27 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
1
An advertisement lists various nets and drops including three quarter and double models with inch drops of 108 and 120, prices from 2/8 to 27/6. It notes strong calico top and skirt, white butter cloth nets, and mentions Overells Pty Limited and The Valley as names in the ad.
T C Beirne Pty Ltd advertises cottons for summer use, featuring Linfast plain cotton fabric that imitates linen, plus plain coloured cottons and printed cambric. Multiple shades offered at 1s 6d and 6d per yard, with fabrics suited for dresses, skirts, children's wear, lingerie, curtains, and uniforms. Address The Valley-Bribb and phone 1161.
Fragmented OCR lists boarding houses and inns in Adelaide area detailing furnished rooms with hot and cold showers, private baths, and board options. Mentions Mrs Ide Darley and Mrs Wiley, various street names, tariffs, accessibility, and periodic terms for permanent boarders.
Fragmented ad list details optometrists in Adelaide Street Brishaus Brisbane and surrounding areas. Mentions B PF Smith Hibernian Buildings Ort Door and several other shops offering testing, spectacle making, and lens repairs with moderate fees. Includes mentions of Walter Kilgour J Williams McPhail and the Optical House Queen Street with contact details and service notes.
Decorative text advertises dressmaking and millinery services by Faris Prater at 307 Goonisi Mutual Building. Notes include embroidery, buttons, smocking, pintucking, scalloping, buttonholes, repairs, children’s wear, and made to order frocks. Mentions sewing specialties and a top floor location.
Old catalogue style advertises fast colour British cambric frocks with varied patterns and trims. Details note sleeves, piping, pleats, belts, collars, cuffs, and contrasting colours. Includes sizes 48in to 50in and special prices, plus a cash by Marshall’s lay-by system and related medical supplies ads interwoven.
Allan and Stark offer tailored gentlemen’s suits measured to fit, supervised by Mr. J. Kirkland. Patterns of new suitings available to please customers seeking custom attire for the New Year.
A chaotic OCR list advertises numerous mixed businesses for sale in Brisbane, highlighting heavy stock, discounted prices, and lease terms. Each entry touts takings, plant value, and location near tram stops or theatres, with sales pitches from multiple agencies and agents.
Auction of bakery specialists seeks affordable food-focused sellers across locations. Union Bank reports buyers waiting. Abery vendora and country centres coordinate with Merlina and Cua buyers for reasonably priced bakery outlets.
The seller withdraws the sale of property at 67 Annie Street Torwood from all agents. A buyer remains unnamed and no terms are stated. The notice indicates no contract or pending bid details are continuing.
McDonnell and East Ltd offers ready made mosquito nets with British netting, hanging evenly and full. Prices list for stretcher beds 2ft by 90in drop starting 31/11. 100in drop 12/11. single beds 3ft 9in wide 108in drop from 15/6. 120in drop 16/0. three quarter beds 18in by 4ft 9in drop from 16/9 or 18/9. double beds 4ft 6in by 108in drop from 18/11. 120in drop from 21/9. George Street Brisbane.
Advertises a wide range of pianos and player pianos with deposits and weekly payments. Lists brands Stanley, Victor, Broadwood and others with prices from £12 to £85, plus free stools and furniture. Location notes: Whitehouses George St and Carnegies 210 Queen St. Promotion claims long stock safety and guaranteed quality.
Queensland firms showcase new Queen 1934 radio sets from J T Greenlees Co and Munl Masters Radio Co with Universal and Superb AC DC options selling from £3 to £435. Dealers advertise factory direct pricing, service, and showroom displays at Adelaide Street and River View Terrace, Brisbane.
A fragmented notice mix mentions an index of unclaimed money and a long list of names advertised in English and Australian papers to claim money. It references Frank Drew and M Leod and includes agency names and addresses in Sydney and Victoria, with vague dates and services noted.
A garbled advertisement listing numerous beauty salons and permanent wave services across streets and buildings, with varying prices from 1s to 38s and many services including waving, resetting, tinting, marceling, and manicures. It cites business names, locations, and contact references, highlighting reductions and a focus on quality and guaranteed results.
A distressed, cluttered old ad page lists furniture and sewing machines for sale and exchange. It promises old items can be upgraded to a new kitchen cabinet from 65 upwards with color options and easy repayments, while various auctioneers pledge cash for clean, usable items and home fittings. Contact details, addresses, and phone snippets appear for several firms.
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A fragmented early 20th century listing shows voluntary liquidated tenders due by January 6 and a large array of Brisbane and Gold Coast property ads. It mentions homes for sale in Toombul Morningside Camp Hill and Surfers Paradise, with details on bedrooms, kitchens, baths, gas, and garages, plus agency names Ray White and Decker Sandgate, and suburban allotment listings from Brisbane to Southport.
Property listings from Brisbane area noting furnished and unfurnished houses for rent. Locations include Clayfield, Clayfield, Corinda, Ascot, Ashgrove, New Farm, Hamilton, Hendra, Nundah, Clayfield, Auchenflower, and Mayne. Rentals range from 1 to 2 bedrooms with living, kitchen, bath, and utilities. some with decks, stoves, and gas fittings. Agencies include Brisbane Permanent Bank Ltd and Bennett & Co. Contact numbers and street addresses provided.
A jumble of notices lists flats rooms to let offices and shops to let with various Brisbane addresses. It mentions Adelaide Street Bowling Hemming and Bowen Terrace among others with details on furnished and unfurnished units and rent figures. The ads reference modern amenities tram access and convenient city locations.
Classified notice seeks affordable flat or room for a couple and one child. Requests full conveniences and reasonable rent. Contact through Bar AM Courier Mail for arrangements.
Reliable information on hotel sales offered by Rob Potter & Co with contact in Queensland and Adelaide. The ad promotes established listings over 12 years with fair deals and modern inventories for potential buyers in the market.
The Brisbane city offices announce holiday hours and public service adjustments. Officers will be in attendance at City Treasury, City Engineer, and Water Supply departments for money receipts and general complaints. Immunisation clinics are delayed to January next. notices list district telephone contacts and visiting inspector arrangements.
An OCR fragment advertises Alexander Pty Ltd dry cleaners in Brisbane offering expert dry cleaning and laundry services. It mentions a plant, emphasis on excellence, and requests readers to obtain catalogues from related suppliers and contacts in Sydney and Adelaide.
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