Towns Inadequacies Highlight Atherton Flooding Issues
A heavy sequence of rain on Wednesday and Tuesday caused extensive flooding in Atherton, washing water over roads and threatening crossovers. Authorities attempted repairs while residents debated delays to new bridges and anticipated further wet seasons. Amid the weather, community events persisted with farewell to Rev Belcher at Communes House and local figures presenting gifts.
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Atherton
Momilay
S Mall
Prior's Forec
Beig
Meeting of the Chillagge Hospital Committee
The Chillagge Hospital committee met January 8 with Mes Seldon Abern Forbes Francis Murray Rutledge Shaw and the secretary present. Reports were received including medical officers finances accounts approved for payment and salaries noted. Dr Tipping appointed medical officer tentative start date to be confirmed. applications to re-call. Committee discussed hospital insurance rent and staff changes and agreed to reduce staff and close the doctor residence surgery after January. Visiting committee authorized ongoing staff review and hospital Cottage Hospital plans with related cost reductions.
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Sellworn
Cain
Abern
Forbes
Francis
Murry
Rutledge
Shaw
Murray
Viste
Techairman
Aberfreck Tipping
Tipping
Messrs
Mangana Hospital
Cairns
Mengita
Francs
Motigana Crhich
Ceal
Messrs Forbes and
Non Wi Westend
Messrs Fores
Theri
Lin the Wotton
Bares
Anyl
Secretars
Myers Murracarat
Superstitions and the Horsehoe in Folk Belief
A writer recounts enduring beliefs about horseshoes and iron as protective charms from ancient lore to modern times. He cites anecdotes from clergy, professors, and gamblers, noting how old rites mingle with new science and how superstitions persist in daily life and gambling culture.
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Weymouth
Scenc
Weymond
Fryar Wallace
Fiee
Bin
Persits
Monte Carlo
Doncaster
Aman
King's Cross
Zack
Ty Tjersth
Paula
Ravenshoe Farewell to Mr Clarke at Merrins Theatre
A large Ravenshoe crowd gathered despite rain to farewell Mr Clarke who is being transferred to Taisford. Organised by locals, the event featured songs, speeches, and gifts including a travel rug, leather kit bag, and wallet of notes. Presentations by Col. Caldersmith and others praised Clarke’s charm and public service, ending with the crowd singing For he’s a jolly good fellow before departure.
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Atherton
Shush
Brtherhead
Belcher
Old Country
Messrs McMullen
Marsden
Kidd
Malaude and District
Heleher
Alvell
Dutrer
CPS
Blake
A. V. Hughes
Hughes
Eacham Pastoral Agencies Ltd
Ravenshoettes
Clarke
Taisford
F. Edwards
Brice Hervey
J. Lynch
F. Drew
Yale
J.P. James
Brice Henry
H. Edwards
Mr. Clarke
Davies Urombone
Mr Hume
Cornet
Miss Major
Mesdames Blakeney, Glover
Lynda Manwell
Caldersmith
Ravenshoe
Messes
Malone
Fowler
Clare
Colonel Caldersmith
Carke
Marne
Col. Caldersmith
Frvmehank
Messrs
E. Davies
G. King
T. Merrin
T Dunten
Camerons
Darling
Vir Clarke
Mossman Notes Wet Season Deluge Halts Traffic
The Mossman district endures constant rain with floods on Sunday delaying travel between Mossman and Cairns for ten hours and hindering the mail coach. A large fire destroyed McClick's show building in the early hours, but adjacent structures were saved. The area remains quiet with many residents leaving town and local employment prospects shrinking until April planting preparations begin.
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Mossman
Cairns
McClick’s
Bess
Monsiman
Those Winning Smiles
A health ad touts Pepsodent as a new dentifrice that removes a sticky film from teeth and firms gums. It urges 10 days of brushing to remove film and 10 nights of gum massage to harden gums, claiming whiter teeth and healthier gums through this method.
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Nestle
Spro
ASPRO
Gandy
Tropica
Windsor Avenue
St Croyden Park
Connor
Atherton News
C P.S. Office Collections
C.P.S
Lands Department
Chillagge Hospital
Ronw Greer
Flumber
Mareeba
Oswald Barron
London “Daily Mail
MR. W Clarke
Taylors & Elliotts
Jarlotte ST
Brisbane
A J. Draper Ltd. Public Accountants
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