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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1929

Page

6

Retrospective portrait of Ned Williams in Atherton

Atherton mourns Ned Williams on September 30 as business and civic life close in tribute to a man who built the Tableland. The piece recalls his youth at Carrington, early work under H. S. Williams Estate, and leadership with the Council and main roads projects.

Atherton Yungaburra Zilla McHugh Ned Taylor North Queensland Ned Williams Uxal Carrington H. S. Williams Fred Kant Goethe H. S. Williams Estate Heale's Kureen Williams Charley Arthur Lawrence Kaniser Malanda Eacham Councl Yungabst Duncan Brown Brown Wim. Gillies Mir E H. Heale Fleetwon Kureen Cairns Main Road Wm. Gillies

Ned Williams and the Williams Estate Pioneering Tableland Growth

Ned Williams chaired beautification and preservation efforts while shaping the White Car line as a director. He and his family drove Northerly Shows with fine horses, aided development from bushland to prosperity, and helped establish Yungaburra’s Lake Eacham Hotel and the region’s early services and banking.

Norman Graham Rattle Wiliams Fred Ned Williams Ned Williams Wilams Lake Eacham Hardihood Escham

Notable Tableland pioneer Ned Williams remembered

Tribute recalls Ned Williams as a driving force in Viongaburra Peeramon Malarda and Tarzah business development. He chaired the Finance Committee for years and led the Toll Board. A tree advocate, he championed bush land preservation and lake-reserve care after returning from America in 1928.

Miss Mc High Ned Willams Viongaburra Peeramon Malarda Tarzah Jakes America

Edmonton Notes St Francis Bazaar Raises 110 Pounds

A Saturday bazaar at Brophy’s grounds by St Francis Church of England Ladies raised 110 pounds for interior beautification. Stall takings totaled 1101s. 3d with prizes awarded for crafts, food, and donations from local sponsors. Several named donors and helpers acknowledged.

St, Francis Church OF England Bazaar Brophy Mesdames Armstrong Eddlest G. Pitt E. Seanmon and J. Redcliffe Escuder P. Simmonds H. Stephenson Cair Mesdames Plate Cossette and Buckley G. Johnstohat S.J. Jones Cutler Care Cairns C. Fuller Primus Stove Alfred Taylor Ltd M Corcoran T. McDonald Norma Pyne Morrows Ltd Miss K Escude J. Greer Miss {. Hill Cliffe Sollier Valmaynte

Princess Royal Bulletin Indicates Improvement

London report from Mar Lodge notes the Princess Royal had several hours of natural sleep and states there is some further improvement this afternoon.

London Rss Mar Lodge Therincess Royal

Woollen Industry Rejects Wage Reduction Proposal

London briefing reports woollen trade committees rejected employers' 83 per cent wage cut proposal at Bradfod meeting. Representatives retain authority to continue negotiations with final outcome to be decided.

London Denbee Bradfod

Tully Boy Scouts Hold Notable Ceremony in Hall

A Tully ceremony at Cochfellows Hall recognized Scout Master Riddell and troop members for their achievements. The event featured oaths, Loyal and Scout Movement toasts, a dressy repast, and praise from dignitaries including Mr Johnston and Mr Lawrence.

Cochfellows Tharkuo Riddell Lis Jnalges Ke Dafforn A. Coyle Co Lage Rodger Melee Woofemuer Ay Swaldles Wodlding Motiek EL Dillon J. Hudson Bireys No McKinnon Joiset Wildeston Holich, Jones Wa Wildspet Szinger Loober Woo Tully Laurence Johnston Cou Appiause F Dalforn Lee Rittell Wales Seoit Coul Luotemiert Mr Johnston Lawrence Mister Riddell Mr. Johnston Me. Taurence Morse Lustradtor Roy Henry Lite Sachs Henry Irwin Chinee Sourl Tt Johnson Reigee Ordo Toe Sorad Sent CO McClaris

Country Week Arrangements Discussed in Brisbane Meeting

At a October 4 Brisbane Hireeting of the country advocery commutes of GA ue Wight further consideraton was ein to the offer of £109 for the executive for Country Week. After a Tenatchy discussion it was decided that the first call of the seat should in the retirn fares for each player.

Brisbane Wight

Cyclonic Wins Teckey Club Stakes in London

In London on October 3 the Teckey Club Stakes was won by Cyclonic at 100 to 30. Rose Worth finished second and Ply Jameath Hoe placed third with five others in the field.

London Agas Cyclonic Rose Jameath

TURNED HERETIC Soviet Agent a Paris Fiasco

Paris dispatch reports Soviet Embassy upheaval as Hesedovsky faces expulsion after a controversial interview with Romenmann. Hesedovsky attempted to leave the embassy but was restrained. police later secured release of his wife and child. Hesedovsky plans not to return to Moscow, staying at a Paris hotel.

Paris le Matin Dovalevsky London Hesedovsky Huueell Moscow Romenmann Gesedovsky Himbassy Han Hesedowsky Dovgalevsky Be[sedovsky Besedovsky

Soviet Embassy story confirms Besedovsky rift

London dispatch cites Pars announcing Averis appointed in contrast due to Besedovsky absence. Dovpalevsky's secretary explains Besedovsky was not persona non grata with Dovpalevsky and disliked by embassy staff.

London Pars Besedovsky Averis Dovpalevsky

McCoy's Tablets Promised to Make Thin People Gain Weight

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Compound Tablets as a simple, sugar coated remedy to help skinny, run-down, and nervous people gain weight. It promises a 5 to 10 pound increase in 30 days with an ironclad guarantee and refund if goals aren’t met, urging chemists to stock the product for those seeking health and growth.

McCoy Nadtya Reig

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