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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
12
Reading notes detail a May gathering by Ladies of Iveville, Mrs Ferguson, and Miss Case organizing for a Cancer Society fundraiser. The piece lists participants, musical acts, and schoolhouse performances, highlighting prize items and a fashion of village social life.
The report describes a crowded weekend at Randwick with river race scenes and a boxing night. It notes spectators, weather, and the crowd’s reaction, plus a formal gathering with officials and remarks on federation discussions and government travel strains.
The meeting considered producing alcohol from molasses and low grade juices at Prime Creek Mill to offset molasses costs. Directors weighed pricing, market demand, and potential shifts to fuel or petrol grade outputs, aiming to sustain sales and open new depots.
The Mossman weather note reports soaking rains since Thursday with ground saturated and field conditions affecting young cane crops. Storm activity caused standing moisture and potential delays for harvest and field work.
A Mossman mill workers meeting at the mill office discussed health, farming issues, and the movement to host a meeting before processing begins. Reports by Miss Yew and President Mr Sawyer highlighted the day's proceedings. A dance project Trebla impressed visitors Sydney and Barnett, while Hadyn and Mozart fans enjoyed a Town Hall concert featuring Bach and other masters.
Australian made velour flannel offered in brown and navy with medium weight suitable for winter wear. Boland's price 5/11 yard. Describes wrap robe and suspender features with measurements 22 to 25 and 7 to 29 inches. Additional robe details and price 14/11. Window displays at Spence Street and Lake Street.
Window display in Spence Street showcases Australian made frocks in black satin with pleats and bolero style bodices. Prices from 2/6 to 90/ and a wide range of men’s and ladies’ white canvas tennis shoes priced from 2/1 to 11/9. Slightly faded text notes Made in Australia and a call to view at Lake Street window.
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