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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1929
Page
2
A Gardwell meeting discussed improving public baths to be safer and more convenient. The group elected a deputation and formed a committee to draft a funding plan, with a working party to cut saplings and repair facilities.
An advertisement-style monologue stresses Rexona soap as essential for a baby’s health. It describes daily bathing, gentle touches, and cleansing that protects against disease germs. The narrator praises soap’s soothing effect on a child’s skin and overall wellbeing.
The Gordohvale Soccer Club held its AGM at the Corner House Hotel with James Badenoch chairing. Members noted a successful season with 11 wins, 1 loss in the league, 57 goals for and 6 against, plus 7-2 in trophies and friendlies. finances improving but not strong, plans for April season start, and officers reappointments not sought.
In Atherton on Wednesday the Serjeant Hegarty led a case against L Walsh of East Barron on charges similar to earlier cases involving Johnson Rackley and Geo Chong Yee. Walsh claimed ownership of a corn planter borrowed in November and denied stealing a dray or pony plough, with testimonies from Constable Daley Thomas Russell and others. The defendant was committed for trial at the next Criminal Court sitting with bail allowed.
In Atherton the Police Court heard multiple by laws and health violations. Dent was fined for selling short weight loaves. Downing fined for driving on the mud road with chains. Cloutier and Fordan fined for driving on the wrong side. Conolly guilty for removing forestry timber with no loss to Forestry. Magistrate imposed £5 and costs.
The Atherton Chamber of Commerce discussed Swedish settlement interest on the Atherton Tableland and tenancy advice. The Tinaroo Shire Council reported funds for town improvements, sign posts, and by law enforcement needs for motor bike silencers and firearms. A swimming pool near Pryor Creek bridge was proposed, health concerns noted, and street lamp promises were urged for Edith Street and railway crossings.
Cardwell branch of the CWA met at the Royal School of Arigond on February 12. Mrs Steele was elected president. Mrs Bowman appointed secretary. resignations from president and secretary were accepted. treasurer's report and hall rental costs were approved. state president Ruth Fairfax to depart for England March 13 and best wishes were send.
The secretary was directed to forward letters of condolence to Mrs. J Hubinger Mrs. W Bell and to Mrs. W Natt expressing sympathy for recent bereavements and indisposition. Mrs Spurway moved meetings start at 230 PM in the School of Arts.
Wales beat France 8 to 3 in a League 1 fixture at Cardiff with 40 000 spectators. The day was fine and the ground soft. Scotland routed Ireland 6 to 3 in Belfast as 35 000 fans watched under similar conditions.
Canadian referee notes a tense match as Jack Payne draws with Belanger from Toronto after Payne floors Belanger for seven in the third round in Australia.
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