Maltese Settlers Highlight Innisfail Dinner Visit
In Innisfail a large crowd attended a dinner honoring Maltese High Commissioner Captain Curmi. The Police Magistrate praised Maltese residents, noting 400 to 500 live locally and emphasizing their naturalisation avoidance as unique. Speakers praised Malta Britain ties, local development, and future plans including sugar, dairy, and mining prospects.
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Innisfail
Curmi
A. E. Aitkin
Australia
British Empire
Aitkin
Curmis
Muliets
G. Markwell
Aus
North Barron Progress Association Meeting Notes
November 1 meeting discussed keeping in touch with the city during wet season. Proposed cane bridge for traffic next wet season and to ask Cairns Shire Council to erect a flying fox over crossing for ratepayers. Criticized boat provision and urged Shire to fund a man’s salary. Calls to finish road to Yorkie’s Knob beach and improve Doobie Talend access. Ambulance delay cited with caustic doctor comments on access difficulties.
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Jane Hon
Cairns
Yorkie's Knob
Plucrisy
Kingsford Smith Plans Atlantic Flight in Southern Cross
Kingsford Smith says Atlantic crossing nearly arranged in the Southern Cross, to be rebuilt with the old engines kept. A May or June departure from London is hoped, with no chance left to fate and a belief in success.
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Auckland
Kingsford Smith
Southern Cross
London
Disillusioned by Socialism and Water Front Strife
A letter from Edmonton dated November 5 criticizes socialistic policies and potential industrial disruption. The writer warns against government promises and warns workers of hidden stakes while questioning fiscal credit and national interest amid waterside labor tensions. The piece targets political illusion and calls for caution.
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Cairns
Post
Bible Ted
John Brown
Ted
Bath Federal
John Mann
Edmonton
The Sugar Industry Spars Over Global Prices
A reader urges space to discuss the sugar industry and defense of its earnings against world price comparisons. The letter argues for balanced figures on living standards and costs in different countries, criticizing current defenders for using ammunition in this debate.
Berthing Oil Ships
A reader letter from Cairns dated November 5 criticizes a suggestion about berthing oil ships at a port. The writer warns of dangers and mentions a person or entity named Rex in relation to the plan and a reference to phosphate near the harbor.
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Cairns Post
Rex
Cairns
Phosphorated Iron touted for nervous dyspepsia relief
An advertisement claims nervous dyspepsia stems from stressed nerves and overwork. It promotes Phosphorated Iron as a non habit forming remedy said to calm the stomach and strengthen nerves, promising clearer thinking and lasting relief with a 60 tablet supply and satisfaction guarantee.
Conundrums Aim to Measure Time Lost in Golf and Phone Delays
The article questions whether at 12 months more hours are spent by golfers searching for lost balls or by people waiting for telephone exchanges to answer calls. It notes delays in connecting numbers and calls for attention from authorities. It argues Innisfail's telephone service impedes business and should be expanded, contending the exchange is more an annoyance than a true public utility.
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Cairns Post
Innisfail
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