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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1931
Page
12
An obituary notes the death of Isaimene Gard at age 43 after illness. She was a longtime member of the Est Seteaing community and remembered by her son and friends. Funeral services were held on Christmas Eve with family presenting remarks and paying tribute.
Funeral notices express deep sorrow for the loss of Annie Hoare with names of relatives and friends paying respects. The large gathering included sons, daughters, siblings, and numerous neighbors from the community showing widespread sympathy and support.
A funeral service pageant details names of mourners and families present at a cemetery ceremony conducted by Rev. W. F. Mabenhouse. The long roster includes Harris, Kath, Leslie, Bim, Kath, Me and Isa, Be 38s, Hearke, Cowenr Pott Bachn ondert, Eevee Archue, Mrs. Scott and son, Mr. Paul Mpa Byrnee and Mrs Kelso, and many others with relatives and friends from multiple households and farms. The note reflects a community gathering with the Rev. Mabenhouse officiating and a slate of attendees from local families and organizations.
The funeral of Ruby Hounslow wife of T W Hounslow was held Tuesday afternoon. Wreaths expressed loving memory from family friends and colleagues including Second Cairns Rover crew Second Cairns Troop Boy Scouts Cairns St John Girls Guides Marlin Ltd and Neowma Fayell among others with many telegrams and messages of condolence noted.
The annual Ambulance Sports event at Millan featured novelty games, woodchop contests, boxing-style fights, and bullock riding. Winners included Winkel in the underhand chop and McKay in the second, with Jarrett and Lammpbell among others, as spectators filled the hall for the night’s ball and performances by Malanda Melody.
Monday funeral in Cairns follows his death at age 38. The Presbyterian Church service was conducted by Rev Reid with widespread attendance. Floral tributes came from numerous family groups and local organizations including Harmedbell Cecil, School Committee, Teachers, and the CWA.
Fragmented advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Pills as a universal cure for kidney trouble and backache. It promises rapid, root-cause relief by cleansing kidneys and flushing toxins, claiming unique potency and unparalleled effectiveness unavailable in other remedies.
In Atherton very few horses and riders remain due to the motor car, making Atkinson’s buckjumping event a refreshingly lively display. Mountain Brow, famed outlaw hackjumper, taunted spectators as Len Perrot won best cider prize after a strong bullock ride amid restless beasts and a toppled climber amid the chaotic scene.
In a rugged show, riders including Len Perrot Tom Prosser and Arthur Mulder tackled bucking bulls and horses. Spectators enjoyed exhibitions of bullock riding, speed bending races, and a final sending contest won by Evans on Dolly. About 40 attendees witnessed the day’s sport.
Samuel Allen led Agu assohb Dewars Whitby in a terse note from an unidentified source. The text appears garbled OCR assigning names and places without clear event or context.
From our special correspondent London analysis notes the Imperial Conference’s limited results and the Ottawa session expected to shape tariff policy and imperial unity. It highlights Indian delegates praising the King Emperor, calls for self-government federations, and contrasts British vs French industrial output with a police chase in London and a Sunbeam speed record in France.
A five year old girl at a Pomona show found a black snake hidden in a hat. The creature fell from the crown and wriggled onto her shoulders before slithering to the ground. No injuries were reported to the child or others present.
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