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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
3
Bargain Day Prices offered across a wide range of textiles and apparel including 21 girls flannel frocks 17/11, 3/11 ladies vests 23, 12 yard 38 inch crepe etc. Also lists shoes, hosiery, aprons, calico, glass jugs and household items with Bargain Day Price figures. Includes men and boys wear, braces, shirts waists, lingerie and fabric by the yard. Also promotes grocery section with cereals flakes and herring items at bedrock prices.
Norris Hall hosts a morning meeting of the Facilities Committee to discuss hospital services and potential expansion at Millar Millar Hospital. Chairmen pledge support for any viable scheme while noting conflicts over finances and the need to improve the building and wards.
The report covers delays on the Mossman air tram with return trips to Port Douglas and a damaged line component. It notes church talk at St Augustines about a new convent and the benefit of Catholic education, plus ongoing hospital construction and ward details. Historic references mention Monte Rosa and a young people’s outdoor event in Mossman.
Community notes from Mt Garnet report re election races for The Hesheston Shire Council with Councillors Cork and Roberty in focus, local road and bridge tenders, and a school Arts fund drive. Mentions civic improvements, races at Sprit Creek bridge, and playful social events including prizes, music, and races with cash rewards. Also notes hospital updates, weddings planned, and police efforts to maintain order amid cold weather.
The chairman Mr J J Wilk presided over the CABARS ambulance monthly meeting at the Fairs Ambataa Leyane Hoard. Attendees included MN A Ladaaia R Pawtis and Litir Stewrrt with the eitravier octet. a letter about Cart Railway empoyees revealed a donation from the Luk motor service.
The article notes heats held at the Hainesville track meet with races including the fer Oto cainl Cait tine event and mentions participants such as Hiley Evoke and Leek. Domination by local runners is implied as the heats progressed.
A promotional notice urges readers to end fatigue and improve lawn appearance with Smellin’s ball bearing lawnmowers. It targets NESOM I and BOURS users, promising a quicker, easier mow and a healthier, tidier lawn.
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