Cooktown Carnival Proceedings Recap
Monday concert at Michfellows Hall by local dramatic company yielded net profit over 260 for the Association. Thursday dance at Oddfellows Hall and Friday Show Ball at Federal Hall posted handsome profits. Saturday skating carnival at Federal Hall entertained crowds with burlesque and laughter. Cairns Town Bend band played a lively program to good reception. Miners not in town recently. Lode Hill miners look well. Elliott and Sky Ting cited as strong workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Oddfellows Hall
Freday
Federal Hall
Osiones Cneet
Lode Hill
oFnere
Elliott
Sky Ting
Wielst
Babinda District Notes On Agriculture and Hiver Hotel
Rain persists in the Babinda district as soil cools and cane growth slows. Mr Antony buys a farm near Babinda railway station, with cane land for the AR Company. J Maroney runs a large hotel with a vegetable garden and flower beds. Miss Maroney is a noted amateur photographer. The writer notes scenic value and urges a dry spell, fearing government hotel closure may hurt locals.
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Antony
Herbert Hiver
Babinca
Babindareek
Uhere
J. Maroney
Maroney
Babinda
Lawmans
Sion
Canefields Flourish as Plots Expand Near Pollard’s
The report notes extensive cane land development around Cairnt and Pollard’s with 120 acres cleared and 20 planted last December, plus 38 acres cleared elsewhere all under cane. The 1.8.8. Company buys cane, W. J. Munro’s Estate plans a large block, a fire hit a plantation but clearance and planting proceed, cane planting expected before mill starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Staiger
Publicans urged to back annual show, editor notes
A letter to the editor criticizes storekeepers and licensed victuallers for abstaining from participation in the yearly Show. The writer argues the publicans once promoted local events, but now show a reduced public spirit as local option takes hold, leaving the event without essential support.
Newtown R U Football Team Receives Rexona Testimonial
The Newtown Rugby Union Football Team reports unanimous praise for Rexona the Rapid Healer. The captain Ernest E. Booth signs a testimonial noting its use for training and post match healing, plus remedies for chilblains bare feet and chapped hands. Rexona priced at 1s 6d and 6s? is sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexena
Sydney
Rexona
Ernest E. Booth
Newtown R.U
London Directory advertises trade guide and listings
Enables traders worldwide to contact English manufacturers and dealers across goods classes. Includes export merchants, colonial markets, port sailings, provincial trade notices, and advertising rates. Current edition offered with freight paid on postal order for 20s. The London Directory Co Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joi
London
Cofigins Isu
Central Clothing Emporium Ad Promises Quality and Fresh Goods
An advertisement touts Central Clothing Emporium in Sheridan Street Cairns, offering quality, fresh stock, and reasonable prices. It claims a favorable verdict for M. Ward and highlights flannel undershirts and a front location near Taylor's Studio by Smellie's Corner.
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M. Ward
Cairns
Sheridan Street
Taylor
Smellie
Man Humbles Doubters, Proclaims Upholding Reputation
A figure known for public declarations asserts steadfast commitment to maintaining a respected name. The statement emphasizes integrity and the desire to meet expectations without detailing specific actions or timelines.
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Cooktown Carnival
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Michfellows' Hall
At Northern
Full Crear
Lea and
Perrins
Robt. Sturt & Co
Colemase
HEALO
Ask Fon
Everpeere
Colemame & Some Ltd
Sprsa
R. J. Overland
Greet Geis
Feems
Cairns A. P
Moogee
CarlEche
IRWS
Paling
Queen Be
Brishbans
Shields
P.O. Bos
Coach Builders and Materials, Mine Ang Mul
Eense
caTruz
Warehouetebase
Dobe
Cress
Pepperein
Tae
Proebe” Grard
Forbes
London Directory
United Kingdom
the London Directory Co., Limited
Richard Lame
London, B.C
Federal Hotel
Herberton
O'Donnell
Rational Insurance Co
Ite Fire, Marine
Thy Royal Hotel
R. P. Andrew
Curio Merchant
Lake Street
Ceylon Tea Lanka
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