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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
7
The report recalls a deadly incident near Garnet with a methylated spirit explosion injuring a worker named Bell. A rescue and hospital transfer to Mareeba followed while funds are sought from Cairns and philanthropic women to ensure medical care and support for the miner and family.
The column highlights Bankers' needs as weather remains unsettled and farmers apply burn time ash fertilizer after harvest. It notes sugar experiment stations head Easterby favoring burn time, efforts to open Oswald's Track for rail access, and government plans to boost dairy lands. A Shire Hall event raises funds for the River Jockey Club.
The article notes Wer the Jockey Club members debating cooperative fees and societies, aiming to aid farmers and the district. It mentions central power, shared expenses, and upcoming exhibitions including local fruit displays, with plans to elect committee members and organize prize funds.
An old advert extols staying youthful by using Very Face Powder. It claims starch in powders harms skin, promotes aging, and praises Very Face Powder as refreshing, dainty, and capable of imparting youthfulness. Obtainable from Crain's.
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