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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1950
Page
12
North of England factory for overseas production sends magnesite from sea water to British steel furnaces. Following a £350,000 expansion, capacity reaches about 40,000 tons yearly, supplying bricks and refractory linings made from calcined sea water and dolomite-derived materials.
Ravenshoe Memorial Bowling Club held its September meeting in club rooms with officers Crowe Muirhead Cockram in attendance. Norman Draper Cairns presented a trophy worth £33 to be contested by members, with details/competition to be decided next meeting.
A medical panel of five doctors endorses a plan to end chronic laxative dependence. Their recommendations stress gradual fiber intake, hydration, and alternative bowel routines to restore normal patterns and reduce reliance on laxatives.
The Painted wady butterfly holds a record for extensive migrations with millions traveling up to 2000 miles non stop for 14 days and nights.
Sept 9 at Mirriwinni Hall hosted a successful euchre party and dance to aid the Mirriwinni State School. Winners included Men Mr MaCann and Dougine. ladies Joyce Dale and Miss Morrette. Pride of Erin statue won by Mr J Bayfield and partner. bachelor’s dinner claimed by B De Bruers. Free supper served. doorkeeper Mr C King. Also coverage of L Whitman Memorial Tennis Club planning a end-of-month social and various local visits and travel notes.
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