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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
4
A October 14 gathering at Mr and Mrs D Lloyd’s residence raised funds for Millaa’s first church. A hearty crowd enjoyed a varied programme of games and music, with supper served on the verandah as the evening closed.
A crowd over eighty attended a dance for Milan Cricket Club at Norris hall on Wednesday with Mrs Jessop, Mr Jessop senior, and Mr K Jessop providing music. Euchre tourney winners included Mrs Buhmann and Mr A Dutcher. local notes mention Millaa Millaa progress, road works, a new show hall, a butter factory and district growth.
A report to the Atherton Tableland Co operative Butter Association Limited by manager S N L Mc Rae notes milking machine agents sell and install units with little instruction on cleaning. He recommends a method to properly clean and maintain the machines for dairy farmers.
Instructions outline daily cleaning of milking equipment including flushing tubes with cold or lukewarm water, washing teat cups after milking, using boiling water with caustic soda, and thorough rinsing to dry and sweeten the milk system. Emphasizes air flow, avoiding brushes, and proper drying of rubbers and ducts for longevity.
The report covers ambulance fund movements including bequests from CWA and the Kennett Copmtree benefit, donations from the State Council and private entities, and a quarterly government endowment. It details center activities, monthly balances, staff changes, transport stats, and planned fund raising and sweep for the Melbourne Cup.
A Feluga meeting on October 14 discussed raising funds for the local school and hall. A combined school and hall sports day was set for November 9 with F Scholl as honorary secretary, held on Harman’s property, followed by a dance with Miss Scott as musician. Admission set at adults 1 shilling, schoolchildren free. dance 3 shillings for gentlemen and 2 shillings for ladies.
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