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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

4

Miss Nell Cook Hosts Quiet Bridge and Mah Jong Tea

Miss Nell Cook hosted a small charity bridge and mahjong gathering at her mother's home on Saturday. Mrs Murke won the mahjong, Mr McMullan took the bridge drive, and attendees enjoyed fresh garden flowers and afternoon tea on the verandah. The event supported the Catholic Church and was praised as a charming local social affair.

Nell Cook A, Wishart Mra Fraser Miss B A Jackson G, Hume Jams Khan Cornet J. Mathews Orient Hotel Atherton Percy A Cairns Wyatt

Ather ton Tableland timber trade noted in report

Mr S Ro Day linked with Atherton Tableland timber interests is described as a manager and agent amid company reorganizations. The piece notes strong interest in Tableland maple for its grain and shade, with rising prices and enthusiasm from buyers.

S. Ro Day Atherton Seieere Industries Frei S ' York Nacre Lad

Caledonian Dance At Tolga Draws Gay Crowd

At Tolga Memorial Hall last Friday the Caledonian Society held its annual dance with Crushers Orchestra. The event featured many attendees from Millaa Millaa to Mareeba and Atherton, with notable Highland dancing and a display of fashionable frocks.

Tolga Caledonian Socity Hie Memorial Hall Tel Tuler Crushers Ite Scotamen Millan Millan Malandi Yongaburra Turzali Jaggan L’ceramon Mareelia Athtrian Mr. Norris Hop Riordan Eccaires A.W

Malanda Jottings Two Months Without Rain

Malanda notes describe a dry period with only eight inches of rain on the Tableland this year and about forty inches total. The town club dances drew crowds from surrounding areas as supplies at the factory dwindled and the new hall hosted a lavish supper.

Malanda Eva Bowie

Malanda hosts Sunday Swimming Carnival at Malanda Falls

The Malinda Amateur Swimming Club plans a Sunday carnival at Malanda Falls starting 1 pm. Events include gentlemen open handicaps 100 and 200 yards, 50 and 25 yard ladies races, and a 100 yard ladies relay with prizes. Improvements to the pool and a ladies committee cater for teas. Also reported are local races and a car crash near Tolga with minor injuries and hospital stays, plus cricket results from Malanda and East Barron matches.

Malinda Amteur Swimming Club Malinda Falls Catris Gordonvale

Flea and Insect Control Suggestion for Pets and Home

A promotional text urges pet owners to use FLY-TOX on dogs and rats and to dip a comb in FLYcan while brushing. It claims the product removes dirt and insect life on pets and rooms, and promotes sprays for living areas as safe and scientifically researched, urging correct product use.

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Varicose Vein Remedy Promises Guaranteed Results

An advertisement touts a two ounce bottle of Emer for reducing enlarged veins. It claims visible changes within days and a money back guarantee if swelling does not diminish. The text is fragmented and features garbled spelling yet centers on a vein treatment product.

Irvinebank Notes Reflect Mining Activity and Local Matter

The Irvinebank notes describe ongoing ore prospects with tin prices low but miners optimistic, naming L Norman at Native Bee and other teams at Wood ore and Gould cre. It mentions concession negotiations, potential mill work, local residents, a road repair effort, and plans for a recreation ground to improve town life.

L. Norman Bee Stone Whelan Woddy An Marshall Nore

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Eis Ramuel Allen & Sons Ltd Arnott Wunderlich Penne Walter Tess Mrs. Grady J. Strandforth G. Rolls R. Rolls Cerise Marriette E. Cronin Mies G. Neary V. Narr Schaly Wold T. Reid Mien I Healy Mra. Ingram Ra. Bellamy Mise J. Moynahan Mina Francis Mrs. Hoddy Miss M. Lesina Mixa M Jessop Misa M. Jessop Galvin Misa BH. Maguire Lesina E. Young V. Hoddy Mr. Hastie TD. Hastie Purcell Mids V. Purcell Sutherland Mr. Watson Mgr Johnstone River Milla Millaa Moregalta Ad Minbun Ambassadors Ir, Evans Ithe Swimming Carnival MR. Riordan Dingo Pocket Chapman Nernon Payne Joggan Ted Black Atherton Hospital Matehca Malanda A East Barron K B. Ware L. O'Brien T. Ware B& W. O'Brien A. Johnston F. Wyatt B. Toomey C. Sears Sundries General Electric United States Ek Teceknee Flinders Street East Townsville Irvinebank Notes RVNT Garnet Road Beig Dome M. Foster Chink Clements Doug Seery Gad Mahony Mora Tel Clements Yrars Oma Eyea Jonsom Teeweemia
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