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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

3

St Patrick’s Ball At Masonic Hall Noted For Style

A social highlight of the year was the St Patrick’s ball held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening. Various ladies wore elegant gowns including Mrs D O Donoghue in black silk, Mrs T D Johnson in pale pink silk, and Miss N Sievyer in a peacock blue costume with guipure lace. Mr J M Brown and Mr Kirkbride directed the event with music by D O Donoghue and others.

Red Cross Masonic Hall Es Eee Can J. M. Brown Mt Ama“ Kirkbride D. O'Dom D. O'Donoghue T. D. Johnson Howell England Smith Townsville Mra. H. Dwyer Mra L. Wearmouth Mra P. Devlin P. Farrelly J. Johnson Mra B. Hocking H. Rough D. Jensen Mra. J. Rhule Carmas Ome

Shire Council notes and local hopes for rainy cane season

The article reports farmers hopeful for a record cane crop after recent rains despite dry spells. It notes council finances, including arrears and overdraft, and criticizes the chairmans allowance rise. It mentions small voter interest in elections, recruiting drives, and local band turnout for volunteer send-offs.

Shire Council J. Cargill A. H. Noor

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