Babinda district notes on rainfall and roads
A Balanda Babinda column surveys rainfall, weather, cane farming, and Shire works. It notes historically variable rainfall, cane prospects, Daradgee mill plans, barge and rail logistics, road ballasting near Merriwina and Junction Creek, weed control struggles, and community events. It mentions local figures, projects, and upcoming meetings while warning of drought fears and summer heat.
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Innisfail
Daradgee
Matty
Neddel
Harry Wilson
Buckland
Merriwina
Mertiwinni
Basinda
Shire
Junction Creek
Australia
Una
A Plain Face Made Beautiful Counts on Skin Products
An advertisement claims a product can remove blemishes and sun damage to reveal a clear, fair, and youthful complexion. It promises to erase freckles, liver spots, and patches, making even burnt or dark skin look softer, velvety, and ready without face powder. The copy emphasizes universal effectiveness and cosmetic transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte Wathmi
Berger’s White Lead Paint Works Rise in Rhodes
Australia the America of Tomorrow highlights the Berger’s White Lead Paints factory at Rhodes by Parramatta River. The 230000 plant and skilled workforce showcase modern machinery and the Stack process, with Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd. Cairns securing agency for Berger’s White Lead and BP paints to meet Australasian demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berner’s
Rhodes
Parramatta
Perger
Frm
United Kingdom
Americ
Berger's
Australasia
Berger
Messrs
Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd
Cairns
Securiee
Pease
Derger
Cairns Fire Brigade Board Report of 26 Drills and 15 Fires
The brigade undertook 26 drills and 15 fires during the year with an average roll of 20 firemen and average drill and fire attendance of 15.6. Notable incidents include April Burns Philp & Co bulk store fire causing stock loss and minor building damage, October at Palace Pictures with nominal damage, October 24 Rogers cottage Minnie street contents valued £60 uninsured £120 building, December 6 Mayer’s house Sachs Street tar spill causing nominal damage. The board states a superintendent and two on duty nightly. Edward plane reports gear and appliances in good order, listing car with ladders and buckets, 3 manual hoes, 9 directors, hydrant, coupling gear, pressure gauges, and standard equipment under Mayor Start as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns, Philp & Co
Palace Pictures
Tinker ‘Deke’ Eeton
Rogers Cottage
Minnie-street
W. H. J. Mayer
Sachs-Street
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Frm
Domstdson
Start
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Mir
Camteell & Fitzsimmons
Jan Cotton
Cotton Vale
Nakashiba Bros
Oriental
S&tre
CAI
Ireland
Sataingielant
Asakhe
J. Freland, Ltd
Newcastle
Tal
Babinda Ntozs
Post
Hoorer
Bel
Babindal
Babinda
Lord Coon
Hongkong
Royal Society
Emd
St. George
Owe
China
America
Cairns Fire Brigade Board
P. E. Wilkinson
Tron Worker
Ivea
Feedition
Absott Street
Cairne
Welch Margetson
Mentol
Ryan
Labour Junta
MT. Ellis
Queen Street
Sapsford
Queensland
J. G Wilks
Guneaa Fetebr
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