field content than early season. The Lower Burdekin Farmers' Association held a meeting at Theatre Delia Ayr presided by President H. B. Burst. finances show £700 credit versus £250 earlier, trading department concerns and secretary Walter McBenp may resign. Electric light for homes discussed as a future aim. Reverend RE Bacon visited, with a charity social at Home Hill residence of Mr and Mrs Ford on August 10 supporting the Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Burdekin Farmers’ Association
Acim
Delia Ayr
H. B. Burst
be‘Sania
Asociaton
Wap
Walter
Queen’ Street
Ner van Irrigalion
Bacon
Charters, Towers
EW. Ford
Church of England
U Boon
Weather and timber boom in Millaa Millaa district
Glorious weather fuels a brisk timber trade while a Wednesday special train brings hopes of a big year for farmers. An accident at Morregan injured Lal Deegan requiring surgery to remove a wedge piece. and a Tarshi entertainers visit drew large crowds. Local surveyors begin road and street work with a full report to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubbiah
Lal Deegan
Morregan
Atherton
Tarsali
Wedeenday
Tarsau Pie Hal Wa
McGill
Reeks
Gad
A. Hoses
H. Ss. Hickieron
B Barret
J. Mallon
P Mallon
Ruthman
Martin
Mila Millen
Mount Mulligan Update From Our Own Correxpondent
August 1 report notes workers laboring on Sunday to complete cemetery round work. Mr F Richards cited as new schoolmaster with strong scholarship. School committee buys cricket act. wavering plans for a wall and a parade week. Narkmen Kon Granier Ron noted on Sunday score at 708 yard range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Mulligan
Eyternight
F. Richards
Merberton Water Authority Meeting Report
At Merberton on August 17 the Merberton Water Authority met with Mr G J Haines in attendance. The session discussed pipe works and local road safety measures including the installation of storm King lanterns and a temporary bridge crossing near Bilby. A renewed focus on utility maintenance and traffic control was noted for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merberton
Plerberton Water Authority
G. J. Haines
Bil
Sopghy
Taike
Tay
Wales
Lalen
Campers Paradise Teachers Holiday At Green Island
The Cairna and district teachers spent August vacation at Green Island. They traveled aboard the Townaville, reached the island by midday, and set up the Dew-drop Inn. Activities included nature study of coral formations, shell collecting, fishing, a euchre tournament, a rain mock court, concerts, and a fancy dress party. The group was guided by Mr James Favell and supported by Beattie Menghs and others, ending with a homeward journey Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairna and District
Teamie Beautiful
Palma
Treen Island
Roche
Tilly
FL Leonard
Greed Tatum
Miss Elam
Mmcy
Enzice
Reaching Cairns and a voyage with songs and praise
The party reached Cairns by evening, avoided seasickness, and shared banter and a nest speech by Mr. Leonard thanking Messrs. E Gordon and A Edwards for organising. About twenty five ended the trip with a night at local cinemas as part of holiday recreation and education. Health ad copy follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Leonard
E. Gordon
A' Edwards
Oar
Ache
Market Produce List With Fresh Stocks and Jellies
A partial grocery item list shows SPLIT PEAS and GREEN PEA TEAS, CHICKEN, SWEET CORN, CAULIFLOWER, SPROUTS, PEAS, FARSNIPS, BEETROOT, JELLIES, ICING SUGAR, DESICCATED COCOA NUT, COD FISH, SALMON, CRAB, SHRIMPS and other fresh stock items. It reads as a vendor catalog with tin and block packaging cues and notes on sizes and assortments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Lextie
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Jack & Newell Ltd
Mareela & Herbe
Mort
Gelling Brothers Ltd
Sachs Street
A. J. D. Led
A. J. Draper Ltd
Street
Lower Burdekin
Ohio
MT. Mulligan
Merberton Water Authority
Paradise
Green Island
Miss R. Costello
Cuticura
Indore
Relia
Mollee Bele
Helle Dally
W. H. Green, Ltd
Australian Drug Co
Elliott Bros
Sydney
Be Oka
Dunn Geaney
Nestle’s Best
Lin We Best
C.S.R
Manse Sys Sai N
Scott
Joe Origh
Editorial
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Trail & Winstone
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