Social and official visits spice Cairns and district events
Mrs W Adama of Bundaberg hosted a tea at Hotel Pacific with musical performances by Mrs Widwamith and guests including numerous local figures. Ministers Dunstan and Kemp, Atherton residents, and forest and land department officials were reported arriving or staying at Hidess Hotel. Various visitors from Gordonvale, Melbourne, Bendigo, and Maitland attended events or toured local sites as Hidess Hotel hosted officials and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Adama
Bundaberg
Witur- Boon
Hotel Pacific
Widwamith
Arner
NM. Draper
Jace Tin
Murray
Watmour-Howe
Max Sith
Laffan
O'Meara
Willian Adama
James
Hides's
Ames Mooney
Lands
Brisbane
Hides
Me. Kemp
Main Roads Board
Cairns
J R. Commine
Atherton
E. Swain
Southern Mail
W. Powsey
Malonda
Tableland
Aetale
Melee
Hove
Under-Secretary Remarks Reported From Brisbane
Townsville reports carry Creal’s surprise at remarks by Under Secretary for Laude Mr Melville on Western conditions. The telegrams recount Melville’s statements and the interpreted stance, with initial reactions described as noteworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Brisbane
Laude
Melville
West
Cairns Medical and Legal Directory Fragment
Fragmentary directory entry listing medical surgical services dentists solicitors and telephones in Cairns with names such as Joseph Bennett and David Walby and references to university and mental health terms. The legibility is poor with multiple broken lines and partial titles.
Mourilyan Cane Prices Lengthy Address by Counsel
Hearings opened with a statistical comparison of Mourilyan area mills. Data shows 1924 cane area yields, mill efficiency, and cost of production under various ratios. Arguments focus on Board principles, returns on capital, and the need to reflect growers versus millers profits amid 1920s sugar pricing disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Mackay
Mourilyan
Mulgrave
Hey
Dowgins
Ele
France
Eas
Searccy Craffhacati
Inn
Ponent Proprietary
Foul Johnstone
Paight
Lua Se
Hutcheon
Pritchard
Powell
Domelas
Well
Dongle
Towels
Ecwems
Vowell
Queensland
Dalty
TNS
Will Fonds
C.S.R
Jmp
Methheon
Hiesswerk
Persis
Mr. Douglas
Crown Law
Nevers
Mutcheum
D Donglas
Burrey
Cane Board
Poeme
Beast
Richard
Arbitration Court
Haggai
C.c
Innisfaillam
South Johnstone
Tolly
Dabinda
Caconddi
Hanthtedon
Vietuirin
Miakrawe
Board Adjourns After Hearing Cane Supply Applications
The grower cost for Nis production was insured and profits to be adjusted slowly. The burn cane rule required 75 percent to be distributed among green cane suppliers. The board adjourned at 4 pm after hearing a number of assignment applications.
Collins III Misses Third Test and Scottish Tour
London July 4 Reuters reports Collins have arthritis and will not play in the third Test or the Scottish tour. Tate also rests with Warner's request, so he will not play in Yorkshire's match tomorrow ahead of the Saturday Test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Collins
Warner
Rewest
Tate
Yorkshire
Death toll rises in Aberdeen disaster Mayoress’ widow dies
Sydney July 7 reports another death from the Aberdeen disaster. Mrs Ball Mayoress in 1924 25 died after succumbing to injuries while visiting a well. She was aged and widowed with two daughters. This marks the fifth death in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Aberdeen
Ball
Aaheld
Departmental Inquiry Into Aberdeen Disaster
The Railway Department solicitor Mr Cargill, appointed chairman of the departmental board, said hearings would be in camera and purely departmental. The minister declined plans for independent inquiries. The coroner asked about deaths and track conditions as the inquiry will review railway safety overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Railway Department
Cargill
Aberdeen
Allways
Flannery
Demand for Diamonds Surges as Mors Push Prices Up
London reports an enormous demand for unset drawers driving the stock at Holburn Vault to zero. Diamonds remain portable wealth during economic crisis, with continent purchases and new offices planned to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holburn Viet
AL Pla
Dental Clinic on Track Aiming to Reach Remote Areas
The Department of Public Instruction plans a moving dental clinic car on a motor truck to extend dental care to remote centers. The program, initially targeting school children, may also serve adults at nominal charges, as an experimental effort with high confidence in success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Abr McKenna
Demtal
Dawubel
Aley
Drill Progress On Michaclman Cay Reef
Report describes boring work on Michaelmas Day at Michaclman Cay on the Great Tracker Reef. A five inch and six inch cylinder drill advances through sand mud and coral, with water flow evidence and underground channels. Mention of Desert Gold film storm scene and cast including Robert Fraser Shirley Mason Frank Lackteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaclman Cay
Great
Tracker
Toy Ot
Feading
Robert Fraser
Shirley Mason
Frank Lackteen
Yaqui
Zane Grey
Cairns Hosts Grail Annual Movie Hall Dance Night
Cairns hosts a July 3 gala at Hibernian Hall with Governor-General Lord Stonehaven attending. The event funds the Cairns Transport Ambulance Brigade and offers prizes for movie star impersonations and posters, with tickets from Cairns pictures and the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Queensland
Cairns
Hibernian Hall
Jaror
Lord Stonehaven
Judy Stonehaven
Cairne
A. J. Draper
Cairns Transport Ambulance Brigade
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Gordonvale Social
Norman Mighell
Loniafail
Corde
Let
Riverstone Road
Josie Doolan
Calne
the Beabey
Luis
Gordonvale
Astam Hantville
NS. Hyal
Mrejfeyder
Jctorin
Sunstreet
Bendigo
Mee
Hray
Melbourne
Donaldson
Lionaldson
Deardon
Campbell
Maitland
L. Wittman
Fishery Creek
H. S. Easterby
Gordomvale
Muirave
Arcus
Lilley
Grose
LONG
Eaton Shie
Pyereet
Digger
Mationa Alexander
WiGan
Lee Saver
Vandaleur
Solicitors
Innisfail
Joseph Bennett
Licitor
Howard Smith Chambers
ROY Ie
Gilbfing
Fi Cloutier
Svaney University
Therton
Menam
Mnkusf
F. le Onan
D. Manners A A
Torome U
Canada
Buplngs
Mazlins
Casners
Osman” Baky
Kari Lin
Jin
USA
Marlins. Limited
Quality House
Drapera
Abbott, Street
Central Board
Collins III
Shipmient
Eason
Col.ft
Doys
Ase Foo Mens
Ise Dresser
Mrs. Clayton
Maramount
Av Val
Ernest ‘Torrence
Esther Ralston
Cairns First Am
Holly
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