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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
3
Market decline in corn prices drives Tableland farmers to shift to pig breeding as a hedge. With corn at very low per ton prices and costs of bagging and cultivation, many see pork production as a profitable outlet. The Niboohra Bacon Factory provides an open market, spurring demand for breeding stock and encouraging mixed farming across northern Tablelands.
Thursday hinted at a coming cyclone with heat and brief drizzle, followed by a sultry Friday. Rainfall in town neared two points for the month as surrounding areas saw weekly showers. A light entertainment week included an illustrated lantern service with Salvation Army songs and a trip to Atherton for St Andrew’s Day festivities. The Mareeba Midget Band joined the night crowd and train status was crowded, aided by station staff. Bridal visits and forthcoming weddings also feature among local social notes.
The report records mixed bowls results with scores and player remarks. It notes the need for stable positioning, mentions new members proving capable, and urges early pennant preparation. It lists Saturday and Sunday results, champions, and various handicap and singles details with names such as Northage, McMahon, Grenfell, O'Reilly, and Leary among others.
The monthly general meeting granted three months leave to secretary H Balcock for a health trip south. E M Cusack was appointed to replace him with C Thompson assisting. The club discussed boat gear, Mark Foyne around the Carnival, and a Sydney trip versus Townsville regatta with potential boat entries.
Heavy rain and heat left the grass lush as the championship doubles final of bowls featured James and McLaughlin against Gelling and Draper. McLaughlin starred, pulling off decisive shots to seal a 15-14 close, with Draper rallying late but falling short. Earlier rounds saw Brown and Bickmore, Lowrie and Kidd, and Dixon and Cassidy defeated by the eventual champions. The match highlighted the sport’s unpredictability and high standard of play despite the tough conditions.
An advertisement advises mothers to use Pinkettes for common child ailments. It claims safe opening medicine in most cases, warns about bowel obstruction fever and biliousness, and promotes Pinkettes as gentle, effective, and easy for children to take. Promotes free trial samples via Dr Williams Medicine Co Sydney, referencing Cairns Post, and offers a 1/2 horse dosage from dealers.
The State Department reports the League of Nations has invited the United States to participate in disarmament talks. The invitation requests a U S representative to sit in a consultative capacity or with the League’s permanent military, naval and air commission.
The miners' federation protests against the Victorian State Government over the Morwell mine. The dispute remains unresolved as the council schedules a meeting for Tuesday to seek a resolution.
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