Innisfail Chamber Debates Dirty Railway Wagons
At a monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting in Innisfail a letter from the District Superintendent of Railways criticized the use of dirty wagons for fertiliser transport. Merchants pressed for cleaned wagons and better hygiene, urging Northern Railway management to address the issue to prevent contamination and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Chamber of Commerce
J F Markey
Cuirm
North Queenslang Fertiliser and Chemicals Ltd
Carriers
Gomso
Elise
Atherton Club Christmas Hamper Shoot Results
Atherton club members competed in a Christmas hamper shoot at 900 yards twice and 300 yards. MK Anderson led the 600 yard round with 32, top scores included G Chinn and K Anderson. Winners and high scorers were celebrated as the club plans to resume in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
W. Anderson
K Anderson
Anderson
Chinn
A. Johnstom
Bob Chnn
K. Anderson
G Chinn
Tohnaton
Toe
We Anderson
T. Moses
L. Canale
Tnt
McVicar
C’ Simpson
Hastie
Boxing Day Cricket Match Sets Cairns Teams
A cricket match is arranged between Cairns teams and teams from Tableland and Tanistan at Grimby Park on Boxing Day Tuesday. Cairns team members include Redx Ho McDonald captain B Mullin E Dawson Me Kavanagh J Brophy W Sykes Nielsen B Morris T Devils J Robert R Stevenson and Whites D Pelling captain A Hinsch R Remilton J Strike A Campbell J Boniface R Stevens B Anning P Dion O Gin J Clereright S Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Tableland
Grimby Park
Ams
Redx Ho McDonald
Mullin
E Dawson
Me Kavanagh
J Brophy
W_ Sykes
Nielsen
B. Morris
T Devils
J Robert
R_ Stevenson
D. Pelling
A. Hinsch
R Remilton
J. Strike
A Campbell
J Boniface
R. Stevens
Anning
P Dion. O Gin
J Clereright
S. Munro
Railway Goods Shed Congestion Complaint at Chamber Meeting
At the Janisfail Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on Wednesday night Mr RD McKay raised concerns about congestion at Tanistail railway goods shed. He said the Bore coast line has seen no extension for years and merchants face demurrage threats. He urged support from the northern general manager and noted unsheeted goods arriving in bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RD. SteKay
Markey
Siertaim
Railway Department
Senera
Northern Railway
de Cotter
Mtny
McKay
HS Melwk
Rauways
Tonkfad
Timas
Norto Queensland
Northern Railways
Janisfail Chamber of Commerce
RD. McKay
Tanistail Raiway
Tag
Farge
Moran
Northern
Franklin
Tunak
Mr. May
McKay Yeu
Tavior
G Rumer
Aureer
Wien
Meurlipan
Hus. ‘Tosler
Swim Meet Results Include Multiple Nationals Events
Last night competition featured junior and senior events across multiple strokes at Calms swimming venue. Notable results include Renae and Barrett achieving top times in 100 yards back, with finals showing dead heats for senior A backstroke, and various 50 and 80 yard championships led by Barrett, Barret, Mullins, and Golightly. The event also lists numerous heats and times across boys and girls divisions, with junior and sub junior classes reporting strong showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmine
Wena Rae
Renae
Arendal
Tame
Uec
Barret
Ontanden
Hay Secord
D. Diamond
Bored
M Crittenden ‘I
Jfarrupa
Tme
Gemior
Wardhdall
Watson
Golightly
Lacies
D 'Battie
A Mullins
Sara D. Clans
T. Barrett
Givenden
A. Haywood
A Mulling
T. Perry
Dv Heatley
Beck
Harding
Bideford
Joanier
G. Golightly
K. Watson
Tune W
Mutt
J. Vincent
Time
P. Cieall
J. Wedlock
P Ryan
Thne
Tj Perry A
A. Olon
G Meingre
McKauge
Gye
Iris
M. Metcalfe
Cairns Surflife Club hosts North Queensland briefing
Last weekend Mr W Daley chief superintendent of the Queensland State Centre visited Cairns to share updates from the handbook in a conference for the North Queensland branch. Clubs from Bay Bay Mission Beach and Cairns attended with a Yorkeys Boat demonstration on Sunday. The North Queensland French championships were set for January 14, 1951 at Palm Beach, signaling a busy season ahead. A warning to bathers noted precautions for beachgoers during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Daley
Queens
Cairns
North Queensland
Bay Bay
Mission
Yorkey
Daley
Cairn
Pam Beach
Bathers
Greyhound racing show ground hosts large field race
Bookmakers expect a big entry as southern races will be broadcast. Beneden looks to repeat after breaking the course record last week. Selections include Pawn Arrow Saver Velie Little Alte of Peaie Whe Gain or Barantad Beaaden Lad Eisen and a social meeting on Basing Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beneden
Pawn Arrow
Saver
Beaaden Tad O Beet
Ulde Eisen
Obituary of Tom Thomas Gordonvale figure and community supporter
The life of Tom Thomas of Gordonvale is recalled as a pillar of the town. He attended Provisional School and Mulgrave State School before helping run a bakery business with his family for over four decades. He and his brothers opened a shop in Babind and Mirriwind, became cane farmers, and fostered sport, racing, fishing, and community clubs. He served as a cate buyer for Thomas Bros, was active in the Gordonvale Race Club and Fishing Club, and served with the family after losing his eldest son in World War II. He is survived by his widow Kathleen Carey, daughter, and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qordonvale
Maroton
Tom
Mulgrave
Vale State Rural School
Thomas Breeich
Babinés
Thomas Bio
Tableland Gulf
Cooktowa
Stewart
RAAF
Tobruk
West
Goods Service Scheme For Innisfail Ends In Chamber Debate
The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce debated a proposed transport service between Cairns and Innisfail. Members urged government advocacy, while a letter from J Casey sought a licence for a Cairns to Innisfail road service. Officials emphasized delays in goods receipt and ongoing harbour opening advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cui
Tunstall
Tunisfall
Chat
Saltuch
Cairns
J. Casey
Sista ‘Tranport Commission
Caine
Innuiad Wastend
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Lake Street
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Gnvaroe Watt
T. AG
PoweLt Mtt
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Mutual Australasian Bee & Life Society
MM. Hempenstall
H. S. Williams Pty. Ltd
Omder
Ph Ener
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PSM
Pere Saa
Aes
Bern Bute Et Mundabbece
Queeneland
Howre
Atherton Club
Aris Ty
Temorrom
Salling
Selman Sumac
Surf Life Saving Club
WRN
T. Thomas
Mr Casey
Royal Australian Air Force
AAAP
MR. T. Cowles
Spence St
Cristmas
Charles K Smith
Co. Piy. Ltd
Abbott Streets
SHELL
Queensland
Petro
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