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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
14
A late 19th or early 20th century council meeting discusses registration of engineers, expenditure on accommodation, and the handling of petty accounts. The mayor, aldermen, and engineers clash over allowances, past costs, and the council’s duty to provide ongoing services.
The commission documents cover the ambulance brigade’s perceived reliability, hospital controls, and calls for a health minister, board, and medical oversight. Diphtheria outbreak at a Brisbane school prompts actions by city health authorities, education inspectors, and swabbing of children. several witnesses testify about systemic issues and governance.
In Innisfail on July 7 a cane exhibit at the show was praised for improvements though critics note the display has lagged behind past years. The Cane Jannete Avocatie will oversee the matter with hopes for a stronger future display and plans to send a letter of thanks to Greene Acteaton for support.
Aldermen spar over a refused allowance for engineer ledgers and garage use. Murchison and Hoare clash as the amount remains unclear while Birch and McManus push for a quick decision and proper accounting before finalizing any payments. The Mayor links the issue to council housing and shed use, noting prior accommodation had been provided.
A historical feature on Gobelin tapestry making in France describes the factory process, training, and artistry behind the world famous gobelin weavings. It notes meticulous color matching, the scale of production, and the plan to display pieces in the 1931 Paris Colonial Exhibition with pieces possibly sent to Algiers. The article emphasizes the national significance of Gobelin as a lasting symbol of French art.
A fragment mentions a tonic idea using Phosphorated Iron nerve tablets to aid nervousness. It promises quick relief, better mood, and renewed confidence, claiming easy, inexpensive use with a money back guarantee. The text is garbled but centers on a remedial product.
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