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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1929
Page
6
The latest dress goods selection includes SPAVED FAP CREPE suitable for pajamas at 8 per yard. Cimamon and Vieux Rose shades plus dene pants at 5/6 per yard. Bi TAL AND CHECK VELVETEEN offered in Light Maroon, Carl, Theen and Brown designs with special pricing per yard.
Advertisement lists assorted textiles and home goods with Osman brand names. Calico yard goods stamped Horrockses Abel priced by yard. Bath mats in blue and red, pillow cases from Osman, and various price points from 1 shilling 3 pence to 4 shillings 3 pence. Special offers on woven cloth and plain cream plan nets.
Local residents and visitors spent Easter in Cairns and nearby towns. Notables include Rev J Tainton and Mrs Tainton in Atherton, Fred Jenkinson in Cairns, R H Watson party to Cairns and back, Walter English visiting Garros, Con O’Brien now in Brisbane, Robert Gouge in Cairns, Michael McCoy visiting from Brisbane, Mrs Broutnall at Chalkville, Davies family at Chalkville, MW Sexton visiting Innisfail, Iris Wackett planning Far North trip, Gwen Gill enjoying the Tableland, Johnstone River Advocate head, George Groom returning from Tableland, D Headrick and family at Kuranda, D McDowall visiting Cairns, Bruce Farquhar and cane crew at Kuranda, Vallance family at Kuranda.
Local Mareeba notes parade visitors and departures as families and friends converge for Easter. R Olding arrives from Tablelands to stay with parents, Cairns teachers and relatives vacation nearby, and several guests from Cairns Gordonvale and Sydney are noted at Dunlop's Hotel or visiting local hosts. Regular travelers plan overlanders to Cairns, Canberra trips for holidays, and a Canberra return in two months.
A wedding at St Patrick’s Church Valley Brisbane was solemnised by Rev O Keefe on the 7th inst. James Romney of Danaee surrendered Insiherty to Laney O’Brien, both of Danaee. The bride wore mariette and crepe-de-Chine with a pink rose bouquet. Maureen Brownlee wore pale blue mariette with cream roses. The wedding breakfast was at Mrs M Walsh Ascot, then honeymoon at Southport. The bride will reside at Woolloowin in a grey satin travelling ensemble.
Promote relief with Dr Sheldon’s Pills claimed to cleanse uric acid and impurities. Advertises affordable bottles at 1/9 or larger quantities, promising rapid results from first use and relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder issues. Includes plea to purchase locally every week.
The Cairns Ambulance Easter Carnival second day drew a large crowd in humid but fair conditions. Copnell fell in the one and a half mile cycling handicap and received medical attention. Bookmakers protested a delay in results. Newell was initially declared winner, bets were later declared off, and Hyde, who finished second, was fined 5 shillings for interfering with Copnell.
First heat in half mile handicap sees G. Collinson win with 4 to 2 over H. Hansen in 34 15. Second heat has Ko Newell beating Gay 2 to 1 in 614-5. Mixed results across one and a half mile events include Newell, Hyde, and Paige leading heats. Disqualifications affect riders W. Reedman and W. McGrath. the evening features ambulance gilt handicap and cycle events with notable sawmill demonstrations and carnival close.
The Serpical Theatre presents a Master Weture release featuring Agnes lesterhary with Henry Stuart and Nile Asther in a German English romance set during the Battle of Jutland, ending with a reconciled marriage as Armistice is declared. Also showing Tell it to the Judge, Lures of Love, and Irene Rich in The Well of Fate with box plans at Whitteck's and the Strand.
Palace Theatre presents the Berry Hatton melodrama The Big Killing as No 1 attraction for tonight. The Air Mail Pilot starring Mandy Mehaffey and Jimmy Fulton follows as No 2 feature with a two part comedy and gazettes. Faust drama is announced for May, as manager notes the mastery will arrive early in the month.
Melbourne March 30 Ninety seven runners competed yesterday for the Stawell Gift the world famous professional footrunning event. Tom Miles scratched due to an injured foot. So far twenty heats have been run. Backers bitten as popular favourite R Hicks Echuca suffers dramatic defeat after being backed to win nearly £.
March 30 letter to the Innisfail Chamber reports that a Main Roads Board engineer said work on the Millaa Millaa to Innisfail main road is advancing but a difficult section near Innisfail requires careful survey before choosing an aerial route.
Quarterly summons meeting of Loyal TeDety Lodge was well attended last Wednesday. Noble Grand Bri. N Metelafe presided with one visitor from Star of the North Lige. Business included resignation from Truss in PG, Bro. AM, Svendser. A motion on lodge furniture was settled unanimously. One candidate was proposed for membership. due to the fire alarm the evening closed with usual activities abandoned.
A catalog listing multiple boot styles and prices including the Railway boot at 21/ per pair, the Scout light boot at 18/11, Military Cossack at 17/6, Naval Cossack at 17/6, solid leather miners gluchers at 15s 7d, tan hide emperors and elastic side boots priced around 19s 6d, plus heav y footwear by post with postage costs noted.
An assortment of men footwear including box calf derby boots with welted soles and comfortable fit offered with post free shipping. Listings show various prices and sizes, including 25 pair and 24/6 pair, with references to classic derby boot styles and easy fitting designs.
Listing shows Kenneth J. Ard a dental surgeon with past practice at Clontier and Goldfinch, options include legal figures Murray and Bennett solicitors and notaries public, and connections to Abbott Street and Spence Street offices in Cairn. Includes Abijah Murra Notary and credentials across Northwestern Chicago Penn Philadelphia and Toronto.
Advertisement notes Dally M football boots available in four sizes with post free delivery. Includes references to a new season and free football knickknacks with orders. Sparse readable text mentions sizing and ordering instructions.
An old advertisement lists Evening Shoes for men including Alex E Ta ce dancing shoes with pump soles, patent dancing shoes, and Vavent dancing shoes. The notice highlights elastic insets at sides and soles, presented as a camp style pair.
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