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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 07, 1929

Page

6

Catholic Ladies At Home Host Pleasant Malanda Social

Mrs Halipapp and Mrs FL Davies hosted a pleasant Malanda afternoon at the hotel lounge in aid of the Catholic Church bazaar. Music by Mr Bimrose and Mr Inland. Miss C English sang. attendees listed among a large guest group. An amusing name guessing contest and a booby prize complemented refreshments.

Stevens Mesdames Snodgrass Hutton Sevens P. Davies Bimrose Lynch Fitzgerald Francis Bourke McConnell Williams J. English Joseph Jarrett Hansen Skeamar Manchester Moule P. English Pitt Wyche C. English Black Brady Lane Weinert Wright Gramly Halfpapp Anderson F. Davies Hanrahan Lowrey Mansell Hollingsworth Ross N. Francis D. Davies Deihmn Collins

Minbun School Concert Raises Funds in Atherton Hall

About 300 people attended the Minbun hall concert on November 2 to raise school funds. Mrs. Bateman trained the children's ballet and Mrs. Tobin the adult ballet, with performances praised for color and staging. The event featured the Minbun Minstrels, dances by young girls, and a lively orchestra, ending with a late fox trot. proceeds go to the school after expenses. Local visitors from Millaa Millaa and nearby towns attended. costumes and catering were provided by local ladies groups.

Jack Grainger V. Blucher St. Joseph's Bateman Bimrose Browning L. Kenny Mr. L. Cook Mr. E. Brownjohn Mr. McKeown Mesdames Brownjohn J. Clarke Baldwin Heathwood Jarret Mesdames J. Clarke Rogers Minban C.W.A

School children stage bright ballet in Turret spectacle

Melba Bai l led the program as principal with Miss Violet Blucher, Miss Annie Knudson, Miss Eva Grey, Miss Hazel Abie and Miss Jean Abde starry in blue organdie frocks. The Tall Top Hat by the school boys delighted the audience and featured Master W Jackson and a chorus of young dancers. The show closed with a Japanese proposal sketch and a colorful sword dance. Mrs Bateman received flowers and chocolates from spectators praising the function’s success.

Melba Bail Constantinople Mes. S. Tobin Violet Blucher Annie Knudson Eva ‘Grey Hazel Abie Jean Abde St. Joseph's Bailey Ken Sleep William Jackson Jim Jackson Tom Fraser Noel Baldwin Jim Marney Robert Marney Bob Pamer W. Jackson Red Eileen O'Donnell Elsie Marny Grace Keirle Chasely Betty Haydn Miss Keirle Eva Grey Browning J. Jackson Daphne Heathwood Nessie Jackson June Baldwin Effie Smith Wil Bishop Magaies Jackson Edith Nash E. Grey H. Abde P. Tobin E. Aimet A. Wilson B. Robinson F. Bimrose Prince Ginger O. Haydn B. Haydn E. Mi.g. Keble E. Nash E. O'Donnell W.* Jackson Margaret Jackson V. Blucher A. Abde M. Grey C. Haydn D. Heathwood Willa Bishop

Ithica bridge completion party at Jagean celebrated

On November 4 locals celebrated the Ithica bridge opening the next day at Jagean. Mrs McKay hosted the lively evening with Mrs Weinert Pat Sims and J Millard providing music. Old time dances and games kept guests entertained. a dainty supper was served. Smoke from bush fires and dust from unmetalled roads spoiled the air.

Ithica Bridge Jagean McKay Weinert Pat Sims J. Millard

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Vein and Band Reduction

Many people fear swollen veins and varicosities but claim Moone's Emerald Oil, if mixed with the original bottle and used as directed at home, will quickly improve and continue until veins and bands return to normal. The oil is praised by chemists and offers refunds if unsatisfied.

Moone P Moone

Mustard Making Tips Include Milk and Salt

Advice for mustard preparation suggests mixing with milk rather than water and adding a pinch of salt to enhance flavor. The instruction notes that salt amplifies the mustard’s taste.

Send off planned for Bishop Le Fanu in Brisbane

A large meeting at St. Luke's Hall Brisbane outlined plans for a farewell to Bishop Le Fanu who has been elected Archbishop of Perth. Exhibition Hall to host valedictory on November 28 with governor and archbishop possibly attending. Subscriptions to honoraries at Church House due by November 25.

LE Fanu St. Luke's Hall Charlotte Street Perth P. A. Blundell Achi Shoul Brisbane Canon Stevenson Exhibition Lanon Stevenson Canon Robin Exley Royal Society of St. George Carey Carter Charity Bruce-Nicol and Benjamin J. Allen G. Horton

Mossman Notes Try Weather Affects Crops and Local News

Mossman reports a week of heat with sparse rain and drying creeks affecting farm work and promising adverse effects on next year’s crops. News includes the death of Mattie O’Donoghue, funeral at Port Douglas, Cairns Victuallers discuss new rules, Pilot Butler’s beach landings, arrivals of J Eliott and others, and upgrades to the Mossman Molloy mail service with a Chev engine and steam loco.

Mossman Mattie J. Reddan Cairns Licensed Victuallers’ Association Lunn Cairns J. Eliott Davis Main Roads Board H. Plowman Mareeba W. A. Frost Mossman-Molloy Minlhy Frost

Wool sales in Brisbane show stronger prices in November series

The November wool sales in Brisbane reported keen competition and generally higher prices than Sydney closing rates and September Bris bane levels. Notable lots sold include Comerford Lalby 20 pence and Jackson Boggabilla 19, with several others at 18 to 17 pence. buyers and sellers included Guy mer Texas Cook Boggabilla Wharton Co and Byrne Bros at Maxwelton.

Brisbane Windowtube Carson and Cem Ouroday Sydney Comerford Lalby Jackson Boggabilla Guymer Texas Cook Boggabill

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