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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
10
The Show Society committee agrees to stage suitable events to attract more horses from the stations. They plan to request the School of Arts trustees for use on April 1 and 2. An indicator to guide ball visitors is ordered, and the meeting ends with thanks to the Chairman.
In the intense heat teachers meet in conference amid lunches and tours. Tennis at midday shows players in sun and bare legs, with observers noting the morale and fashion. Noel Ryan trains at Rushcutters Bay baths, marking a blend of sport and society as Sydney hosts dignitaries aboard and at private hotels.
Tom Heney announces boxing training and desire for fights. He mentions returning to the United States with plans to quit boxing and start a diamond import business, indicating a career shift from sports to trade.
A damaged excerpt depicts a lover’s stanza addressing Isabel with celestial imagery. The speaker recalls first sight as a wondrous star of hope and describes Isabel clothed in light, pureness, and holiness, evoking moonlit snow and sacred ascent.
The program lists a full day of radio content with music and talks from 11 am to night. Announcers J Tron and R Wight present social lectures, theatre pieces, market reports, and weather updates. Evening includes stock news, lectures, and a Featherstone novelty program concluding with The Studio Orchestra and closing signals.
The Mossman notes report continued roads remain passable despite heavy rains. A deep rut on the Cassowary Hill Port Douglas road requires attention and several culverts have collapsed including the Syndicate Bridge. A cane suppliers meeting elected delegates for the Brisbane annual meeting. Kenny of Mareeba may represent Cook electorate. Dr Notts vote shift discussed and canvassing roles noted.
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