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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1928
Page
5
Gordonvale on October 6 1927 reports A J Draper Ltd in Mesar Carns as a notable local item with unnamed details.
The September meeting at Mullin Hotel Tully was chaired by W Uren with members Lawaon Teiteel EO Jones Malin Wiegler Gurk Jago and secretary Gardiner present. Correspondence and council business covered court house convene, current supply talks, crane installation at Tully yards, extending explosives railings, and road works with WH Warhy elected as member.
Mossman notes warm spell marks the coming of summer. A baby died shortly after birth at Fort Douglas Hospital. A euchre party and dance at the Oddfellows Hall raised church funds with many prizes and a popular ladies' competition won by Mary Reay. Local residents including Jaffrey, Mercer, Boland, Waidell, Hopkins, Shaffer, Selfars, and Perry are mentioned alongside visitors and police and head teachers.
Royal Dip controls about sixty percent of proprietary cattle dipping in Queensland. The popular dipping fluid is praised as thorough and efficient, saving time in preparation and delivering reliable strength. Each gallon treats twenty head, and a drum provides substantial coverage.
In Innisfail on September 11 the hearing of Edward William Virgo charged with stealing company funds opened with cross examination of Frederick Levy, managing director. The case revolves around Virgo using Equitable Life Assurance Company money for private shares, brokerage payments, and alleged misconduct while employed. Prosecutor Mr. Tuohy and defense Mr. M A Vandeleur argued over shareholder interests and the scope of cross questions as the trial proceeds.
Testimony described visits to a defendant at Wyanum while hospitalised and seizure of papers. Sergeant Tuohy denied any doubt about turf association. Evidence from Forward David Sinaut followed, then the defendant was committed for trial at the Chronit Court in Cairns with bail set.
The Banna Cricket Club held a September meeting at Mr. G Cockrem's residence with large attendance. Officers were re elected. plans to enter Gordon Vale competition set. concerns raised about match length and prize medals. Awards were given for bowling, batting and social events. a dance fundraiser for Gordonvale Ambulance funds was announced.
Thomas M Keown of Annandale Sydney credits Doans Ointment with curing his chronic piles after years of suffering. He describes horseback work in all weathers aggravating his condition and reports rapid relief and a complete cure after using a single pot as directed. The advertorial notice promotes Doans Ointment sold by Foster McClellan Co., 15 Hamilton Street, Sydney.
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