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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1929
Page
8
A fertilizer that feeds plants during early growth and provides a consistent supply of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash throughout the season is essential for robust development and yield.
At a November meeting of the hospital committee in Innisfail the observation ward, home to fourteen old age pensioners, was condemned as unbearably hot. Members debated ceiling repairs, costs, and timing with estimates ranging toward fifty pounds and more, delaying until January.
In a letter to the editor V C Cairns argues against compulsory military training removal, praising voluntary training. He cites cost savings of £180,000 this year, questions the efficacy of non compulsory drills, and warns Australia risks invasion without sufficient reserves beyond coastal areas. He notes concerns about discipline and readiness in Cairns and calls for evaluating voluntary programs.
The Atherton Hospital Board met on November 7 with apologies from Messrs Dawson and Maguire. Discussions covered infectious disease funding, equipment costs, doctor visits, and temporary radium borrowing. The October medical and financial reports were reviewed, with accounts approved for payment and notices sent to councils about support.
In Sydney on November 13 a brisk wool market prevailed across descriptions. The day secured the season's record price of 24 d for greasy merino, signaling strong demand and prices.
Rossville notes record very hot dry weather with a cooling thunderstorm that did little rain. Bush-fires burn across the district as residents list visits, holidays, and local events. People travel between Cooktown Helenvale Rossville and Palmer River with social gatherings and medical visits noted.
A magisterial inquiry examined a cottage fire in Eyre Street North Ward owned by Mrs. Netherston and occupied by William Henry George Kingston. The occupants escaped with children after fire spread rapidly at 2:40 am. Kingston attempted to rescue clothes, alerted Henry’s store, and access to a phone was unused. Insurance details for several vehicles and properties were discussed.
A November report states Sir Abdul Muhsin, Premier of Iraq, has been found struck dead. The terse notice confirms the death of the Iraqi head of government, with no further details provided.
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