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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1928

Page

5

Innisfail Show Date Question Affects Annual Rural Event

The Johnstone River Agricultural Society debates the best time to hold the Innisfail Show. Farmers and exhibitors weigh September as dry versus aligning with northern shows. President Mr J J leads discussion to fix a date that suits most, aiming to revive strong show interest and regional ranking.

Innisfail Johustone River Dnais Cletket Hentia Johnstone Agricultural Society J. J Y Jolwastone Dotty

Innisfail Soldiers Annual Reunion Enjoyable Function

Innisfail on November 13 held the annual reunion under the KS A A sub branch. Despite wet weather attendances at the ice hall were excellent. The president Mr Kk H gion presided with wit and cheerfulness and the Ladies Auxiliary League provided a well managed dinner. The toast of The Day We Celebrate was proposed and honored in hearty fashion.

Innisfail KS. A.A Kk. H. Gion Ladies’ Auxiliary League Morgan Sane Martner Sam Feats Babinda Mtrei Alyiven Ter Feria

Innisfail Returned Men Review Year of Sub branch Work

A district sub-branch recounts 1927 achievements including a new secretary, adjusted smoke-ohs, pension efforts and acoustic equipment transfers, plus annual dinners and honors. Mr Mighell’s anticipated visit affects event timing. ongoing correspondence with Government departments noted as consuming much effort.

H. McLrath W. J. Morgan Alegance Norman Mighell League Innisfail Mighell Lextra Aour H. Delahunt East Innisfail Kaede Ieee Acb Australia History of The Ke Burke Trower W. McKinnon

Effects of the Rain on the Countryside

Rain brought welcomed relief to droughty regions and greened the countryside. Farmers report fields remain soggy yet harvests may benefit from the moisture, with residents noting the heavy showers provide compensatory factors for agricultural prospects.

Timelal Tegurteending

Moorilyan Sanitary Service Tender Awarded

Johnstone Shire Council accepts Cole tender at per service for Moorilyan sanitary and fourpence for garbage. Other bids listed include Tobin Goold Francia Dulenchenko and Innisfail notes on stray cattle and nightly horse movements troubling town streets and footpaths.

Johnstone Shire Cole T. ‘Tobin Goold Francia Dulenchenko

Innisfail Shire Council Act on Car Licenses

At the Innisfail Shire Council meeting, W Eoward of the Innisfail Car Drivers Association urged no further licenses. The association cited 44 licenses already in use and argued there is insufficient demand, requesting the council refuse new licenses. The matter was referred to the Legislative Committee for discussion.

Innisfail Johinstone W. E.oward Innisfail Car Drivers’ Associaign Unis Isot B. Kelly J.D. Perrier Stelec

Innisfail Council Discusses First Class Area Exemption

At the Innisfail Shire Council meeting Mr. F Woodford sought exemption from first class area rules to erect a timber warehouse at the rear of Samuel Allen and Son Ltd. He argued the area had ceased to be a business area and cited local precedents. The council ruled they have no power to grant the request and advised Woodford accordingly.

Innisfail Johnstone F. Woodford Samuel Allen and Sona Ltd Commonwealth Bank Oe Kelly J. F. Steine Ry. P. Kelly Dr. Jackson Baby Hive Woodward Woodford Steine Ladvine

Unclear fragment from early 20th century piece on wheeled tractors

The readable lines describe a trial of three tractor types in a field setting with noted failure and awkward phrasing. The text mentions a “roachly” and a “Mol farmer” in a muddled exchange.

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