This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
3
A fragment speaks of a motherly, radiant first love and a schoolgirl complexion, noting a simple daily rule known to thousands. The line hints at nostalgia and timeless guidance through a gentle, affectionate lens.
L A Reid in 1929 Queensland letter to Cairns Post raises issues on banana shipment space and handling, urging better ventilated space, fair freight practices, and improved waterside unloading vs unsafe methods. He discusses past congestion, costs, and potential future gains from transport improvements, plus notes on orange and mandarin shipments from Eage Hill and local market reception.
In a Cairns Post letter the writer discusses Sir Oliver Lodge's remarks to the Faraday Society in London about atoms and radiation. He notes thoughts on whether radiation can revert to matter, the need for high temperatures, and the earth’s temperative power, warning that artificial means may be required to sustain it. The piece mentions atom destruction under stress from devices like dynamos and the resulting electrical flow, and comments that natural and artificial causes are slowly depleting the atmosphere with effects likely minor for now.
Mareeba items report a road delay near the Walsh River on the Chillagoley to Dimbulah route, and a return trip of a damaged load to Mareeba for transport. Fred Marek visits Mareeba from the Valley of Lagoons, noting recovery from a fall. Miss Dalton, Wynnum Central, transfers to Charters Towers Central. Weather shows rain, with unsettled farming news and Gulf stock trading anticipated as drovers move cattle.
February 6 Berlin reports Harun Von Huenfeld known as the German Ataauie Ayer died following a stomach operation. He served as vice consul at Maaeshricht and once received the Kaiser van Clk. He spent years in exile at Wierigen with the Cegwn Prince.
Readers are asked to assess how many widows with fatherless children could be absorbed as domestic Home Helps in rural Australia. The proposal cites earlier arrivals in New South Wales during 1920 and 1921 and argues benefits to farming districts, with considerations on dwellings, education, and transport.
Lismore the Queen City of the North Coast New South Wales will celebrate its golden jubilee with a week of spectacular events. The program includes an aerial derby, night aerial displays, street parades, a carnival, Turf Club Jubilee Cup, musical festival, dramatic society farce, and a big school children’s day, with official forms available at the council chambers.
Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd agents promote Kaye's Ginger Ale as ideal for weekend picnics by serving suggestion: take a few hot then pack for outdoor enjoyment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.