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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1929
Page
4
A dated sale advertisement lists Maida' Maids coloured frocks at 30 shillings and 11 pence, popular melon lawn and voile fabrics, plus plain sheeting and towel offers. It promotes bargain prices on shoes, towels, gloves, hose, net lace flouncing, and menswear including Cossacks and crepe rubber soled boots, with SEAL coffee and CHICORY and self raising flour as featured goods.
Cardwell November meeting led by J C Ebert with officers and members present. Minutes of prior meeting read and confirmed. discussion from Home Secretary Brisbane on Card Shire divisions. motions and reports noted including a pending matter about block 79.
Ravenshoe November 12 annual railway returns show October totals across timber and log shipments. Timber and sawn timber led exports with 94 tons plus 1380 log timber plus 3/4, creating log jam at mills and a temporary ramp stoppage as shipments head to Cairns wharves for export. A note mentions 119 tons of piping for Ravenshoe waterworks being received.
A Brisbane gathering heard Dr. Mackerras discuss the Buffalo fly and its threat to coastal Queensland cattle. He said the fly is not now causing losses but is a serious menace, worse in dry years, and that further expert study is needed before conclusions on impact can be drawn.
A Friday weather change cooled conditions for several days, aiding banana filling. Growers expect larger consignments to Southern markets as irrigation is seen to greatly improve crops. A Rollingstone plant and government guidance reassure growers about the irrigation benefits and ongoing shire repairs.
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