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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1946
Page
8
A detailed guide contrasts wood cuttings with slips from herbaceous growth, explaining maturation, timing, and handling. It covers selecting sound wood, timing new growth, preparing beds, spacing, and planting angles to maximize rooting and avoid damage. Tips include trimming, air exposure management, and avoiding forceful planting.
Garden notes describe Ghiricidia Glirielfia as a large shrub or small tree once used to shade cocoa trees. It bears nitrogen rich foliage and light feathery leaves with apple blossom like flowers. Best grown from cuttings, prune hard after flowering to encourage long canes and repeat blooms the next year.
A reflective piece traces the Barron River and Barron Falls discovery, naming Mulligan and Dalrymple, the 1876 Barron entry, the 1932 hydro scheme, and Mareeba settlers. It follows river lore from Cardwell to Mareeba, with Old Man River guiding memories through railways, forests, and town pivots.
Innisfail court records reveal Stavros Zorhas obtained judgment against AB Nielsen for £91 164 at the Unnistan Court of Petty Sesalony. Debtor cited to appear before Mr LW Mansell SM for examination on debt and show cause why he should not be punished. order made to compel appearance.
In Innisfail on September 19 a committee meeting discussed shipping issues. The Australian Shipping Board conveyed that passenger service for Northland is constrained by scarce vessels. Canberra and Ormiston remain the only coastal passenger ships released. Brisbane to Melbourne routes proposed to balance coastal trade, with limited sailing options for Queensland.
Gordonvale News reports a local meeting attended in Mr D Brown's absence with plans to rename Poppi to Sor enon on a bridge between Gardonal and Little Mulgrave to honor early area pioneers. It notes funds from a bazaar, Christmas festival talks, and council critiques of park maintenance and war pensions outreach, plus India grain aid discussions.
Gordonvale hosted the match on Sunday September 15. Pawngilly declared at 230 in their first innings with J Jackman top scoring at 72.8 and Mayne 31. Nelson replied with 111 in their first but were dismissed long before, Blakeney and Fairweather contributed, while Mayne and Moran took multiple wickets. In Nelson’s second innings Blakeney made 4, Fairweather 5, Ireland 1 and Louis 23, Humphries 2, Skinner 1 not out as the side settled for a total short of Pawngilly’s.
Postwar collections highlighted wool with feminine lines and elaborate drapings. Designers like Molyneux Hartnell Amies and Steibel showcased tailored shirts dresses, evening gowns, and country suits in pinks greens blues and purples. Wool upholstery and handwork enhanced the ensembles while tweed, worsted, and crepe fabrics featured across the shows.
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