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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1931

Page

12

Tully Hospital Meeting Notes December Proceedings

The December meeting of the Tully General Hospital Committee was chaired by K E MacKeown with members Jones Winter Callston Jormemon Moses Unwin and the secretary EP Henry present. The group discussed fundraising cooperation, a swimming carnival inspection of Banyan River, and applying for a share of trust funds for country hospitals.

Tully Feb Tully General Hospital K. E. MacKeown Mesea E Jones J. A Winter J. Callston D. Jormemon J. M. ‘Moses Mel Unwin He. EP. Henry Correswows Tully Re Brigade Banyan Walter and Eliza Hall Trant Sydney Front Carntwell Shire Adviee Ni Fron Brown Brown and Broad Brisbane Home Secretary's Department Car Union Public Hospital Employees G. Asplin Beechamn Bean Mesors J. A. Winter V. Sier

Fragmentary textile ad notes color and yardage

Readable lines describe cloth pieces with references to color, yardage, and general suitability for costumes or products. Mentions 1701 yard and tied Clem simile vo. Lames is texenre. Details are garbled but imply a fabric inventory or sale. Entities include Asiorma Procks Selig and nameless customers.

Boland's Umbrellas and Rubber Raincoats Advertised Prices

An 1841 era ad lists ladies black umbrellas with strong cloth and fancy tips, Boland's price 12/1 and 13/11. It promotes good quality umbrellas, mercerised lines, and Sopanus and Solanus price ranges. Includes black mercerised umbrellas, raincoats in Brews and Raglan styles, with various price points such as 19/11, 21/., 32/1, and 27/11, noting waterproof checks and belt details.

Boland Sear Fm Mowat Boland's Gove Coc

Local Producers' Association Notes Brisbane Conference

At the Local Producers' Association executive meeting on February 14, Gargan reported on the Brisbane annual conference proposals from Tableland LEAs, opposing swathing butter movement. Secretary Sheehy noted little had been done. Gargan cited testimony before the Pest Board. Council of Agriculture praised Messrs Gargan, Gatean, Collins and Hyde as key conference participants. a motion to record appreciation passed unanimously. A suggestion to address land pest issues for absentee farmers and fencing costs under the Fencing Act was raised, with calls for government action to prevent perpetual land degradation. Dring coatineally improved, the matter was referred to the next reference.

Atherton Producers’ Association Rusry Mir Gargam Brisbane Lea Sheehy Breidnitt Gargan J. Sloan Council of Agriculture

Yungaburra Weather Notes and Social Roundup

Weather notes report heavy rainfall during test week in Yungaburra. A social concert at East Barrow Hall, under Gwynne Creek Methodist Harp Society, drew about 25 attendees with performances by Robertson, Betchell, Hallett, Westacott, Hawley, Evans, C Cole, and others. Hazel Pillingee distinguished as accompanist. several locals and visitors are listed as present or traveling.

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Ford's ten month year idea draws mixed editorial fire

The Windsor and Manchester papers debate Henry Ford's proposal for a ten month industrial year with eight hour days and a five day week. Critics warn of wage, vacation, and plant Idle questions while praising or challenging the plan as a path to broader unemployment and new industrial structure.

Henry Ford Berier Cities Star Windsor Manchester “Union Ford Sherriie Mr. Ford Rusia New York “Journal of Commerce Norfolk

Local Elections in Tully Postal Voting Queries

A letter from J Hall Shire Clerk to the Home Secretary seeks guidance on postal voting rules for the Tully shire council election. Questions cover ballot handling, timing, and formal versus informal marks under Local Authorities Acts. The Home Secretary notes postal ballots must be at the Tully Post Office by 6 pm the day before the poll.

Tully Shine Home Secretary's Department Girstivis Brisbane Heg Anders—L Ballon P.O Fevon J. Hall Home Secretary Shire of Cardwell Echuter Asomant Twlly

Mareeba Magistrates Court proceedings and church visit planned

Mareeba Magistrates Court sat with D.4 Kyan v J. Geavey and three other cases before Mr Wo Witsoe. Lord Bishop of North Queensland to visit Mareeba end of February, address at St George's Hall March 2, evening concert and silver coin admission. Bishop to preach Sunday, Ladies' Guild to host social meeting, annual church concert and Patronal Festival planned for April 22 23, parish activities and bazaar preparations underway.

Mameeda Wo Witsoe Mareeba Weinenkay Actu Kyan North Queensland Feetham St. George's Hall Ladies’ Guild Lanbeth Chure In C Ornell Church of England Sir George St. George's ‘Church St.George’s Nay Ipum Childs

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