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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 21, 1927

Page

12

Cardwell Suffer Losses Prompt Relief Request

Cardwell officials report severe damage to roads and bridges across Cardwell and Tully with settlers facing hardship. Home Secretary Stopford expresses regret at not visiting and promises to place relief before the Government upon his return to Brisbane. Chief Engineer Stanley to inspect North Coast repairs. Tully Mill sustains minimal impact as flood water recedes.

Cardwell Cardwell Shire James Thasn Mr. Stopford Townsville Tully Stopforced Whrisbane Thorn

Thick ankles and fashion shake the public mind

A garbled clipping cites doctors and designers warning that women's ankles are thickening due to fashion footwear and hosiery. Dr Freder ick Graves of the Daily Mail notes aggressive ankle constriction while others blame stockings high heels and slipping styles. The piece cites shoemakers and Paul Poiret on causes, questioning whether ankles are truly changing and what it means.

Mo Paul Poiret

The Perils of High Heels on Ankles

A medical style piece discusses how extreme high heels strain ankles and ligaments, causing swelling and weakness. It cites women with varying ankle responses, recommends lighter support, rubber bands, and gentler activity, and notes some cases may require endurance or amputation.

Engineer blamed for water shortage sparks fire premium fears

A Cairns reader argues the engineer is responsible for the water shortfall after three feet remain in the reservoir. The writer warns Fire Underwriters may raise Cairns premiums if the situation persists and questions delayed repairs near No 4 crossing. The letter cites booster pump praise and calls for action.

Cairne J. T, Moare

Italian Cane Growers and Labour in Queensland

Letter from Fred C. Curlewes, secretary of the Cairns Mossman district Cane-growers Executive, responding to Italian farmer concerns. He cites figures from Mackay showing Italians dominate cane growing and sugar hand labor in the North, with 23 percent of local cutters being Italian, inviting Mr Lilliendal to consider these details and the economic implications.

Queensland Saaturedas Anal Uraper Lille Out Abe Draper Ebay Tanecgoowers Abe. Lilleiodal Lilliendal Malia Fred Clp Curlewes Cairnis Mossman District Canegeowers

Vote on South Johnstone Sugar Mill Takeover Questioned

A Cairns Post reader, a leaseholder in the Johnstone mill, questions the 25th takeover vote and urges shareholders to consider their position on holding HW shares and Falkner Harvester and Lower Alcohol shares. The letter notes the shares’ value loss after government transfer and asks how leaseholders’ interests are protected when leases expire.

South Johnstone

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