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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1928
Page
5
A fragment describes women’s fashion item the Fuji Splendour bloomers in cabret color with styling notes. The garb appears described as a light garment suitable for wear.
Rival shows on the Tableland race to outdo past efforts as Malanda prepares its grounds with £10 trophy and £5 cash for a best dairy group. Six dairy breeds from North Queensland, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, and pantry items expected. judges include A Cook and H Atherton with Tarrant handling agricultural sections. The event runs September 25 to 27 and aims to surpass all predecessors.
The article notes improving land prospects on the Tableland with rising inquiries and three large deals anticipated by Harding's Ltd this week. Dairy farms and cattle show fair demand while a cooperative rebuild at Makanda and a new church at Coonoor feature among local developments.
A dainty afternoon tea at Lake Eacham Hotel honoured Miss Hetty McLeod before her marriage to Mr Bradshaw of Laidley. Guests included local C A W L A members. rewards went to Mrs Ryan. Multifaceted farm notes follow on crops, lucerne, corn, drought, and weather.
Unemployment in London fell for the first time in weeks as of August 29, totaling 1,008,200. The previous week showed a higher figure, with the year prior not specified in available data.
The August board meeting discussed raising bacon prices from September 1 and paid 3d per lb for back fat. An extension of the freezing room was tabled. decision postponed until materials are secured. Donation to the Australian Pig Industry Council was considered. Postal ballots for directors or an auditor were outlined. Production showed strong ham and bacon sales. ham delight line praised. Weekly grain needs set at 250 cases to meet trade, with dressed weight pigs favored.
The town faces a mango boom with expected record crops as transport by pack teams and a rail motor tourist service proposal for Cairns and Mungana surfaces. Locals Tol Kilpatrick and Constable Newnall prepare for Christmas duties while St Thomas church runs a September children's hall.
August 26 recall of tiger reports in the southern cross spurring expeditions. A miner killed a tiger cat at Mt. Harther Me. discovery that the animal was powerful raises Marsipdal ced claims. Local residents Mrs. BE. Bowsith and families visit Cooltown. David Francis returns from Atherton for an extended Rossville stay. J. Page of Trevethan Creek is missing and police conduct a wide search.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria hosted a smoke night where trophies for the 24 Hours 500 Mile Reliability Contest were presented. Vauxhall team members including RB S Dyball were among the winners for stock standard car divisions, with cars driven by Gino McCiuil and others. The May contest endured heavy rains, testing endurance and driving skill.
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