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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1928
Page
3
A short classified item notes a pale sixpence birthday gift price in a fancy department display. It references colors white grey and items named Alger and Acs with a lamp or similar display.
The plan outlines a Parliament appointed Board representing employers and employees with an actuary and state committees. State Commissioners link board and committees, enabling flexible administration. A Government Insurance Department handles those who prefer direct government dealings while approved societies offer non profit options with equal terms. The act aims to boost insurance use, limit profits, and expand choice without harming existing friendly societies.
A small blaze in Durley South Hants England scorched apples on trees sharing a garden boundary. Firefighters battled the flames as residents reported smoke and heat affecting nearby fruit. No injuries were reported and investigations are underway.
Members debated Education and Lands Department matters in the Assembly. Proposals to take over grammar schools faced opposition and support focused on tradition versus practical education. Rural schools, land settlement, drought relief, and advisory boards were discussed amid questions on policy directions and funding impacts.
Mr Rus tel declared the Government was not using timber sale revenue for future needs. Progress was reported and the House adjourned till tomorrow morning.
Notes from Mt Garnet describe dry conditions with wildfires raging around town, scarce water and grazing, and snakes increasing as heat intensifies. A recent earth tremor near the town is noted, while tin production at the local dredge remains steady and promises a busier period ahead. The town expands with new buildings and renovations, including Lucy’s cinema project and a planned car parts supply via Allendor Brothers, as mining remains the principal industry alongside rail connections.
An advertisement touts soft white attractive hands for women and claims Rexona Soap daily will improve hand care, promising delighted results and a price per tablet. It emphasizes washing with a soap derived from alkali and asserts the product’s toilet luxury appeal.
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