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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
3
A long fragment from the Malanda show outlines livestock classes and exhibitors. It lists judges and notable animals such as team champions and horses, with repeated references to cows, heifers, and mares, plus exhibitor names and class numbers though many details are garbled. The piece preserves the event’s energetic reporting tone and reflects a traditional agricultural fair record.
Fragmented report mentions a windy day with high heat around 100 degrees and water shown scantily. It records races at Woodbridge with Edwards, Mina, Patricia Word, Flo Kaw Singls Ladies, and Mens High Jump results. Mentions participants like Gideon and Harvey Madden and notes a lively event led by a capable MC with teachers present.
The report notes a Millaa Masonic gathering with a formal program including toasts, introductions, and village attendance. Attendees are praised for dignified conduct, while the evening features music, rituals, and communal sentiment ending with a public toast and closing remarks.
An early 20th century scene describes a fancy dress paper dance at Fola with attendees such as Atherton Kit Bray and Mr Shuaveitty. The crowd admires costumes including Hawaiian Lancer outfits and crepe garments while spectators recall a lively, colorful event with fashion details and reactions.
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