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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
7
The Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association annual show in Parramatta Park showcased the women’s sections with strong exhibits. Fruit currants sponge cakes and jellies drew praise and prizes to entrants Mrs Coleman and others for quality and presentation.
A long list of preserved goods and baked items appears, naming numerous mothers and homemakers such as Mrs D Kelly, Mrs Creagh e, and Mrs Burkitt, with jams, jellies, marmalades, pickles, chutneys, and cordials. The entry covers lemon, Seville orange, mandarin marmalades, tomato sauce, orange jam, and assorted fruit preserves, plus sponge cakes and other confections entered by school children and local residents.
At the fairground event a speaker named Mio drew attention with talk of a thunderous variety. Pam and Veer visited, expressing amazement at the array of items, including a visit to a Rover tobacco Factory with Mareeta and Alan Burley leading the Mareeta branch. The crowd heard Don Clark and others, noting plans for a meeting on Wednesday and reactions from attendees.
J Grey's Boxer failed to clear a record height of 4 ft 2 in at the Cairns Limited Local Maiden High Jump show. Warrier tied for second with Boxer on a shared prize, in a dramatic display of leaps by two 14-hand ponies under local riders.
A sprawling Donstanemarnan show displays Gab Supply 00 Ltd and The Bapety Co Ltd exhibit. The feature highlights new 1980 Plymouth Special Te Plymouth models with advanced refrigerators and central cookers. The sector showcases Vanguard redesigns, maroon salon seating, and a range of domestic and commercial fridges with a carved glass display counter. Local dealers display metalwork, kitchen suites, and a Butcher’s counter setup.
A large Chandlers Pty Ltd exhibit showcases Radivin receivers and a full line of domestic and commercial electric appliances. Sections include The Idea Lounge and Kitchen with smart equipment, economy lounge, and numerous fridge freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, and range tops. Mr Markham leads the display with designed refrigeration and home care devices on show.
Advanx Tyre and Motor Service showcases International tractors and implements. The Farmall H tractor from Australia features hydraulic lift and a cane cultivator option while the Farmall Super AV offers a high depth control. Also displayed are the GLA two furrow plows and GL108 hay rake in multiple sizes, plus the robust BSS stand cab with two speed rear axle and five speed transmission. The Land Rover drew notable interest for rural customers.
Alf De Jarlais and Company presents a fine range of Austin vehicles including the A40 saloon and the Atlantic Convertible. The Austin AAU uses a welded frame with room for five and wide doors. The ATO Hampshire Saloon is a four cylinder overhead valve engine producing 70 mph. Also featured are the A50 Atlante Convertible, AW UL15 utility, and the Loadstar truck.
British vehicle showcase features the Vanshall, Velox sedan, and Badfed utility with body rack. Includes Pontise Sttvar 7 Streak and Bendia automatic home laundry machine demonstrations. Also highlights morage cooker and domestic module Lat in the AGA tokmsurning heat display.
A fragmentary notice describes Clive Wittiams showcasing a staged display with furniture and chandlery in a pavilion. It mentions a dramatic demonstration with a central actress and artistic draping, highlighting beauty and utility in a curated exhibit.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a display of modern kitchen appliances. Mentions a refrigerator, stove, washing machine, boiler hot water, vacuum cleaner, iron, and percolator amid references to Kenwood and British branding.
A Sydney display by Sydney H Turner features a range of electrical appliances. The standout items include a blonde console with automante record-changer and a Freeze Shelf refrigerator. The display highlights portability and novelty radios amidst sugar care themed background accents and rose decor.
Barnet Rickenberglcn presents a showcase of modern electrical appliances including the Dishlex dish washer and logs, a Victory laundrette machine for washing and drying, the Butley Heatmaster wash boiler, and a Southern Cross De Luxe refrigerator with electric stoves and other contemporary devices on display.
The Cairns Regional Electricity Board presents a modern kitchen layout in white and black appliances to show space economy. A film toured the North Queensland road network from Mosman to Tully, highlighting the electricity scheme and related plans.
A catalog note highlights OOTTS BRACES GERnD offerings including the Augliah power-crivan lever powered by JAP and a full English engine range. It mentions Rugacott kerosene engines, Jumcott pumps, Ceromene refrigerator, Howard Rotary engines, Ene lah wallpaper, and Athena Boon spray among other items.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Paling and Co and vague references to displays, planes, music and a refrigerator. Readable items are scarce. no coherent event, dates, or clear entities emerge to form a factual news item.
The notice lists a range of agricultural machinery including tractors, cultivators, and winches offered by HEADRICK PTY LTD Hendrick Ply Ltd and Lincoln Electric Company Limited. It mentions a 438 gallon petrol tank, a centrifugal pump, and various electric motors and welding equipment, with display details and ownership interests.
Cropland Motors showcases a sunpaeue and modern hoopt at their stand to attract buyers for Ford vehicles. The Galena Silver Sobilee and Brave brogue Compert feature among the highlights, with a display value around £100. The 1960 Fashion Academy Award revolving on a unit offers public viewing, while a Durntable powers Brave brogue and a Ford tractor exhibit draws attention at Fort Prefect during the Australian Prefect tractor meet. Major diesel-powered tractors are also shown alongside agricultural equipment at the event.
Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd showcases two stands in the Pease Pavilion. The displays feature Viking electric appliances, Philips radios, veterinary preparations, poultry supplies, and a range of home appliances. Visitors can view adding machines, cash registers, washing machines, and related items from the company agency lines.
A village garden show highlighted broad interest with entrants judging the displays, though some entries showed uneven color and form. Judges noted some stands exceeded expectations while others lacked polish, and organizers hoped future exhibitions would attract more participants.
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