Mareeba tobacco crop sale ends season in Cairns region
The final Mareeba sale of tobacco leaf for the season totalled £732,000 with an average yield near 295 tons and a grand average value of 9/ per ton. Mareeba sales topped £732,000, and a small portion of top grade leaf was sent to Brisbane for later sale amid weather losses. The Tobacco Growers Association reports an extraordinary wet season caused a loss of about 40% of crops, with expectations for a strong performance next year aiming to surpass the million-pound mark.
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Cairns
Mareeba
Brishant
Tobacco Growers Association
BR. E. Leinster
Killarney Jubilee Celebrations Profit
KILLARNEY. Mr C R Boxsell presided over a Killarney and District jubilee celebrations committee meeting at the School of Arts. The treasurer reported a net profit of £246 1s 7d from the Kilk Day jubilee events. The committee voted to pay the profit to the KilIsmey and District Memorial Hospital trustees and disband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
C. R. Boxsell
Killarney and District
School of Arts
Mesdemes C. R. Boxseil
H. E. Foge
Messrs. L. A. Walker
C. J Smith
H. £. Grayson
CR. Smith
W. Daly
J. H. Hersen
G. Miller Freestone
J. Wilson
J. J. Smith
Llengallan Shire
0. R. Issell
Kil- Ismey
Itas
J. H. Hansen
Memorial Hospital Committee
Boxsell
J. Wilton
Denial of Bank Chairman Rumour
At a meeting the chairman denies circulating rumours about bank leadership. He thanks supporters and credits loyalty of colleagues for success, noting continued duties and the burden of recent years. He hints at stepping back while acknowledging ongoing responsibilities and the need to do more.
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Sqonah
MaClomtes
Arthur
Spring Creek Farewells Beloved Muller Family
Clifton residents gathered in Baring Creek Hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Wi Muller their son George and daughters Jean and Joyce after many years in the Spring Creek district They move to Toowoomba The hall committee led by Frank Stallman hosted the event expressing gratitude and presenting mementos to the family
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Clifton
Spring Creek
Wi Muller
George
Jean
Joyce Muller
Toowoomba
Te Baring Creek Creek
Muller Trombein
Frank Stallman
H. W. Hin- Tichsen
Fai
Jean Te
el Joyce
W. Fuller
Guller
Bethe
Garden Notes June Sowings
Garden notes list June sowing and planting for a wide range of flowers and ornamentals. It mentions Ageratum Alyssum Calendula Chrysanthemums Gaillardia Godetia Larkspur Lupins Mignonette Nicotiana and many more. It also references bulbous and perennial varieties such as Agapanthus Alstroemeria Lily of the Valley Tuberose and Geraniums plus climbers hedges and ornamental trees and shrubs and vegetables like beans.
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Shirley
Queen
Fragmentary plant note on Gypsophila colors and blooms
Fragments describe Gypsophila varieties with mentions of pink rose and carmine tones. The text hints at blooming, vitality, and garden notes, with scattered phrases about plants, market references, and color descriptions. Content is garbled and noncohesive, yet implies ornamental bloom guidance.
Freestone Aid to Schools Appeal Report
The Rev Pr Leahy and conveners led a Freestone Aid to Schools Appeal committee to a successful result. The group was very pleased with the outcome and the efforts of those involved.
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Freestone Aid To
Pr. Leahy
Presbyterian Moderator Visits Urbenville
The Presbyterian Moderator visited Urbenville for a council meeting with church representatives from nearby towns. Mrs. M Beil led a social program with solos, while The Right Rev Cruikshank thanked guests including his wife. Visitors came from Ryepaetibong and Bonalbo.
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Fishy
A. F. Fill
Sommittis
H. G. Wright
Tan Ladies’ Guild
Hr A. E. Donovan
Debs
Ryepaetibong
Bonalbo
Honeymooners Welcome Home After Public Reception
Mr and Mrs Clive Springate returned from their honeymoon to a public welcome at Pratten hall. Guests greeted the couple with dancing and car horns. Music accompanied dancing while friends shared a late midnight supper. The gathering ended with singing Auld Lang Syne.
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Pratten
Clive Springate
Pratten Hall
Danie Aid Wang
Appreciation Letter Highlights Warwick Visit and School Support
A gratitude note from G White of the School’s Dramatic Society praises Warwick hospitality during their visit to the city. The letter lauds the students, reception, and performance, and urges improvements in teacher training, state funding, and school facilities including housing and play areas, with proposals tied to a State Teachers’ Training College and university collaboration.
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Warwick
Dramatic Society
Richard of
Bartneth
Vist
Hhear
Arthur Padden
Mr. Itims
Junction
St. Lucia
Queensland Education Decline Sparks Public Debate
A June front page report quotes Colm and government officials debating Queensland's crumbling education system. Criticism focuses on low pay, poor school facilities, and a lack of coordinated reforms. The piece notes teachers unions and parents show limited mobilization while authorities discuss strategic changes and funding needs.
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Canestra
Bir
Bae Colm
Queensland
Rand
McColm
Humabl
Ition
Ing
Enor MacColm
Geectii
Tegomuolaton
Papi
Queenslandvernment
Ube Sugent
Seanet i
Fortuna
S Per Gumnesih
Pean
Edeia
P'Sents
DoVrin
Freestone Grain Growers Meeting in Palmer on Shire Council
The Freestone Grain Growers monthly meeting of the Preestens branch was held in Palmer with Bs. Geble in attendance, discussing the matter before the shire council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freestone Grain Growers _ tee oe
Geble
Palmer
St Marys Tennis Club Plans Dance Event Breaks
Fragmentary notes describe St Marys Tennis Club planning a dance event with continuous music and a one minute break between each dance segment. The readable text mentions attempts at coordinating a dance schedule and potential venue details.
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Stanthorpe
Vic. Thompeas
Warwick Ee
LAD Alloa National Fitness
Warwick Town
Soldiers’ Club
Yangan
Cad- Yellows Hall
Office Bay
Wheatvale Tennis Club
Wheatvale’ ‘Tennis Club
Sandyreek Hall
E, Turner
Wc Penne Ae
Eliable Dairyhanels
Ridd Wel
Riee Winchcombe A Ltd
Eagle Street
Brisbane
Ances
Rockhampton Longreach
Goondi Hughenden, Mie
Hare Fwindte Baie
Stoe
Crichton & Co
Nescory Coffee & Chic
Silverfros
Universal Cockroach
PDS
Presbyterian
Urbenville
G. White
St. Mary’s Tennis Club
Bail Queso
Lucy Dismal Dairy
Berger
Ana
Warwick Hardware
Ber
Matone
Berger T
Mer
Grafton Street
Warwick Handyman’s Lines
Agnew Water Putty
Kleen Glass Wonder Glass Cleaner
Goddard
Bostic
Baker
Taubmans
Davis
Ib. Ph
Dynamel
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