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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1935
Page
5
The Herberton Chamber of Commerce meets to reorganize with new officers and a push to secure town improvements. A central town hall site, road routing talks with Works Minister, and water and school plans dominate. committee to report to Shire Council. support sought from mining and hardware groups.
In a February meeting the Malanda Chamber of Commerce and local council debated removing tree guards on streets, sharing costs of lighting upgrades, and curb flooding near the Post Office. Proposals included tree avenues from the town to Matanda Falls, public inspections, and government fire service copies for local import needs.
A disrupted meeting discusses urgent veterinary support for the Tableland region amid pleurasy outbreaks and cattle disease fears. Leaders urge government action to appoint a veterinary surgeon for the North and Malanda area, with talks extending to wireless medical aid and village relief efforts.
Kingston report on March 18 describes a game where captain Georgy Grant sprained an ankle and retired. Wyatte was absent, affecting the MCC side. Both captains had been cautious, and England played to a draw, disappointing West Indies with a lackluster display.
The Peeramom branch of the CWA seeks to install wireless at Faherton Memorial Hospital to benefit patients with Salanda branch pledging support and a donation when funds permit. Appreciation is voiced for Mrs Etherington for her recent service, noted by Mol hith essection members.
The Atherton Ambulance Centre committee met on March 15 with acting chairman EJ Maen and others. They discussed rosters, reduced attendance at football matches due to finances, donations from local groups, use of power alcohol, and returns on motor spirit for 1954. Monthly totals included subscriptions and donations, with reported incidents and transports for February and plans for new equipment and personnel.
A garbled ad-like notice touts a home treatment for catarrh and deafness. It urges readers to obtain a “phish” of arena, mix with hot water, and take a daily dose to relieve head aches, loss of smell, and mucous drainage. The text cites a medical journal claim of improved swallowing and suggests a neck strip for throat repair.
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