Sound mind and vision in road safety pledge call
A letter from W. A. v. Effries urges readers to join abstainers from intoxicants, citing the Better Vision Institute of New York. The writer warns that a motorist can appear sober yet be visually unfit, becoming a danger on the road. Dated June 27, 1939, from The Parsonage, J Cooktown, N Queensland.
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Cairns Post
Better Vision Institute of New York
W. A. v. Effries
the Parsonage
Cooktown
N.Q
People Next Door The East West Trade Cultural Ties advocated
Prime Minister Menzies and Sir Robert Garran urged closer relations with the East, highlighting commercial and cultural exchange. They argued propinquity could boost exports, manufacturing, and markets in Asia, with Australia as liaison and an exchange of knowledge with ancient civilisations. Faul Cheyne notes Singapore as a key base.
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Menzies
Robert Garran
Commonwealth
East
United States
Mr. Menzies
Australia
Singapore
Faul Cheyne
Daintree Notes Show District Visit and Local Happenings
Mr J Canty the Stock Inspector recently arrived in Daintree to spend several days and conduct herd testing. Miss Doreen Martin returns to spend holidays in Herberton as her sister attends the Catholic High School there. A log rolled on George Mills at Mossman Hospital after a rain soaked trip. he escapes with bruising. Ping Pong Club names Miss J Turner secretary and Mr J Cobb vice captain. Two new members join as Cobb Bros bring bullocks from Green Hills amid heavy rain and flooded tracks. Andrew Turner’s horse injures him but he continues.
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J. Canty
Daintree
Herberton
Hargreaves
Church of England High School
Doreen Martin
Dudley White
Ravenshoe
King
Crown
Cairns
Cooktown
Daintree Sawmill Co
Mossman District Hospital
Ping-Pong Clib
Harold Osborne
J. Turner
J. Cobb
Cobb Bros
Green Hills
Mecra
Porter
Turner
Butcher's Hills
Andrew Turner
Loyal Edith Cavell Lodge Holds Installation Meeting
The Loyal Edith Cavell Lodge met at Oddfellows Hall Lake Street Cam with Sis. Emslie presiding. Members from Loyal Trinity Lodge attended and Vawn was admitted as a member subject to initiation. Officers were elected and installation performed by Installing Master Bro Bolan with thanks offered by several grand officers.
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Edith Cavell Lodge
Oddfellows
Lake Street
Cams
NG. Sis. Emslie
P.G. Sis. Richter
P.G. Sis
M. Bimrose
Loyal Trinity Lodge
Vawn
PG. Sis
Olsen
N.G. Sis
Emilie
V.G. Sis
Mitchell
P.G. Bro. Ryan
Bro. White
Loyal Trinity
Loyal Douglas
Grand District Lodge
Bro. Miller
P.G. Bro. Pierce
D.G.M
P.G.M. Bro. Wienert
P.G. Sis. le Bas
G.M.C
Sis
Sis. Pierce
Sis. Davis
Sis. Parsons
P.G. Sis. Olsen
Bro. Bolan
P.G. Sim le Bas
P.G. Bra Wienert
Ate
I.P.N
G. Sin Emslie
Local Townsville Services and Programs Schedule
A compact listing of radio and church program airings in Townsville. Morning service from St James Cathedral at 10 15 am and evening service from Central Presbyterian Church at 7 30 pm are noted, with other local news summaries and program blocks throughout the day.
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A.N.P
St. James’ Anglican Cathedral
Townsville
Close
O.N.P
An.p
Q.N.P
Aln.p
Central Presbyterian Church
W. Close
Australian radio schedule and program highlights
A detailed listing of Melbourne and national radio programming across the day. Includes weather reports, news bulletins, musical interludes, sports updates, talks, recitals, and church services, with times for each item and regional coverage notes.
Cairns Fest and Evening Dance Programme Schedule
The itinerary lists a 7 0 am breakfast session followed by the Cairns Fest News at 7 45. The lineup includes Moth Blues at 8 0 and a recital by celebrated artists at 7 30 with Blended Harmony at 7 45. A popular dance programme with vocal interludes runs at 80, then an old time dance night at 9 0 and The Modern Dance Goes On at 9 30 concluding at 10 30.
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Stock Exchange
Commonwealth Weather Report
WRC
Flemington
Victoria Park
Footscray
Geelong
Mr. Walker
Variety
Marjor Lawrence
Cairns
Sunday July 2 1939 Radio Concert Schedule
Sunday listings show a morning program with performances by The Harmonicans The Hawaiian Club and The Life of Cleopatra plus orchestras and musical features. Later segments include Wings Above the Diamantin Robin Hood and The Feasts Form at St Bowie and a 4 15 pm slot marked Radio 915 with additional features.
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Foo
Cleopatra
Kairton
S.T.C
St. Bowie
Cateén
Vas
Featurin
Mt Surprise Dance Aids Provisional School Picnic
A successful dance in Mt Surprise on Saturday June 24 raised funds for the provisional school. The hall was decorated, prizes awarded for novelty dances, and a supper served by the committee. Local visitors joined residents from Brooklands and other stations. Sunday featured a picnic sports day with numerous events and winners led by C. T. Griffiths and W. McDonald.
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Mt Surprise
Picnec
H. Martin
R. Jackson
5. Loudon
L. Ray
J. King
P. Mawn
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Mawn
Migs Remiey
Einasleigh
Kidston
Fossilbrook
Brooklands
Byrimine
Rosella
Spring Creek
Starthield
Mt. Surprise
Mt Surprie
C. T. Griffiths
Brookland Station
J. Simpson
Rovella Station
F. Mann
W. Adama
W. McDonald
T. Paul
Brooklands Station
Loudon and Partner
Hand Crushed In Lorry Crash Near Mt Serprise
On Saturday Rolfe Robinson, a passenger, had his hand crushed when the lorry skidded into a tree on the way to Mt Serprise. He was taken to Chillagoe Hospital and is progressing favourably. On Monday J Crompton cut his foot while wiring rails for building yards at Spring Creek Station.
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Mt Serprise
Rolfe Robinson
Chillagoe Hospital
Spring Creek Station
J. Crompton
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