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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
4
Grey blankets in full sizes with weights and prices including 54 by 72 inch at 29 shillings 11 pence 63 by 5 BI 6? weights at 39 shillings 11 pence and 81 by 99 at 49 shillings 11 pence Storm Flannelette genuine 27 dies wide in Pyok grey priced. Strive Flannelettes good range Sphere make price per yard.
The Heroerton Shire Council met on the 20th with Drs. Lelie Garrick Davis Shetland Dempsey Is Cook and Clerk J H Peake present. They extended a £3000 loan from three to five years and discussed health, road brushing, and maintenance on Carrick Kennedy and Irvinebank roads. They considered land occupancy for Maggs Road, Quarry road finances, and agreed to inspect Oakey Creek Bridge and Return Creek works, with car hire proposed. The council asked Main Roads for £290 for Cairns Kanwe liability, debated water works at Herberton Weir, and adjourned after a vote of thanks to the chair.
During his Mossman stay the speaker discussed crime prevention over punishment and reported Mrs McGuane’s travel bag incident. A toasting session featured Mc Graham and Seles with songs. Mr. Graham, Mrs. McGuane left for Chillagoe to reside. Mosman Mill overhaul continues with new crusher parts pending arrival.
Irvinebank notes report a revival in mining with Whitworth Co. entering the field and more speculators to follow. Linedale connected with Mt Carnet properties is cited, with optimism for tin prices rising. Timber removal and transport improvements near Town are noted, along with shafts sunk and a new tunnel for prospecting below Wyatt's lease. Bluff reports the latest mine developments and expectations of lode strikes at depth.
A fire gutted United Distributors Ltd premises in Clarence street Sydney on May 25. Fire brigades arrived to find a four storey building well alight but prevented damage to adjacent properties though some water damage occurred. The full extent of the damage was not yet clear.
The Cairns district article highlights a lush Far North Queensland area along the Daintree river 12 miles north of Port Douglas, praised for abundant rainfall and mild climate. Access from Cairns is via the Merinda to Daintree launch or Mount Molloy routes, with motor services to Port Douglas and a developing butter factory by the Daintree River Development Company producing 25 cwt weekly.
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