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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1928

Page

2

Edinburgh visit of Australian Scottish delegation to Dunfermline

A May 2 report details 945 delegates from the Scottish delegation touring Dunfermline, visiting linen factories, Carnegie institutions, and Far Barns farm, with tours of dairy and rabbit facilities. The party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Chalmers Watson included farm innovations, milking routines, and wartime history, followed by afternoon tea and a Hebridean concert in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Waverly Eli Burgh Dunifer Bedinburgh Fermline Tucker Aml Carnegie Paitenervitt K Penton Barns Prem Suthorites Scotland Whey Chalmers Wats Women's Auxiliary WAN Corpa Chalmers Watson Fenton W.A.X Seane Atruck Dr. Watson Derry Ibit Atgern Suelo Seewland Senator Jacone Tasmania Rows ON S.W Dle Poyntan Victoria Davidson Robinson Chelvis Watson Australia Watsen Rel Mowr Fen F Ck Howe Palais de Daney Fountainbridge Margaret Kennedy

Contamination by Contact and Insect Disinfectant Appeal

Advertisement describes contamination risk from a fly touched lily with bacteria on its body. It promotes Fly-Tox as a safe, stainless, fragrant insect disinfectant and urges use of a dripless sprayer to kill pests.

Fuller’s earth defined and uses in textile cleansing

Fuller’s earth is a natural clay-like substance that absorbs grease and acts as a filter. It was originally used in fulling to cleanse wool by removing oils and dirt, improving fabric cleanliness and texture.

Mareeba Women’s Association Branch Meeting Report

Mareeba branch held its ordinary monthly meeting at the School of Arts on a Wednesday afternoon with fair attendance. President Mrs Jo AL Kearney chaired as the North Queensland GWA secretary sent a note regarding membership fees and welcome for future representation by members at next year’s annual meeting.

Bisa CAVA Manel Heale

Mareeba Araneh Plans Fundraiser Evenings for Christmas Tree

The Mareeba Araneh discussed funds growth and set a bank evening with prizes and dancing for October 1. The Human Catholic bazaar moved to October 1–2, and the country women rescheduled their book evening to November 3. Proceeds fund gifts for a December monster Christmas tree and novelty event. Mrs Raines and Miss Bolton hosted.

Mrs. Raines Miss Bolton

Westinghouse Foresees Arc Welding Supplanting Riveting

Westinghouse Electric announces a future shift from riveting to arc welding in structural and machinery fabrication. An expansive arc welding laboratory at East Pittsburgh will support vast production, including turbine generator frames, locomotive frames, and industrial machinery parts, with several large welded structures already completed in Sharon, Derry, and Chicopee Falls.

W. 5. Rug Westinghouse Electric Andanufacturing Company Slalomen East Pittsboro USA Ragg Arecwelding Weatinghouse Sharon Derry Pittsburgh Turtle Creek Chicopee Falls Masa Westinghous Company Trafford Westinghouse Arc-Welding Laboratory Rugg East Pittsburg New York United Light and Power Company

Looted artifacts found inside Cleopatra’s Needle pedestal

A London discovery reveals inside the pedestal of Cleopatra’s Needle several jars containing ancient coins, a railway guide, children's toys, newspaper copies, and a London map, suggesting a past interment of varied items.

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