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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

6

Cushion Cover Styles and Linen Tea Cloth Set Prices

Cushions covers in Flza White with embroidered designs and lace borders priced at 1/11 2/11 and 3/3 3/6. Oriental cushion covers with artificial silk designs. Velvet covers in plain grounds rosted with contrasting stencils priced 4/6 to 6/11. Pure linen tea cloths with serviettes to match 40 by 40 price B/II per set. Linen serviettes in white Irish made sizes 18 by 18 at 1/14 and 2 by 20 at 1/414 each.

Flza Ireland

Mellor Millar Items Describe Christmas Children's Ball

A CW A organized fancy dress ball for children was held at Norris's Hall on December 9. Judges Mrs Mansfield and Mrs Kjelberg awarded prizes for best costumes. Winners included Best Boy Huchis White, Best Girl Evelyn Gladwell, and pairs Grace Walley with Jack Merrotser, Molly Hines with Rene Abdy. Several readers’ names and nicknames are listed among attendees and entries. Two Jenkin brothers left for Newcastle due to their ill father. Local residents noted vacation visits and arrivals, including Mrs Beatrice River Settlement and Miss Erin McHugh, with new barber shop hire and city engineer Mr Phesant referenced.

C.W.A Norris's Hall Mesdames J. Mansfield E. Kjelberg Dt Huch Evelyn Gladwell Grace Walley Jack Merrotser Molly Hines Rene Abdy Edna Wakely Rae Alleeny Billy Edna Shaw Doris Shaw Marion Gray Harold Wake Madge 1 Ritbonfan Vileem Radbott Ray Wat Daniesson Star Fairy Black Grab Alki de Jenkin Brothers Newcastle D. Plesant R. Dent Erin McHugh Townsville

Malanda News Troubled By Holiday Plans And Festive Giving

December report from Malanda records local social events as trustees and families plan Christmas travel to Tasmania. A large gathering at the Skennar residence celebrated their son’s majority with a long sequence of toasts, cake, and convivial games on a verandah. The party fostered a strong sense of fellowship, with many old friends present and toasts honoring the parents and son.

Malinda Tue-dey Mes Chennar Ard Sid Thore Mits Dancit Howe Teiss Davies Ween Skennar Master Hale Henon Miss Pitt Hollingsworth Hows Mises Thome Sr. Mew Johnsone Gilby Bond Miss Cleminson McArthur Francis D. Francis Brat Graham Domainett Ate Sid. Stencar

Cream in glass jar with cream fits to a shake

A rushed instruction to place cream in a glass jar, cork tightly seal, and shake well. Caution that over shaking risks over whipping and separating the texture. The note emphasizes careful handling to avoid turning whipped cream into a split or runny consistency.

Obituary of Mrs. R. McGrath in Cairns

The death of Mrs R McGrath wife of Mr J McGrath occurred in Cairns early Wednesday. She was born at Chitter and aged four. A funeral service was held from the residence and conducted by Rev Father Mount at Martyr Street Cemetery. Floral tributes came from many relatives and associates including Mary and Bill, C J Conan Brisbane, Samuel Alley and Sons, the Girls Wattle Hockey Club, and local families and firms.

Cairns Sah Ann Meliath McGrath Warsego Stree Chitter Father Mount Martyrestreet M. Coughlin A. Barnes Willie Kingstey Ned Alice Jones Munket G. Higgins E. Lanskey Ruby Edna T. Barrett Esplanade G. E. Stevens Dickson Nosworthy’s W.’Chatman Ani Ee M. J. Hoaza Sta | Caan and Campbell Ltd

Funeral of Late Mr James Watt Drowned in Gordonvale

The funeral for the late Mr James Watt, who died in an accidental drowning at Gordonvale on Thursday, was held from the Presbyterian Church Gordonvale with a large attendance. Rev H Isterwood conducted the rites. Flowers and tributes came from many local families and organizations including the Gordonvale Soccer Club, the Presbyterian Women's Guild, Gordonvale Caledonian Society, and numerous residents and hotels.

James Watt Gordonvale Presbyterian Church H. Isterwood Flore Kenny Corner House Hotel Aloomba Boys Frank Bill Geordie Jack and Tack Presbyterian Women's Guild Bern Les Ebrington Percy J. Fairweather F. Johns J. A. Johnston Myrtle Hooper W. Coutts Alice and Kathleen Brown Gordonvaie

The Curvative of the Earth Amour Seven Inches per Mile

The text notes a measure of earth curvature stated as seven inches per mile. It presents a concise, era style technical assertion without broader context or calculations.

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