Babinda Notes and Local Events Reported
Babinda weekly report details crushing figures for the week ending the 2nd, with 8141 tons at an average cost of 1604, amid continuing dry weather and a hot dayside. Obituary notes mourn a deceased employee from AL Stores, with a long local presence and a widow left behind. A Sunday cricket match saw the B Grade Association beat the local Association by a narrow margin, while Lairns second innings and player statistics are recorded. A shoot with cash prizes for handicaps and a social gathering at Tex Turnley’s residence are also noted.
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Ona Caras
Babinda
Mmings
Lairns
J. Down
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Stager
A. Nash
Petercu
Lannigan
B. Baker
Tee
Collen
A. Tiles Abate
F. Lewis
W. Greenwood
Gaines
Nash
Baker
Callen
Ahern
Hudson
Sethe
Queensland school cars teach rural children
A report praises the Greensand railway car system unique to Queensland as a bridge between classes and ordinary school work. Six weeks of work yielded more learning than weekly sessions, with plans to expand vocational classes. Mrs Mullavey and others receive prizes for achievements in a closing event.
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Queensland
Department of Educations
John Newell
Juar
Rex Thompson
Norhe
Phil Wher
Mareeba
Halloween Concert at Tully a Successful Event
The Tully Picture Theatre was packed for a Halloween concert organized by Mrs. T Jones. Proceeds were shared between the Anmiance Brigade and General Hospital with substantial support from the Caledonian Society. Local artists drew applause, including Miss T Jones, Mrs. Hunter, Miss O Leary, M McCool, Heather Rodger, Billie Coyle, Vera Sheehy, Strang, Petrie, and R. Anderson. The quartet Petrie Anderson Riddell and fins received praise for a Scotch number. The Caledonian Society appeared in costume and the show featured songs and comic pieces that drew lively audience appreciation.
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Tully Picture Theatre
T. Jones
Mrs. Hunter
O. O'Leary
M. McCool
Heather Rodger
Billie Coyle
Vera Sheehy
Mesers
Strang
Petrie
R. Anderson
Vie
Anderson, Riddell
Fins
Tully Caledonian Society
Mary McCool
Imal Cate Oy
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Feuxe
Cairns
Bundaberg District
Wit
A. C. F. and
Shirleys
Fertilizers Ltd
Causeway Junction
Townsville
T. NM. Venables
W. E. Hamwood
P.O. Box
Merrine Ena
Sas
Efe
Horn
Awngilly
Jie
O.K
J. Ryan
E Ryan
O'Connnell
E. Ryan
L. O'Connnell
J. Angus
Tex Turnley
Asiss Ida Peterson
Miss Williams
Waddell
CWA
Mullavey
Lee
Mee Ryan
B. Wadsworth
A. W. Kinks
Dixon
Mien Bi
R. Stee
Habinda
Leen
Lili
Tully
Mee
Ienate
Stora
Moo
Nestle
Paau Ba Artim Eran
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