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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
12
Fragmented OCR lists several items and prices from Nosworthy Stores in Edmonton, Gordonvale, Loomba, Stratford, Redlynch and intermediate stations. It mentions teas, water, bread, and labeled products with uncertain names and quantities, reflecting a local shop advertisement.
The Mareeba School of Arts hosted a popular euchre dance with Mr F Barrett presiding. Winners included Mr Dave Hughes who won all games, with four ladies tying for first prize. Music by Miss Rede Kelly and Miss Olga Strattman plus MC John Kelly. Also notes on Mareeba railway November returns, stock, and cargo totals. parcel of community updates, including births and moves of local families and visitors to Mareeba.
A four man Atherton club team joined the Mareeba event Sunday, with a tight finish between Atherton and Cairns for the Mareeba Sash and Door Factory Cup. Fraser led Atherton with top finishes in several grades, while AE Smith and J Johnson scored well. Forty five riflemen competed, officials praised, Atherton men pleased with the day.
Open rock boring handicap contested at Herberton with an event duration of twenty minutes and a hard blue granite rock chosen for the task. The prize included £3 awarded to the second placer as part of the results. The competition featured a stee lad to be used during the event.
A year end report of the Sunday School notes unanimous approval for a Christmas treat and Boxing Day viewing, plus a collection of £11. Prizewinners include Maude Davede Maurene Finger Sheila Cahill and many Rooney children. A Christmas tree, Father Christmas, and variety items accompanied by a beach picnic and children’s sports program for all denominations.
Thunderstorms swept the district marking the new year with heavy falls from Kageddon to Cardwell Range. Creeks like California Emu and Eureka ran strong while waters rose four feet over flood level in places. Local residents, visitors, and workers travel between Mareeba, Mt Garnet, and Cairns, noting holiday activity, mining interests, and recent fires.
The Molloy team played a tight match scoring 189 after dismissing the home side for 88. Visitors totaled 8 in their first attempt, with Dowlbiness and Salemon tiring after morning exertions. The report lists Molloy players with scores including Clacherty 40 and Vains 18, while detailing post match social events such as dances, an accordion gift to Mrs. Crothers, and a wedding at Gadlovailia Lodge. News covers Boxing Day picnic at Fullerton's Crossing, New Year dances, storm disruptions, and local happenings like the Brooklyn State Station handover and cattle interests.
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