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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
4
A lengthy report recounts a Gordonvale council or club meeting with details on attendees, roles, and upcoming activities. It mentions hospital matters, device discussions, and a planned special arrangement. The narrative notes dates in November and notes a chair ending the session with thanks.
Local Malanda notes highlight Jersey cattle sales and herd averages, praising high quality stock from Mr. Mitton and the S. W. Mitchell circle. Reports urge dairy expansion, advise cattle breeders to study Mitton’s herd, and note inquiries from new entrants seeking improved stock for future dairy ventures.
A fragmentary report from Home Hill covers a cycling event with multiple heats. Notable names include Wiltshire, Kelly, Riley, and Lewis among others. The piece describes race results, times, and placings, mentioning several riders and close finishes.
A garbled report describes Cairns Quarry operations over a month. It notes wind effects, surface work, and water issues, with trucks, metal recovery, and street work around Al Juke and Ky Hrwals sites. The piece mentions drainage and wind impact on quarry tasks and a sealing of a street area.
At Milver Valley a mining report notes alluvial prospects and a planned plant erection. Manager Me Tictinyre of Minn Moxhent Gold Mining outlines ore decline in deeper levels, ongoing battery work, and continued exploration across disturbed country. Official reporting date is 12th May with activity focused on ore extraction and future development in the district.
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