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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1927
Page
13
Fragmented OCR summary of a local Regular Monthly Meeting in Herbertton. Text mentions district issues, financial statements, credit balance and adjournment notes, with illegible portions and unclear individuals.
The March meeting discussed setting up the refreshments booth at the day shorts event and the tally stocking issue raised by Mortis Lit ler Ab for ruling purposes. Appreciation was expressed to the Country Women's Association for their donation of 43/18. Apologies were noted from E. Newall and Hawkina. Attendees included Ge elite Tote hee et BE Micha ton, Hides, Last, Holley, Fairbank, Dr. Ross, and secretary Watl.
An Ararat blaze on October 13 destroyed Major William McCulloch’s South Woodland homestead six miles from Ararat. Fire caused by fused electrical wiring leveled the palatial building valued at 1000. Three years old, it housed 25 rooms and a cherished racing library. Servants evacuated with no water available to aid salvage.
The Cairns Harbor Board submitted a report detailing imports and exports for Angual in 1927. The document compared figures from Uniports and Kaporte and noted increases in overall trade activity.
In Mareeba the community bid farewell to Father Phelan after a seven year tenure. Local church elders and parishioners recall his dedication, spiritual guidance, and efforts with the Children of Mary and church committees. The farewell includes memories of his long hours with families, support for the church, and best wishes as he moves to another assignment with Father Micka Wad assisting. The pastor’s departure follows limited church finances and ongoing efforts to reorganize parish activities.
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