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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1928

Page

4

Tobacco field experiments planned in Australia

A statement from Mr. H. W. Gepp of the Australian Tobacco Investigation Executive Committee outlines a field plan for 1928 20 to 1929 30 in which exploratory tests of soils and varieties will be conducted in districts not yet producing tobacco Areas in Victoria and other states will be examined for aroma flavor burn and other leaf qualities and new districts will be tested for suitability under local conditions

Ethi Cael Australia Trepp Departments of Agriculture Wheenivert Afr New South W Marl Arcana Victoria Stan Queenshindi South Australia Mt. Barker Macclesheld Stanve Mt. Gambier Western Australia Manjimup Nanjing Geraldton Yor Gepp Comonwealth Tobaccs Jaepp

Children Libraries Come Up For Grants In Melbourne

Mr. G M Wallace argues any large public library grant should require a children's section and separate room. The article notes children patroling their own libraries, book costs, and the push for literacy, plus a survey of tobacco and seed tests in Australia and a literary prize in Sydney.

Og. M. Wallace Melbourne Pho Schol Geoadd Rtch

Rexona Soap Promoted For Toilet Nursery And Bath Use

Advertisement touts Rexona Soap as best for toilet nursery and bath keeping skin clear fresh and unblemished. Claims it equals a shampoo for hair and offers tablets at 1 shilling each with wide availability.

Fashion Notes on Spring Frock Designs and Fabrics

The article reviews spring fashion with navy and blue shades, navy rep coats, and ivory georgette trims. It notes jersey displays, Vandyke stripe designs, and evening wear in greens, ninon sashes, and layered georgette, plus bride’s attendants in almond green crepe-de-Chene.

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Catholic education deputation to MRE Bruce no change of policy

A deputation urged Sydney Indian Minister Bruce to grant Roman Catholic children in the Commonwealth equal education privileges with Protestant peers. Bruce said no policy change and stressed state responsibility for secular education while noting no Catholic war. He urged any move come from the states themselves.

Catholic Education Mre Bruce Sydney Todlay Pecoral England Birwee Brice Dower J Deekin Ons Mr. Burke Scotland Birmintham Fuinburgh Hurke

Unpunctual At Own Funeral Readings Read Like Jocular Request

Fragmentary British newspaper snippet shows a humorous note about lateness at a funeral. It mentions a London September scene and a Mr Chiswick Porager with a playful tone about timing and the moment of departure.

London Chiswick Porager Roy

Heene y at Home and Lioni sed Fight Brush

Auckland reports Heene y and his wife fired from Wowrea on Sunday. They prepare to leave for Gistorde tonight. Heene y claims he received £21100 frome the Tunneyett and £11000 remained after offers. Five Jews may visit Australia to see the Methonrine. Heene y refused £50 five nights to appear at picture theatres.

Auukland Tow Heeney Wowrea Gistorde Meoes Tomorow Heeney Australia Methonrine Ap Lieeney Haw

Innisfail Bachelors Ball Shines With Oriental Theme

The annual bachelors ball in Innisfail drew a large crowd at the Shire Hall on Monday night. Guests enjoyed a long programme of dances and a dainty supper while the venue glowed with streamers lights and oriental decor. Country visitors arrived by car and train as the committee reported a smooth successful event.

Louisfail

Wedding Styles Echo Vintage Spring Themes

Fragmentary notes describe brides in ivory velvet gowns with Honiton lace veils and primrose posies. Readers glimpse bridal fashion with artificial flowers and satin touches as guests admire delicate corsages and lilac or cream orchid accents in a spring wedding setting.

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