Passing on the Pioneers in Mareeba
An extended obituary for Patrick Egan who died December 19 after a 77 year life of adventure spanning Ireland Canada the United States Argentina and finally Australia. He and wife Mary settled in Mareeba 33 years ago with four generations connected to the region including 14 grandchildren. A large Mareeba circle attended the funeral from the Catholic Church with numerous local families sending floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Jascity
Patrick Hich
Queensland
Mary
Roscommon
Ireland
America
Canada
United States
Buenos Ayres
South
Joe
Australia
Townsville
Railway Department
Agnes Egan
Jim
Barron River
Mo Kyan
Tom Egan
Strat Jack Egan
Innisfail
Joe Pyan
Jhe Oman Catholic Church
Laven and Sons
W.G. Newell
Lewker
T. Carey
W. Vaughas
M. Morek
P. Peters
John Walsh
Brown
Muir
Crmeine
M. Greaney
K. Bourke
Mes. Rillora
Casey
Secflor
D.” Wilson
Willums
Cormetas
Mere T McEthinvey
Mea Dowling
E Carroll
McElhinney
Mes. Trevarthen
Janges
Mra T. Kelly
Thompson Granted Week Adjournment in Means Examination
Innisfail January 7 Leslie Thompson faced examination on his means after a £87 verdict won by Gumming and Daniels. He claimed his books were destroyed in a Criterion Hotel fire. The court postponed for a week, requiring new evidence and noting bank passbook concerns and halted payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Sumanons
Mornig Leslie Thompson
Poo
Bin
Gumming
Danyell Thouen
Criterion Hotel
South Johnstone
Boyett
Thompson
Moore
Bosett
Mr. Boyett
The Champion Squeezers and the Income Tax Debate
A London Age dispatch quips about the drive of inland revenue volunteers and their need for fortitude and resolve. It likens tax collectors to strong, persistent volunteers facing stress, with cabaret jokes illustrating public perceptions of stern officials and their disciplined efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tran
Droge
Laughing to a Better Life and the Skill of Humor
An essay argues laughter shapes character and society. It cites a LondonDaily Chronicle view and an Australian tale to urge teaching laughter in education, suggesting a cultivated sense of humor can improve life, reduce pretension, and foster a healthier national spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hut
Philip Macer-Wright
London
Daily Chronicle
England
Bleeding Heart Yard
Comedia
China Moves to Outlaw Old-Style Calendars in New Battle
The National Government orders documents dated by the lunar calendar to be illegal, marking a bold strike against China’s ancient time-keeping system. Observers note the clash of old custom and modern governance, with enforcement likely strongest in major cities and large towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Sen
Move Toward Universal Calendar Sparks Debate
The article notes a push to adopt the Gregorian calendar globally while many Balkan Slavs and Orthodox nations keep the Julian calendar. Business leaders favor a 13-month system with four 28-day weeks, arguing for scientific alignment, while others view the shift as mainly an itch for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Greece
Shaky Bowling Club Faces Suspension Over Dispute
In Pieslington New Zealand a bowling club inquiry into nine quarrels at De Lae Wood Bowling Green led to the suspension of the president and another member. A vote within hours could trigger expulsion if they fail to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieslington
de Laewood
Chub
Einal Fone
Eam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe & Son
Aplin Street
Guldesia
Bushells Tea
King Tea
Robur Tea
S.R
Pkt
Aplin
Cairns
Boland’s
Valle
Manches
Ayu Yard
Li Yard
Gemuey Sole Bo Yan Bulanas Sale Fkuue
Emauis Moni Ab
Bulanus
Purces
Loch Curtain
Wsdaely Wold
Weetott
Mitaontee
Jomenc Bolands
Boland
Mearwine
Aually
Solands
Patrick Egan
IS the
Gotd
Heragon
Stione
Giacre
Egoer
Ugie
Sinagle Stowe
Shang Wo
Stowe
Get “Geld
Ana Tiv Wan Ami
S Keeve
Maziting
Jeweller
Wat
Nancy
Gary
THE
Harold Li
Aue
MO Vine
Steven Athingow
Urreng
Absrimultts
Margaret UE
Tovalil
Stu
Blake
Furuesir Fond Yard
Personal
Gresteral Practibanes
Suvdica
Tealing Tebier Bexty Lore
Divimond
Mary V Shine
Noswdi
Mileod Street
Abbott Street
WILK
Cairne
Beanerton Vost
Athertor Barr
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Ploor Maps
Osman Towels
Hes
Quality Manchester Goods
A. J. Draper
Osman
Tianc i
Weildty
Ebowlers
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