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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1929
Page
12
The column notes slow progress in expanding ploughed acres though climate remains favorable for crops. Dairying and pig rearing face uptake delays, with a farmers’ cream cheque compared to pig earnings. Local weddings, auctions, and holiday updates appear alongside notices of travel, property sales, and dairy cattle shipments as community life unfolds.
Discussion on ventilation provisions for the coal industry seeks House opinion. The report notes proposals and parliamentary consideration in Canberra with emphasis on safety and regulatory measures.
Advert reads that skinny, run-down, and nervous people can gain substantial flesh in 30 days by taking McCoy's Cod Liver Compound four times daily, or the sugar-coated tablets as a more palatable alternative. Claims include gains of up to ten pounds, with emphasis on ease of use and strong results.
The Babinda branch of the RSSLA held its annual meeting at the School of Arts with thirteen members present. A. Evans chaired. officers elected include President A. Evans and vice-presidents E. Newton and J. Donaldson. R. Mann was re-elected treasurer, W. Cvant auditor, and W. M. Martin bar on the committee with Taylor and Simmonds. Members urged to increase membership by canvassing. a reunion date was set for no later than Anzac Day. Year’s receipts total £73 16 11. expenditure £44 5 2. credit balance £29 11 9.
The annual general meeting in Memorial Hall Thursday night drew a large crowd. J Salinas was named president with Huddy secretary and Murchison treasurer. A new senior and minor junior team was formed to affiliate to the Eacham Rugby League, with Huddy and Vickery to represent the club at the league AGM. Membership fees set at 5 shillings for seniors and 2 shillings 6 pence for minors. jerseys and socks to match last year’s black and white.
Tully won the first innings by a narrow margin after a day of tight bowling with Evans and Reeves contributing with the bat. Cardwell struggled in both innings as six wickets fell for 30 in their second attempt, while umpires Hubinger and Clark kept play fair. A return match is set for Sunday February 24.
The Whiter Company will take over the Irvinebank Treatment Works. Major reconstruction and installation of up to date machinery are planned to advance ore processing. Three shafts are being sunk for prospecting and ore extraction, with road repairs and line upgrades needed before full operation.
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