Shire of Johnstone considers unemployment relief loan and road works
The Johnstone shire council met in Innisfail on November 5 with Chairman Dr Eric Hall and councillors present. They discussed replacing a proposed 10,000 unemployment relief loan with road works from Innisfail ferry to Grabbing and draining and related sections along the North Coast line. Cr Kelly arrived later. Cr Loftback criticised the timing. The motion was adjourned to allow the engineer to prepare estimated cost data.
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Innisfail
Eric Hall
Kelly
Lollback, Jackson, Morea, Inc
R. F. Craig
I al Kelly
Steine
Comatcitam
Innerry
Palm Beach
Funisfail Ferry
End
Tien
Jaffa
Ren
Arish
North Coast
Heanch
Japan
Porten
Gee Kee
Pat Kelly
Cr. Loftback
Cr. Steime
Dr. Moran
Jackson
Mareeba Rifle Club Opens Season With High Scores
Mareeba November 7 Mareeba Rifle Club opened the season with a Sunday shoot in Western Australia. A E Johnson 31 led at 600 yards, with J Bim rose 28 close behind. D Smith posted 87 as a top score, other rivals Lloyd and Wipe featured among the best efforts in a readably terse local sports note.
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Mareeba
Mareeba Rife Club
W. A
A. E. Johnson
J. Bimrose
E. Johnson
D. Smith
Lloyd
Wipe
Maize Pooling Debate Draws in Cairns Post Letter
A Cairns reader criticizes Angus McDonald for his views on the Tableland Maize Pool, arguing that pooling harms growers by driving up costs and reducing agent compensation. The writer questions land, cultivation, and living costs, and mocks local Chamber of Commerce involvement, urging insiders to mind their own business while growers sustain the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
Rook
Angus McDonald
Mai Ims 3 Limited
Angus Mer
Cruwer
Cairns
Townsville
Atherton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Maize Board
Solicitors
Iitter
Secretaries Hold Receipt Books in Branch Meeting
The branch met with the secretary and treasurer each holding a receipt book. Discussion concerned not exceeding the set amount for expenses. Mrs. Stephens seconded by Mrs. Smith moved that certain provisions be retained. Treasurer Mrs. Ferguson announced plans for a pleasant holiday. A vote of thanks to the chair followed.
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Meccesnoe
Het
Sveasurer
S. E. Stephens
F. Smith
A. Ferguson
FS. Smith
A. Murray
Swirtiem
Yungaburra Dominates Malanda Combined Sports Shennanigans
At Malanda on Saturday the Kenny Lees Shield for boys and Williams Shield for girls were won by Yungaburra, reclaiming trophies held by Malanda for two years. Boys 29 each for Yungaburra and Malanda. girls 37 to 22. Kareen tops smaller schools with 30 points, Kulara second. Shields and sashes awarded to Yungaburra and Kareen representatives, with notable individual honors to R. Snodgrass and J. Cornish.
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Malanda
Kenny
Kareen
Kulara Beye
W. Matthes
Gaborra
R. Snodgrass
Yungaburra
J. Cornish
Appointment of Land Commissioner at Monto Overruled
Brisbane November 7 Governor-in-Council overruled Public Service Appeal Board on Bestman appeal against E W Turner appointment as Land Commissioner at Monto. Two Monto appointments previously made Burnett Callide Valley as Agent R C Sallows. Bestman’s appeal upheld while J M Smith’s appeal dismissed. Cabinet supports Land Administration Board recommendation for Turner. Government cites efficiency in service.
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Brisbane
Deca
Public Service Appeal Board
E. W. Turner
Monto
J. H.bestman
Burnett
Callide Valley
Turner
R. C. Sallows
Messrs. Bestman
Land Administration Board
Terner
Doyal Cattle Dip Advertisement Promotes Royal Dip Fluid
An early 20th century advertisement touts Doyal Cattle Dip with Royal Dip as a proprietary fluid. It claims high efficacy and profitability for users, urging buyers to choose this popular dipping solution for cattle care.
Bankers Quotations From Clarke’s Chambers November 9 1929
Quotations for shares and stocks listed by A H Clarke broker Cairns show prices for Gold stocks Tin stocks Oil stocks and related investments. Notable items include Great Northern Tin Bay Creek Tin and Marranbay Tin with figures in shillings and pence, plus Queensland Antimony and New Guinea Oil listings.
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A. H. Clarke
Cairns
Great Northern Tin
Gilmore Tim
Marranbay
Ord
Rete Creek
Pei
Fampden
Mt. Isa
Mammon
Queensland Antimony
Aast
Roma
Annie Roma
New Guinea
Rome
Fort Moo
Sige ‘Ducensiand Roma Oi
Taranaki
Tanta
Victoria Nyanza
Bice
Moffliz
Mechanotherapy and Electro-Therapy Offer Relieves Chronic Ailments
A London commercial advertisement promotes static sprays violet rays and high frequency currents for a wide range of conditions. It markets Mechano therapy, vacuum treatment, and galvanic methods claiming positive results for spinal curvatures, joint deformities, rheumatic and muscular disorders, insomnia, hysteria, and nerve ailments. The ad asserts safety, permanence, and a comprehensive Medico-Chant combination with exercises and breezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Marvey Salteh
Duc
Sur Capes
Cnet Fower
Tacomm
Italy
Sageay
Epic Rae
CAREL
Bane Chambers
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Cletrac
Australian Machinery CO
Lake Street
PHORE
Innisfell
Rankin Street
Vulcan F Foundry
AJ. Draper
SHIRE OF _JOHNSTONE
Mareeba Ripee Club
Hb. TL
Werkt
Bae
AL Wagenkee
A. Hooley
AL Keily
Pane Dhreen
A Py
E. Littl
Dan
Kairi
Cardwehe Cw.a
CS Ce A Ae
A. J. Draper Ltd
Sal Price
Elephant Besard
Chaim
Brown and Sale
Compiléte Home Furnishers
Abbott Street
Crockery
Doyal
Qetuur
Clarke
Rational Bank Chambers
Bickford
Sal Vital
Whittick
Owen Whittick
Tades Toon da Ben British Parts
Ledger
Cairns Post Limited
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