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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

12

WIDOW CLAIMS SUPPORT FROM WHITTINGHAM ESTATE

In Brisbane, Cecile V K Whittingham, widow of Arthur Herbert Whittingham, seeks adequate provision from his Queensland estate after contesting the will. The net estate valued at £219,280 plus household effects and life interests, with Mrs Whittingham receiving £1,000 plus £200 annually, while residue goes to Geelong Grammar School, Victoria, per the will and marriage settlement. The case, before Justice Macfarlane, details extensive travels and lavish support previously provided by the late husband.

Hrishane Arthur Herbert Whitingham, Wragier Queensland Macrissa Cecile V. K. Whitting Mayid Hamilton Brisbane Whiningpess Geelon Church of Land Grammar School Victoria Sirs Hittinehaes Mcéiill Tra Riage Apo Whittingham Mayfield

Fragmentary OCR Yields Obscure 1925 Ad Text

Incomplete excerpt references Extray cucour and a 1925 book noting copemem payments on account with annual estimates. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes, though hints at income calculations and a person named McGill.

Copemem Spe McGill

Testator not required to fund widow luxury life after death

His Honor ruled the deceased was not bound to maintain the widow in the same lavish style after death. The court considered the widow had enjoyed substantial luxuries during life, but found provision should not recreate those conditions. An order was made to cover costs from the estate residue.

McGill Mayfield Macaregor Mr. MeGill Hin Macrassan Fife

Clergyman Promotes Home Remedy for Grey Hair

Rev A W Searle presents a home mix to darken grey hair. The recipe combines Bay Rum glycerine Orlex Compound and water, applied twice weekly to achieve a glossy, non greasy finish and a look of youth.

A. W. Searle Suill

Serious Chances Taken In A Gleamgle Cane Of Piles

A public notice extols Dean's Oistment as a cure for all forms of piles including internal and protruding types. It claims long term sufferers found relief, citing Mrs Work and Mrs Wark as testimonials after years of trial with other remedies.

Dean Ted

Waterside Conference Proposed After Arbitration Ruling

Canberra reports the Prime Minister Bruce Agrebasee states talks may be held with waterside workers and shipowners to ensure continuity of operations under the Arbitration Court awards and Transport Workers Act. He recalls October statements urging compliance and a conference to protect workers’ rights and industry stability.

Canberra Bruce Arbitration Court Watersidera’ Federation Transport Workers Australia

Cloncurry Field Brisbane approves funding for copper revival plan

The Premier announced £40,000 to back expert recommendations for developing the Australian copper industry in the Cloncurry district. Proposals include reopening oxide mine operations and converting the Conwis plant to a copper smelter, with production targets and new capital to restart exploration.

Brisbane Elliott Chuncurry Agen-Ceneral London A. Agnew Mr. Elliott Ltd New Consolidated Eeetd Cloncurry Subi CO North Queensland Seblereth Queensland Conwis Dubbyn Conmsels

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