Tobacco's Arrival in Asia Traced in Field Museum Exhibition
A Field Museum leaflet recounts tobacco entering China in the 7th century via imperial courts and Portuguese trade, its spread across Asia, and early terms for smoke herb. It notes limited resistance on Taiwan's Matan tabs, and displays of pipes, snuff boxes, and smoking implements from China, Japan, Korea, and beyond.
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Tobhucco
China
Berthold Lanter
Field Museum
Natural Tisters
Ian Teafletacco
Asia
New York
Laufer
Far East
Japan
Kein
Phillippines
Korea
India
Siberia
Persia
Junior cricket day showcases improving skills at Cais Cricket
Sunday junior cricket at Cais Cricket Association drew spectators to a well prepared wicket. Barry Mercantiles led batting with 54, Kilcoyne Mercantiles added 34, while Cannon Waratahs took 4 for 6 and Burgess Ivanhoes claimed 4 for 32. Junior fielding showed gaps, but keeper Priestley Waratah impressed. Senior players from Waratah, Ivanhoes, Mercantiles aided, with Rovers and others contributing in the day’s matches.
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Cais
Suirlae
Norman Hath
Barry
Mercantiles
Kelly
Waratts
Kilcoyne
Cannon
Waratahs
Brooks
H Walker
Ivanhoes
R, Burgess
Anderson
Thouse Keen
Priestley
A. C. Bannermar
R. Thompson
T. McCoombe
R. Richardson
Blackmore
R. Blackmore
F. Maher
G. O'Neill
W. Horwood
Rovers
G. Keirman
Transfer of Spirit License at Innisfail Court
Innisfail Licensing Court heard an application to transfer the whole sale spirit license of Wilson and Morgan to Antonio Saracene and to transfer the premises. Sub-Inspector Cahalane and Licensing Inspector approved. magistrate Aitkin granted the application after noting required premises description would be amended.
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Innisfail
Innisfail Licening Court
A. E. Aitkin
Wilson and Morgan
Antonio Saracene
M. A. Vandeleur
Cahalane
Aitkin
Mr. Vandeteur
Mr. Aitkin
Mr. Vandeleur
Unemployment Speech Pushes British Lure for Canada Trade
J H Thomas Lord Privy Seal spoke at the Labor Conference about Canada buying British coal steel and cotton. He cited that 300 tons of coal support 12 months work for a miner and many jobs, noted Canadian firms to place orders, and urged easing materials for Lancashire. He warned unemployment could improve after February while noting 1.2 million on the register but higher actual industry employment.
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London
J. H. Thomas
Privy Seal
Canada
Great Britain
Wtaya
Heller
Canadian Pacific Railways
Canadian Rational — Rail
Canadian Steamship
Ur. A
England
Lancashire
Malanda Church of England Ladies Guild Meeting
The October 3 gathering at Mrs Kidd’s residence included Mrs Dobson presiding in Mrs Brown’s absence. The group approved minutes, shared tea, and honored Mrs Wyatt with a silver sandwich tray for five years of service as treasurer. They celebrated the Guild’s work on the Malanda Church building and wished the Wyatts well in their new home.
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Church of England Laies Guild
Kid
Matanda
Wyatt
Townsville
Guild
Mrs Wyatt
Mrs. Wyatt
Landrum Opens Billiards Tour in Britain This October
London reports the billiards season schedule with Landrum starting in Glasgow against McConachy on October ? and a Newcastle match October 28 against Smith. McConachy meets Davis in Glasgow on October 28 as part of the tour.
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London
Landrum
McConachy
Glasgow
Smith
Newcastle
McConachy Agiinst Davis
Rejuvenation Claims by Vienna Authority Steinach
A promotional note asserts Professor Steinach of Vienna proved that healthy glandular extracts can renew youth. It touts Nova-Vita Tablets as the product, offered by W. A. Wawn in Sydney for 30 shillings, claiming to restore vigor and strength in older men.
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Professor Steinach
Vienna
W. A. Wawn
Elizabeth-street
Sydney
Wheat Inter ests Agreement Reached After Conference
The Minister for Agriculture announces a three year agreement with millers to stabilize wheat prices and guarantees. The Commonwealth Bank will fund a 4100 per bushel advance while country stations supply 3.5 million bushels initially with aim to reach 5 million.
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Waller
Mareeba School of Arts Meeting Notes October 2
The Mareeba School of Arts held its October 2 meeting with C Strattonal presiding. Members discussed correspondence from Edmonton School of Arts, a Department of Public Instruction cheque for endowment, bazaar receipts of about £40, and upcoming events including a Christmas tree and stocking donation by Mr Snowy Allender. A police case was opened over missing crockery, five dozen plates reported missing, and a CCTV style inquiry was noted alongside routine financials and acknowledgments.
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School of Arts
Department of
Ublic
J. S. Houghton
Gw.a
Snowy” Allender
Decisive Step Toward Disarmament by Socialistic Government
In Copenhagen October the Socialistic Government introduced a bill to reduce the army to 1600 men and transform the navy into a coastguard service with 31 patrol ships and 12 seaplanes. It abolishes compulsory service and sets annual costs of 400000 and 595000 for army and navy respectively.
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Copenhagen
Andy Siki defeats Reg Cameron in Brisbane tense bout
In Brisbane October 4 at the stadium, Andy Siki 8.0 of England out-pointed Reg Cameron 8.3 Queensland flyweight champion in fifteen rounds. Siki proved too clever for Cameron who was hurt in the last round but steadied by the Englishman.
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Brisbane
Andy Siki
England
Reg Cameron
Queensland
Siki
Cameron
Is Your Life Planned For The Next Ten Years
Advertisement urges lifelong planning and hard work with Nujol as a health aid. It promotes evening classes and self discipline, claiming Nujol helps the body function naturally and removes poisons. Available in sealed packages at chemists.
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LABOR
Elisabeth Street
Lever Brothers Miter
THE
Waratahs v. Rovers
Spirit License
Ee Hteee Elie Cis
MR. Thomas
Malanda News
Peece
Church OF England Ladies Guild
Federal Credit
Mareeba Schggl OF
NEW Books
Samuel Allen & Sons, Ltd
Cairns
E. A. Lymburner
Ironmot and Hardware Merchant
Lake Street
Hae
France
Hennissys
Dewars Whisky
Dewars
Samuel Allen and
Song Iid
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