Lady Cecil Visits Cairns as Tree Preservation Plea Grows
Lady Cecil and her daughter Mina Cecil visited Cairns meeting local figures including Mra R T McMusiva of the Cairns CGA branch. They spoke on tree preservation, praised local beauty, and scheduled travel toward Townsville and Darwin aboard the Marelia with plans for future district efforts and charitable gatherings.
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Coed
Ho Minn Ceell
Downland
Mra R. T. McMusiva
Cairne
CGA
Mina Cecil
Lady Cecil
Cairns
Townsville
Darwin
Tren
Ste Evelyn Cecil
Bownd
Brisbane Produce Market Sees Decline in Poppy and Lucerne Prices
Brisbane December market report shows heavy poppies of arm produce from Rome and New South Wales, with prices down. Lucerne trades vary from 4/1 to 14/6 for different grades, while New South Wales offerings hold steady for new season feeds. Onions fetch 12/1 as the market remains bare of lucerne hay pumpkins and maize.
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Brisbane
Rome
Stirec
N.S.W
Gallen
Brown Lucerne
New South Wales
Vauns
Wheatram
Wakeup call on civic duty and national party work
The piece urges voters to stay engaged between elections and presses for sustained parliamentary effort. It critiques slackness in government and advocates a continuous program of public education, policy work, and accountability by National and Labor leaders to advance broad, rational governance.
Kanowna Arrives Townsville After Delays From Strike
The Renewns steamer Kanowna arrived at Townsville yesterday morning from the South after delays due to an overtime strike and crew trouble. It is uncertain when she will reach Cairns, though it is understood she will be there by Wednesday. Burns' Philp shipping manager Mr J Madden could not provide details on the rating of AUSN steamers except that Mungana would depart Cairns tomorrow or the day after. A healthy cargo is being carried by the Mungana both inbound and outbound.
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A.U.S.N
Kanowna
Townsville
Cairon
Cairne
Fetdt
Air . Mareris
Feer Midt. Josephs
McKinnen
Petathea
Bevy Hut
Afralal
Rea
O'Driscoll
Ded
Messia
Bergen Andlia
Wen
Hin
Mir. Feldt
Or Mra
Hye
City Council to prosecute defaulters on unpaid rates
Town Clerk W E Prichard cautions ratepayers that those failing to pay by Wednesday December 13 will face prosecution. The council vows strict enforcement with public ads to ensure awareness and no exceptions to the rule. Ratepayers are urged to settle promptly.
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Benaret
Abbott-street
W. E. Prichard
Silkwood Butter Factory Advances as Directors Meet
The Silkwood Butter Factory Ltd directors chaired by A J Daveson report progress toward registration and limited liability status. Shares totalling 177 have been sold, 1386 cows engaged for milking, and 6500 acres slated for grass with the Crown lands discussion and land selections underway.
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Evans, Deacon
J. T. McNamee
Johnstone Shire
South Johnsane
Silkwood
Silkwood Butter Factory
Itwan
Department of Agriculture
M. J. McNamee
Innisfail
W. J. Dolerty
Uncertain 1920s Report Touches Cricket and Tragic Death
The article notes cricket talk as the "hormbesa game" with statistics on injuries and a boxing convalescence home. It also reports the body of Herbert Birtwell found in the Johnstone River near Innisfail, last seen in Innisfail streets Friday night. death due to drowning with a funeral held the following afternoon.
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Statlailes
Bilver
Johnstone River
Inclalall
Mackay
McElres
Herbert Birtwell
Innisfail
Innisail
Hughenden
Innnsfall
Rest Home Sale Not Intended, Says Committee
The committee states it does not intend to sell the Rest Home. Trustee W. H. Mot the atly, and J. R. C’raig are involved in the discussion regarding the Rest Home matters.
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J R. C'raig
Furthhermore W. H. A
Atly
Accommodation Inspector Fines: Employers Guilty Under Act
In Ul, Signorini and Co were summoned for neglecting workers’ accommodation as required by the Workers' Accommodation Act. Inspector Watt noted orders given October 12 and 19 to improve cleanliness and remove hazards. defendants claimed lack of time. They were fined five pounds and sixpence, while warnings were issued to remedy sanitary conditions and prevent cattle from accessing verandahs.
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Watt
Aiat
Signorini
Innisfail
Mr. Aitkin
Electric Outage Delays Local Office Services
A significant electric current failure struck the city portion between 11 pm and midnight, causing long delays and disruptions to the office. The outage affected daily operations, including apple purchasers, and followed by late-night high tides and a late December moon phase noted in municipal records.
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Appleewhers
Cairns Jubilee Celebrations Praised by Returned Pioneer
A former Cairns resident now in New South Wales praises Cairns Jubilee events hosted by Mayor and Mayoress Draper. The letter highlights progress, heritage, and then cites Brisbane Courier extracts from 1876 detailing early road surveys and proposed crossings on Harton River and Trinity Bay routes.
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Cairna
A. J. Draper
Cairns
New South Wales
Australia
Brisbane “Courier
Harton River
Trinity Bay
Jledgkinson
A. C. Mmitlanj
Douglas
Thornborough
Darton
Calrna
Federal Loan Figures and Tarpaulin Theft Reported
Public notices show a £153,500 subscription for a new Commonwealth loan and £115,040 conversions at 44 percent. in an unrelated case William Lou pleads guilty to stealing a cast tarpaulin from the Railway Department and is ordered to enter recognisances.
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Melbourne
Dee
Steck
Federal Treasury
Commonwealth Treasury
Mr Thomas Nevine Passes Away in Cairns Area
The Gad News reports Mr Thomas Nevine died in Cairns on November ith at age 68. A longtime pallbearer and familiar figure, he helped wake the North region with his work. Survived by relatives in Cooktown and Cairns, the Nevine family extends condolences.
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Cairne
Thornes
Poldfelds
Aulolo
Nevine
Nevins
Lersides
Cooktown
W. Colling
Cairn
Arthur
Thomas Nevine
Tully Tory Honors Mister Feldt As Town Leader
The ceremony praised Mr Feldt for his devoted work with the local advancement committee and charitable efforts. Guests included Air Mare Ris, Mr Feer Feldt, Josephs, and Mr McKinnen. Mr Feldt received thanks and a symbolic token, as plans noted his departure with a new partner.
Limestone Deposit at Mulgrave River Near Fonvale
Government geologist J Reid reports a recently discovered limestone deposit at the Mulgrave River near Fonvale, 14 miles from Cairns. Analysis shows lime content around 87 percent with fresh carbonate limestone, lying on younger rocks. He notes potential for small scale local production given proximity to Cane Selda and Cappereal deposits, with limited data on extent and viability.
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Mr. J. Reid
Mulgrave River
Fonvale
Caires
Mr. Reid
Swarter
Selda
Cuttacoe
Jans
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