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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1928
Page
3
Advertisement lists check designs and silk fringe with per yard prices of 2/2 and 3/6, guipure lace in white and Paris shades at 12/11 yd, silk lace and hose with several price points and exclusive Paris designs. Includes notes on alloyed gold and silver laces and multiple color options.
In a speech, Mr. Elphinstone criticizes the Queensland government for political overreach and economic missteps. He argues that conscription of workers and imported policy have reduced consumer power, increased hardship, and hindered production. He cites wage gaps, apprenticeship losses, and high basic wages as signs of systemic mismanagement.
A culinary note suggests rinsing rice with hot water rather than cold to enhance flavor and texture. The tip emphasizes heat rapidity to remove starch and impurities, improving when grains absorb water during cooking.
Mareeba social pages recount a Friday euchre night behind the Second of Arte with Misa Reader on music and Mr Kelly handling duties. Prizes awarded in the euchre and bridge events went to Mrs Johnson, Mr Houghton, and Mrs Gorringe, as locals and visitors troop through Mareeba and Mt Garnet district updates.
August 23 guests from the gyaviasin club attended a St George's Hall event in the council's honor to support church funds. The evening featured dancing and music by Ivy Prowe, with prizes awarded to Mrs Pickering and Mesdames Langton Bourke, Sears, and Mr Ellin. A laity supper followed, hosted by the ladies of the church.
Mrs C Cooper hosted a coin afternoon at her Walsh Street home on Wednesday August 22 raising funds for the Swerts stall at the Bluebell fete. Attendees enjoyed songs by Mesdames Bated and Corrine a musical monologue Earthenwarl by Mrs Sugden and recitations by Mrs Corridge and Miss Evans. The amusing On on Farm contest awarded Mrs Sugden a pair of YoYley prizes. A farewell for Sister Woodd featured a gift of silver initialled serviette rings and remarks by the Matron and staff.
Evidence at the magisterial inquiry shows a Mareeba fire destroyed a five room dwelling owned by AL and By Tilse. Welward Wilse testified to his firm’s address on Eston Street and described the scene with debris, a still-burning fire, and a nearby light on the street. The assessor recommended a value of about £399 for the damaged property.
Frederick Vo Armburc testified to a lamp setting and a fire at a studio on Cotstanhe Street. Stephen Doble described the studio's destruction, fittings and a dens valued at 250. Fire brigade arrived, debris inspected, and insurers recommended payment totaling 299 with salvage 1 and insured amount 211 for Doble.
Senator Rates acting chairman of the Federal Public Works Commission Mr Maguire M HLA Mr Grayndler AWU general secretary and Mr Don Ryan MLA visited Cairns and then Yungaburra staying at the Lake Eacham Flotel. They toured the lakes and were impressed by the scenic beauty and commercial prospects of the Tableland.
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