Cooktown Gossip From August in a Cairns Visit Saga
COOKTOWN NEWS reports a busy week with HC Jorgensen and two daughters returning from Cairns for the Show, visits by Fred and Mes Shephard, Wallace and Bil, and trips to Batavia mines. Local business includes estate work for the late Mr J Thompson, hospital news, and numerous mining lease and water-right applications around Batavia and Big Tableland. The town also notes a Country Women's Association dance at Standen's hall with prizes and refreshments.
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Cooktown
Mra
HC Jorgensen
Cairns
Fred Shephard
Bee
Seaphard
Coma
Sox Ane
Wallace Shephard
Bil Wallace
Coen
Batavia
Josie Shephard
Sro
Bees
Igra
Tweed
Jeng
Jenyas
Cora
Ebayoolah
Me. J. Thompson
Peter Sellarg
Townsville
F. W. Schipke
Doris Schipke
Cairms
Torenevile
Sellars
Misa Vera
Redsnond
Kismet Tis Syndicate
Big Tableland
Nie Tou Pringle
Kenya _Colony
South Africa
SM. Standen
E Olive
Cyril Thomas Denman
Percy William Parsons
Adj
H. Silk
Hurricane Creek
Hur Leana Creek
Thomas Peter Larsen
Lower Camp
Edna May
Claude le Roy
Benjamin Jacosall
Main Creek
Big Table
Kiamet Tin Syndicate
Kismet
Main
Britain prints China notes worth one billion
An August 79 1980 report states Great Britain has begun printing China bank notes totaling 1 billion, reflecting a major currency transfer. The item emphasizes the scale of the issue and the involved authorities.
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China
Great Britain
National service work and bank note printing plans
Government and Bank of England outline national service duties for staff and guards for bank note production. Lieutenant Colonel Kippenberger discusses the total value and number of notes, while notes on distribution to China are mentioned. The schedule lists sessions, concerts, and talks tied to the RSL and community events.
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Ietral Bank of
Kippenberger
Cairns Post
Ore R.S.L
Pinto
Fia Arter
Great Britain
Cairne
China
Danton
Dave
Frank
Archie
Ar Grorme
Allen
Ss Eneland
Rieslaut Grove
Salvadore
Arkey
Egypt
Hall
Swedish swimmer Sally Bauer completes English Channel swim
Swedish long distance swimmer Sally Bauer finished the channel crossing from France to England in about 4 hours 50 minutes. The Associated Press reports the feat achieved under challenging tides with Bauer's successful effort marking a notable achievement in women's endurance swimming.
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London
Sally Bauer
Vance
England
National Ministry talks in Canberra amid wartime uncertainty
Canberra August 28 reports indicate discussions among federal parties to form a National Government if war breaks out. The Commonwealth Labor Party leadership signals no joint ministry, while Sir Earle Page of the Country Party would cooperate despite prior hostility to Menzies, suggesting potential coalition dynamics.
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Canberra
Taboor
Frisia
Curtin
Labour
Earle Page
Country Party
Menzies
Prizes at Catholic Bazaar card afternoon in Mossman
August 13 Mossman Catholic Bazaar stall holders held a gift evening at the Exchange Hotel lounge. Bridge winner Mrs Howe. euchre prize won by Mrs Jensen. prizes were Royal Doulton ware. A light tea was served. Names of ladies assisting and donors listed.
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Mossman
Exchange Hotel
Sridge
Mra
Howe
Ich
Mra. O'Brien
H. Mackay
J. Masterson
H. J. Katil
P. Palmer
A. P. Atherton
Isses Morris
Landy
Memdamea A. Mizen
W. Staples
J. Mathews
CW. ‘Sinclair
Misa Birke
Wireless Programmes Local News Service Summary
Local news service bulletin notes wireless programmes with close times and service identifiers ANP and NP. Mentions Ra news service, Q.N.P. entries, and numbered closes, outlining schedule blocks and channel tags for local programming.
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N.P
Ra News Service
Q.N.P
Close
Weather and Market Reports From Tuesday Schedule
A fragmented listing outlines a radio schedule with weather information and market reports at 6:30 am, followed by national and international news bulletins, musical performances, sports notes, a governor general commentary, and later market updates. It notes appearances by the Duke, Lord Gowrie, and a National Military Band set, ending with a recap of the day’s news.
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Australia
Lord Gowrie
H.rh
Duke
Kent
Appepneeto Bee
Cal
Lane News
Duke May Be League Patron Visit to France
On August 4 2000 members of the British Legion undertook a four day visit to France in response to an invitation from the National Confederation of Exservicemen and War Victims of France with the concurrence of the French Government.
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British Legion Ade
France
National Confederation of Exvervicemen
War Victims of
Gillies Highway progress on bitumenising urged by councils
The Cairns Shire Council and Atherton Shire Council pressed for immediate steps to bitumen the Gillies Highway from Gordonvale to the bottom gate and to install posts on sharp bends to reduce crash risk. They noted work is planned this year but funding may delay full completion, and called councils to review related boards for coordinated action.
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Caires Shire
Gillion Highway
Gordonvale
Atherton
Gordonvall
J. A. Martin
Brisbane
J. B Kamp
Athertonshire Council
Caires Harbone Board
Death of Sir James Owen Diggers’ Friend
Sir James Owen, 70, famed for hospitable Exeter mayoralty during wartime, died July 8. A journalist influential in the west of England, he later visited Australia, renewing touch with Diggers in Brisbane. Knighted in 1918, he had ties to the Harmsworths and newspapers like the Echo and Torbay Herald and Express.
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James Owen
Exeter
England
Si James
Lady Owen
Australia
Brisbane
James Owes
Alao Wasti
Harmsworth
The
Echo
Torbay
Edmonton Notes Hockey Touring Team Dance
Edmonton notes report a social evening in Reid's Hall with Miss H Wolff and Mr W Gregory winning the Monte Tarlo, Greer taking the novelty drive, and Hawaiian string music. Mrs A L Walker donated a silver cup for the sponge sandwich contest. Mrs Christensen and Mrs Stewart judged the cookery and sweets. personal note says Mrs T Blakeney and family leave for Mareeba to join Mr Blakeney.
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Edmonton
Reid's Hall
Billie Blackmore
Msi
Bodkin
H. Wolff
W. Gregory
Greer
Smaviciana
A. L. Walker
Christensen
Stewart
T. Blakeney
Mra F. Townson
Mareeba
Mr. Blakeney
Federal President congratulatory cables list dignitaries
A garbled wartime cables list dignitaries sending congratulations to the Federal President. Names such as HJ the Duke of, Field Mr Birdle wood, General Sir Ian Hamilton, Field Marshal, and Sir Bruce High Commissioner for Australia in England appear but with many misreads.
Farewell dinner honors state president Huish with gifts
At the Belle Vue Hotel the State Council hosted a farewell dinner for State president R. D. Huish CBE. W. Bray accepted on behalf of councillors to present a gold wristwatch. Mo Hebb, leaving Brebese by Turaday August 2, attends the Bless conference in London next month. The south eastern district employment department Kingshome presented a set of trese stools and links and wished him bon voyage.
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Belle Vue
State Council
R. D. Huish
England
W. Bray
Mo. Hebb
Brebese By
Turaday
London
State Office
South-Eastern District
Employment Department
Kingshome
Huish
Double D Eucalyptua Cleaner for dirt and grease
An advertisement touts Double D Eucalyptua as a powerful cleaner that removes grease from hands and surfaces. It claims the product cleans wearing apparel, upholstery, and carpets with ease, highlighting its strong wales and features.
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Wales
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