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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1929
Page
15
The Brisbane Racing inquiry proceeds with member testimony about track conditions and financial concerns. Witnesses discuss stewards independence and the club’s financial state as the hearing adjourns until tomorrow.
The Shirts Shire Council held its monthly meeting with Chairman S. H. Warner presiding. Councillors M. Es Arman Campbell, W. Wrimpeme Wool, R. Simtumnds, J. Jacksed, W. C. Griffin, and Overseer W. Hamnam attended. apologies from J. Cunningham, Jannen, and J. Murphy. Correspondence from the North Barron Progress Association urged road repairs, Yorkie's Knob drainage, pound yard, and bridge decking. Officials noted funds and site approvals for roads, drainage, and air service plans with reviews by civil aviation authorities and a request to inspect a proposed airfield site near Cairns. Further letters discussed Barron Falls Hydro Electric Scheme, port deviation work, and road widening versus macadamisation.
A long log of nearly a thousand words notes an embroidered message, suggesting a record of stitched communications or a commemorative textile item. The text hints at craft details, possible dates, and the careful handiwork of a needlework project linked to a broader narrative within the page.
Brisbane November 5. Rum at Ascot on Saturday for the Queensland Cup prospects. The second day’s programme of the three day meeting not yet decided, so current prospects rely on Saturday’s races. Brown Apple appears strong, Alasuber Sire shows form but is unlikely a two miler. Tradecraft and Pandas both close contenders. Alison K and Great Idea among others, with various recent placements noted as clues to form.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Pills as a cure for backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles and rheumatism. It claims rapid action impossible to take them without results and urges sufferers to try a bottle to relieve pains swelling and fatigue.
The Mel Herald reports that a large stock of Great War medals remains unclaimed almost 11 years after the conflict. About 72,082 medals are yet to be claimed, with a mix including the British war medal and other titles. Base Records offers replacement or renewed badges at stated charges, requiring usual declarations.
A London Daily report notes malarial therapy for general paralysis shows promise since 1922. From 1922 to 1927, 1 597 cases were treated. 349 died and 652 still in treatment. Proponents claim improved outcomes vs untreated cases, while cautions stress careful administration and informed consent.
The description lists effects for a first class cinema organ including birds songs freengines the smashing of crockery sleigh bells the sound of heart and waves and whistles. The organ reportedly contains more than 2000 pipes.
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