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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
6
The advertisement promotes ladies silk and cotton vests sleevelees large size at 5/3 each and madapolam nights with grid insertion at 7/6 or 7/11. It also lists ladies velour coats trimmed for fashion with prices from 05 to 75 each and plain velour coats with oriental silk linings priced at 55 and 57/6 each.
In Gordonale on May 22 two 8th grade hockey matches drew a large crowd. Edmonton was soundly defeated by Wattles five to one while Gordonvale beat the Greys B three nil. The Wattles dominated the first game with E Hammond and R Moore prominent, and D Michie, A Burke and M Adamsen also among the scorers. Gordonvale opened strong against the Greys B, McHooper and D Gammie scoring, with L Wright and S Horton bolstering defense and attack. Gordonvale showed solid teamwork, while the Greys failed to convert chances and endured a stiff Gordonvale press throughout. Referee was Mr L Cleall.
Mr J J Ashe Mareeba stock inspector receives official notification of transfer to Townsville. The Ashe family will be missed as they contributed greatly to Mareeba’s public life. He served on Mareeba Turf Club committees and hospital boards and supported the Mareeba Bathen Committee during nine years here. Mrs Ashe assisted the CW A and local charities and hosted gatherings for the association.
In Mareeba on May 25 Magistrate Piper presides over Holy Devan versus The Shire Council. The action concerns damages for destruction of plaintiffs totes due to alleged negligence. Evidence includes two tendered items and questions about non-suit reserved.
April freight and passenger figures at Mareeba station show total tonnage figures, reduced goods traffic and rising passenger tickets due to excursions in 1929. Revenue notes and stock counts for horses sheep pigs appear with weather and temperature details from a May report.
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