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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
12
Merinda sails from the Port of Cairns for Cooktown and Port Douglas with passengers and cargo. Haylen Magnet Island Jr. sails for Fort Douglas with general cargo. Allen and Bone Ltd act as agents.
A jumble of vessel movements and leaving dates across Cairns Brisbane and other ports. Entries mention MUNGANA REEBA ONWA CeeeUnGs MACEDON MALLINA and many more with planned departures to Cairns South and the United Kingdom. Several ships report departures in December and January with limited navigational details.
A Baltimore to New York Times report cites Dr Dunlap of Johns Hopkins University claiming smokers may be more dependable and steady workers. He notes female smoking has not been studied and warns existing experiments on men are not yet conclusive but suggest tobacco acts as a sedative improving consistency.
Daily schedule lists morning to night sessions at Hotel Carlton and Power House Brisbane with orchestral performances, news segments, weather and farm reports, plus a power house description and various musical numbers and recitals throughout the day. The program features the Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra and Studio Orchestra along with public notices from agricultural associations.
The Atherton Land Court heard multiple allotment applications with various success results including portions 40s and 58 where applicants were approved. A show cause docket and a December 10 return date were noted. Social highlights covered weekend visitors at Barron Valley and Keddans Hotels, the Nye’s Bend farewell, and a lively theatre night with musicians, performers, and elaborate dresses.
A catalogue of dinner dresses and afternoon frocks features a wide array of silks crepes georgettes and marquettes in shades from almond green to cherry. Many gowns are heavily embellished with silver gold embroidery beads and lace while some include floral cabochons and aproned effects. Notable names appear in the ensemble such as Miss A Lilley Mrs A S Lilley Miss Vera Dune and Mrs Wilson among others.
London Dec 9 The French Chamber approved the budget by 470 to 15 and adjourned to December 17 as the Paymaster announced the formal approval and scheduling details for upcoming government expenditures.
The Queensland Butter Board announced a maximum wholesale price for butter in Brisbane set at 205 pounds 85 shillings per hundredweight for first grade, choice quality.
Mr J Barr general manager State Stations on business trip to Kenmore, unsettled in remote divisional areas. Collins will not join northern cricket tour for business reasons. Hopp selected as a University batsman to fill the spot.
Perth December 1 Evan Clarke files claim for the £1000 government reward offered for information leading to the conviction of the Bankier murder. Clarke asserts a right to the prize as the informant.
Fragmentary note describes plans to introduce Dixie and Hifiaens Flow and exchange messages with Rosemary for inclusion in the Rogen Circle. The text mentions tethering the circle and becoming pen friends.
An advertisement extols a complexion care set claiming immediate skin radiance. It touts a cleanser that clears pores and controls oil, plus a balancing tablet for overall skin health, promising fresh, delicated results and enhanced appearance.
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