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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
7
A local listing advertises Xmas Fair Prices across textiles and accessories. Floral silks, chiffons, caps, frocks, slippers, shoes, bloomers, corsets, and gift items are priced per yard or per item with varied sizes, colors, and finishes highlighted for holiday shoppers.
A December session of the Tully Centre committee endorsed the president's actions regarding staff work on the rail motor project. They noted holidays granted to Bearer McGovern and praised two key staff for their efforts. The financial report showed receipts of £472 and expenditures £122 leaving £349 in credit. A motion moved £200 to the building fund and an additional £50 transfer was discussed.
A farewell gathering for Mrs Roden and Mr Roden capped by a dance at Metuil Hall. Speakers praised Roden’s town contributions, while gifts included a leather case and stationery. The same weekend Molloy Cricket Club defeated Mt Carbine by 29 runs, with Crothers and Gadd top scoring and Peterson among the bowlers. The CW A held an afternoon tea in honour of Mrs Roden, noting her role as Matron Cook and founder of the Molloy branch.
The December meeting in the Rest Room saw officers and members of the Babi Branch decide to dissolve the club and donate funds. A cheque was handed to the association, bringing total credit to £51 6s 4d with £8 14s from the Pastime Club. Expenses of £1 17s 2d were approved, and £5 was pledged to a deserving case. An appeal for clothing for a mother and children was announced. A Christmas Cheer committee was formed for hospital patients as the session ends until May.
Report covers activities at the Oakey Creek tin mines in Herberton with J W Power leading dredging tests at Mack's Creek and preparations to resume work after the wet season. Notes improvements at Vesuvius, Stella, and Great Northern Battery with new equipment and promising ore discoveries near Captain Extended, Lake's, and Old Captain.
A detailed timetable lists morning to night sessions with announcers R it H Humphreys and staff. Programs include news services weather forecasts music speeches sails notes and biographical pieces with performers Helen McGregor Robertson Joyce Buckman Tovee Buckhara Phyllis Verner and The Aloha Trio and The Studio Orchestra. The Metropalian weather updates close the day.
Readable fragments outline a Sunday December 15 schedule at St John’s Cathedral with communion service, a closing afternoon session, and a Botanic Gardens band concert. Mentions include Brisbane Municipal and local venues with a 9:30 and 4:30 timing but details are obscured.
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