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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1929

Page

5

Obituary of John Bain Atherton A Long respected town figure

John Bain Atherton died on February 14 after a long life of service. The community mourns a devoted husband and father whose work at the Presbyterian Church and in mining districts was highly valued. Relatives and many friends attended a solemn service led by Reverend Day before his burial. Floral tributes poured in from neighbors and local organizations expressing deep sympathy for his family.

Atherton John Boon Fits Howe Fits Howe At Hie Hand He Heard the Master Nct Quietly Nown. Relativ John Bain Wey John Bain Wey Veh Presbyterian Church Igoe Newell Robert Gordon George Smith Carrington Day Kate T. H. McMu Hughes Leinster Beth Yanna Lefrenz Paine E. Marks Gyton C. Queitesch N.C. Francis N. Martin Hrrberton Frank Shirley Doris Alex Merle Jem Townsville Jessie Annie Rene Brisjbane George Archie Mare Muriel Ann Charlie Iberton Arthur Grace Jam Irvinbank Linda Bob Cairns Tom Max Ivy Ronar Brisbane Mr. Morgan Rowe Aud Willis J. Newell Herberton Holloway Joyner IW. H M. Adcock G. Eaton Jami Trembath Fai Nell Gladstone Hazel Mes. Crosthwaite Dinah McBride Will Annie Marlin Ravlenshoe Iitherton Cooney Fitter Maloney Geo, Davies Trevenan W. E. Kelly E. Pawsey C. Trainer Florence Morris Starmer Jack J. K. Fieth Leonard Quinn Gladys Clarence John Ledlie W. Pink 5. Kiely F. H. Blakey F. W. Collard E. M W. Dalziel Proll Walter Martin T. Kelly T. Reddan Armstrong, Ledlie Herbertons Tack Kelly Cooper Sil J. Marlin Iladtine Iketts MacCaneam Nh Arndaiak M.K. Toya Janib Bangers Ait Malenta Vwochane Hruxtncll Ord Kurtingai Chase Kerper Pitt-street Congregational Church Dudley de Chair England Army Navy Salvation Army Bruntuell George Fuller

Sydney Labour Strife and Public Affairs in February

Readable portions describe timber workers striking over a four hour award with picketing and tense council discussions in Sydney. Premier Butler rejects NSW coal tender offers triggering concern of wider industrial action while a public service cleanup and a royal visit evoke official atmosphere amid ongoing social tensions.

Sydney T. G. Garden Labor Council Melbourne Atta

Tribunal Sets Price of Common Cold at Fifty Pounds

The First Chamber of the Seine Tribunal awarded M. Gautron fifty pounds in damages after he sued his employer for a cold he caught in 1913. The ruling assigns a monetary value to the health setback in a civil case.

Seine M. Gautron

Amanullah May Not Reclaim Afghan Throne

General opinion in Calcutta is that Row Amanullah will not regain the Afghan throne. Tribesmen prepare for his return from exile in Paris while a former Afghan minister in Paris claims backing to aid his return.

Calcutta Amanullah Gangak Afghanistan Nouth Pari Ji

World’s largest suspension bridge planned over Hudson

A monumental suspension bridge over the Hudson River in New York is planned to surpass all others. The towers will rise many feet and the main span is described as an immense 3300 feet long.

Hudson River New York

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