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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
3
A crowded sale catalog outlines a vast array of ladies wear including frocks hats and camisoles with prices in shillings and pence. It lists floral silks, lawn prints, haircord trims, hosiery and footwear with discounts and new designs plus a large range of groceries in a cash and carry department promising economical buys.
Snowy weather shows cooler days with rare storms as a heavy throd r storm washes out part of a new road near Silver Valley. Visitors arrive on the Tablelands including Lady Ewan and Misses Todd from Ayr, Miss Nancy Leslie and Miss Maxha from Brisbane, and residents from Cairns and Innis. Local residents report unprecedented heat in Chillagoe, while many travelers tour Herberton, Ravenshoe, and the Evelyn Tableland.
On Morsay evening a preliminary ratepayers meeting convened at McGills Hall with nine attendees despite short notice. Residents questioned rate administration costs, street safety on Mt Malloy, recent accidents, and requested adjournment to Saturday for further discussion. Hot dry weather, lightning, and rainfall reports mark a tense period. swimming remains popular. hospital accounts and repairs were approved. local business and transport updates followed.
The January 7 meeting of the committee chaired by J T was held with Messrs Me Palmer as treasurer and P. Elias J Tobin and A E in attendance. Accounts totaling £31 9 3 were posted for payment, a resignation of Mr A West was received with regret, and the superintendent's application for the city was approved. New proceeds from New Year’s Day event total about £54 with thanks offered to all helpers.
Town of Coen enjoyed a crowded holiday schedule with Christmas Eve gifting Father Christmas visits, house to house greetings on Christmas Day, and a New Year ball. Activities included a balloon waltz, confetti battle, games day on January 2, and a fancy dress ball with numerous costumes. The Shepherd family hosted gatherings, and about 50 guests joined a birthday supper for Millie Arm.
In Riverina shires rumors claim rates are cut after a chaotic exchange of figures and dubious reports. The piece notes confusion over a supposed 1919 eight cylinder Chevrolet and mentions an incident linked to Silver entertainment, with unclear figures and names.
Rainfall totals for the year through January show delinquent figures with scattered months. Local visitors and residents, including the Newnan and Brown families, holidaying guests from Gordon Vale Innisfail Bowen and Britlane, and a wedding ceremony at a residence with the C of E rector officiating.
The weather remains extremely hot with rainfall totals for 1930 listed as 84 inches 99 points. Local names and residents are noted, along with a Cooktown Town Council meeting reporting road repairs and budget movements including an unemployed grant extension and license fees totaling 74 5 .
A mother in Strathfield extols Sunlight soap for washing and cleaning. She narrates how two well‑dressed children and a spotless home illustrate Sunlight's effectiveness in removing dirt without fading colors. The routine includes dampening, soap washing, rolling, ironing, and organizing ready for Monday.
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