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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1926
Page
11
The article notes Mossman Mill continues steady crushing with weekly totals rising to date, marking improved performance. It highlights community events including a Children's Plain and Fancy Dress prize, a St. Andrew's church gathering, and local names such as Mr. Bert Hoot and Master Jim Mores, along with mentions of local craftsmen and employers.
The letter from W G Gibson, Postmaster General, discusses mail conveyance in rural areas. It cites concerns over motor vehicles versus horse or other transport, costs, and potential extensions of facilities, noting economic practicality and isolated districts.
Nature notes discuss the prevalence of rats in Australia, their nocturnal, ground-dwelling habits, and rapid breeding. The brown rat carries parasites like rat flea and plague bacteria, posing a threat to homes and water fronts, stressing extermination to prevent outbreaks.
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