Journey to Yungaburra Describes Tableland Travel Hardships
The writer details a long rail journey from Cairns to Yungaburra via Tolga with delays and misgivings about rail service. He recalls extensive trips across Queensland, praises the climate, and notes pioneer settlers like Mr Parker using milking machines and citrus plantings. The account highlights hardy bush families, agricultural progress, and the fruit and dairy operations shaping remote communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Cairns
Wungburra
Tolga
Atherton
Suermanding Toba
Yungaburra
Maryborough
Gayndah
Bell
Dalby
Qeernstand
Tasmania
Gippilani
Australia
Perrle
Tropics
Parker
Lake Barrine
Saw
Lake Marine reflections and farm observations by Russell Fraser
The writer tours Mr Parker's farm and nearby lakes, noting a fodder plant called Fle Phant Grass, climate heat, and pasture practices. He recounts Lake Mar ine and compares it to Lake Leda, observes wild ducks, trout, and scenic reserves, and thanks locals and readers of the Cairns Post for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Central Africa
Steve Hidmke
Lake Marrine
Lake
Leda
Thus Lake
Eacharm
Marrine
Yongaburra
Peeramon
Makime
Russell Fraser
Cairns
Cadets relay despatch bicycle ride around Victoria planned
Victorian Cadets Encouragement Committee pushes a three and a half day cadets relay despatch bicycle ride around Victoria. About eighty relays will carry the despatch day and night along a routed course, with riders selected from thousands of participants. Also notes on motoring: merging Talbot Durrracy and Sunbeam to boost output, and debates over two braking systems for motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Cadets Encouragement Committee
Victor
England
Talbot
Durracy
Sunbean” Manufacturing Co
Ehere
France
Engine devices and exhaust issues dominate car care notes
A discussion of a new Petrometer fuel-tracking device marketed in England outlines its permanent dial for the driver and its advantage over simple gauges by recording fuel use over trips. The piece also covers exhaust silencer maintenance, silencer choking, back pressure risks, and a long-distance road race near Sydney where W. H. Withee led after 6 hours 40 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Perly Bernt
Amme
Forte Tidere
W. H. Withee
K. Rove
Victorian rider Kirkham sets fastest time on mountain course
Despite a rough start and detour by Omar ee, Kirkham claims the fastest time on the Mountainious course, finishing in 6 bre 1 mins. The First Prize era was donated by the Denlop Rubber Co, credit given to the Victorian rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleo
Omar Ee
Meshape
Denlop Rubber Co
Kirkham
Thermol You oil ad promises youth and beauty
An Australian ad describes Thermol You oil as a rejuvenating cosmetic. It mentions age signs like freckles and tan, claims the product refreshes and smooths women. Sold by Craig's Pharmacy Cairns and listed by retailers in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Cairns
Enenen Goodsm, Black and Co, Ltd
Woolbreakers
Young Street
Sydney
Wonder Balm and balm usage described for ear ailments
The text advertises Wonders Balm for inflammatory conditions of delicate membranes and ear issues. It claims relief from swelling and pain with careful application and absorption, noting availability from chemists or stores for two shillings and benefits even in severe cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Wown
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Jack & Newell
Eery Pretty
Sky
Helio
Green
Kree
Heil
Amb Black
NAVY
Fish
Wandlock
Suial Pret
Crewes
Jack & Newell Ltd
Atherton Tableland
Rodem
A. Hoossain
Einasleigh and
Kidston
Queensland Insurance Company Ltd
BFAL
Naumann
Triumph
Yence
PE Spo A
Inescar
Va An
Post” and “Herald
Trail
Winston
Warner
Ams
Smu
Trail & Winstone
Poreble
Chente
Steve
Rer Leone
Manufac
E Markham, Jr
ALF
Tees
J. Dowling
Marumber
Valeria
Theowgh Silk
Elliott
Greg Cee
Bes
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