Cairns Ambulance Brigade marks twenty third year
The Cairns Ambulance Brigade celebrated its Ever Ready Brigade milestone on a Saturday in October 1964 at the Cairns Centre. Officials attended including the late Richard Nye Stevens, then Superintendent and secretary, with former Mayor Alderman McLachlan and many local figures. The article recounts early operations, shifts of quarters from Spence Street to Lake Street, then to Aprin and Sachs Streets, the 1907 field wagon and 1904 walker, and the tough early transport work from Mulgrave and Hambledon to Cairns, plus notable rescue feats and a long history of service through hardship and sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behoel O Arte
Cairns
Richard Nye Stevens
Fam the Stair
Cairne
al. Donald McLachlan
Messra Walter 8. Prewett
Trafic
Ioapector Pu
Prewett
Kien
Sin
M. J. Hogan
Sacha Street
Wade
Lake-street
Palace Hotel
Spence-street
Beck
Une Commer
Aplin and
Sachs Streets
Tts
Aes
Downie
Queensland Ambulance Service
Adetrala
Askamaton
Calpe
Irisbane
Serene
Hambledon
Aleome
Mulgrave
Nel
Gordonvale
Sontett
Barron River
Calems
Hob Martin
Edmonton
Jim Moroney
Railway
Hinself
Rotver's Creek
Diagonal Superintendent King Leads Brigade Rescue
King and the Brigade assisted over 20 boys marching to Mareeba after a night journey. They reached Atherton and Cairns as delays and bad weather scattered the party. The boy, aged around 15, and a companion were moved to Mareeba Hospital for care. the group faced a long, tiring trek and reached their destination by steamer the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Keane
Collerean Creek
Wel Towalle
Jones
Acrom
Iandadail
Wee Mee
Townarille
MM. J
Townsville
Calina
Hovan
King
Atherton
Arthur Giarbutt
Redden
Wuogaburra
Keane
Apn
Towalla
Mire
Fred
Brown
Boonjee
Ann
Yungaburra
Paddy Williams
Barron Cros
Maxmarnden
Williama
Amame
Herberton
Mareeba
Antherton
Barron Crossing
Carrington Road
The Backache Kidney Pills Claim Real Cure
A testimonial from Mrs. Verma of Townaville praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing kidney trouble. She describes prior fatigue and facial pain, noting lasting relief after a course, and urges others to use the product. Four years later she reports no recurrence. Sold by chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Verma
Seventh Street
Railway Eatute
Townaville
Dan
Dean
Doan
Willy
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton-street
Sydney
Nan's Appeal to Pope by Vaneetti’s Sister
Turin report states Laigla Vangetti telegraphed the Pope appealing the bishop’s refusal to seek clemency for Vangetti Abed. The bishop upheld the electric chair, asserting support for the sentence amid calls of atheism and anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Pope
Vaneetti
Turin
Laigla Vangetti
Vangetti
Foon Healed and Cairns Brigade Work Highlighted
Fragmented report notes May’s amputation and recovery under Superintendent King. It praises the Every Ready Brigade for rescuing Cairns Centre victims, mentions Mt Ulligan and Valda nob, recalls Perth W A origin of first sewing machine, and lists scattered figures and events from the Cairns relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young May
King
May
Atherton
Cairns
Valda Noyatery
Mt.ulligan
Fancy department linen goods and accessories row
Fancy department listing shows ladies white cotton house items with 1 shilling sixpence price, children’s wear, patent vapours hand bags with small mirror, and a face cream product. Contains brand items and pricing in a dated catalog tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childrens
Watt
Dresses and Silks Advertised for Yardage and Colors
Textile ad lists Black Duchess satin and britches of silk for yardage, plus assorted fabrics including crepe and lawn. Mentions multiple yard prices and color options such as Helio and Sky, indicating a broad range of dress fabrics and linens for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Unclear Textile Ad Promises Value and Range
An OCR fragment advertises men’s wear including natural British sport shirts, striped British fur pyjama suit, silk broadway ties, and assorted sizes and colors. It notes double stitching, good value, and mentions various stock lines and numbers such as 4/6 and 14/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Idea
UCI
Ladies Patent One Par for Liv/6 Transming Shoes
Classified ad lists ladies patent one par with flexible sewn soles and celluloid Flapper heels, men slack derby outs in brown tans, ladies slack patent tie shoes with brown trans- mings and sewn soles, and mens meek glace kid shoes noted for fit and welted soles.
Ladies Ready Made Fashion Items and Trimmings
Catalog-style notice detailing ladies ready made garments and accessories with mentions of wool tabins, cotton lace, insertion trims, and silk or satin bands. Notes on sizing, color, and trim quality appear amid damaged OCR fragments, referencing brands and US origin labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
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Debe
Piomeering
Mogan la Loud
Calle
Wisiness Fame
Button Pty
Dia
Arthur Gerbutt
Seni Line
Marehy Cairns
Atharven Station
Raonithe
Eaeniog
Manchester
Panyers Ol
Paesian
Este
Ees Ed Y
Fk the
Foon
Mr. Hogan
Perth W.A
Refle Co
Ieee
Pyal
Ioa
Fancy Department
Websters Family
Leggo's
Caires
Mutual i Limited
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