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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
6
Cooktown residents criticize the Cook Shire Council for rising rates and neglect of bridges and roads. They fault a £300 year salary for the clerk who oversees roads, plus travel expenses paid from ratepayers funds and an annual £10 fee for a solicitor, questioning hospital tax allocations.
John Edmonton writes to Cairns Post criticizing political leaders and land tenure policy. He argues freehold tenure is needed for settlers, warns of government overreach, and cites taxation and housing pressures under the current system. He cites McCormack’s stance, the A W U, and predicts tougher times for employers without reform.
Residents of Tumoulin gathered at Soldiers Memorial Hall on January 25 to bid farewell to Mr. F Richards and his family before their move to Southern Queensland where he will head the Swan Creek school. The event featured presentations, speeches praising his work, and lawnlike notes of thanks from the community.
On Friday night Mrs. A Scanlan was bitten on the left arm by a venomous brown snake while attending duties in an out house. Dr M L Unwin treated the bite. Rev R Montanari plans to move south this week to establish mission headquarters with likely help from Rev P Bacchini. A British minister may be sent to Tully. Bacchini preached at the Methodist Church to a good congregation. Seventeen people joined the Townside excursion train to Townsville. Mr J Tough and wife and infant daughter returned from a month in Townsville. Mr W Hagan returned after vacationing in Southern cities. Mr D Tough left Towne on Friday after vacationing in the south.
London January 24 The New Zealand conversion offer drew applications for about £1,730,000 of 4 per cent stock. The Daily Telegraph notes lessons for the Commonwealth from New Zealand cash loans and observes Australian loans require underwriters’ support, questioning the weak response to five per cent trustee stock while a 4 per cent Dominion issue is eagerly taken.
A sensational health ad promises complete dandruff removal by applying six ounces of Crystalis Rapid at night until the scalp is moistened. It claims itching stops instantly and hair becomes fluffy glossy and soft after several applications with money back guarantee from chemists.
A persuasive health notice urges readers to care for stomach bowels liver and kidneys to stay well and productive. It promotes Gruen Health Salts as an effective remedy available from chemists at 2/9 per bottle and claims high doctor endorsement.
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