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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1932
Page
5
An inmate of the Cedar Falls district hospital died at age 39 after a lingering illness. She was survived by her children Phyllis and James, residents of Mt. Laurel. The funeral service was held Saturday with Father Carr presiding at the graveside.
The funeral for the late Loval Vetere was held Sunday with a large attendance from family and friends. Rev W P Huhen presided at the graveside. Many relatives listed attended, including members of Vetere and Matthews families and others from the community.
The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Whitt, a highly respected Hambledon resident, was held Tuesday afternoon at the Cairns Va Methodist Church. Rev E E Potter led the service and many relatives and friends attended the graveside. The lengthy list of mourners included family members, neighbours, and Hambledon Mill employees, with heartfelt tributes and memories spoken.
During the week 14 accidents and transports were handled as casualty room cases by the Atherton Ambulance. A 46 mile transfer from Range Road occurred. Miss Nothling aged 13 of Malanda fractured her left collarbone after a verandah fall and was taken to Atherton Hospital. Colleen Winters aged 15 sustained a punctured foot wound while standing on a wire. Mrs Maunder of Dambella fell from a verandah injuring her left arm. Adolf Wisler, Barrine settler, suffered a severe calf laceration from a pack saddle fall and was taken to Atherton Hospital. A Mt Mulegan patient was met at Mareeba station and transported to Atherton Hospital by rail and road.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Pills as a universal remedy for backache and urinary troubles. It asserts rapid, universal effectiveness, promising cleansing of poisons and relief regardless of age or prior treatments, with immediate action upon ingestion.
In Gordonsvaace on Saturday February 24 Lindeavors form to create Aecli Cadurals and prepare for a full track season. Seven riders competed in a road race from Gordes valet Riverstone to Gordes and back, about eight miles, won by Ross with Smart second and Burke third in 26 minutes 10 seconds. Fastest time was W Smart at 24 minutes 11 seconds. A Watkins was second fastest, finishing sixth. The event saw crashes on the home turn, and officials pledge to curb reckless tactics. Next Saturday a race for 10 year olds will be run on the same course. Riders listed include Toby Ross, W Smart, J Bourke, G Watkins, V Langtree, A Watkins, Lew Storm, H Hanson, T Ree, Ket, J Gordon, E Pentallce, Roberts, C Lieneman, J Hubbard.
Feluga residents aided the Tully Hospital and Ambulance with funds and a dance organized by J Black and D Hourihan. The socially successful event featured Abrams Sperwoud's orchestra, prizes for novelty games, and thanks conveyed to organizers and patrons who traveled from Tully.
Jonvale Club notes from Gordonvale on February 22 recounts two rinks competing for the Gilbey Cup. Townsass's team beat Thomas's squad as Smith and Kean clashed in singles semifinals, with South's four-heads keeping a narrow lead before Roos’s squad surged ahead. Gilbey Cup matches continue next weekend with team rosters listed and final hoped for the following week.
Brisbane news note from Feb 2 reports a costly loan rate of seven pesos per cent in the Brisbane to New York exchange. The brief item lacks full context but highlights high financing costs and cross-border currency concerns of the period.
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